Nanjing’s summers are exhaustingly hot which has led me, and probably many others, to while away several hours anywhere with decent air-conditioning or cold drinks. Some days, though, you’ll no doubt want to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Read More>>

Staying active amidst a busy work schedule can be difficult, especially for those who don’t like gyms. Read on for some fun suggestions for keeping fit and active in Nanjing that don’t require gym membership. 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>>

While Nanjing is well-known for its substantial expat community, upon first arrival, it's still a bit difficult (and sometimes intimidating) to know where to start looking for it. Not to worry! Read on for an introduction to a few of the bars, clubs and ... Read More>>

Having hosted its 1st International Biennial of Contemporary Art in 2010, it seems that Nanjing, the 'city of culture', is well on its way to becoming a major Chinese and international hub for visual art. The city is home to a number of galleries and ... Read More>>

Despite having scores of colleges, and hundreds of international students, Nanjing lacks a great foreign language bookstore. That being said, there are three bookstores, that when combined will give you access to a wide selection of guidebooks, contemporary ... Read More>>

There are plenty of cinema options in Nanjing, but if you're talking about conveniently located venues with a great theatre setup and quality service, then there are only three that qualify: Wanda International Cineplex, Nanjing Shuiyoucheng Hengdian ... 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 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>>

Sometimes as visitors or as residents of a city we find ourselves with unexpected pockets of time. Here’s a guide to how to pass a pleasant few hours in the southern capital. Read More>>