Jiang Shoushan's Former Residence lies in the scenic classical Chinese architecture compound of Laomendong. The site is one of three in Nanjing owned by the wealthy merchant. Commonly known as "Jiang Baiwan's Mansion", the residence was built in the...
Capital of the six dynasties, Nanjing was the first city in the world to amass a population of more than one million. This era is celebrated with the Nanjing Six Dynasties Museum, in which visitors can see over 1,200...
When the past met the future; Homo Erectus Fossil Museum, opened on 11th August 2014 in the running-up to the Olympic games, gives an in insight into the prehistoric life of the Nanjing cave couple, a pair of 600...
The Memorial of Tao Xingzhi, located at the foot of Laoshan impresses first and foremost through its aesthetic and unconventional architecture; it was built in memory of the renowned 20th century educator and reformer, who returned to the mainland after...
From the reign of Emperor Kangxi to that of Emperor Qianlong, Jiangning Imperial Silk Manufacturing Government Office became a temporary palace for the emperors during their southern tours and was the largest such structure in the country. The ruins...
This privately run museum is a hidden jewel dedicated to preserving the art and technique of Jinling bamboo carving by training the next generation of bamboo carvers. The art of Jinling Bamboo Carving originates from the Ming dynasty and...
