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NanJing of China
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GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
Situated in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province, is in the economic zone of the national productivity layout, the Yangtze Delta. As a city close to rivers and lakes, Nanjing is a comprehensive industrial base, an important communication & transportation centers and one of the four scientific research & education centers in East China. It is also the second largest business center next to Shanghai in East China.
CLIMATE
Nanjing is within the northern subtropical monsoon area and has four distinct seasons. The best season is autumn that is from September to November.
NANJING SIGHT VIEW
Nanjing, the ancient capital of six dynasties , is called the " live fossil " of modern times. Being rich in natural and cultural landscape, it is one of the 24 historical and cultural cities first nominated by the state and it is also one of the 7 most favorable tourism cities. The tourism resources in Nanjing are particularly favored by nature, and it has become an important tertiary industry that enhances international communication, cultural exchange and economic development. There are more than 500 famous scenic spots in Nanjing, main historical sites like Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, Ming tomb, the ruins of King of Heaven, ancient city walls, the stone carvings of Southern Dynasties, sheli pagoda, two tombs of Nan Tang Dynasty, Rain Flower Terrace, and the frescoes in Tang Zi street, famous landscape in east suburb, Qi Xia Hill, Xuan Wu lake, Mo Chou lake and Qin Huai scenery zone. Dr. Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum and Qin Huai Scenery zone are listed among "40 best ". At present, 20 out of 75 travel agencies are involved in international travel business. 24 out of 105 restaurants that are engaged in foreign tourism affairs are three star or above. Airline, railway, highway and water transportation can lead to all the main medium and large cities in China. There is a complete traffic system within the city; 8000-odd taxies provide 24-hour services. In 1997, about 10 million person-times visited Nanjing including 295,000 from outside China.
