Nanjing, the capital city of Jiangsu Province and the provincial political, economic and cultural center, is located in the lower reaches of Yangtze river, southwest of the province. The population of its urban area is about 2.7 million.
  Nanjing is one of the historical and cultural cities rectified by the state. The discovery of the Nanjing Ape revealed the trace of human influence some 350,000 years ago. Nanjing bears the reputation of the Capital of Ten Dynasties. Nanjing is a place of celebrities and humanities, with a splendid cultural heritage. It produced many scientists, literators and artists.

Xiaoling Tomb of the Ming Dynasty

   The attraction of Nanjing consists in the combination of rich natural and cultural heritages. It is a famous scenic tourist city, which is an intergration of mountains, waters, forest, as well as monuments and historical relics. With many a relics of the Republic of China era in particular, Nanjing is recognized as the museum of modern Chinese history.

Confucius Temple

 

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