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The Building of Nanjing (26); Nanjing South Railway Station

Nanjing South Railway Station perhaps might have never become a reality. And at the heart of the matter was a 3-year-long disagreement between the Ministry of Railways and the Nanjing urban planning authorities.  南京南站可能永远不会成为现实。 事情的核心是铁道部和南京城市规划主管部门之间长达3年的分歧。 It was in December of 1994...

T4 Homework; The Human Stain (Coaxing with Peaches)

Dressing up schoolwork as a toy. It’s such a hoary old cliché it might just work. I’m hoping to coax out some actual written words from my students by inviting them to play with the paper itself; dirty it up...

Weaving Magic with Craft Beer by Nanjing’s Qinhuai River

T’was said, back in the day, that civilisation in Nanjing was a plate of salted duck, the evening newspaper and a glass of wine, beside the Qinhuai River. Today, while we will forgo the duck, that could be your mobile...

Healthcare in Nanjing; Maternity, TCM, Check ups (for Visas) and more

If you are anything in Nanjing, it's looked after. The local filial spirit has watered down to the healthcare sector, meaning you are never far from people who are willing to help when in need. For much more useful information...

What are My Top Options for International Schools in Nanjing?

When it comes to English-language education on China, there are "international schools" and "international-style schools", with the former accepting foreign passport holders only, or the children thereof. The Nanjinger's list breaks down the most reputable names in the field. For...

What are the Top Picks for the Best Western Restaurants in Nanjing?

While there are a multitude of restaurants in Nanjing serving western food, those able to call themselves a "western restaurant" are far fewer in between. The Nanjinger herein presents the crème de la crème. For cuisines from other corners of...

A Multitude of Museums! A Deep Dive into Nanjing’s History, Culture & More

Note that the majority of museums in Nanjing are closed on Mondays. Others have even stranger opening times. It is advisable to call ahead to check. For more multitudes of useful and interesting Nanjing locales, download The Nanjinger's City Guide,...

Religious Worship in Nanjing? Churches, Mosques, Convents; We have it all!

Nanjing has many more faith houses than might be first be imagined, while the same is true for a tolerance of religious worship in general in our City, given its long historic association with Islam. For much more useful...

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Shanghai’s Railway Map Shifts East; Cross City to Hongqiao soon but a Memory

For years, Shanghai’s high-speed rail map has pulled passengers towards Hongqiao. That balance is beginning to change. New stations...

Shiseido Sues Aldi over a ¥24.9 Primer that Resembles Its ¥540 Rival

Shiseido has sued Aldi China, the product's manufacturer and an Aldi Shanghai store operator over unfair competition, arguing that...

Forty Tables Became Twenty; Then the Bookings Stopped

Susu has sold wedding banquets at one of the biggest hotels in her small town in northern China for...

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