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Weather- Which is the best season to visit Nanjing?
- The short and comfortable autumn time from October to mid-November is the best travel period for the city.
Transportation- How can I get to the Nanjing from Shanghai?
- You may take D-trains from Shanghai which takes around 2 hours and there are many trains going there.
Or you can take the inter-city bus which will take around 3 hours. The price for the bus is between 58-88RMB. - If I want to take a train, can I buy tickets upon arrival at the station?
- Yes you can buy tickets at the train tickets.
- How many railway stations in Nanjing, and where to go respectively?
- Nanjing has 3 railway stations: Nanjing Railway Station, Nanjing South Railway Station, and Nanjing West Railway Station.
All initial trains leave from the West Station and short-trip trains start from the South Station for nearby cities and towns. The Nanjing Railway Station is the most important railway station in the city which is the main passenger station and all trains passing and leaving from Nanjing stop at this station. Passengers can easily change trains there. - Is Nanjing Airport far from the city?
- It's very convenient to get to the Nanjing Lukou International Airport or go from the airport. The straight-line distance is35.8km (22 miles) southeast to the city center.
Dining- Can you tell me some Western Restaurants in Nanjing?
- Lanwan Restaurant(Blue Bay), Daodao Restaurant(Islands) and the western restaurant in Sofitel Zhongshan Golf Resort are the three popular ones in Nanjing.
Real western style food can be found only in hotels. Localized western food can be found in the western food area in Hunan Lu food street. - Is there KFC in Nanjing? Where is it?
- Yes there are a lot of KFCs in Nanjing. You can see them in business areas.
- Is it safe to eat in a Chinese restaurant in Nanjing?
- Yes it is safe to eat in a Chinese restaurants. But avoid eating at dirty looking one along the streets.
- What are some special snacks, and how can I find them in Nanjing?
- Dou Fu Nao (Tofu pudding) and Fried Spring Onion Pancake are the specialty of Nanjing. You can find them at Fuzimiao Street (Gongyuan Street)
Most travelers find local delicacies in Nanjing irresistible.
There are two other food streets in Nanjing - Shiziqiao Food Street in Hunan Lu and Hanfu Food Square near the president hall. - Have you ever heard of "Salted Soup Duck "?
- Salted Soup Duck is a very famous dish in Nanjing.
Autumn in Nanjing is a season of scented osmanthus blossom and the best time to make the delicious Salted Soup Duck because ducks at this time are fat. The chef chooses well-bred ducks and smears salt and spice on them to add flavors. The spice ingredients are a secret. Then the spiced ducks are marinated in a sauce for two hours. Just before eating, the ducks are steamed. It should taste fragrant, crisp and tender. The best restaurant to taste it is Jinling Restaurant near Xinjiekou.
Fun- How can I find places for some local stuff shopping in Nanjing?
- You can go to Fuzimiao Market.
This all-round wholesale center is the retail source for many shops and stores. You can find anything here ranging from socks to electronic toys. Although a wholesale market, you can find local co. Address: No. 28, Dashiba Jie - Can you introduce something about Shopping Streets in Nanjing?
- The main shopping streets in Nanjing include the shopping area near Xinjiekou (the city central area), Hunan Lu in the northern part of the city near Xuanwu Gate and Taiping Nanlu and Fuzimiao area in the south. You can buy almost anything you want there.
- Can you tell me where I can buy some Wooden Carvings in Nanjing?
- You can find them everywhere in the shops downtown.
- Can you introduce something about Rain Flower Stones in Nanjing?
- The Rain Flower Stones are said to come from the area of Yuhuatai (Flower Rain Terrace, a historical memorial place for Chinese martyrs in the city), Liuhe and Jiangpu in Nanjing. These hard polished stones when placed in water reveal colorful patterns. They are usually a kind of precious agate. Folk artists make them into ring covers, ear or necklace pendants or other fine jewelry. Put them into a fishbowl or a vase to make the patterns emerge. It is a popular gift for friends.
- Is “Fuzimiao Street”a place where most travelers find local delicacies in Nanjing?
- Yes. Fuzimiao Street is a place with almost anything you want, of course some local Nanjing snacks.
The most famous snacks include spicy Gan Si, eggs boiled in tea, fried pancakes, duck blood soups, beef soup, dumplings and others. Famous restaurants include Wanqing Tower, Kuiguangge, Lao Zhengxing and Liu Feng Ju.
You can take Bus 1, 7, 31, 40 and 301 or the special tourist lines of No.2 or 4 and get off at Fuzimiao stop. An alternative could be choosing Bus 2, 4, 16, 33, 44 and 49 and get off at Changle Lu. Find more on our restaurant list in the following text. - What's worth bringing home in Nanjing?
- There are a lot of stuff here that are worth taking home for your friends and family.
Rain Flower Stones (Yuhua shi)
These are said to come from the area of Yuhuatai (Flower Rain Terrace, a historical memorial place for Chinese martyrs in the city), Liuhe and Jiangpu in Nanjing. These hard polished stones when placed in water reveal colorful patterns. They are usually a kind of precious agate. Folk artists make them into ring covers, ear or necklace pendants or other fine jewelry. Put them into a fishbowl or a vase to make the patterns emerge. It is a popular gift for friends.
Yuhua Tea (Yuhua cha)
This is said to be one of the ten renowned tea categories in China. The green and erect tea leaves are considered a metaphor for the spirit of patriotic soldiers, giving the tea the name of this patriotic memorial place. The tender leaves are processed with great care and have a delicate appearance and fresh taste. The tea has the healthy effect of protecting against food poisoning, refreshing the body, quenching thirst and cleaning the system. It is often presented as a gift to friends. - Where to do some shopping in Nanjing?
- There are a lot of places in Nanjing that you can do some mega shopping: Xinjiekou Streets. Department stores, brand-name stores and large shopping centers in this area sell dazzling world-famous brands.
- What's interesting for nightlife in Nanjing?
- The fashion elites in Nanjing would reply, "Nanjing 1912." Nanjing 1912 refers to an entertaining area in present Nanjing.
- How can I find local bazaar in Nanjing?
- Fuzimiao Market is the biggest and most popular bazaar in Nanjing.
This all-round wholesale center is the retail source for many shops and stores. You can find anything here ranging from socks to electronic toys.
Sightseeing- Is there any restaurant in Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum in Nanjing?
- There's no restaurant there and not really any around the area. So you will have to come out of the area to eat.
- Is there any bathroom in the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum?
- There are three bathrooms to the south of the music stage.
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Daily Issue- Can I use my credit card when shopping in Nanjing?
- Yes you can use your credit card to shop in some big supermarket or shopping malls in Nanjing. Little stores along the streets might not accept credit cards.
- Which hotel has the best overview in Nanjing? How can I book it?
- Jinling Hotel and Jinying Hotel in Nanjing have the best view. To book rooms, you can book through the official website of the hotels or you can book with us with a discount.
- What number do I call when there’s an emergency?
- Fire: 119
Police: 110
Traffic Emergency: 122
Ambulance: 120
Weather Forecast: 96121
China Mobile Customer Hotline: 10086
China Unicom Customer Hotline: 10010
China Telecom Customer Hotline: 10000
International SOS Clinic Nanjing：86 ? 25 - 8480 2842 - Where is the best place to exchange some Chinese money in Nanjing?
- Bank is the best place to exchange some Chinese money.
Foreign currency and checks with the face value of Eurodollar and Spanish Peseta are also exchangeable at the Bank of China, other authorized banks offer foreign exchange service, some hotels, restaurants and shops will also accept foreign exchange business in order to provide convenience for foreign tourists.
Great Britain Pound, Euro, U.S. Dollar, Swiss Franc, Singapore Dollar, Swedish Crown, Danish Crown, Norwegian Crown, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Philippine Peso, Thai Baht are all exchangeable. - I saw may travel flyers on the street, it has really cheap price, is it believable?
- Please do not believe that travel flyer sent out by some people, if you want to book a tour, please choose a regular travel agency.
- Are local people friendly in Nanjing?
- Yes, people in Nanjing are very friendly.
- Are bathrooms in Nanjing dirty?
- Yes some bathrooms in Nanjing are pretty nasty but we suggest that you go the nice restaurants or hotels to go to the bathroom.
