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Nanjing, 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.

Type CityPopulation 9,423,400

Why go

  • Capital of Jiangsu, China.
  • Served by Wuhu Wanli Airport / Wuhu Air Base (WHU).

History

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 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.

Where to stay

No, 218 Longpan Middle Rd, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210000 · kempinski.com
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22 Siping Rd, Xia Guan Qu, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 850000 · marriott.com
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1 Zhongyang Rd, Gulou, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210008 · ihg.com
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329 Zhongyang Rd, Gulou, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210009
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No, 18 Zhongshan Rd, Nanjing, China, 210018
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No. 34 Guanjiaqiao, Gulou, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210005 · businesstravel.accor.com
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208 Guangzhou Rd, Gulou, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210024 · njgrandhotel.com
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68 Huaihai Rd, XinJieKou, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210005 · accorhotels.com
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169 Hanzhong Rd, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210029 · marriott.com.cn
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193 Zhong Yang Road, Nanjing, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210009 · worldhotels.com
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100 Changjiang Rd, Xuanwu, Nanjing, China, 210000
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China, Nanjing, 鼓楼区宝善街2号 邮政编码: 210011
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China, Jiangsu, Nanjing, Gulou, 山西路9号索菲特银河大酒店7楼 邮政编码: 210009
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262 Changjiang Rd, 新街口地区 Xuan Wu Qu, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210002
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201 Zhongyang Rd, Gulou, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210009
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107 Longpan Rd, Xuan Wu Qu, Nanjing, China, 210037
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300 Changjiang Rd, Xuanwu, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210002
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Restaurants & places to go

Chinese, Fast Food · 南京本地驰名连锁店,推荐菜:鸭血粉丝汤、鲜肉汤包、桂花酸梅、虾肉汤包、鸭肝、葱油烧饼、春卷、鸭肠 Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1-A-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 1-G-A-009 中山南路, 南京市 · ajisen.com.cn
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 1 北京东路, 南京市 · saizeriya.com.cn
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 1-A-B1 中山南路, 南京市 · mcdonalds.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 1-G-7-004 中山南路, 南京市
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 132 中山路
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Dumpling, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1-A-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 68-L3-03 中和路, 南京市, 210000
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 周一至周日 06:00-23:00 Features: delivery, vegetarian options, air conditioning
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Noodle, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, halal, step-free access · 1-A-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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Singaporean, Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1-B-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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Restaurant · chicken & pizza
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French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-21:00 Features: air conditioning · 29 江苏路, 南京市
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American, Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00 · 29号金陵中环西区B1层A-B1-33 王府大街, 南京市
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Hotpot, Steak, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1-A-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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Fried Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1-A-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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Cake, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 195 碑亭巷
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Juice, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 1 中山南路, 南京市
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Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · 117 箍桶巷
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:30; Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:30; Sa 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:30 · 68-L5-44 中和路, 南京市, 210000
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Japanese, Curry, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1-A-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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混沌, Asian, Chinese, Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-14:00 Features: takeaway · 56-1 雨花南路, 南京市, 210012
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Tea, Bubble Tea, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 03:00-02:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1-A-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:30-21:30 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 1-B-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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Chicken Steak, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Sushi, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · 68-L5 中和路, 南京市, 210000
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Western, Restaurant · Western restaurant
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
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Fine Dining, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
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拉面, Restaurant · Features: halal · 56 莲池路, 南京市
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Sichuan, Skewer, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1-A-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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Cantonese, Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1-A-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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Seafood, Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1-A-B1 中山南路, 南京市
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Brunch, Restaurant · Brunch restaurant
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Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant
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Vietnamese, Cafe · Vietnamese cafe
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Noodles, Burger, Restaurant · Noodles/Burger restaurant
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水饺, Restaurant · 水饺 restaurant
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Breakfast, Chicken, Chinese, Diner, Fish, Local, Noodles, Restaurant · Breakfast/Chicken restaurant
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Fish, Chinese, Local, Restaurant · Fish/Chinese restaurant · 1 升州路, 210006
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Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
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Fast Food · fast food
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Airports

Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) 37 km to the centre
Nanjing, 32, CN — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 32 airlines (China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines…) · direct flights to 54 destinations incl. Fuzhou, Kunming, Xiamen, Changcha, Changchun… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 32 airlines, 54 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX) 95 km to the centre
Changzhou, 32, CN — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 8 airlines (China Eastern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines…) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. Shenzhen, Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Harbin… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 18 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Zhenjiang Dalu Airport (AZJ) 90 km to the centre
Zhenjiang, 32, CN — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Luhe Ma'an Airport 35 km to the centre
Nanjing, 32, CN
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Getting there by ferry

Youheng Pier
Ferry terminal · 5.4 km from the centre
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Zhongshan Pier
Ferry terminal · 5.8 km from the centre
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Pukou Pier
Ferry terminal · 7.1 km from the centre
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Mianhuadi Pier
Ferry terminal · 9.8 km from the centre
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Flagpole Pier
Ferry terminal · 9.9 km from the centre
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燕子矶码头
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
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宁浦线
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wuhu Wanli Airport / Wuhu Air Base (WHU); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: NKG has direct flights to 54 destinations on 32 airlines (incl. Fuzhou, Kunming, Xiamen, Changcha, Changchun…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Youheng Pier, 5.4 km); routes include 宁浦线.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nanjing, China. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter · Gulfstream, Global, BBJ · China's largest business-jet operator.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.

Tours & experiences