Nanjing

南京
The Ancient Capital That Remembers Everything

Former capital of six dynasties and the Republic of China. Nanjing is a city of profound history, tree-lined boulevards, and some of the best duck you'll ever eat.

Duration
2-3 days
Best Time
March-May (plum blossoms), September-November
From Yiyang
High-speed train via Changsha

What to See & Do

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

392 stone steps lead to the mausoleum of modern China's founding father, set in a vast forested park on Purple Mountain. Arrive early for quiet reflection.

Nanjing Massacre Memorial

A sobering but essential museum documenting the 1937 atrocity. Powerful, dignified, and deeply moving. Free entry, closed Mondays.

Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao)

Riverside cultural district with traditional architecture, lantern-lit evening market, and Qinhuai River boat rides.

Ming City Wall

The longest surviving ancient city wall in the world — 35km. Walk or bike sections for views over the old and new city.

What to Eat

🍜 Nanjing salted duck ($5, the city's iconic dish) · Duck blood soup ($3) · Tangbao soup dumplings ($3) · Pan-fried beef dumplings ($2) · Plum blossom cake ($1)

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