NANJING
A Luxury Collection Destination, China
NANJING, A PORT CITY ON THE YANGTZE RIVER, IS AS NATURALLY STUNNING AS IT IS CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT.
One of four of China’s Great Ancient Capitals, Nanjing is a vibrant metropolis that merges art and culture with education and industry. Explore one of China’s first museums, taste exquisite cuisine, and soak up the natural splendor of lush green hillsides of the Jiangsu Province. A vibrant history of war, peace, and prosperity makes this one of China’s most important and influential cities.
DISCOVERIES
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CONFUCIUS TEMPLE MARKETPINGJIANGFU ROAD
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LIBRAIRIE AVANT-GARDE173 GUANGZHOU RD, GULOU
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NANJING MUSEUM321 ZHONGSHAN E RD, XUANWU
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PILU TEMPLE4 HANFU STREET
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QINHUAI RIVER CRUISESTONE CITY WHARF
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SHIZIQIAO STREET FOOD STALLSSHIZIQIAO PEDESTRIAN STREET, BETWEEN HUNAN ROAD AND HUBEI ROAD, GULOU DISTRICT
From silk scarves and jade bracelets to clay teapots, an assortment of traditional accessories and housewares are on offer. This cluster of lively shops and stalls form a lively marketplace around the peaceful haven of Confucius Temple. During the Lantern Festival, which takes place around the time of the Chinese New Year, hundreds of paper lanterns glow overhead.
A contemporary shrine to the written word, the Librairie Avant-Garde makes every bibliophile’s must-visit list. Sift through the mostly Chinese-language titles from the miles of books stacked in a former bomb shelter, and linger at the cafe over a cup of coffee and a snack.
Architecturally bold, Nanjing Museum is comprised of two distinct styles. The traditional Eastern-style structure with a golden-tiled roof was built in the 1930s, and a soaring contemporary art hall by Steven Holl architects added in 2001. One of the first established museums in China, it’s also one of the largest . Wander the exhibition halls displaying ceramics, porcelain, paintings and lacquerware from the museum’s massive permanent collection.
