Recognized as one of China's four great ancient capitals, Nanjing's historical importance is undeniable. In the past, it served as the capital of several dynasties including the Song, Qi, (a portion of the) Ming, among others. More recently, it served as the capital of both the Taiping Rebellion in 1853 as well as the capital for the first republic of China that was founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen in 1921. Unfortunately, in the United States and elsewhere abroad, it's probably most infamously known as the site of the Nanjing (then known as Nanking) Massacre in 1937.
Nowadays, Nanjing's location on the lower banks of the Yangtze River still makes it a very important commercial and industrial city. The majority of the city still lies within the old city walls that date back to Ming dynasty. Today, portions of the walls are open now for tourists to ponder.
Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
Old city wall brick with brick-maker's stamp
Old city wall cannon
Nanjing Lu at night
Nanjing Lu at Night
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