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Spend a fun-laden,action-packed day on the bank of the Yangtze River.
Morning早晨
Kick-start your day with a hearty breakfast at Yinnianjin, one of the locals' favorites for steamed dumplings. Each basket contains eight hot and adorable meaty pockets (RMB 12 or US$1.9)with boiling broth hidden inside.
Breakfast's calories can be burned off with a stroll to nearby Xuanwu Lake. The massive park has a breathtaking landscape and a buzzing morning exercise scene.
There is a section of well-protected Ming City Wall next to the lake.
At Taicheng, visitors can walk atop the 600-year-old fortification and gain an impressive perspective over Xuanwu Lake or a striking view of Nanjing's growing skyline.
Yinjinnian, No.2,Shiziqiao,Hunan Rd, Gulou District Xuanwu Lake Park, Various gates. Main one is Xuanwu Gate, near Metro Line 1 Xuanwumen Station Taicheng, 8 Jiefang Men, Xuanwu District
Mid-day中午
The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is just a subway ride away from Xuanwu Lake. The metro station is right outside the main park gate, and the Muxuyuan (苜蓿园) station on Line 2 is the nearest stop to the spectacular memorial.
The Nanjing Impressions restaurant near the Muxuyuan station is a great pit stop to build energy for the long walk ahead. The Republic of China-themed space features staff in period costume, an open kitchen and plate after plate of mouth-watering local fare.
A shuttle bus links the metro station to the mausoleum, which is set in an incredible natural environment. You can enjoy lush forest on the way up, and after climbing the 392 stairs leading to the coffin chamber at the top, you will be rewarded with a stunning view over the Zijin Mountain.
Nanjing Impressions, No.2, Lingyuan Rd, near Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Xuanwu District Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, Zhongshan Scenic Area,Qixia District
Afternoon下午
Another major attraction during the Republic of China is the President Palace, which is a 10-minute walk from Daxinggong station (大行宫) on Metro Line 2. The former Kuomintang offices and the artistic gardens are kept in their original state from the 1940s.
To dig deeper into the city's dramatic history, zip westwards to The Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre. Take a moment to commemorate the 300,000 victims of a six-week killing spree by the Japanese soldiers in December 1937.
Presidential Palace, No.292,Changjiang Rd, Xuanwu District Memorial Hall of Victims of the Nanjing Massacre, No.418,Shuiximen St, Jianye District.
Evening夜晚
Xinjiekou, the city's equivalent to Times Square, is a perfect spot to feel the glitz and glamour of modern Nanjing when the night falls. The blinding intersection is surrounded by luxury brand stores, gigantic shopping malls and towering five-star hotels.
Underneath, there is another labyrinth of subway stalls stretching for miles, selling the hottest eats and knick-knacks.
One of the best places to dine in Xinjiekou is the Plum Garden restaurant in Jinling Hotel. The elegant space serves the city's best salted duck.
Xinjiekou, intersection of Hanzhong Road and Zhongshan Road Plum Garden (梅苑), 2/F, Jinling Hotel, No.2 Hanzhong Road, Gulou District.
Night夜生活
The night market at Fuzi Miao, or the Confucius Temple, provides the ultimate experience of Chinese folklore, especially around any Chinese festivals. It's a great choice for an after-dinner walk with mind-blowing neon signs, local crafts and a never-ending sea of tourists.
As the Fuzi Miao bustle dies down, nightlife on Shanghai Road or in the 1912 complex is just beginning. These are the two main bar areas. The Shanghai Road neighborhood has a variety of venues from sports bar to underground live house while 1912 leans towards disco clubbing.
Round off the night (or embrace the dawn)by singing a few numbers at a KTV parlor, which is a typical way for Nanjingers to spend a wild night with friends.
Fuzi Miao, Metro Line 1 SanshanJie Station, Qinhuai District.
