Nanjing

Essentials for Tourism, Sport & Leisure in Nanjing

Nanjing has a multitude of top hotels and serviced apartments, plus resorts, spas and theatres. Then there are also the many museums, parks and other attractions. ABOUT CITY GUIDE With hundreds of listings vetted for quality, consistency and longevity, The Nanjinger's City Guide has...

Essentials for Services & Shopping in Nanjing

Many of Nanjing's top-level service providers offer English-language service, including healthcare, legal, real estate, travel & transport, religious worship, beauty, consulting, pets, photography, media & design, notary & translation and hairdressing. Then there is shopping in Nanjing, which can...

Essentials for Education, Business & Community in Nanjing

Nanjing has an array of providers of international education and language training, as well as related services thereto, together with business development agencies, community-action groups, charities and providers of local-government services. ABOUT CITY GUIDE With hundreds of listings vetted for quality,...

Getting Around Nanjing by Metro or Bus

For international travellers looking to ride the Metro or take a bus in Nanjing, compared with WeChat, Alipay is the simpler option; find the relevant options under the APP’s main menu. Using the Nanjing Metro Network Nanjing has a metro network...

Getting around China by Taxi and Bike

For international travellers looking to take a taxi or rent a bike in China, Alipay and WeChat are the way to go, with Alipay having more options. Taking a Taxi or a Ride Hailing Service in China While in Nanjing it...

Arriving and Leaving Nanjing by Plane or Train

Most people arriving or departing Nanjing will do so by either plane or train. Smaller numbers also do so by coach, usually to or from nearby other cities. Arriving or Leaving via Nanjing Lukou International Aiport  Nanjing Lukou International Airport has...

Essentials; What to Bring to Nanjing

Note in advance that everything herein can be ordered ordered online but if one is in Nanjing for just a few short days, it will not be worth neither the hassle nor the wait… Quality device chargers. That bought off...

Clothing; What to Wear (or not to Wear) in China

With its temperature varying by as much as 50 degrees throughout the year, what to wear in China all depends on when you plan on visiting, so we begin with a guide by season. In central areas, in summer, expect 40...

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