Nanjing
is the capital of Jiangsu province and Nanjing is one of the
six ancient capitals of China, situated at the south bank of
the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
Various
dynasties have made Nanjing their base. The most famous of these
periods is when Nanjing was the capital of China; during the
Ming Dynasty between 1368 and 1644 and the establishment of
the People's Republic of China in the early 20th Century. Many
of the city's historical sites are date back to these periods
and Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum and the Ming Tombs are examples of
the wealth of culture existing in this ancient city.
Like many
Chinese cities however, the charm of this place is being threatened.
The developers have moved in and the old streets and classical
buildings are being torn apart to make way for expressways and
skyscrapers.
For the
time being, Nanjing remains a charming city to spend a few days
in, absorbing some history and relaxing in the laid back atmosphere
before it disappears altogether.
