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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China Creates an X-Class of Train Numbers for Services above 350KM/H

China is giving its fastest trains a letter of their own. A new X prefix, read xīn (新, "new"),...

China’s Brain Banks Need Donors as Human Tissue Reveals Dementia Clues

China’s human brain banks are still struggling to attract donors more than a decade after the first facilities opened,...

Car-Bed Campers Turn Hotel Car Parks into Free Showers and Toilets

Chinese road trippers are swapping hotel rooms for the back seats of their own cars, folding them flat into...

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