Nanjing
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Capital of Jiangsu, China
Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu, East China. The city, which is located in the southwestern corner of the province, has 11 districts, an administrative area of 6,600 square kilometres (2,500 sq mi), and as of 2021 a population of 9,423,400. Situated in the Yangtze River Delta, Nanjing has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having served as the capital of various Chinese dynasties, kingdoms and republican governments dating from the 3rd century to 1949, and has thus long been a major center of culture, education, research, politics, economy, transport networks and tourism, being the home to one of the world's largest inland ports. The city 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. It has also been awarded the title of 2008 Habitat Scroll of Honor of China, Special UN Habitat Scroll of Honor Award and National Civilized City. Nanjing is also considered a Beta city classification, together with Chongqing, Hangzhou and Tianjin by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, and ranked as one of the world's top 100 cities in the Global Financial Centres Index.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 9,314,685
- Coordinates
- 32.062, 118.778
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Nanjing
Nanjing is the kind of large metropolitan hub you find in China. Around 9,314,685 people live here. And it shows in how much there is to see. What stands out most: culture, adventure and sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Nanjing
Culture in Nanjing
(14)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Cathedrals as culture options here. Counting everything, 14 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Nanjing.
Adventure in Nanjing
(11)Our data lists Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides as adventure options here. The category holds 11 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Nanjing.
Sports in Nanjing
(11)Nanjing records Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running under sports. It is a direct read of Nanjing's activity profile. There are 11 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Nanjing
(8)Our data lists Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival as nightlife options here. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Nanjing.
Nature in Nanjing
(7)The nature shortlist for Nanjing: Beaches, Forest, Gardens, Nature Reserves and Parks. It is a direct read of Nanjing's activity profile. There are 7 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Nanjing
(7)Looking for water sports? Nanjing has Bodyboard, Kayaking, Sailboats, Swimming and Wakeboard. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Nanjing.
Wellness in Nanjing
(5)Nanjing's wellness entries include Farms, Hammam, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Nanjing. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Nanjing
(3)For family, expect Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Nanjing.
Shopping in Nanjing
(2)Shopping in Nanjing covers Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Nanjing.
Best time to visit Nanjing
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Nanjing is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to Asia/Shanghai on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Nanjing that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nanjing known for?
- Travellers associate Nanjing with culture, adventure and sports. It sits in China and counts about 9,314,685 residents.
- What can you do in Nanjing?
- Nanjing is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Cathedrals, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Nanjing?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Nanjing located?
- Nanjing belongs to China, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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