Nanjing is the capital of East China's Jiangsu Province. Visitors come to the city to learn of its fascinating history, to enjoy its beautiful scenery and to immerse themselves in its impressive culture. Due to its geographical location on the bank of the ... Read More>>

Nanjing and its environs are served by four bus companies, namely: Nanjing Traffic Bus Company, Nanjing Yagao Bus Company, Nanjing Zhongbei Bus Company, and Nanjing Xincheng Bus Company. Traveling by bus is cheap and convenient – fares range between 1 ... Read More>>

Nanjing Subway System now has four lines including: Line 1 (phase 1), Line 1 (southern extension), Line 2 (phase 1) and Line 2 (eastern extension). Line 3, line 1 (western extension) and a direct airport line are currently under construction. Line 1 (phase ... Read More>>

Most of Nanjing's bars and clubs are centered in the 1912 Nightlife District, which opened in 2004 and is home to all the Nanjing party greats. The university district, especially around Shanghai Road, is also lined with Western-style bars created to fill ... Read More>>

Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB 277.4 billon GDP Per Capita: RMB 39,379 Economic Growth Rate: 15.1% Population: 5.25 million (urban) –1.9 million (rural) FDI: US $ 1.7billion Annual Average Wage: RMB 17,538 Government Effectiveness Rating: 40th 2006 ... Read More>>

Nanjing has four distinct seasons, and the months of October and November are regarded as having the most pleasant weather. During these months, visitors can enjoy the annual Red Maple Leaf Festival held on the nearby Qixia Mountain. Visitors should pack ... Read More>>

Xinjiekou 新街口 Hunan Road 湖南路 South Taiping Road 太平南路 Zhongyang Road - Video Games 中央路 Zhujiang Road – Sci-Tech and Computers 珠江路科技街 Xinjiekou 新街口 Located in the center of Nanjing, you’ll find public transport stations, ... Read More>>

Standing as it does on the Yangtze River, Nanjing has an excellent water transportation network. Ferries link it with other provincial cities like Zhenjiang, Yangzhou and Nantong, as well as to Shanghai, Wuhu, Anqing, Jiujiang and Chongqing. Nanjing ... Read More>>

Nanjing (formerly known in the West as ''Nanking'') is the capital of East China's Jiangsu Province. Since its founding as Jinling, this city has borne witness to 5,000 years of historical triumph and tragedy. Known to many throughout the world, the city ... Read More>>

The Municipality of Nanjing occupies approximately 6,598 square kilometers. As of the 2010 census, its urban population exceeded 5.25 million, with Han (98.56%) the predominant ethnic nationality, followed by Hui, Man and Zhuang . Of the resident ... Read More>>

Taxi fares in Nanjing are relatively inexpensive. It costs 9 RMB for the first three kilometers, not including the 2 RMB fuel surcharge, and 2.4 RMB for every additional kilometer, or, after dark, 2.7 RMB for every additional kilometer. Read More>>

Nanjing has four long distance passenger stations, the largest of which is Zhongyangmen Long Distance Bus Station near Xuanwu Lake and Nanjing Central Railway Station. It provides bus services to many popular destinations including Shanghai (3-4 hrs), ... Read More>>

Fuzimiao Street (GongYuan Street) 夫子庙街 Constructed around and named after the nearby Confucian temple, Fuzimiao is now the busiest cultural and tourist destination in the city. Thronged with snack vendors, dealers in overpriced knickknacks, and shops ... Read More>>

• GDP: RMB 614 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 32,200 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 12% (2011) • Resident Population: 8.10 million (2011) • Unemployment Rate: 2.58% (2010) • Enrollment ... Read More>>

Though the city of Jinling was long ago renamed "Nanjing", the city's snacks (and its locally brewed beer) have retained the old name, and are often referred to as "Jinling" snacks. Duck Blood and Sweet Potato Starch Noodle Soup(Yaxue ... Read More>>

Nestled on the Yangtze River Delta (north latitude 31°14' - 32°36', east longitude 118°22' - 119°14'), Nanjing enjoys East Asian monsoon weather that is characterized by four distinct seasons, including hot humid summers with bouts of heavy ... Read More>>

Nanjing Yun (Cloud) Brocade (Nanjing Yunjing) 南京云锦 Wood Carvings (Mu Diao) 木雕 Jiling Folding Fan (Jinling Zheshan) 金陵折扇 Rain Flower Tea (Yuhua Cha) 雨花茶 Nanjing Paper-Cuttings (Nanjing Jianzhi) 南京剪纸 Rain Flower Pebbles (Yuhua Shi) 雨花石 ... Read More>>

Nightlife in Nanjing is not quite as colorful as that of major Chinese cities like Beijing and Shanghai, but it does have its own unique flavor. Kunqu, the regional opera, is performed nightly here. Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest extant forms of Chinese ... Read More>>

Nanjing Railway Stations Nanjing is a major transport hub for East China. It is the intersection of the National Jinghu (Beijing-Shanghai) Railway and Ningtong (Nanjing-Tongchuan) Railway. High-speed trains run direct to major cities all over the country, ... Read More>>

Lukou International Airport (NKG) Lukou International Airport (NKG) in Nanjing is located 35 kilometers southeast of the city center. NKG International Airport serves the city and its surrounding areas with domestic and international destinations. Its major ... Read More>>

Nanjing's main shopping areas are concentrated around downtown Xinjiekou (central), Confucius Temple (south) and Hunan Road (north). For a little evening shopping bliss, head down to the rambling Matai Jie night market for clothes, DVDs, trinkets, home ... Read More>>

Though many consider Nanjing to be ''off the beaten track'', the city offers a wealth of cultural, historical and leisure locations. It is a very popular weekend break destination among residents of nearby Shanghai and Suzhou. Read More>>

Nanjing Salted Duck (Nanjing Yanshui Ya) 南京盐水鸭 Only slightly less domestically famed than Peking Duck is Nanjing Salted Duck. Salted duck is tender but not overly oily; according to locals it is best eaten in August, when the meat is traditionally ... Read More>>

The food of Nanjing is classified under the more encompassing Jiangsu cuisine (su cai) or Huaiyang cuisine, which is common along the lower Yangtze and consists of the combined regional fares of Nanjing, Yangzhou, Suzhou and Zhenjiang. Celebrated for the ... Read More>>