Walk in Nanjing City – Jiangsu, China

Nanjing City (南京市), the capital of Jiangsu Province in East China.
It is the ancient capital of six dynasties, is a city where layers of imperial history, cultural refinement, and vibrant street life blend into a uniquely captivating experience.
Set along the banks of the Yangtze River (长江) and backed by purple-hued mountains, Nanjing offers travelers a rich journey through the heart of Chinese civilization — and nowhere is this more vivid than in its old quarters, temples, and towering city walls.
At the heart of Nanjing’s cultural soul lies the Confucius Temple (夫子庙), a historic complex dedicated to China’s most revered philosopher.
Surrounded by the scenic Qinhuai River (秦淮河), the area comes alive in the evenings with red lanterns, boats drifting under arched bridges, and traditional architecture glowing in golden light.
Beyond the temple itself, the surrounding streets brim with local snacks, bookstores, calligraphy stalls, and souvenir shops — a perfect place to soak up the city’s classical elegance and modern charm.
On the northern edge of the old city, Jiming Temple (鸡鸣寺) sits peacefully against the wooded slopes of Xuanwu Lake (玄武湖).
As one of Nanjing’s oldest and most beloved temples, Jiming Temple. It is especially popular during cherry blossom season, when pink petals rain gently over golden tiles and incense smoke drifts through the spring air.
Climb to the temple’s upper levels for a view over the lake and city walls — a moment of serenity amid urban life.
Surrounding much of the old city is the majestic Nanjing City Wall (南京城墙), one of the best-preserved ancient city walls in China.
Built during the Ming Dynasty under the orders of Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang (朱元璋), the wall once stretched for 35 kilometers.
Today, large sections remain intact, and walking along its top offers sweeping views of old neighborhoods, forested hills, and distant skyscrapers — a journey through time, brick by brick.
Chapters:
00:00 Confucius Temple（夫子庙）
35:26 Laomendong（老门东）
1:07:09 Jiming Temple（鸡鸣寺）
1:16:19 Nanjing City Wall（南京城墙）
1:29:32 Usnisa Palace（佛顶宫）