Nanjing Attractions

Nanjing Porcelain Tower; One of the Wonders of the Middle Ages?

Just as other ancient capitals, Nanjing is a city of old-time wonders, and also one of loss and sorrow, witness to the rise and fall of many dynasties and empires. Among all of the city’s lost wonders, the Porcelain...

Stone City & Qingliang Mountain; a.k.a. “Shitou Cheng” & “Qingliang Shan”

A segment of the ancient city wall lies on the West side of Nanjing. Facing the Qinhuai River, this section of the city wall hosts many sites rich in historic and cultural value. Perhaps the oldest of them all,...

Confucius Temple; Capital of Culture & Commerce, Past & Present?

One of the most visited attractions in Nanjing, Confucius Temple, stands at the heart of the city’s historic district. While most first-time visitors are bewildered by the numerous stores that offer a large variety of snacks and local specialties,...

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Taiwan Minister’s Rare China Trip Highlights One-Way Street Across the Strait

Sunday 20 September saw Taiwan's Labour Minister Hung Sun-han board a flight to Nanjing, to become the first cabinet-level...

Baby on Board in High Speed Train Emergency Delivered by Urologist into Nanjing

Mid-journey between Shanghai and Nanjing, a routine high-speed train service turned into an improvised delivery room, when a lady...

Iranians in China become more Visible than Countable

These things often start, not with a statistic, but with a voice; Persian heard in a lift, a WeChat...

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