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  Good Shopping, Good Restaurants, Very Clean. 


Con

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  "Burning furnace in summer" 


In a nutshell

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  I wouldn't mind coming back here again, if just for the shopping 

 

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Zhonghuamen The Gate of China

Zhonghuamen The Gate of China, Nanjing

 piglet44 Says:  From the Purple Mountain we took a taxi to the so-called Gate of China(as my leg was still a bit ropy),the southern gate in the Old city wall.WE did not pay 40 RMB to go in but were satisfied with walking round the outside and taking some photos of the Gate and then taking a... 

Stagger up all the steps-it's worth it!

Stagger up all the steps-it's worth it!, Nanjing

 piglet44 Says:  WE went to Sun Yat Sen's Mausoleum on the Purple Mountain even though my leg was very painful and I didn't think I was going to make it.We took a subway to the nearest station and then got a taxi up to the site of the Mausoleum.The sight of the stairs leading up was a bit... 

Nanjing Presidential Palace

Nanjing Presidential Palace, Nanjing

 Rabbityama Says:  The Presidential Palace was formerly home to Sun Yat-sen's provisional Chinese government and later Chiang Kai-shek used it as an office for the Nationalist Government. When the Japanese invaded during WWII, the building survived, as it was used by an ally of the Japanese.... 

Qinhuai Area

Qinhuai Area, Nanjing

 Rabbityama Says:  The Qinhuai area around the Confucius Temple was detroyed during the Japanese invasion in WWII but has since been rebuilt. While it is probably more of a tourist-trap, as it is extremely commercial, it does offer nice views from the bridge of the rebuilt Ming Dynasty... 

Confucius Temple

Confucius Temple, Nanjing

 Rabbityama Says:  The original Confucian Temple was built in 1034 but was continuously detroyed and rebuilt over the years. The temple you see today was rebuilt after being burnt down by the Japanese during WWII. Nevertheless, it is one of the most famous and most well-known Confucian temples... 

Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum

Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, Nanjing

 Rabbityama Says:  The mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen is one of the most well-known places in Nanjing. Sun Yat-sen is an interesting figure, as he is one of the few revolutionaries who is regarded highly in both mainland China and Taiwan. For the Taiwanese, he is the founder of their nation. For... 

Nanjing Massacre Memorial Museum

Nanjing Massacre Memorial Museum, Nanjing

 Rabbityama Says:  A museum and memorial dedicated to all those who who died in the Nanjing Massacre (also known as the Rape of Nanjing) during WWII, as well as survivors who were raped or attacked by the Japanese army. Although the exact number killed will never be known, it is estimated that... 

Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre

Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre, Nanjing

 Willettsworld Says:  This was one of the most interesting and harrowing places I've ever visited. The memorial hall was built for the people killed in the Nanjing Massacre by the Japanese army in and around the then capital of China, Nanjing, after it fell to the Imperial Japanese Army on... 

Heaven Dynasty Palace

Heaven Dynasty Palace, Nanjing

 Willettsworld Says:  This palace in the west of the city within the city walls was originally established as a school for educating aristocratic children during the Ming dynasty. Most of the buildings today including the central Confucian Temple date from 1866 when the whole complex was rebuilt... 

Zhonghua Gate

Zhonghua Gate, Nanjing

 Willettsworld Says:  Known as the "Gate of China", this impressive gate lies in the southern wall of the city and dates 1368. The gate was then known as Jubao Gate; literally "Gathering Treasure Gate". It was built on the site of the south gate of the capital city of the Southern Tang dynasty.... 

Hotels  

Jinling Hotel Nanjing

 4 Reviews and 868 Opinions  I have stayed at this property twice in 2010, each time for business (2 nights each time). Overall,... 

Grand Metropark Hotel Nanjing

 4 Reviews and 346 Opinions  I have stayed at this property about 5 times since 2007, for 2 - 3 days each stay (and one stay in... 

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Restaurants  

Ajisen Japanese: Great cheap Japanese fast food

Ajisen Japanese: Great cheap Japanese fast food, Nanjing

 piglet44 Says:  This fast food chain has a branch in the Subway station of Xinjukou at the main crossroads of downtown.We tried hard to find a restaurant above ground and having failed we descended into the Metro station where we were surprised to find a host of fast food and regular... 

Studio 21: Fuel up in this dramatic dinery

Studio 21: Fuel up in this dramatic dinery, Nanjing

 view.finder Says:  I guess the style of this restaurant is 'fusion' cuisine. You can find some Italian and Spanish treats and most types of 'Western' food. We'd read some write-ups prior to visiting that Studio 21 was a good place to get a steak. Yes, the menu is a refreshing change and dose... 

Kohinoor Restaurant: Don't Miss The Taste of Real Indian Muslim Food

Kohinoor Restaurant: Don't Miss The Taste of Real Indian Muslim Food, Nanjing

 scothenery Says:  KOHINOOR RESTAURANT (Serving indian and pakistani cuisine,ofcourse HALAL). I get to know it durring my recent visit to nanjing with RAMA TOURS,Kohinoor restaurant serve best vegie food including jin vegie.we wetre 80 pax (all vegie and jin vegie)and all of us really feel... 

Kohinoor Restaurant: Competitively Priced&Delivering a 4 Star service;

Kohinoor Restaurant: Competitively Priced&Delivering a 4 Star service;, Nanjing

 scothenery Says:  KOHINOOR RESTAURANT (Serving indian and pakistani cuisine,ofcourse HALAL). I get to know it durring my recent visit to nanjing with RAMA TOURS,Kohinoor restaurant serve best vegie food including jin vegie.we wetre 80 pax (all vegie and jin vegie)and all of us really feel... 

Tajmahal Indian Restaurant Nanjing: Donot Miss Indian Foods Tajmahal Indian Restaurant

Tajmahal Indian Restaurant Nanjing: Donot Miss Indian Foods Tajmahal Indian Restaurant, Nanjing

 tajmahalnanjing Says:  Tajmahal Indian Restaurent Nanjing Providing Good and nice Indian Tandoori also Home made food can get good price worthly nice place nice service as like Tandoori Chiken Chicken Tikka Chicken Tikka masla Daal Biryanis Naans many more more pls visit / Chicken Tikka Masla Dal... 

tacos: so great... hmmmmm.....

tacos: so great... hmmmmm....., Nanjing

 ynah Says:  so nice fajitas and pork rib..all shakes feels great when you drink it all...alot of wine choices...sounds of the two amazing and friendly jazzerit's really nice to be at this place...cosy, romantic, relaxing and comfortable... affordable and fit to every boby's... 

taj mahal indian restaurent: the best indian food in nanjing

taj mahal indian restaurent: the best indian food in nanjing, Nanjing

 sakthi11 Says:  Having tried all other Indian restaurants in Nanjing, Taj Mahal is by far the best in terms of authentic Indian food. IMO, others don't even come close as the food tastes so good at taj mahal. It is not that i tried just once and I have eaten there at least 10 times in 3... 

Transportation  

Nanjing Metro

Nanjing Metro, Nanjing

 Willettsworld Says:  Nanjing Metro consists of just one line which was opened in September 2005. There are 16 stations that run along its 21km (13 mile) track. A second line will be in operation in 2010 and will make it possible to link the city centre with the Purple Mountains. Tickets range... 

Shopping  

Ivy Food Store: Foreign food

Ivy Food Store: Foreign food, Nanjing

 Willettsworld Says:  I stumbled across this shop on my way from the Xuanwu Lake to the Shiziqiao Food Street. It sells a variety of foreign foods, sweets and liquor but prices are accordingly higher than prices for foreign goods at larger supermarkets or grocery stores.Open: 10am-10pm. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Wang Dao-Xie An's Residence

Wang Dao-Xie An's Residence, Nanjing

 Willettsworld Says:  During the Jin dynasty (265-420 AD), Wu Yi Xiang (meaning Black Clothes Lane) became the residence of Minister Wang Dao and was later resided by Minister Xie An as well as some other noble families. The residence was restored in 1997. It's located near the Fuzi Temple in the... 

 
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 Welcome to Nanjing! - Nanjing, the ancient capital of six dynasties, is called the "live fossil" of modern times. Being rich in natural and cultural landscape, it is one of the 24 historical and cultural cities first... 

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Nanjing..Ming Tombs.. or 2046

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 .....When I was looking at the out side from my window,I felt that I am in 2046,and I am Chow Mo-wan(the main character)..Was I looking for an advanture or looking for my "Bai Ling"!!!! I think,I saw... 

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Nanjing - the ancient capital

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 Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu Province in China. Nanjing was once the capital of China during several historical periods. Situated in the downstream Yangtze River drainage basin and Yangtze... 

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My unexpected trip to Nanjing

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 Dalian was the first possitive surprise when I visited China, but I planned to go there. Nanjing was different. My friend Yanzhi from Wuhan convinced me to go to this city, too. She knows I am... 

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Paul2001 to Lovely Nanjing

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 I visited Nanjing not really know what to expect of the city. It does not receive the accolades that some of it's neighboring cities like Suzhou earn but I heard that it was suppose to be a pleasant... 

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