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Nanjing vacations

Situated in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, Nanjing is a famous historical and cultural city with a history of over 2500 years. It once served as the capital city for six dynasties and enjoys the same name with Beijing, Xi’an and Luoyang. While, comparing with other ancient capital cities, Nanjing appears noble, connotative and reminiscent. The magnificent City Wall, romantic Ten-li Qinhuai River, grand Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, bustling Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao) and etc always remind us of the past dignity and glory of this city. Regarding the impression to Nanjing, different people have different opinions. But anyway, it is a city worthy of careful taste. Our elaborately designed Nanjing vacations will give you an opportunity to experience this city!

Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum

The mausoleum was built in 1926 in honor of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925), who is recognized as the Father of Modern China. He led the rebellion against the corrupt Qing government resulting in the 1911 revolution which put and end the feudal system. Today, the mausoleum has become a must-see tourist destination for all visitors to Nanjing.

Zhonghua Gate

Zhonghua Gate or Chinese Gate is the southern gate of Nanjing city. It is the greatest ancient city gate in China and the city gate with the most complex structure in the world.”

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is the mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is one of the largest imperial mausoleums existing in China, as a historical monument under state protection.

Presidential Palace

Following the establishment of the Republic of China, Dr. Sun Yat-sen took the oath of Provisional President in this compound on January 1, 1912 and it had been used as the office of the Nationalist Government after the April of 1927. Today, Nanjing Museum for the Site of Chinese Modern History was built here. You may find many invaluable treasures from the Qing Dynasty here.

Qinhuai River

The biggest attraction of Qinhuai River is the lantern boats which can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. All the boats on the river, big or small, hang colorful lanterns up and everyone visiting here enjoys the pleasure of taking a ride on the boats.

Wangjiang Tower Park

Wangjiang Tower Park is one of three famous cultural relics in Chengdu. It is a memorial to a woman, Xue Tao, a poet in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Today, it is a symbol of Chengdu City and is an ideal place to appreciate bamboo.

Shuimu Qinhuai Leisure Street

The newly opened street belongs to one of the five landscapes along the Qinhuai River. Based on the dense cultural background in Nanjing, this street, incorporating dinner, leisure, entertainment and culture, become the most brilliant landmark in modern Nanjing.

Rain Flower Terrace (Yuhuatai)

Rain Flower Terrace is a hillock with beautiful scenery. As countless revolutionaries were massacred here from 1927 to 1949, the terrace is now a cemetery and memorial to the martyrs, for whom a monument and a museum were erected.