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Nanjing
Deep History and Academic Influence
City overview
Nanjing offers historical depth with modern accessibility.
- Ancient city walls, mausoleums, and riverside heritage
- Large international student and academic population
- Key transportation hub in the Yangtze River Delta
Best for History-focused travelers, academic visitors, regional explorers
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Main attractions
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Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum5A-level scenic area, the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the great pioneer of China's modern democratic revolution
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Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum5A-level scenic area, the joint burial tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and Empress Ma
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Confucius Temple - Qinhuai River Scenic Belt5A-level scenic area, a place where Nanjing's historical and cultural essence converges
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Xuanwu Lake4A-level scenic area, the largest imperial garden lake in China
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Presidential Palace4A-level scenic area, an important site in China's modern history
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Yuhuatai4A-level scenic area, a patriotic education base commemorating revolutionary martyrs
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Nanjing Museum4A-level scenic area, one of China's three major museums
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Qixia Mountain4A-level scenic area, known as the 'First Bright and Beautiful Mountain of Jinling'
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Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone4A-level scenic area, a sacred site of Buddhist culture
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Hongshan Forest Zoo4A-level scenic area, a large zoo within Nanjing city
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Yuejiang Tower4A-level scenic area, one of the Four Great Towers of Jiangnan
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Chaotian Palace4A-level scenic area, the largest existing ancient architectural complex from the Ming and Qing dynasties in Jiangnan