Nanjing, China Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

One of the four great ancient capitals of China, Nanjing enjoys a prominent place in the history of China. It is located in the downstream area of the Yangtze River basin and is one of the most important cities in the country for education, research, transportation and tourism. With hot summers and a temperate climate for much of the year, it is an exciting city to choose as a vacation destination at any time.

No matter what time of the year you choose to visit Nanjing, you will likely get to experience a festival of some kind. Some of the traditional festivals and events are still observed here, such as climbing the city wall and bathing in Qing Xi. The International Plum Blossom Festival features the largest collection of plums in the world and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Nanjing is home to some of the largest and most impressive museums in the country. The Namjing Museum, for example, consists of eight exhibition halls displaying such things as ancient Chinese earthenware, Folk Art and Ming and Qing Porcelain. See artifacts from the Taiping Rebellion when you visit the Taiping Kingdom Rebellion Museum.

See the largest screen wall in China at the Confucius Temple and the sculptures of Confucius' disciples. Zijinshan Observatory contains a celestial globe inlaid with 1449 stars. Here you will also see the tools of ancient Chinese astronomers and instruments dating back hundreds of years.

Nanjing is the site of many modern shopping malls, luxury hotels and has many types of transportation. Taxis, buses and special tourist lines are available and the hotels feature all the modern amenities. Dine on traditional food or choose fare from another part of the world in the many restaurants. There is a very exciting nightlife in this city with pubs and night markets. You will find everything is designed with your comfort in mind making it the perfect vacation.