Hello World! This is Nanjing City Wall!

[Photo via the Nanjing City Wall Protection and Management Center]

Nanjing is a city with profound historical and cultural resources. As one of the cultural landmarks of Nanjing, the Nanjing City Wall, boasting a history of several centuries, is the largest and best-preserved city wall that still exists in the world.

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Nanjing City Wall runs 35 kilometers around the city, with mountains, waters, and historical relics along the way. This is also a great route to explore Nanjing people's daily life. Nanjing City Wall has been a window to present the city to more people.

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"Taicheng" refers to the section of the city wall that lies in the south of Xuanwu Lake. Standing on Taicheng, Jiming Temple and Zifeng Tower will appear in front of your eyes at the same time, creating a magical feeling of experiencing the past and present simultaneously. This one of the best spots to appreciate the beauty of Nanjing.

[Photo by Wang Teng]

Zhonghua Gate, formerly known as Jubao Gate, is one of the thirteen gates of the Nanjing City Wall. When the Spring Festival approaches, people will hang Spring Festival couplets on Zhonghua Gate, becoming a ritual in Nanjing to welcome the new year.

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For those who are interested in learning about the history of Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing City Wall Museum is a must visit. Located in the east of Wengcheng (serveing as an inner line of the city wall to strengthen the defensibility of the city gate) of Zhonghua Gate, the museum is one of the largest museums themed city walls in China, displaying 2000 pieces of exquisite cultural relics.

[Photo via the Nanjing City Wall Protection and Management Center]

In Nanjing City Wall Museum, an impressive array composed of more than 700 bricks of Nanjing City Wall is presented to visitors. The bricks are like books neatly stacked on a bookshelf, waiting for readers to open.