This year marks the 100 year of revolution, and Nanjing was the nerve center, so I have decided to make a short trip there. The question is...how could I cover the city of Nanjing in two days? Fortunately, this is a pretty compacted city, and all the places of interesting are well within reach by public transports or taxi. To maximize my stay, I did plan my trip in advance....at least have a good idea of what I would like to see when I'm there.
Taking a the bullet train from Shanghai is a breeze. Leave approximately every half hour, you can either booked the ticket in advance or buy the ticket when you are at the HongQiao station. The time taken to reach Nanjing will depend on the number of stops. The journey can take about an hour to two hours ...so do some checking prior. Here is the snapshot of the ticketing booth. Some of the must go places...
1. Confucius temple, imperial examination hall for scholars examinations, surrounding shops and eateries as well as the famous Qinhuai River.
Taking a the bullet train from Shanghai is a breeze. Leave approximately every half hour, you can either booked the ticket in advance or buy the ticket when you are at the HongQiao station. The time taken to reach Nanjing will depend on the number of stops. The journey can take about an hour to two hours ...so do some checking prior. Here is the snapshot of the ticketing booth. Some of the must go places...
1. Confucius temple, imperial examination hall for scholars examinations, surrounding shops and eateries as well as the famous Qinhuai River.
2. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum. The most important political figure and revolutionary in China. This premises was built between 1926 and 1929. In the center of the hall is a 4.6-meter-high statue, where his body rested in a white marble coffin.
3. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum - The tomb of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang from the Ming Dynasty, constructed more than a 600-year ago.
4. The Presidential Palace - A huge complex of buildings for the modern Chinese government. The place where famous leaders like Sun Yat-Sen and Chiang Kai-Shek left worked. There are exhibitions that briefly tell the history of revolution.
5. China Gate - The ancient wall from the Ming dynasty, situated at the south side of the city. Despite the wars, this part of the structures is well preserved.
Similar to Beijing, the long history of Nanjing has attracted many locals and foreigners around the world to this place. Unlike most modern cities, it has that certain charms that grab your attactions. Recognized as one of the safest city in China, more reasons for you to pay a visit. :)
