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Introducing Nanjing

Take in the scenic beauty and modern-day vibrancy of Nanjing and discover why this capital of Jiangsu province is well known as both a prosperous business centre and a booming tourist destination.

On 28 March 2004, Singapore Airlines will offer greater convenience to business and leisure travellers with thrice-weekly direct services to Nanjing, one of China’s six ancient capitals.

To celebrate the launch of our services to Nanjing, we have introduced special fares and offers. Click here to find out more.
Capital of 10 Dynasties

Nanjing's history began in the Three Kingdoms period (220-280), after which a series of kingdoms and dynasties made their capitals there, from Wu, Eastern Jin, Song, Qi, Liang, Chen, Southern Tang of the Southern Dynasties to the Ming, the Heavenly Peace (Taiping) Kingdom and the People's Republic of China. It is surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes, making it a city of natural beauty, complete with scenic spots ideal for sight-seeing.

Places To Visit

Engage in a wide array of recreational activities at the many parks, and shopping centres that offer visitors a different perspective of the city, or learn about its roots and rich past at the many historical sites.

Check out our list of places to visit in Nanjing:
1. Dr Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum

The final resting place of Dr Sun Yat-Sen, the father of modern China, the mausoleum is situated on the slope of Mount Zijin and stretches over 80,000 square metres in the shape of a bell. Every year, many people climb a seemingly endless stone stairway to visit his tomb, pay their respects, and learn how Sun lived his life. The mausoleum stretches from the gateway and the main entrance through to a tablet pavilion, memorial hall and the tomb vault, with 392 steps and 10 platforms in between. In the vault lies a reclining marble statue of Dr Sun, where he is buried 5 metres underneath.
2. Nanjing Confucius Temple

Built in the Song Dynasty, it is the ritual place for worshipping and offering sacrifices to Confucius. It is a major scenic spot on the Qinhuai River and an ideal place for tourists to understand traditional Chinese culture as well as to enjoy shopping. The temple is adjacent to the Palace of Learning and the Imperial Examination Yard and typifies the traditional architecture in the Ming and Qing styles.

3. Xiaoling Tomb of the Ming Dynasty

Named the Tomb of Filial Piety, it was built 600 years ago to house the remains of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the largest ancient tombs in China and includes the Dismounting Horse Archway, Spiritual Gate, Tablet Hall, Xiaoling Hall and the Square City.

4. Yuejianglao

This 7-storey building, meaning Enjoying The River Tower, is the main sight-seeing spot in the Shizishan scenic area and has its origins from the Ming Dynasty. Ascending the tower, one can enjoy views of the Yangtze River extending away to its north, and the scenery of Nanjing to its south.
5. City Wall

This imposing city wall stands as high as a 5-storey building, and 13 of its current gates still exist from the Ming Dynasty era. Amongst these, Zhonghua (China) Gate is the largest and contains four layers, with a defence system between each layer. From an observation platform, soldiers and now visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the city landscape.
Information and images courtesy of Jiangsu Provincial Tourism Bureau.