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
Institute for International
Students,Nanjing Univesity