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Anyone who lives in Nanjing undoubtedly takes cabs, and anyone who has lived in Nanjing for more than two years has seen the price of cabs slowly but steadily rise. The first step is always a 1 RMB increase in order to cover gas costs, the last of which was implemented in 2009. As of now, a cab costs at least 9 RMB, plus 1 RMB needed for the extra fee. However, a subsidy will be introduced on 7 June to assist the cab business, but that pesky extra fee will not go away.

If prices of cabs will not fall, then what exactly is a subsidy for? Nanjing

Yesterday, the InterContinental Hotel opened for service. Nanjing’s first “white gold five star hotel”, the InterContinental is located in the Zifeng Tower, directly across from Gulou Square. Based on information reported, the hotel is one of the most luxurious to open in Nanjing.

In total, the Intercontinental has 445 rooms over 36 floors, stretching from the 45th to the 81st floor of the tower. In addition, there are also four restaurants, two 1000 square meter ballrooms, and seven conference rooms. Yun Duan Restaurant, located on the 78th floor on the tower, is one of Jiangsu’s highest finest. In addition, the restaurants on the 80th and 81st floors offer 360 degree views of Nanjing.

All guest rooms are at least 36 square meters (387 square feet), and have floor to ceiling windows which provide views of either the Purple Mountain and Xuanwu Lake, the Yangzi River, or Xinjiekou, depending on direction. Furthermore, each room is equipped with a full bathtub, also located close to the windows, so guests can enjoy a good soak will enjoying Nanjing’s skyline. However, due to safety and design restrictions, windows do not open completely, with only a 20 cm (8 inches) slit open to the outside.

The Zifeng Tower, home to the InterContinental Hotel, was built by cooperation between Shanghai’s Greenland Group and Nanjing’s State Investment Group. The InterContinental’s management was attracted to the site by its strong architecture and luxurious feel. The InterContinental is the sister hotel to many international hotels already in operation in Nanjing, including the Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and seven other locations.

The InterContinental Hotel is Michelin rated, and is one of the finest in the city.

Yes, you did read that right. In what may be the biggest Nanjing party news this year, it has been announced that the city will soon be host to not one, but two 1912’s. However, the new establishment will not be close to the existing one. In fact, it will not even be situated in the city center, and instead will be located next to Jiangning District’s Baijia Lake. By Christmas of this year, the new bar street should be fully operational.

The new 1912 will be over 30,000 square meters, and contain the usual assortment of bars, high end restaurants, salons, spas, and other similar establishments. However, many things will be changed over the two locations. While the existing 1912 is a popular hangout for younger Nanjingers and a more club oriented crowd, Baijia Lake 1912 will try to focus more on relaxation. Instead of a district of predominantly clubs, a focus will be more on salon style bars.

The entire area will be situated directly on the side of Baijia Lake. Eighty businesses are already investing money, and by the end of this year, the party should start in Jiangning. Well, a more modest party, anyway.

Why did the toad cross the road? That is the question asked by increasing numbers of people in Jiangning

The Oriental Gaurdian Newspaper (????) has reported that a restaurant near Fuzi Miao and the Sanshan Street Metro Station has began what may be an interesting marketing campaign, or may be a lot more.

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On a recent visit to the Labor Market at An De Men, a reporter was given a chance to see what life is like for the many migrant workers who come to Nanjing in search of work. It was found that the rate at which people are taking up employment has actually dropped this year, even though there are still many positions and migrants. Why are some migrant workers reluctant to take jobs? Simply put, some feel that the conditions of the job are not suitable.

Many days, lines start in the morning and people wait until early in the afternoon for a chance to find a suitable job at the windows of the Nanjing Trade Center for Workers Entering the City. (????????????????) According to the company

Chinese New Year is less than two weeks away, and as the holiday approaches millions of people will travel back to their hometowns to see their families. This is potentially bad news for expats who want to get out of Nanjing and do some traveling during the break, as ticket lines at the train stations are so long that they go out the door. An easier solution may now be available, as train tickets can now be booked by phone and over the internet. However, limitations do apply.

At the Nanjing Train Station, long lines leave many Chinese people feeling that it will be impossible to get home to see their families, and many expats and foreign students feeling that they will be stuck in Nanjing during the Chinese New Year break. Buying tickets to many parts of Central and Western China is difficult, in particular Chengdu, Chongqing, Yingchuan, Lanzhou, and Urumqi. One man, identified as Xiao Liu, said he was in line for three days waiting to get tickets back to his native Chengdu, in Sichuan province.