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No. 8 of Top Spring Outings in NanjingOpen today at 08:30-17:00
Recommended sightseeing time:2-4 hours
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The Nanjing City Wall was constructed in the early years of the Ming Dynasty (1366-1386). It runs from north to south 10 km and spans 5.67 km wide from east to west. The Nanjing City Wall is different from other walls in China because of its irregular shape. There were originally 13 gates in the Nanjing City Wall during the Ming Dynasty. Today there are only a few that remain, of which the Gate of China is worth visiting.
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Ming City Wall 🇨🇳 NanjingNanjing City Wall is a fun way to get around the city. A great way to get your steps in while exploring Nanjing. The wall has lots of entry points and grand gates that have been restored. We entered at the museum and learnt more about the Ming dynasty city wall. In the evening the wall is illuminated and at the Wumaio gate there is a performance area where concerts or shows can be held. Getting There- The wall is easy to reach by taxi, foot or metro especially if you are staying in the downtown area. Attractions- Good places to start would be the the Wumaio gate which has lots of steps and vendors at the top or the city wall museum where you can learn about its history before you start your walk.Ginge517
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Nanjing City Wall📍Closest subway station: Xuanwumen (line 1) I had a great time! I suggest you go there about an hour before the sunset so you can enjoy both views. Here’s some information about the scenic spot: “Nanjing City Wall is one of the key historical and cultural remains of Ming Dynasty (1386) under state protection. It is a masterpiece of China's ancient architecture. With an original perimeter of about 35 kilometers (22 miles), the City Wall has a height 14-21 meters (46-67 feet). The footing has a width of 14 meters (about 46 feet). The present remains have a length of about 21 kilometers (13 miles). Nanjing is one of the few cities in China that still have old city walls, and its City Wall is better preserved with most part still remained. Nanjing citizens attach great importance to the work of protecting the wall because the wall symbolizes the history of Nanjing.” #ThisIsChina #historicculture #ancientlandmark #nanjingtravel #citywall #nanjing #sunset #china #solotravelIsa in 中国58
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The 600-Year-Old City Wall Still StandsHistory: "The largest city wall in the world is in Nanjing. The wall is over 32km long. It was built to defend the city against coastal pirates. The construction of the wall required the labor of 200,000 workers over 21 years to complete. This city was laid out in much the same pattern as Beijing; indeed Nanjing’s was the pattern for Beijing’s Forbidden City". Now I'm sharing you the beautiful views from the top of the wall. The wall is something everyone should experience. It's quite a view up there and a great history of China. 📍Closed subway stations are : Line 1 Xuanwumen Station / Line 3 NFU / Line 3 Jimingsi 📍Entrance Fee : 30 yuan Enjoy!🙈 #ancientarchitecture#ancientlandmark#historicculture#culturalattractionsSweetPsycho57
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Another trip idea for Qingming Festival - Nanjing! I managed to pack a ton of activity into one day but there is more than enough to keep you busy in this city for 3 days. First up was the Nanjing City Wall. This wall acts as one of the best kept records of the Ming Dynasty; each brick is inscribed with the name of the official responsible for quality control as well as the city of origin. If your name was on a brick deemed to be of poor quality it was punishable by death 😵 You can honestly walk along the city wall for hours just taking in the sights of the city. Next I checked out Usnisa Palace, a 9-floor Buddhist temple with six of the floors being underground (it felt like I’d taken a million escalators by the time I finally reached the bottom!) Only 3 sections of the temple are open to the public, but they are all absolutely stunning and definitely worth a visit. For the last part of my trip I took a boat ride along the QinHuai river. Since this was at night, the lights were gorgeous reflecting on the water. On top of the beautiful lights, there were even dance performances throughout the route of the boat trip! More things to do in Nanjing include the Nanjing Museum and the Nanjing Massacre Museum if you’re interested in learning more about the city’s history and culture. If you’re a foodie like me, you might want to stroll through the Confucius Temple area and snack your way around it 😉 Hands down one of my favorite cities in China. #urbanexplorer #qingmingtravel #travelinspiration #qingmingtravelqueenb_travels38
Nanjing's city wall has weathered 650 years of wind and rainThe city wall, an outline of an ancient city, represents the "face" of the city in a certain sense; "The city gate is several zhang high, thirty-six zhang high. Riding a white horse, carrying a sword, walk under the city gate once." This nursery rhyme, well-known to the people of Nanjing, doesn't it always fill you with affection when you hear it? It is a symbol of Nanjing's culture, as well as a nostalgia deep in the hearts of Nanjing's people. The Nanjing city wall has endured more than 650 years of vicissitudes, and throughout these long years, the capital city wall of the Ming Dynasty, though it has seen many changes, still preserves 25.1 kilometers of its wall and city gates, making it the longest existing ancient city wall in the world. It is precisely its existence that gives Nanjing a unique and unparalleled character. The Ming city wall is an important business card of Nanjing, a symbol of the city, and also a place where the emotions of the people of Nanjing reside; walking on the greenway of the city wall, one can see the scenery of the Qinhuai River; boating on the Qinhuai River, the city wall is in sight. The urban cultural landscape of "one city, one river, the city and water blending together" is full of surprises everywhere. The rich historical and cultural resources have shaped Nanjing's unique temperament and heritage, giving it a distinct identity in the process of modernization where thousands of cities look the same. Attraction level: National 5A-level Tourist Attraction (Zhonghua Gate) Construction period: From the Yuan Dynasty to the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty Ticket price: Free (some attractions charge)ISABEL KLEIN
Nanjing City Wall Scenic AreaThe Nanjing Ming City Wall is a symbol and landmark of Zhu Yuanzhang's establishment of his capital in Nanjing. It was built over 28 years from 1366 to 1393, mobilizing over a million people. The city of Ming Nanjing consisted of four layers of walls: the Imperial Palace Wall, the Imperial City Wall, the Capital City Wall, and the outer city wall, along with the moats that protected each wall. Of these, only the Capital City Wall was 35 kilometers long, making it the world's largest brick and stone structure of its kind. For over 600 years, this extraordinary city wall has remained the world's foremost, with 25 kilometers of its original structure still standing. Nanjing City WallIsaac.Moore@84
Easy walk along the old city wall and the lake. 30￥ entrance to the wall, although the page says 199￥.Jovana.Jenny.
Magnolias outside Nanjing city are stunningly beautiful!Magnolias outside the Nanjing city wall are in bloom 😍! They are so beautiful that they bring tears to your eyes 😭! A few days ago, the beautiful scene I captured here blew up my social circle 🎉, everyone was asking me where I took the photo from 📷! Compared to the crowded Linggu Temple 👨👩👧👦, there are really few people around these magnolias under the Hanzhong Gate city wall 🤷, you can take photos however you want 🤳! 📅 March 16th was the day when the flowers were at their most beautiful 👍, I feel like this year's magnolias are rarely blooming so well 🤩! I guess they can still be enjoyed for another 2 or 3 days 😜~ The last two photos are unfiltered real shots from a smartphone 🤳, aren't they incredibly beautiful 😍! 📍 Hanzhong Gate Square 🚇 Subway line 2 Hanzhong Gate Station Exit 4PassportAddict1
Climb the Nanjing City Wall and enjoy the scenery of JinlingThe Nanjing City Wall can mainly be entered from the following gates for sightseeing: 1-Shence Gate: Also known as 'Peace Gate', it is one of the thirteen city gates of the Nanjing Ming Dynasty imperial city wall. The existing Shence Gate barbican is the only external barbican of the Nanjing City Wall, with extremely high historical value. 2-Xuanwu Gate: Located on the west side of Xuanwu Lake, the city wall winds southward along the lake. Here, one can admire the beautiful lake and mountain scenery as well as the majestic grandeur of the city wall. This is a classic section! 3-Jiefang Gate: Located near Jiming Temple Road, it offers a distant view of the verdant Longpan reflected in Zhongshan, and a close view of the swaying shadows of the Jiming Temple pagoda. 4-Zhonghua Gate: The southern gate of the Nanjing City Wall, it is one of the thirteen city gates of the Nanjing Ming Dynasty imperial city wall. It is rumored that the Zhonghua Gate barbican was built on the foundation of Shen Wansan's treasure basin, and it has extremely high historical and cultural value. Nanjing City WallWanderlustAbroad_99
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First Impression of Nanjing City Wall#freehotelstay Despite being huge structrure of 21 kilometers long and being around since Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) it also seemed fragile and in need of protection. The development of surrounding city seems to swallow this historical masterpiece which is a cradle of life for much older part of the city then anything that is happening outside of its surrounding walls. Luckily the remaining wall, out of original 35 kilometers in lenght, is uder state protection and seems to be safe from further deterioration. #spintheworld #mytravelhacks #familytrip #localguidesSpinTheWorld3
Nanjing Tourism | Climb the Ming City Wall, look left to the Jiming Temple and right to the Xuanwu LakeComing to Nanjing for tourism, climbing the Ming City Wall is a must-see attraction. There are 48 city gates, and the one I personally recommend the most is the Liberation Gate City Wall. This is the longest, best preserved, and tallest section of the existing Nanjing City Wall. To the left is the Jiming Temple and the Museum of Ancient Biology. To the right is Xuanwu Lake, and you can see the Purple Mountain when the weather is good. It is a truly open view where you can enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. - 🎫: 20 yuan Transportation: Adjacent to the Jiming Temple of Metro Line 3/4. Nearby attractions: Jiming Temple, Xuanwu Lake, Museum of Ancient Biology. - This place is not close to any commercial area. The nearest is the Litchi Square 1km away. So you can bring some food for the trip. If you want to find a coffee shop nearby to rest, you can go to the second floor of the Museum of Ancient Biology - Science Cafe. This is also the best spot to view the Jiming Temple. If you want to eat, you can go to the vegetarian restaurant of the Jiming Temple.brianna.likes.adenovirus
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Beyond expectationIf your traveling to Nanjing don't miss this Logo Wall its worth it. We went there during night time aside from less crowded and during night you have time to take loads of pictures as you wish that no one is pressuring you to smile and whatsoever🤭. After the pictorial you can enjoy the vibes of the lake and take a walk and breath.. #wintertravels #citytravel #2024Filipina_Love
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Famen Temple special exhibition, the exhibits are not many, but the weight exhibits are still there, the cloth exhibition is still very careful, there are not many people watching the exhibition, there is no explainer to rent, a little bit unaccustomed, you can first look at the documentary of Famen Temple and then see the exhibition.
Part of it is the city brick of the Ming Dynasty. Part of it is repaired in the later period. Part of it has been repaired recently. Not all the Ming bricks of the Ming Dynasty have engravings. Overall, it is not bad. It is worth going.
Nanjing Mingcheng Wall Taicheng Scenic Area is adjacent to the ancient Jiming Temple, next to Xuanwu Lake Park, overlooking Xuanwu Lake boating, with a wide view, and there is a folk market on the city wall, which can enjoy the scenery and play. Although the crowds are crowded during the Spring Festival, the overall quality does not affect the play. This attraction is highly recommended.
The scenery of Nanjing City Wall is beautiful! Especially you can see the panoramic view of Xuanwu Lake, it is really great! Worth visiting! In the cherry blossom season, climb the Nanjing city wall and witness the panoramic cherry blossoms on Jimingsi Road. It is very beautiful!
The scenery of Nanjing City Wall is beautiful! Especially you can see the panoramic view of Xuanwu Lake, it is really great! Worth visiting! In the cherry blossom season, climb the Nanjing city wall and witness the panoramic cherry blossoms on Jimingsi Road. It is very beautiful!
From the upper city wall of China Gate, the city wall stretched more than 30 kilometers, the length, height and width of the city wall left a deep impression on me, can not help but lament the wisdom of the ancients and the unparalleled creativity, standing on the China Gate wall overlooking the entire old East Gate Old Town, You must check in when you come to Nanjing.
The price is 50, the city wall scenery and cultural heritage are deep. But the city wall in Taicheng Section (near Jiming City and Xuanwu Lake) 20 yuan ticket price is more cost-effective and the scenery is more beautiful