Zhonghua Men Castle - Massive in physical size and human accomplishment

Named as ‘Treasure Gate’ in ancient times, it was the southern city-gate of Nanjing as the capital of the Ming Dynasty. It is marked by strict and regular layout of a unique structure, which is wrapped with iron on both sides with a groove cut inside for fastening the gate with a bolt. In the era of cold weapons, with the gate and the sluice closed right after enemy troops stormed into the city, they would be trapped in the enclosure. Inside the castle, there are 27 caves capable of hiding over 3,000 soldiers.

Zhanyuan Garden - the first garden of Nanjing

Zhanyuan Garden, a classical and carefully designed Chinese garden in the heart of the Fuzi Miao area, has a history of 600 years. It originates as a royal gift from Ming Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang to his minister Xuda. The Qing Emperor Qianlong stayed in the garden during his visit and named it 'Zhanyuan' officially. During the period of the Republic of China (1912-1949), it was the site of the Governmental Office of Jiangsu Province and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Zifeng Tower

Zifeng Tower is a 450-metre (1,480 ft) skyscraper completed in 2009 in Nanjing, China. The 7th tallest building in the world offers first-class office space, a 6-star Intercontinental Hotel, a shopping center, and a number of high-end sightseeing and entertainment options. The 89-story building comprises retail and office space in the lower section, and restaurants, a hotel, and a public observatory near the top(72 floor). The tower’s stepping is functional, helping separate these sections.

 

Nanjing Railway Station

Nanjing Railway Station is a major railway station of Nanjing, Jiangsu, China. It is located in the northern part of Nanjing's urban core (just a short walk outside of the city wall), near Xuanwu Lake. At the station, you can appreciate the beautiful scenery of Nanjing.

              

Memorial of Meiyuan New Village

The Memorial of Meiyuan New Village is located in the eastern end of the Changjiang Road in Nanjing. The full name of the Memorial is the Memorial of Meiyuan New Village of the CPC delegation. It provides several spots for the tourists such as the whole-length bronze Statue of Zhou Enlai, the first premier of CPC, the hall displaying KMT and CPC’s Nanjing negotiation documents; the Library named Zhou Enlai and the villa where the CPC delegation lived and worked during the negotiation period.

1865 Creative Industry Park

Jinling Machine Manufacturing Bureau is located in south Nanjing, outside the Zhonghua Gate. Jinling Arsenal, built by Li Hongzhang during the Self-Strengthening Movement in 1865. Except for the remaining buildings of Qing Dynasty, there are more than 30 factories and office buildings of the period of the Republic of China, which are still in use. All the live historical artifacts make this place an exhibition hall of industrial buildings in modern China.