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1. 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 the Japanese invasion of Nanjing in 1937,...
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2. Nanjing Bowuguan (Nanjing Museum)
Situated in an impressively sleek and clean building, the Nanjing Museum is worth at least an hour or two of your time. Standouts include the Lacquerware...
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3. Zhongshan Ling
This magnificent mausoleum for Dr. Sun Yat-sen (Sun Zhongshan), widely revered as the founder of modern China, has become a mecca for Chinese tourists...
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4. 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 (1328-98), also known as the Hongwu emperor....
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5. Zongtong Fu (Presidential Palace)
The last time I visited this fascinating site, it was worn around the edges and attracted very few visitors, but it had an authentic air of historical...
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6. Zhonghua Men Chengbao
Located in the southern part of town, this is the biggest and best-preserved of the city wall's original 13 gates. Built by the Hongwu emperor...
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7. Nanjing Museum of Paleontology
- Almost hidden on the side of East Beijing Road and just down the road from Ji Ming Temple is the Nanjing Museum of Paleontology, which is home... read more
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8. Xuanwu Lake, Xuanwu, Nanjing, Jiangsu
- Xuanwu lake is located in the heart of Nanjing downtown, the main door to the park, Xuanwumen, is located right at the end of the Hunan lu, one... read more
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10. Hunanlu - Hunan road
- Hunanlu would be a like a smaller chinese version of Oxford Street in London. With plenty of malls, stores and restaurants all around, is one of... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Nanjing. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
