With the construction started in 1926, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum is the tomb of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the great forerunner of democratic revolution of China. On June 1, 1929, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's coffin was moved from Beijingto Nanjing and buried here. Covering an area of over 133 hectares, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum is located at the southern foot of Zhongshan Mountain. Lying on the mountain, it faces the plain with the verdant mountain at its back, enjoying a regular layout and a spectacular appeal.     The mausoleum was designed by Lu Yanzhi, an outstanding Chinese…

Introducing Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty, Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty Travel Guide Article from Nanjing Municipal Commission of Tourism The Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty is the tomb of the first Emperor of Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang（1328-1398）and his queen. Although today only parts of the tomb remain, namely, leading area, Dajinmen and stele tower area, sacred way and burial area, Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty is still magnificent. And Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty is listed in the World Cultural Heritage Record. The south of the burial area is…

Nanjing Confucius Temple is for consecrating and worshipping Confucius, the great thinker and educator in ancient China. Nanjing Confucius temple was built in Song Dynasty (A.D.1034) and expanded in East Jin Dynasty. This architecture complex was ruined and rebuilt for several times. The Confucius Temple once was rebuilt in Qing Dynasty (A.D.1869) but was seriously destroyed by the Japanese aggressor troops in 1937. In order to protect the old city, the Chinese Government appropriated funds to rebuild and fix the ConfuciusTemple. Nowadays it has re-expressed its splendid civilization to the world and has been regarded as the special…

Introducing Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing City Wall Guide, Nanjing City Wall Travel Guide Article from Nanjing Municipal Commission of Tourism Nanjing City Wall is one of the key historical and cultural remains of Ming Dynasty(1386) under state protection. Nanjing City Wal is a masterpiece of China's ancient architecture. With an original perimeter of about 35 kilometers (22miles), Nanjing City Wal has a height 14-21 meters (46-67 feet). The footing has a width of 14 meters (about 46 feet). The present remains have a length of about 21 kilometers (13 miles).…

Introducing Qinhuai River, Qinhuai River Guide, Qinhuai River Travel Guide Article from Nanjing Municipal Commission of Tourism As the Mother River of Nanjing, Qinhuai River is the cradle giving birth to ancient culture of Nanjing. If one wished to consider the Yangtze as the ego of Nanjing, and the city wall as its superego, there is only one element that could be called its id: the Qinhuai River.  While its source lies more than one hundred kilometers away, Qinhuai River is the section that passes through Nanjing which is the…

Presidential Palace lies in the No.292 Nanjing Changjiang Road. With a history of more than 600 years, it has been the largest modern history museum in China. The buildings in the palace as well as the precious culture relics are well preserved. Additionally, the beautiful landscapes here are inviting.   Currently, the museum covers an area of 90,000 square meters and has three major components: the central part, the western part and the eastern part. The Presidential Palace is located on the central part of the museum. The palace is featured by…

Introducing Linggu Temple, Linggu Temple Guide, Linggu Temple Travel Guide Article from Nanjing Municipal Commission of Tourism Linggu Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. Linggu Temple was described as 'the best Buddhist temple in the world'. Linggu Temple was now surrounded by a large park. Linggu Temple was first built in 515 under the reign of the Liang Dynasty (502-557). Linggu Temple used to lie at the northeast foot of Mount Zhongshan, i.e. where Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum now locates, since Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang chose the place to…

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