Jiangsu28 Feb 2022Where modern China beganCenturies of glory and prestige can be found among Nanjing’s modern skyscrapers – if you know where to look.28 Feb 202225 Feb 2022The city of 60 gardensWhen Shanghai residents are looking to escape, they head to this tranquil city of gardens and canals.25 Feb 202213 May 2019The ancient city expats loveNanjing offers a different pace than bustling Beijing or futuristic Shanghai, but one that newcomers are happy to embrace for the peaceful trade-offs.13 May 201920 Sep 2018The other Great Wall no-one knowsConstructed 600 years ago from 350 million bricks, Nanjing’s wall has protected the city for centuries. Now, residents are returning the favour.20 Sep 20186 Sep 2018Where people eat 80,000 ducks a dayAfter Ming Dynasty Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang killed all the chickens, duck became the star ingredient in Nanjing, China’s cuisine.6 Sep 20184 Jun 2013Reader Q&A: Shanghai excursionsCharlotte Evans, a BBC Travel reader, is moving to China in July and is looking for some fun outdoor activities near Shanghai. Our Facebook followers offered their suggestions.4 Jun 20134 Jul 2011Famous memorials worth visitingAs the American philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”4 Jul 2011
