Nanjing
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People's Republic of China

Things to do in Nanjing

Nanjing (南京; Nánjīng), historically also Nanking, is the capital of Jiangsu province in China. At more than 8 million inhabitants (of which 6 million live in the city proper), it is one of China's largest cities.

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  1. Zifeng Tower

    Zifeng Tower

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    Photo: Haha169 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  2. Great Bao'en Temple Ruins Park

    Great Bao'en Temple Ruins Park

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    Photo: Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach's A Plan of Civil and Historical Architecture (1721) · Public domain · source

  3. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

    Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

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    Photo: Zhangzhugang · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  4. Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

    Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

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    Photo: Jiong Sheng from London, United Kingdom · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  5. Nanjing Museum

    Nanjing Museum

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    Photo: Tevatron · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  6. Presidential Palace

    Presidential Palace

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    Photo: Ken Marshall from China · CC BY 2.0 · source

  7. Qinhuai River

    Qinhuai River

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    Photo: Chainwit · CC BY 4.0 · source

  8. Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

    Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

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    Photo: Legolas1024 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  9. City Wall of Nanjing

    City Wall of Nanjing

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    Photo: SY · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  10. Xuanwu Lake

    Xuanwu Lake

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    Photo: Farm · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  11. Xuanwu Lake Park

    Xuanwu Lake Park

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    Photo: Farm · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  12. Jiming Temple

    Jiming Temple

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    Photo: Inhorw · CC BY-SA 2.5 · source

  13. Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

    Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

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    Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  14. Qixia Temple

    Qixia Temple

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    Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Px820~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  15. Ruins of the Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace

    Ruins of the Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace

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    Photo: Tevatron · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  16. Confucius Temple

    Confucius Temple

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    Photo: そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  17. Jinjue Mosque

    Jinjue Mosque

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    Photo: Berthe · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  18. Caoqiao Mosque

    Caoqiao Mosque

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    Photo: 猫猫的日记本 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  19. Yangshan Quarry

    Yangshan Quarry

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    Photo: User:Vmenkov · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  20. Jinghai Temple Museum

    Jinghai Temple Museum

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    Photo: Farm · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  21. the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders

    the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders

    侵华日军南京大屠杀遇难同胞纪念馆 · museum · 488 水西门大街, 南京市

    Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  22. Gan Family Compound

    Gan Family Compound

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    Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Px820~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  23. Hongshan Forest Zoo

    Hongshan Forest Zoo

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    Photo: N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  24. John Rabe's former residence

    John Rabe's former residence

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    Photo: Thomas.plesser · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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  1. Nanjing Underwater World

    Nanjing Underwater World

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    Photo: NNU-1-17100211 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  2. Nanjing Yuejiang Lou

    Nanjing Yuejiang Lou

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    Photo: Quentin Scouflaire from Berlin, Germany · CC BY 2.0 · source

  3. Taiping Kingdom History Museum

    Taiping Kingdom History Museum

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    Photo: 螺钉 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  4. Jiangsu Art Museum (New Branch)

    Jiangsu Art Museum (New Branch)

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    Photo: Tksteven · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  5. Jiangsu Art Museum (Old Branch)

    Jiangsu Art Museum (Old Branch)

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    Photo: Tksteven · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  6. Meiling Palace

    Meiling Palace

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    Photo: ScareCriterion12 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  7. Nanjing Municipal Museum

    Nanjing Municipal Museum

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    Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Px820~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  8. Yuhuatai Scenic Area

    Yuhuatai Scenic Area

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    Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  9. Nanjing Museum of Paleontology

    Nanjing Museum of Paleontology

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    Photo: 云在动 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  10. Xuanwu Lake Park

    Xuanwu Lake Park

    玄武湖公园

    Photo: Farm · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  11. Dahua Theater

    Dahua Theater

    大华大戏院 · attraction · 67 中山南路, 南京市

    Photo: Kinden Kuo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  12. Former Residence of General Marshall

    Former Residence of General Marshall

    马歇尔公馆旧址 · attraction · 5 宁海路, 南京市

    Photo: Farm · CC BY 3.0 · source

  13. Nanjing Botanical Garden, Memorial Sun Yat-Sen

    Nanjing Botanical Garden, Memorial Sun Yat-Sen

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    Photo: Px820 at Japanese Wikipedia 撮影者：権作 http://px820.onmitsu.jp · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  14. Wutaishan Sports Center

    Wutaishan Sports Center

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    Photo: 猫猫的日记本 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  15. 清凉山公园

    清凉山公园

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    Photo: Haha169 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  16. Defence Park

    Defence Park

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    Photo: Zhou Guanhuai · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  17. Imperial Examinations History Museum

    Imperial Examinations History Museum

    江南贡院 · 南京市

    Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Px820~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  18. Niushoushan

    Niushoushan

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    Photo: Chainwit · CC BY 4.0 · source

  19. 中山陵音乐台

    中山陵音乐台

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    Photo: Kinden Kuo from Taipei, Taiwan · CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

  20. 阵亡将士公墓

    阵亡将士公墓

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    Photo: Chainwit · CC BY 4.0 · source

  21. Category:Xianmen (Nanjing)

    Category:Xianmen (Nanjing)

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    Photo: Kallgan · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  22. Stone City Park, Nanjing

    Stone City Park, Nanjing

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    Photo: Yumeto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  23. Pegasus Park

    Pegasus Park

    白马公园

    Photo: Px820 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  24. Gulin Park

    Gulin Park

    古林公园

    Photo: 西安兵马俑 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

  25. Yuhuatai Scenic Area

    Yuhuatai Scenic Area

    雨花台风景名胜区 · park · 215 雨花路, 南京市

    Photo: 猫猫的日记本 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

  26. Meihuashan

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  27. Sifang Contemporary Art Museum

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  28. Jiangsu Centre for the Performing Arts (JCPA)

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  29. Nanjing Non-Government Museum of the War of Resistance Against Japan

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  30. Art Museum of Nanjing University of the Arts (AMNUA)

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  31. Former site of Japanese Shinto shrine

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  32. Gingko Lake Pleasure Park

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  33. Jiefang Gate

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  34. Jinling Art Museum

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  35. Liji Alley Comfort Station Site

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  36. Nanjing Geological Museum

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