Nanjing, Historic capital in Jiangsu, China
Nanjing, the 'Southern Capital', is one of the four Great Ancient Capitals of China.
It was notably the capital of China during several historical periods including the Ming dynasty.
Known for traditional arts, Nanjing is also home to one of the world's largest porcelain collections.
Nanjing offers an excellent transport network with a metro, high-speed trains and airport connections.
Nanjing is the only city in China that has sycamore trees lining its streets.
Location: Jiangsu
Inception: 495 BCE
Capital city: Xuanwu District
Population: 9314685
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Website: nanjing.gov.cn
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Nanjing, the 'Southern Capital', is one of the four Great Ancient Capitals of China.
The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge is a double-decked road-rail truss bridge across the Yangtze River.
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is the burial site of Sun Yat-sen, the founder of modern China.
Ming Xiaoling is the tomb of the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the Ming Dynasty.
Yangshan Quarry is an ancient stone quarry near Nanjing, China.
The Presidential Palace in Nanjing is a large complex of buildings combining traditional Chinese architecture with western architectural features.
The Ming Palace, also known as the 'Forbidden City of Nanjing', was the primary imperial palace of the early Ming dynasty.
The Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall is a dedicated monument, mourning the victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
Nanjing Library is one of the oldest and largest libraries in China.
The Nanjing Fuzimiao is a renowned temple and cultural complex located on the banks of the Qinhuai River.
The Nanjing Museum is renowned for its extensive collection of Chinese artifacts and art.
