1.General introduction

3. Education & Health care

1. General introduction

Nanjing (南京; Nánjīng), historically also Nanking, is the capital city of Jiangsu Province in thePeople's Republic of China. It is situated in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and is the central city of the lower Yangtze Basin.

Location & population

Nanjing, with a total land area of 6,598 square kilometres (2,548 sq mi), is situated in one of the largest economic zones of China, the Yangtze River Delta, which is part of the downstream Yangtze River drainage basin. The Yangtze River flows past the west side of Nanjing City, while the Ningzheng Ridge surrounds the north, east and south side of the city. The city is 300 kilometres (190 mi) west-northwest of Shanghai, 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) south-southeast of Beijing, and 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) east-northeast of Chongqing.Nanjing borders Yangzhou to the northeast, one town downstream when following the north bank of the Yangtze,Zhenjiang to the east, one town downstream when following the south bank of the Yangtze, and Changzhou to the southeast. On its western boundary is Anhui province, where Nanjing borders five prefecture-level cities.

Nanjing is the intersection of Yangtze River—an east-west water transport artery and Nanjing–Beijing railway—a south-north land transport artery, hence  the name “door of the east and west, throat of the south and north”. Furthermore,   the west part of the Ningzhen range is in Nanjing; the Loong-like Zhong Mountain is curling in the east of the city; the tiger-like Stone Mountain is crouching in the west of the city, hence the name “the Zhong Mountain, a dragon curling, and the Stone Mountain, a tiger crouching”. Mr. Sun Yet-sen spoke highly of Nanjing in the “Constructive Scheme for Our Country”, “The position of Nanjing is wonderful since mountains, lakes and plains all integrated in it. It is hardly [sic] to find another city like this.”According to the Sixth China Census, the total population of the City of Nanjing reached 8.005 million in 2010. The statistics in 2011 estimated the total population to be 8.11 million. The birth rate was 8.86 percent and thedeath rate was 6.88 percent.
The urban area had a population of 6.47 million people. The sex ratio of the city population was 107.31 males to 100 females.

Climate

Nanjing has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) and is under the influence of the East Asianmonsoon. The four seasons are distinct, with damp conditions seen throughout the year, very hot and muggy summers, cold, damp winters, and in between, spring and autumn are of reasonable length. Along with Chongqing and Wuhan, Nanjing is traditionally referred to as one of the "Three Furnacelike Cities" along the Yangtze River (长江流域三大火炉) for the perennially high temperatures in the summertime.However, the time from mid-June to the end of July is the plum
blossom blooming season in which themeiyu (rainy season of East Asia; literally "plum rain") occurs, during which the city experiences a period of mild rain as well as dampness. Typhoons are uncommon but possible in the late stages of summer and early part of autumn. The annual mean temperature is around 15.46 °C (59.8 °F), with the monthly 24-hour average temperature ranging from 2.4 °C (36.3 °F) in January to 27.8 °C (82.0 °F) in July. Extremes since 1951 have ranged from −14.0 °C (7 °F) on 6 January 1955 to 40.7 °C (105 °F) on 22 August 1959. On average precipitation falls 115 days out of the year, and the average annual rainfall is 1,062 millimetres (42 in). With monthly percent possible sunshine ranging from 37 percent in March to 52 percent in August, the city receives 1,983 hours of bright sunshine annually.

Economy & industry

The current industry of the city basically inherited the characteristics of the 1960s, with electronics, cars, petrochemical, iron and steel, and power as the "Five Pillar Industries". Some representative big state-owned firms are Panda Electronics, Jincheng Motors and Nanjing Steel. Thetertiary industry also regained prominence, accounting for 44 percent of the GDP of the city. The city is also vying for foreign investment against neighboring cities in the Yangtze River Delta, and so far a number of famous multinational firms, such as Volkswagen Group, Iveco, A.O. Smith, and Sharp, have established their lines there. Since China's entry into the WTO, Nanjing has received increasing attention from foreign investors, and on average two new foreign firms establish offices in the city every day.
The city government is further improving the desirability of the city to investors by building large industrial parks, which now total four: Gaoxin, Xingang, Huagong and Jiangning. Despite the effort, Nanjing's Gross Domestic Product is still falling behind that of other neighbouring cities such as Suzhou, Wuxi and Hangzhou, which have an edge in attracting foreign investment and local innovation. In addition, the traditional state-owned enterprises find themselves incapable of competing with efficient multinational firms, and hence are either mired in heavy debt or forced intobankruptcy or privatization. This has resulted in large numbers of layoff workers who are technically not unemployed but effectively jobless.
In recent years, Nanjing has been developing its economy, commerce, industry, as well as city construction. In 2013 the city's GDP was RMB 801 billion (3rd in Jiangsu), and GDP per capita(current price) was RMB 98,174(US$16041), a 11 percent increase from 2012. The average urban resident's disposable income was RMB 36,200,while the average rural resident's net income was RMB 14,513. The registered urban unemployment ratewas 3.02 percent, lower than the national average (4.3 percent).Nanjing's Gross Domestic Product ranked 12th in 2013 in China, and its overall competence ranked 6th in mainland and 8th including Taiwan and Hong Kong in 2009.

2. Transportation

Nanjing is a comprehensive national communication hub. Its external traffic extends in all directions, including airline, railway and highway, etc. Its internal traffic has developed into a system, consisting of subway, city bus, taxi and ferry, etc.
However, the internal traffic does not seem to satisfy the citizens’ demands and traffic jams happen now and then, especially during rush hours and in busy areas. The government has speeded up the construction of traffic infrastructures to solve the problem.

Air
Nanjing Lukou International Airport is the “Gate” of Jiangsu Province, the third largest airport in eastern China and one of main air hubs in the country. Currently, it operates over 130 air routes to 54 domestic destinations and more than 20 international destinations. For passengers’convenience, there are not only shuttle buses running between the airport and downtown area, but also buses between the airport and nearby cities like Huai’an, Yangzhong, and Shuyang, etc.

Train

Nanjing is an important meeting point of the country’s north-south and east-west railway trunks, which connects northern, eastern and middle regions of the country.The passenger transportation is handled at two railway stations: Nanjing Railway Station is operating regular and partial high-speed trains and South Railway Station is operating high speed ones.

Long-distance Bus

    Centering on Nanjing, highways radiate to Shanghai, Huai’an, Hefei, Hangzhou and Nantong, etc, which makes long-distance travel by bus very convenient in the area. At present, there are eight main long-distance bus stations in Nanjing, operating buses to Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Yiwu, etc.

Metro

    With its subway line 1 put into service in 2005, Nanjing became the 6th city in

mainland China having subway lines. Presently, the city’s subway mileage open to

traffic is around 112 miles (180 km), consisting of line 1, line 2, line 10, line S1 and line S8. Meanwhile, there are four lines under construction, line 3, line 4, line S3 and line

S7. By 2030, there will be 17 lines serving the citizens.

City Bus

    Compared with the subway, city buses are more flexible. They can take passengers almost anywhere they want in the city. The ticket fare is CNY 1 for regular buses and CNY 2 for air-conditioned ones.

Taxi

    Taxis travel the main streets in the city. Compared with the big cities like Beijing and Shanghai, it is not difficult to hire one. The taxi fee for first three kilometers (about 1.9 miles) is CNY 9 and CNY 2.4 for extra per kilometer (about 0.6 mile) in daytime and CNY 2.7 in night time; in addition, a fuel surcharge of CNY 2 / ride is charged.

Tip: Be careful of taking taxi from a bus station or railway station. Unlicensed taxi

touts can be very expensive.

Rental Car

    The car rental service in Nanjing has flourished in recent years. The types of rental

car include mainly Buick, Audi, Mercedes, Mazda, Toyota Coaster, large and small

Jinlong and Yutong. The price varies based on car types and rental duration. For

reference, a Hyundai Elantra costs about CNY 220 per day with a day limit of 300

kilometers and a Benz S600 costs about CNY 1800 with a day limit of 80 kilometers.

The extra kilometers are charged accordingly too. The service fee for driver and toll

fee are not included.

Tips:

1. Few local drivers can speak or understand English. Write down your destinations

and requirements in Chinese will be appreciated.

2. Passengers may be required to provide valid identification proof and deposit.

3. International Driver’s License is not recognized in China.

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3. Education & Health care

International schools:

1.Nanjing International School

    Nanjing International School is an inclusive learning community inspiring

international mindedness, personal excellence, creative thinking.

    The school was officially opened by a small group of expatriate parents on October 14th 1992, with 5 students, NIS was a school for very young children only. It was the

product of parents who were concerned that being in China should not present an

obstacle to the family being together, nor to the children receiving a good education.

    After several years in rented rooms in a local school, NIS moved with a handful of

students to the Dingshan Hotel (later called Shangri-La). With the help of local

businesses, six rooms were renovated for use as a school. Between 1997 and 2004, NIS took over more and more rented facilities at the Shangri-La. The school grew from 35 to 300 students during this time.

    In 2004, NIS moved to its own purpose-built premises in Xianlin College and

University Town, on the outskirts of Nanjing. Realising this dream was the culmination of a sustained team effort, lasting several years.

    The closeness of the NIS community, so prevalent in the 1990s, is something we still value highly today. Our school is a friendly and open place, and we hope that your

family too, like those before you, will feel welcome and at home in our school.

Address:

Xue Heng Lu 8

Xian Lin College and University Town

Qi Xia District, Nanjing PRC 210023

中国南京市栖霞区仙林大学城学衡路8号

邮编:210023

Tel: + 86 25 8589 9111

2.EtonHouse International School

    The EtonHouse Group is a Singapore-based educational group that provides

educational services through International Schools, Pre-Schools and Early Childhood

Teacher Education Courses in 10 countries across Asia.

    Registered with the Ministry of Education in Singapore and China, EtonHouse is a member of the Council of International Schools. Since its establishment in 1995, the

Group has grown to 90 international schools and pre-schools operating in nine

countries – Singapore, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam attended by over 9000 children from more than 61 different nationalities.

EtonHouse is also in the process of evaluating opportunities in other parts of Asia,

Middle East and beyond.

    The curriculum varies between the schools while maintaining the common vision of developing empowered young individuals, enthusiastic life-long learners and

confident global citizens of the future. Through its curriculum, EtonHouse strives to

focus on pedagogical integrity and research based best practice, acknowledge and

respond to each learner’s full potential and develop an authentic partnership with

families and community.

Address: 

No.8, Qingaonanlu,

Jianye District

Nanjing, P.R. China 210019

中国南京市建邺区青奥南路8号 友谊街和双闸路交叉口

Ph: +86 025 8669 6778

Fx:+86 025 8669 1698

Email: enquiry-nj@etonhouse.com.cn 

Web: http://nanjing.etonhouse.com.cn

Hospitals:

1. Jiangsu Provincial People’s Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of

Nanjing Medical University)

Location: Nanjing

Address: 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029 

Phone:86-25-8371 4 511 or 8371 4511

Fax:86-25-8372 4440

    This hospital is the finest medical center and health care organization in Nanjing

and throughout the Jiangsu Province, providing an excellence in patient care,

education and research. It is fully affiliated to Nanjing Medical University and

recognized as well as The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. The

medical organization is authorized by many insurance companies and it provides VIP wards for international travelers and expatriates.

An affiliated pharmacy to the hospital is available.

2. General Hospital of Nanjing Military Base

Location: Nanjing

Address: 305 Zhongshan Road East, Nanjing, Jiangsu 

Phone:86-25-8482 6808

    This is major military medical center and it accepts civil patients as well. The

hospital provides VIP wards to international travelers and expatriates. A pharmacy

affiliated to the hospital is available.

3. Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing University

Location: Nanjing

Address: 321 Zhongshan Road, Gulou (Drum Tower) District, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210008 

Phone:86-25-8310 5860

Fax:86-25-8331 7016

Website:http://www.drumtowerhospital.com

    Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, or Gulou Hospital as well, is a university hospital

affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School.

    The hospital was initially founded in 1892 by Dr. William Edward Macklin, with the

assistance of Prof. Frank Eugene Meigs and Dr. James Butchart. Dr. Daisy Macklin joined the staff later. Drs. Macklin came from Stratford of Ontario, Canada, and both of

them were parishioners of St. James Anglican Church. Prof. Meigs worked for the

Church of Christ of the United States. At that time, the hospital was widely known as “Ma Lin Hospital”, after the Chinese name of the Founder.

    After 1949, the hospital has been run by the public sector of the local municipal

government and became a university affiliated hospital in early of 1990s. The hospital now possesses 1,460 patient beds and employs a staff of more than 2,500.

    The hospital is located in downtown core of Nanjing and has VIP wards for

international travelers and expatriates. The pharmacy is available.

4. Recreation

Shopping

    The main shopping streets in Nanjing include the area near Xinjiekou (the city

central area), Hunan Lu in the northern part of the city near Xuanwu Gate and

Taiping Nanlu and Fuzimiao area in the south.

Xinjiekou

    As the central landmark of the city, the downtown area of Xinjiekou is both the

transport and business center of the city. Hotels including Jinling Hotel, a metro

station, public buses and other tourist facilities provide tourists with the convenient

accommodation and access to every corner of the city. Department stores,

brand-name stores and large shopping centers in this area sell dazzling world-famous brands.

Fuzimiao Market

    This all-round wholesale center is the retail source for many stores. You can find anything here ranging from socks to electronic toys. Although a wholesale market, even an individual customer coming to buy a T-shirt won't be refused entry.

Address: No. 28, Dashiba Jie

Hunan Lu

    Located right inside the Xuanwu Gate of the city's ancient wall in the northern part of the city, there is an east-west street called Hunan Lu. This street ranks as the

second most popular street in Nanjing after Xinjiekou. The beautifully decorated

street has hundreds of clothes shops, department stores and restaurants with the

famous Shiziqiao Food Street in the middle. It is a good place for both shopping and

taking guests out for dinner.

Taiping Nanlu

    Walking eastward from the Xinjiekou Crossing you find Taiping Nanlu, an avenue

running north - south to Zhongshan Donglu. The avenue is a home to brandname

stores selling a variety of items from gold and jade ornaments to home appliances.

Jinling Department Store

    East to the five-star Jinling Hotel, it is a home to worldwide brands. A selection of

clothes, leather, cosmetics, watches and fine jewelry work satisfy buyers.

Culture Street - Changjiang Lu

    Start from Xinjiekou Crossing and go north one block to reach Changjiang Lu. It is known as a cultural street with Xuyuan Garden, Provincial Art Museum, People's Hall, Jinling Library Building and the City Art Center along both sides. 

Antique Market - Chaotiangong

    Chaotian Gong (Palace) was originally established in the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) as a school for educating noble children in court etiquette. The buildings house a

range of local institutions from an antique market to a Qigong (a Chinese Martial

Arts) institute. The market is a meeting place for many Chinese antique collectors

some of whom run small businesses at their own stalls. Come and search for some

treasure trove. One thing you should bear in mind is that the sellers are very

convincing. Don't part with your money unless you are able to tell the real things from fakes.

Sci-Tech Street - Zhujiang Lu

    Further northward from Changjiang Lu is a parallel street dotted with stores selling all sorts of electronic products including mp3, pocket appliances, video records,

computer peripherals, speakers and so on. Also known as Zhujiang Lu Sci-tech Street

it is said to be the largest of its kind in Eastern China.

Nightlife

    If you’ve recently moved to Nanjing- or are just having one of those homesick

days- a few friendly faces and some home comforts will soon get you right. Nanjing

has several well-known bars where you can find English and Chinese-speaking

drinking companions, enjoy a taste of home, and if you are lucky, even cheer on your local sports team.

1)Jimmy’s

    Everyone knows Jimmy’s. The menu has reasonably priced burgers, pizzas and hot dogs, which are also available for delivery. Jimmy’s organizes regular pub quiz nights and the website shows up to date listings of the sports fixtures being screened and

special offers available- meaning this is the perfect place to go to watch your favorite sports team. Jimmy’s was even open for middle-of-yhe-night World Cup matches,

and we expect it to screen other big sporting events, too, regardless of the time

difference.

Add: Block of Gourmet Food&Leisure, 193 Shigulu, Baixia District, Nanjing

地址：南京市白下区石鼓路193号石鼓湾美式休闲街区7号楼

Tel: 025 8679 2599

Opening hours: 16:00-24:00

Getting there: Take metro line 2 to Shanghailu Station（上海路站）.

2)Blue Sky

    Pool night on Wednesdays and sports matches on big screens, this is the perfect

place to go with a group of friends, for grilled steaks, meat pies, and a great selection of local and international beers. It is a solid option, and easy to find as it is on a main

road.

Add: 77 Shanghailu, Gulou District, Nanjing

地址： 南京市鼓楼区上海路77号

Tel: 025 8663 9197

Opening hours: 10:30-14:00 and 17:00-22:00

Getting there: Best way to get there is to take metro line 2 to Shanghailu Station（上海路站）.

3）Finnegan’s Wake

    You’ll always get a warm welcome at Finnegan’s Wake. The downstairs is a bar, often with live country and folk music from a range of local and expat performers.

And there are regular open mic nights. Upstairs is quieter and you can order Irish

stew, fish and chips, and a range of other hearty dishes, although prices are probably higher than the average student or backpacker budget. If you find it easier to make

friends through sports, you’ll also find a local football and rugby teams celebrating

after league matches here.

Add: 6 Xinanli Jiequ, 400 Zhongshannanlu, Biaxia District, Nanjing

地址： 南京市白下区中山南路400号熙南里街区6号

Tel: 025 5220 7362 or 13057623789

Opening hours: 17:00-24:00

Getting there: Take metro line 1 to Sanshanjie Station（三山街站）.

4)Talking Bar

    Chinese owner Jacky opened his first bar because he wanted a job where he could spend everyday drinking with friends. He now owns five bars, some offering live music, others serving food, and all are well priced and popular with the students crowd

due to the location opposite Nanjing Normal University. This place is perfect for the

younger crowd, if you want to make local friends, or maybe find a language partner.

Add: 9-101 Ninghailu, Gulou District, Nanjing.

地址： 南京市鼓楼区宁海路9-101号

Tel: 025 8320 0844

Opening hours: 10:00-02:00

Getting there: Take bus 3 or 20 to Nanyang Yangying Stop（南阳阳营站）

5）Secco

    Warm apple strudel, schnitzel and noddles; if these are a few of your favourite

things you’re in luck as they are all served in generous portions at Secco. There are

two pool tables, darts, and large TV to keep you entertained if you intend to go alone, or to help you make conversation. The staff is very helpful and speak English, German and Chinese. They’ll even give you taxi vouchers for you next visit. Between 18:00

and 21:00, it offers buy-one-get-one on drought beers and there is also a cocktail

menu.

Add: 1F Super 8 Hotel, 132 Changhonglu, Jianye District.

地址： 南京市建邺区长虹路132号速8酒店楼下

Tel: 025 8337 0679 or 138 1402 0098

Opening hours: 18:00-02:00

Getting there: Take bus 28, 83, 127. 818 or Y18 to Changhonglu Stop（长虹路站）.

6)Blue Marlin

    The three branches of the Blue Marlin found in Nanjing are all well-known expat

haunts. They boast imported beers, a cocktail menu and reasonably priced Western

food such as burgers, pizza and salads. Most nights feature live music from 20:00 with a mix of local and foreign performers for a very friendly atmosphere- good for those who love meeting new people! The 1912 branch has belly and pole dancers upstairs

and is very crowded at weekends; if you are looking for a quiet place, the other two

would be better.

Add: 1912, 8 Taiping Beilu, Xuanwu District, Nanjing.

地址： 南京市玄武区太平北路8号

Tel: 025 8453 7376

Opening hours: 16:30-02:00

Getting there: Take bus 2,3,31,44,65,68,80,95,201,304,313,902 to Daxinggongbei stop

（大行宫北站）.

Jiangning branch

Add: Number 7, Baijiahu 1912 Area, 1680 Shuanglong Dadao, Jiangning Diestrict,

Nanjing

地址： 南京市江宁区双龙大道1680号百家湖1912街区7号

Tel: 025 5239 3289

Opening hours: 10:00-02:00

Getting there: Take metro line 1 to Baijiahu Station（百家湖站）.

Xianlin branch

Add: A19, 12 Xianyin Beilu, Qixia District, Nanjing

地址： 南京市栖霞区仙隐北路12号A19

Tel: 025 8579 2838

Opening Hours: 10:00-02:00

Getting there: Take bus 130,139 or 310 to Xianyin Beilu Wenfanlu Stop（仙隐北路文范路站）.

Cuisine

    The cuisine in Nanjing is also Jiangsu cuisine. Jiangsu cuisine (simplified Chinese: 江苏菜; traditional Chinese: 江蘇菜; pinyin: Jiāngsū cài), abbreviated to Su cuisine

(simplified Chinese: 苏菜; traditional Chinese: 蘇菜; pinyin: sū cài), is one of the Eight

Culinary Traditions of Chinese cuisine. It is derived from the native cooking styles of

Jiangsu province. In general, Jiangsu cuisine's texture is characterised as soft, but not

to the point of mushy or falling apart. For example, the meat tastes quite soft but

would not separate from the bone when picked up. As the style of Jiangsu cuisine is

typically practiced near the sea, fish is a very common ingredient in cooking. Other

characteristics include the strict selection of ingredients according to the seasons, with emphasis on the matching colour and shape of each dish and using soup to improve

flavour.

Here are the top ten Nanjing foods (in no particular order) that will drive any local

wild.

1. Tangbao (汤包)

    These steamed dumplings are sublime. Under an

extremely thin layer of dough  hides a bomb of

delectable broth and a ball of tender pork.

    To eat these jiggly meat pockets, bite a small “window” on the skin, drink  up the broth, dip the rest in

vinegar, then munch.

    Try it at: Yinshi Jishi Tangbao (尹氏鸡汁汤包), No. 398 Mochou Road, Baixia District 白下区莫愁路398号; open daily 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.;

RMB 11 (US$1.8) for eight pieces

2. Shredded tofu in chicken broth (鸡汁干丝)

     Gansi, or finely shredded tofu, are a Nanjing food

boiled in chicken stock with half a dozen goodies, such as ham, bamboo shoots and de-shelled shrimps.

     The soybean-based slices, which can be as thin as

1 millimeter, absorb an appetite-inducing meaty flavor

from the broth.

      Try it at: Nanjing Impressions (南京大排档), No. 2,

Shiziqiao, Gulou District 鼓楼区狮子桥美食街2号;

+86 25 8330 5777; 11 a.m.-midnight; RMB 22 (US$3.5) per bowl

3.Duck soaked in brine (盐水鸭)

    A most classic Nanjing food. This cold dish

exemplifies Nanjing chef’s  unparalleled skills in

cooking the fowl. The duck meat is well-seasoned, juicy  and tender. Bones are easy to get rid of.

    To make the dish, free-range ducks are first

simmered in brine, hung to dry  for around three days and then served as chops.

    Try it at: Plum Garden (梅苑), 2/F, Jinling Hotel, 2

Hanzhong Road, Gulou  District 鼓楼区汉中路2号金陵饭店2楼; +86 25 8472 2888;

RMB 198 or US$32 per duck

4.Duck blood soup (鸭血粉丝汤)

    Cubes of duck blood come with duck-bone stock

with deep-fried firm tofu,  vermicelli and bits of duck

organs, such as liver and gizzard. The texture of  the

coagulated blood resembles bean curd: succulent,

watery and tender.

    This soupy snack is a Nanjing food staple. Locals

would order a bowl any time  of the day.

    Try it at: Nanjing Impressions (南京大排档), No. 2, Shiziqiao, Gulou District  鼓楼区狮子桥美食街2号; +86 25 8330 5777; 11 a.m.-midnight; RMB 22 (US$3.5)

5.Pan-fried beef dumpling (牛肉锅贴)

    These doughy purses, loaded with minced beef

mixing diced ginger and spring  onion, are fried until

golden and crispy.

    The fragrant crescents provide a contrasting taste

sensation: the outside is  crunchy while the inside is

moist and soft.

    Try it at: Liji Halal Restaurant (李记清真馆), No. 1,

Dading Xiang, Pingshi  Jie, Baixia District 白下区评事街打钉巷1号; +86 25 5225 7736;

5:30 a.m.-7:30  p.m.; RMB 4.5 (US$0.7) for five pieces.

6.Sesame pancake (鸭油烧饼)

    The crumbly pastry comes in two types. The oval one is savoury, with minced  pork and spring onion; the

round ones are sweet with melt-in-your-mouth sugar.  For both flavours, the local secret is to enclose a lump of duck fat in the  dough before baking.

    The white sesame topping brings in an aromatically

sweet kick.

    Try it at: Qifangge (奇芳阁), No. 12, Gongyuan Xi Jie, Qinhuai District 秦淮  区贡院西街12号; +86 25 8662 3159; open daily 7 a.m.-8 p.m.;

RMB 1.2 (US$0.2) per  piece.

7.Pidu noodles (皮肚面)

    Get ready for an overwhelming gastronomic

experience. Approximately 15  different ingredients,

including pidu, mushroom, vegetable and oftentimes

pig  liver, smother a bowl of steamy noodles. One

portion is enough for two adults.

    Pidu is a star in Nanjing food. These curly golden

strips are actually sliced  pig skin, which is boiled,

wind-dried then deep fried.

    Try it at: Yiji Pidu Noodles (易记皮肚面), No. 103, Mingwa Lang, Baixia  District 白下区明瓦廊103号; open daily 7:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; RMB 32 (US$5.1) per  bowl.

8.Tofu jelly (豆腐涝)

    Chunks of silky and jade-smooth bean curd are served hot with varied  seasonings. Common choices include pickles, dried little shrimps, coriander, soy  sauce,

vinegar and chilli oil.

    A few vendors add chicken slices or beef stock for

pumping up the flavour.

    Try it at: Liufengju (六凤居), No. 144, Gongyuan Jie,

Qinhuai District 秦淮区  贡院街144号; +86 25 8662 1414; 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; RMB 6 (US$0.96) per bowl.

9.Hairy crab (固城大闸蟹)

    The 300,000 square-meter Gucheng Lake in Nanjing’s southern suburbs breeds  some of the tastiest hairy crabs in the nation.

    Every autumn between mid-September and

mid-October, Gucheng County throws a  grand

festival to celebrate the harvest season of the lake

delicacies. The local  way to enjoy these crustaceans is

to steam them, crack the shells open, then dip  the meat in vinegar.

    Try it at: Gaochun Old Street (高淳老街); to go to Gaochun from Nanjing 

downtown, take a bus from Nanjing South Long-Distance Bus Station (next to

Nanjing South Railway Station); journey costs RMB 25 (US$4) and takes about 90

minutes.

10.Dumplings in red-bean soup (赤豆元宵)

    This traditional dessert is rich but not overly sweet.

The glutinous soup is  made with sugared red bean

paste and pearls of soft dumplings. Osmanthus honey  is mixed in at the end.

    It is a popular food in Nanjing and east China and

carries the lucky meaning  of “family reunion.”

 Try it at: Lianhu Rice Cake Shop (莲湖糕团店), No. 24,

Gongyuan Xi Jie, Qinhuai  District 秦淮区贡院西街24号; open daily 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; RMB 6 (US$0.96)  per bowl

Attractions

1. Yuejiang Tower（阅江楼）

    Located at the top of the Lion Mountain in the northwest of Nanjing, the Yuejiang Tower is a seven-storey tower, measuring 52 meters in height. It is known as one of

the Four Famous Towers South of the Yangtze River, together with Huanghe Tower

(Yellow Crane Tower) in Hubei, Yueyang Tower in Hunan and Tengwang Tower in

Jiangxi.

    "Yue" means "enjoy" in Chinese while “Jiang” means “River,” referring to the

world-famous Yangtze River. Standing on the top of the tower, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River and Nanjing City. The scenic area also features several other historical sites, including pavilions, fort barbettes, tunnels and temples.

Admission:40 yuan (US$6.54)/ person

2. South Gate of City Wall（中华门）

    Nanjing's ancient city walls were first constructed during the Southern Tang

Dynasty (937-975) and reconstructed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The South Gate, or Zhonghuamen, is a castle-style gate in the city walls, the biggest among all

13 gates and the world's best-preserved and most complex one in structure.

    The gate measures 118.5 meters in length and 128 meters in width, covering an area of 15,168 square meters. It is composed of three towers and four smaller gates

constructed inside one another. The gate is now separated from the rest of the wall

and located at a busy road junction.

Admission:25 yuan (US$4.09)/ person

3. Linggu Temple（灵谷寺）

    The Linggu Temple, originally called Jiangshan Temple, is a Buddhist temple located 1.5 kilometers east of the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. It was built in 514, during the

Southern Dynasty (420-589), as a burial site for the famous monk Baozhi.

    In addition to the temple, there are a number of attractions situated across the

Linggu Park, named after the temple, including the Linggu Pagoda, Beamless Hall

(Wuliang Hall), Depository of Buddhist Sutra, Baogong Pagoda, Wangong Pond and

Xuanzang Memorial Hall.

Admission:15 yuan (US$2.45)/ person

4. Purple Mountain（紫金山）

    Purple Mountain, or Mount Zijin, is located in eastern Nanjing City, covering an area of more than 20 square kilometers (2,000 hectares). Its peaks, the tallest one

standing at 448.2 meters high, are often found surrounded by mysterious purple and golden clouds during dawn and dusk, hence its name.

    A well-known scenic spot in China, the mountain also features lakes, temples,

caves, springs and forests. More than 200 heritage and scenic tourist sites are now

located in or around the mountain. The Purple Mountain Observatory, China's first

modern astronomy research institute, also sits on the mountain.

Admission:Free

Admission to the Purple Mountain Observatory:15 yuan (US$2.45)/ person

5. Nanjing Qixia Mountain（栖霞山）

    Qixia Mountain, also called the Sheshan Mountain, is located some 22 kilometers

(13.67 miles) northeast of Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province. It covers an area of over 860 hectares and has three peaks -- Dragon Peak, Tiger Peak and Fengxiang Peak, with

the highest peak located at 286 meters.

    Covered by 750 hectares of various maple trees, the mountain can boast some

fascinating autumn scenery. Every year, around mid-October, the whole mountain will become a colorful carpet of red, green and golden maple leaves, making it a

wonderful place to enjoy the best colors of the season.

Admission:20 yuan (US$3.27)/ person

6. Xuanwu Lake（玄武湖）

    Close to the city center, Xuanwu Lake is China's largest imperial lake and one of the three famous lakes in southern China -- the other two are Xihu Lake in Hangzhou and Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province. Bearing the ancient name Sangbo, the lake has a history of over 1,500 years.

    Covering an area of 472 hectares, the lake carries five isles: Huan Isle, Yingzhou Isle, Liangzhou Isle, Cuizhou Isle and Lingzhou Isle, which are all interlinked by bridges. It

is good for visitors to take a walk, jog, ride bicycles and simply enjoy the scenery of

the different seasons across the park.

Admission:Free

7. Presidential Palace（总统府）

    The Presidential Palace has been the office and residential place of a number of

important officials in Chinese history since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), with a

history spanning over 600 years. It now serves as China's largest museum of the

country's contemporary history.

    Covering an area of 9 hectares, the palace features offices, a secretariat and the

subsidiary organs of the National Government as well as the typical Hui-style ancient gardens of southern China. A series of exhibition halls and historical data displays can also be found here.

Admission:40 yuan (US$6.54)/ person

8. Qinhuai River（秦淮河）

    One of Nanjing's must-sees would have to be the area surrounding Qinhuai River,

the biggest river in the city. It is also the birthplace of ancient Nanjing culture.

    The Qinhuai River is divided into inner and outer streams, with a total length of 110 kilometers (68.35 miles). The inner river, located inside the city, has been famous

throughout Chinese history. Historical records reveal that as early as the Paleolithic

Age, people inhabited the area. During China's dynastical periods, this riverside region had a bustling nightlife where the extravagant nobles, talent and businessmen flocked to local restaurants and dance halls.

    Today, the scenic belt along the Qinhuai River features many attractions.

Constructed in 1034, during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the Confucius Temple,

known as Fuzimiao in Chinese, is a place to worship and consecrate the great

philosopher and educator of ancient China Confucius. Other attractions include the

Zhanyuan Garden, Ming Walls, Egret Islet and China Gate. Having a boat tour along

the river to enjoy Nanjing's fantastic night scenery is always a great way to see the

city.

Confucius Temple Admission:40 yuan (US$6.54)/person

9. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum（中山陵）

    The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is the burial site of Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925), a great

Chinese democratic revolutionary pioneer. It is situated at the foot of the second peak of Mount Zijin (Purple Mountain) in Nanjing, China.

    Construction of the tomb started in January 1926, and was completed in the

summer of 1929. Reclining on a mountain slope, the majestic mausoleum blends the

styles of traditional imperial tomb design and modern architecture, covering an area

of more than 80,000 square meters (8 hectares).

    In addition to the mausoleum, there are also a handful of memorial buildings

surrounding it, such as the Guanghua Pavilion, Xingjian Pavilion, Yangzhi Pavilion,

Music Stand, Liuhui Pavilion and Scriptorium.

Admission:80 yuan (US$13.07)/person

 10. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum（明孝陵）

    Located at the southern foot of Mount Zijin (Purple Mountain) in the eastern

suburb of Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is the tomb

of the first Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) emperor Zhu Yuanzhang and his empress. It is

the largest imperial tomb in Nanjing City and one of the largest ancient imperial

tombs in all of China. After he was installed as emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang spent over

30 years on the construction of the tomb.

    The mausoleum covers an area of several square kilometers and its wall runs up to 45 kilometers (27.96 miles) in length. The 600-years-old mausoleum has been severely damaged and many wooden buildings have vanished today. The stone animals

situated in front of the imperial tomb are delicately sculptured, demonstrating the

remarkable stone carving skills of the Ming Dynasty. Furthermore, the overall

environment, and especially its natural scenery, is well-preserved and rather

remarkable.

    Along with the Ming Dynasty Tombs in Beijing, the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum was

listed by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage Sites "Imperial Tombs of the Ming

and Qing dynasties" in 2003.

Admission:70 yuan (US$11.44)/person

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