Nanjing, one of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals, blends 2,500 years of imperial history with a vibrant modern city. From the majestic Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum to the serene Confucius Temple.
Top Sights in Nanjing
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
A magnificent hillside memorial to Dr. Sun Yat-sen, founder of modern China, with 392 steps and stunning mountain views.
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
The grand tomb of the Hongwu Emperor, featuring the famous Sacred Way with stone animal statues.
Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao)
A lively historic district with a temple, Qinhuai River boat rides, traditional shops, and night markets.
Nanjing City Wall
The longest city wall in the world (35km) — walk along the restored sections for panoramic views.
Presidential Palace
The former office of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and later the Nationalist government — a museum of modern Chinese history.
Nanjing Museum
One of China's largest museums, with over 400,000 artifacts spanning Chinese history.
Best Time to Visit
March-April for cherry blossoms. September-November for comfortable autumn touring.
Transportation
High-speed trains to Shanghai (1h), Beijing (3h), and Hangzhou (1h). Metro covers all major attractions.
Nanjing Cuisine
Nanjing salted duck, duck blood vermicelli soup, Nanjing small dumplings, Jinling braised tofu, and osmanthus cake.
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