Nanjing Travel Guide
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Nanjing, the current capital of Jiangsu Province, is an ancient metropolis with over 2500 years of history. In fact, it is famous for being one of the four most ancient cities of China, and has existed throughout six different dynasties. Called Ning for short and Jinling in ancient times, Nanjing lies in the southwest part of Jiangsu Province, south of the Yangtze River. Archaeological records prove the existence of nomadic peoples in the area over 300,000 years ago, while primitive villages appeared approximately 6000 years ago. Through continuous development from generation to generation, Nanjing has become one of the most prosperous cities in China today.
Presently, the city covers an area exceeding 6,500 square kilometers,... [ View Details ]
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Memorial Hall to the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre 
The Memorial Hall to the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre was built by Nanjing Municipal Government in 1985 in memory of the victims and extended in 1995, covering an area of 28,000 sq meters (302,400 ... [ View Details ]
Qinhuai River
The Qin Huai River, long the symbol of Nanjing city, is a branch of the great Yangtze River. It is 110 kilometers in length and covers a drainage area of 2,631 square kilometers. Originally called the... [ View Details ]
Confucius Temple 
Fuzimiao, also called Confucius Temple, can date back to Song Dynasty. Built along Qinhuai River, Fuzimiao faces a great 110-meter long stone wall in the south. It has been a prosperous area from the ... [ View Details ]
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