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One Day in Nanjing (The Nitty Gritty Specifics!)

Planning Nanjing was an exercise in patience.  Since it’s not as popular as other Chinese cities, there aren’t as many articles about it (and fewer still on the actual coordination of visiting, rather than just inspiration).  But if I can do it, so can you — especially since I’m about to share how to spend …

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9 Things to Do in Nanjing That Are Absolutely Worth Your Time

nanjing china temple

My friends looked at me a little funny when I mentioned I added Nanjing to my China plans.  Why not Xian, or Chengdu, or anywhere most visitors go to?  And on top of that, I spent the night instead of just taking the bullet train from Shanghai to Nanjing for the day.  But I really wanted …

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I Went to Usnisa Palace in Nanjing and My Jaw is Still on the Floor

great hall usnisa palace nanjing

I never thought Nanjing, China would be on the list of most magnificent places I’ve been.  For the most part, the city is dreary, smoggy, and grey, especially in winter.  But Usnisa Palace in Niushoushan Cultural Park is so stunning that it raises the entire city up a notch, to a level normally held for …

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Yes, the Train from Shanghai to Nanjing is Easy, Fast, and Cheap!

First class seats on the Nanjing Shanghai train

Independent travel in China is easier than you think thanks to high speed rail.  Unlike buses, it’s easy to figure out and for the most part, trains run efficiently on schedule.  As of 2019, there are 200+ departures on the train from Shanghai to Nanjing, making it incredibly easy to add in a side trip. …

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