Nanjing (Chinese: ÄϾ©; Romanizations: N¨¢nj¨©
ng (Pinyin), Nan-ching (Wade-Giles), Nanking (Postal map spelling)) is the capital of
China's Jiangsu Province, and a city with a prominent place in Chinese history and culture. Nanjing served as the capital of
China during several historical periods, including as the former capital city of Republic of
China, and is listed as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of
China. Nanjing is also one of the fifteen sub-provincial cities in the People's Republic of
China's administrative structure, enjoying jurisdictional and economic autonomy only slightly less than that of a province. In addition, the Republic of
China claims it as its de jure capital.
Located in the downstream Yangtze River drainage basin and Yangtze River Delta economic zone, Nanjing has always been one of
China's most important cities. Apart from having been the capital of
China for six dynasties and of the Republic of China, Nanjing has also served as a national hub of education, research, transportation and tourism throughout history. With an urban population of over five million, it is also the second largest commercial center in the East China region, behind only Shanghai.
Buildings and monuments in Ancient
period:
Beiji Ge
Chaotian Palace (museum and Kunqu opera
house)
Fuzi Miao (Temple of Confucius) and Qinhuai River
Gu Lou
Jiangnan Gongyuan
Jiming Temple
Jinghai Temple
Linggu Temple
Ming Dynasty Palace Site
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and its surrounding complex
Nanjing Ming City
Wall and Zhonghua Gate
Qixia Temple
South Tang Mausoleums
Stone City
The Porcelain Pagoda of Nanjing
Yuejiang Lou
