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1. Zhongshan Ling
This magnificent mausoleum for Dr. Sun Yat-sen (Sun Zhongshan), widely revered as the founder of modern...
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2. Xuanwu Lake, Xuanwu, Nanjing, Jiangsu
- Xuanwu lake is located in the heart of Nanjing downtown, the main door to the park, Xuanwumen, is located...
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3. Hunanlu - Hunan road
- Hunanlu would be a like a smaller chinese version of Oxford Street in London. With plenty of malls, stores...
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4. Art and Leisure Street
- All around the street you will find an antique market, art supplies stores, art and book stores, a good...
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5. Nanjing Datusha Jinianguan (Memorial to the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre)
While worth a visit, this memorial museum, commemorating the atrocities suffered by the Chinese during...
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6. Ming Xiao Ling (Ming Filial Tomb)
More peaceful than Sun Yat-sen's mausoleum is the tomb of the founder of the Ming dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang...
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7. Zongtong Fu (Presidential Palace)
The last time I visited this fascinating site, it was worn around the edges and attracted very few visitors,...
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8. Chaotian Gong
One of the earliest documented sites in Nanjing, this former foundry and soldier training ground during...
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9. Taiping Tianguo Lishi Bowuguan (Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Historical Museum)
The largest uprising in modern Chinese history, the Taiping Rebellion is documented here in pictures...
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10. Linggu Si
Hidden amid the tall conifers east of Zhongshan Ling, the fascinating Wuliang Dian (Beamless Hall), the...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There's only so many museums and monuments one can take. When you start itching for fresh air and open spaces, it's time to delve into the outdoor activities of Nanjing. You don't need to be a fitness guru to enjoy the natural wonders of Nanjing either; these activities come just as active or relaxed as you'd like. So get out of the city, and get back to nature.
