Of all the cities in China, I finally chose Nanjing to spend my summer holiday with my family. The place was selected for several reasons: its richness in culture and history, the vitality of its modern life, the daintiness of all the snacks and street food, and most importantly, it's a paradise for children.
Consisted of more than 20 buildings with Chinese and Western elements of the Republic of China period, 1912 Bar Street has several dozen restaurants, bars, pubs, tea houses, nightclubs and discos. It has become the nightlife center in Nanjing.
Zuo Bar
Delivering top-notch cocktails and fine service in a cosy environment. 2/F, Building A2, 1912 compound, No. 54 North Taiping Road; +86 25 8664 3100; open daily 19:00-02:00.
Ascend cloud high for a posh experience of juicy steaks, wonderful wines, premium cigars and a panoramic view over the glittering downtown at this InterContinental bar.
Located on the 78th floor of 450-meter Zifeng Tower, this 150-seat establishment is the highest nightlife spot in the city and is a safe bet for impressing even the pickiest of bosses or travelling partners.
Jiubaiguo's hotpot soup, made of ox-bone and chicken, is coupled with a variety of precious spices. Nutritional dishes make all dinners forget to go back home.
It is the oldest Islamic flavor restaurant in Nanjing, offering snacks on the 1st floor, meals on the 2nd floor. The store decoration is of pure Muslim style. Among snacks, beef series is the first recommendation.
Founded in October 1994, it is the first restaurant to focus on Nanjing local cuisine catering. It is well-known for the traditional style of folk culture, defined as "folk characteristics of the local flavor”. The usher here, an elder with a skullcap, makes you feel the charm of the past years.
Ascend cloud high for a posh experience of juicy steaks, wonderful wines, premium cigars and a panoramic view over the glittering downtown at this InterContinental bar.
Eating in this two-story venue is strange but fun. After ordering from a menu full of set combos, waiters bring in more than a dozen small dishes, each holding a different snack, until the table is heaving with porcelain pots.
The star of the plate-driven feast is Qinhuai Eight Treasures, a dining concept featuring eight pairs of iconic eats that originated along the Qinhuai River. The 16 nibbles – half are dry dishes, others wet – are coupled by the restaurant to achieve the best gastronomic effect.
Antique decoration reveals the style of old gentility. You will feel pretty well in the atmosphere of history, elegance and dignity. Attendants are also warm and considerate.
Crayfish of “Rosy” brand in this restaurant ranks the first in China. Whatever your taste is, you can find your own "favorite" here.