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Discover the imperial history and legendary street food of Nanjing, China’s former southern capital.

A panoramic view of the Nanjing cityscape at sunrise, with a modern skyscraper dominating the skyline and a traditional multi-tiered pagoda in the foreground, nestled among lush green trees.

Nanjing's Morning Rituals: A Guide to the City's Best Breakfast Spots

Forget the standard hotel buffet. To truly understand this former imperial capital, you need to wake up at 6:30 AM [...]

A wide, low-angle shot of a grand stone mausoleum building with a dark blue tiled roof, approached by a very wide, long, and steep set of stone stairs. Many people, dressed in casual clothing, are walking up, down, and resting on the stairs. The building features ornate architectural details and Chinese characters above a large arched entrance. The sky is bright blue with some scattered white clouds.

Beyond the Wall: A Practical Guide to Visiting Nanjing's Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

Standing at the base of Purple Mountain, the sheer scale of the 392 stone steps stretching up into the humid [...]

An elevated view looking down onto a wide, paved street running alongside a tall, ancient stone wall. Several yellow taxis and other vehicles are driving on the street, which is lined with pedestrians. A set of wide stairs leads up to the top of the wall where more people are walking. Beyond the wall, a large lake is visible with numerous small boats on it, and a city skyline in the distance under a hazy, pale sky.

Nanjing Street Food and Old City Walls: 2-Day Urban Exploration Guide

Many travelers speed right past China's former southern capital on the bullet train between Shanghai and Beijing. That is a [...]