15 Most Beautiful Places in Nanjing | From the Qinhuai River to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum

How many of Nanjing's 15 most beautiful places have you visited? This video takes you from Shijiu Lake and Xuanwu Lake all the way to the Qinhuai River, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, allowing you to appreciate the scenery of Nanjing and hear the historical stories behind the attractions.

The beauty of Nanjing lies hidden in its tree-lined streets, the blue bricks of the Ming Dynasty city wall, and the lights along the Qinhuai River. Why did the Yangshan stele materials fail to become a complete giant stele? How did Xuanwu Lake preserve the household registration records of the Ming Dynasty? And what connection does the Mustard Seed Garden in Laomendong have with Qi Baishi?

On this trip to Nanjing, we went from 15th place to 1st place, passing by lakes, ancient temples, Republican-era mansions and imperial tombs, and also visited the Jiangdongmen Memorial Hall to remember history and cherish peace.

📍This video introduces 15 locations: Shijiu Lake, Xuanwu Lake, Jiming Temple, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Music Stage, Yihe Road, Laomendong, Qinhuai River, Zhonghua Gate, Yangshan Stele Quarry, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Niushou Mountain, Qixia Mountain, Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, Lingyuan Road, and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum.

If you're planning a trip to Nanjing or enjoy exploring Chinese history and culture, hopefully this video will help you find places you'd like to visit in person.

This ranking reflects personal opinion; please distinguish between legendary content and verified historical facts. For the latest official announcements regarding scenic area opening hours, ticket prices, and reservation methods, please refer to the official website.

00:00 Opening | Exploring the Scenery and History of Nanjing
02:08 Shijiu Lake | Nanjing's Sky Mirror
05:42 Xuanwu Lake | The Ming Dynasty Archives on the Island in the Middle of the Lake
09:53 Jiming Temple | Cherry Blossom Temple and Southern Dynasties History
13:49 Music Station | Nanjing Time Where White Doves Fly By
17:05 Yihe Road | Republican-era mansions nestled deep within the plane trees
20:47 Laomendong | The Story of Mustard Seed Garden and Nanjing Snacks
24:25 Qinhuai River | Ten Miles of Lights and the Past of Jinling
28:21 Zhonghua Gate | Names left on the city bricks
32:14 Yangshan Stele Material | A Giant Stele That Has Not Been Erected for 600 Years
36:03 Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum | Zhu Yuanzhang and the Ming Imperial Tombs
39:47 Niushou Mountain | Entering the Buddha Palace
43:17 Qixia Mountain | Autumn Colors of Nanjing Amidst Red Maple Trees and Ancient Temples
47:01 Jiangdongmen Memorial Hall | Remembering History, Cherishing Peace
51:41 Lingyuan Road | A golden necklace shaded by plane trees
55:13 Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum | The Story of Sun Yat-sen and the Principle of Public Service
1:00:44 Conclusion | Your Number One Choice for Nanjing