Xinjiekou 新街口 Hunan Road 湖南路 South Taiping Road 太平南路 Zhongyang Road - Video Games 中央路 Zhujiang Road – Sci-Tech and Computers 珠江路科技街 Xinjiekou 新街口 Located in the center of Nanjing, you’ll find public transport stations, ... Read More>>
Nanjing Yun (Cloud) Brocade (Nanjing Yunjing) 南京云锦 Wood Carvings (Mu Diao) 木雕 Jiling Folding Fan (Jinling Zheshan) 金陵折扇 Rain Flower Tea (Yuhua Cha) 雨花茶 Nanjing Paper-Cuttings (Nanjing Jianzhi) 南京剪纸 Rain Flower Pebbles (Yuhua Shi) 雨花石 ... Read More>>
Nanjing's main shopping areas are concentrated around downtown Xinjiekou (central), Confucius Temple (south) and Hunan Road (north). For a little evening shopping bliss, head down to the rambling Matai Jie night market for clothes, DVDs, trinkets, home ... Read More>>
Fuzimiao Street (GongYuan Street) 夫子庙街 Constructed around and named after the nearby Confucian temple, Fuzimiao is now the busiest cultural and tourist destination in the city. Thronged with snack vendors, dealers in overpriced knickknacks, and shops ... Read More>>
Though the city of Jinling was long ago renamed "Nanjing", the city's snacks (and its locally brewed beer) have retained the old name, and are often referred to as "Jinling" snacks. Duck Blood and Sweet Potato Starch Noodle Soup(Yaxue ... Read More>>
Nanjing Salted Duck (Nanjing Yanshui Ya) 南京盐水鸭 Only slightly less domestically famed than Peking Duck is Nanjing Salted Duck. Salted duck is tender but not overly oily; according to locals it is best eaten in August, when the meat is traditionally ... Read More>>
The food of Nanjing is classified under the more encompassing Jiangsu cuisine (su cai) or Huaiyang cuisine, which is common along the lower Yangtze and consists of the combined regional fares of Nanjing, Yangzhou, Suzhou and Zhenjiang. Celebrated for the ... Read More>>
Though many consider Nanjing to be ''off the beaten track'', the city offers a wealth of cultural, historical and leisure locations. It is a very popular weekend break destination among residents of nearby Shanghai and Suzhou. Read More>>
Nanjing (formerly known in the West as ''Nanking'') is the capital of East China's Jiangsu Province. Since its founding as Jinling, this city has borne witness to 5,000 years of historical triumph and tragedy. Known to many throughout the world, the city ... Read More>>
Nanjing Railway Stations Nanjing is a major transport hub for East China. It is the intersection of the National Jinghu (Beijing-Shanghai) Railway and Ningtong (Nanjing-Tongchuan) Railway. High-speed trains run direct to major cities all over the country, ... Read More>>
Lukou International Airport (NKG) Lukou International Airport (NKG) in Nanjing is located 35 kilometers southeast of the city center. NKG International Airport serves the city and its surrounding areas with domestic and international destinations. Its major ... Read More>>
Nanjing has four long distance passenger stations, the largest of which is Zhongyangmen Long Distance Bus Station near Xuanwu Lake and Nanjing Central Railway Station. It provides bus services to many popular destinations including Shanghai (3-4 hrs), ... Read More>>
Nanjing Subway System now has four lines including: Line 1 (phase 1), Line 1 (southern extension), Line 2 (phase 1) and Line 2 (eastern extension). Line 3, line 1 (western extension) and a direct airport line are currently under construction. Line 1 (phase ... Read More>>
There are several car rental agencies in Nanjing. Prospective customers should note that Chinese law requires all drivers, including foreigners, to carry a Chinese Driving License. Daily rental fees depend on the model and make required. Customers are ... Read More>>
China Country Code Number: 0086 Nanjing City Code Number: 025 Postcode: 210000 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 First Aid: 120 Police Station: 110 Check Telephone Number: 114 Telephone Failure Complaining (free): 112 Weather Report: 12121 Report... Read More>>