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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Why Chinese Men Can’t Quit; Smoking, Face and the State

China has 300 million smokers, nearly a third of the world's total. The imbalance between the sexes is stark:...

US Dept of Justice Says Nanjing Firm Hacked NASA, Senate & More

A sharp new cyber case has put a Nanjing company at the centre of a much wider political row....

Nanjing Could Put Canberra on a New Flight Path to China

Travellers between China and Australia may soon have another part way across the Pacific. Nanjing has emerged as the...

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