It is a solemn and oft-recognised truth that an enormous number of people, upon arriving in China, renounce their vegetarianism. If, however, you have yet to succumb to the meat-saturated nature of Chinese cuisine and still stoically retain your herbivorous ... Read More>>

Pizza, the stable dish for watching a sportsgame, datenight and even a hangover cure. And while Nanjing’s pizza scene mostly consists of questionable bar-pizza and mistakes on the classic dish, here’s a list of some of the best pizza around Nanjing. Read More>>

Nanjing has a host of foreign chain restaurants that provide tasty sweets throughout the city, but did you really come all the way to China just for Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Dairy Queen? Try these local shops that offer many standard Western style ... Read More>>

As a premier online grocery store based in Shanghai, FIELDS combines convenience with safe, fresh and healthy foods that it serves to thousands of customers each day in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang province. Read More>>

When it’s time to settle in at a warm place, what else is better than heading to a cafe? The coffee scene in Nanjing is still growing, but already everyone loves their cafes. Nanjing is a great place for students and teachers alike. So, where should you ... Read More>>

Nanjing is a city that is near beautiful water and mountains and has various historic attractions dotted all throughout the city. The great Yangtze River passes through here, complemented by beautiful lakes such as Xuanwu, Pipa, and Mochou – all in all ... Read More>>

Nanjing’s Subway Line 1 already carries an average of half a million travelers a day. The city’s plans to host the 2014 Youth Olympics are the official reason for a planned expansion that will eventually produce two more suway lines, but the need was ... Read More>>

Enjoying a glass of Pinot Grigio with a meal or sharing a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon with friends might still be a fairly foreign concept to some in China, but wine appreciation here is flourishing. And, with increasing demand, comes an increasing supply ... Read More>>

Nanjing is well-known for its sleepy tree-lined streets, lakeside parks and large amount of green spaces on and around Purple Mountain. Less well known, however, are the rural farming areas immediately outside of Nanjing. But just a 45-minute bus ride ... Read More>>

The nightlife scene is Nanjing is modelled on Western nightlife, but the process of adaptation is sometimes vague and confused, as though the characteristics of foreign nightlife have been conveyed to Nanjing through some gigantic game of Chinese whispers. ... Read More>>

If you're going to Nanjing on vacation, the two things you should look out for are the wonderful historical sites and delicious Nanjing cuisine. A place where you can experience both unique tourist sites and rare food truly is a perfect destination. Read More>>

With Nanjing as the base of operations for Jiangsu Performing Arts Group, it is no surprise that there are an abundance of regular theatre, opera, ballet and performing arts events in the city's numerous theatres and concert halls. Whether you're looking to ... Read More>>

Fuzi Temple or Confucius Temple is located on the northern bank of Qinhuai River, next to Gongyuan Street. Facing the river from the entrance, Confucius Temple is a fine example of ancient Chinese architecture. It claims part of Qinhuai River and features ... Read More>>

For those of you fed up with the inner city rush of Nanjing, why not take a bus to the suburbs and explore the southern capital’s Qiqiaoweng Wetland Park. Read More>>

Foreign food in Nanjing can be pretty hit or miss. Encounters with suspect cafes and eateries may leave those looking for some familiar food from home questioning just how adventurous they really feel. While the city has a plethora of bar-food style ... Read More>>

Being a tourist in China, the pull of a Chinglish t-shirt or a cheap strand of pearls can be hard to resist. However, as an expat begins to think about setting up a home for the long term, finding local vendors for repairs and everyday items can be crucial ... Read More>>

Nanjing cuisine is also called “Jinling cuisine金陵菜” or “Jingsu cuisine江苏菜”. It is a discipline of food that is about picking the choicest ingredients, cooking them in the most meticulous preparation method and changing varieties according to ... Read More>>

In Wisconsin, we have a saying about the weather: "If you don't like the weather…wait five minutes". This five minute weather phenomenon also seems to be quite prevalent in the semi-tropical bustling urban hub of Nanjing. Who would have guessed ... Read More>>

Finding decent Italian food in Nanjing is not always easy. Too many Chinese owned restaurants offering “spaghetti” covered in a sauce that bares an uncanny resemblance to ketchup. Like all great foods, Italian food requires a delicate balance of flavors ... Read More>>

Nanjing Underwater World is located next to the beautiful scenery surrounding Meihua (Plum Blossom) Mountain in the mausoleum grounds dedicated to Sun Yat-sen. The theme park is home to over 200 species of fish and marine life and features a polar animal ... Read More>>

Nanjing is one of China’s most ancient cities, and since there is simply too much fun stuff going on here, choosing a cozy (and reasonably priced) place to stay is something you should get out of the way early when you visit the “Southern Capital.” ... Read More>>

It is no wonder why the 140 rooms at the Sofitel Zhongshan Golf Resort in Nanjing (the first deluxe five-star golf hotel in Nanjing), are always so full. The management’s attention to detail, such as a candle placed romantically at the side of the bath, ... Read More>>

Let’s get real; we all crave the familiar foods we grew up with back home from time to time while in China. Whether it be a nice, thick chunk of cheese, or a bar of fine, deluxe chocolate, keeping those cravings and gluttonous fantasies at bay is just not ... Read More>>