Jiangsu Province

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Jiangsu Province Essentials

Jiangsu Province preserves China’s architectural and imperial history through the UNESCO-listed classical gardens of Suzhou and the former capital landmarks of Nanjing. The region features Ming Dynasty landscapes like the Humble Administrator’s Garden, the leaning Tiger Hill Pagoda, and the 88-meter-tall Grand Buddha at Ling Shan in Wuxi. Significant historical sites include Nanjing’s Presidential Palace and the Memorial for the Nanjing Massacre. The province is also defined by its ancient water systems, from the canal-side streets of Shantang to the historic Grand Canal blocks in Wuxi and Zhouzhuang.

Jiangsu Province Essentials — Map

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Humble Administrator's Garden

The Humble Administrator's Garden is a Chinese garden in Suzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous of the gardens of…

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Zhouzhuang Ancient Town

Zhouzhuang is a water town known for its canals in Jiangsu province, China.

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The Memorial for compatriots killed in the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Forces of Aggression

The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders is a museum to memorialize those that were killed in the Nanjing…

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Grand Buddha at Ling Shan

The Grand Buddha is located on the north shore of Lake Tai, near Wuxi, Jiangsu.

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Presidential Palace

The Presidential Palace in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, housed the Office of the President of the Republic of China from 1927 until the capital…

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Tiger Hill Pagoda

The Tiger Hill Pagoda or Huqiu Pagoda, officially the Yunyan Pagoda, is a Chinese pagoda situated on Tiger Hill in Suzhou city, Jiangsu…

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Shangtang Jie

A historic canal-side street established during the Tang Dynasty, connecting Suzhou's old city to Tiger Hill. It features traditional Jiangnan-style architecture, stone bridges, and teahouses along the seven-mile route.

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Jiming Temple

The Jiming Temple is a renowned Buddhist temple in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

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Qingming Bridge & Ancient Grand Canal Blocks

A historic district in Wuxi situated along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The area features Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, the stone-arch Qingming Bridge, and traditional waterfront residential blocks known as the 'Water Alley'.

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Yuejiang Tower

Yuejiang Tower is situated on the top of Shizishan to the northwest of downtown Nanjing, Jiangsu.

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Lingering Garden

Lingering Garden is a renowned classical Chinese garden, dating back to 1593. It is located at 338 Liuyuan Rd.

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Lion Grove Garden

The Lion Grove Garden is a garden located at 23 Yuanlin Road in Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.

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Imperial Examinations History Museum

The Jiangnan Examination Hall, near the Confucius temple, is located in the southern part of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.

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Master of Nets Garden

The Master of the Nets Garden in Suzhou is among the finest gardens in China.

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Panmen Gate Scenic Zone

Pan Gate, Pan Men, or Panmen is a historical landmark in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.

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