Which tourist attractions in Nanjing are the most famous and which ones are recommended?

The most famous tourist attractions in Nanjing are: Nanjing Confucius Temple, Nanjing Presidential Palace Site, Nanjing Qinhuai River, Nanjing Ming Xiaoling Tomb, Nanjing Xuanwu Lake Park, Nanjing Zhongshan, Nanjing Museum, Nanjing Jiming Temple, Nanjing Meiling Palace.

Among them, Nanjing Confucius Temple, Nanjing Presidential Palace Site, Nanjing Jiming Temple, and Nanjing Meiling Palace are recommended to visit.

1. Nanjing Confucius Temple

Nanjing Confucius Temple, often referred to as Confucius Temple, is a Confucian temple located on Gongyuan Street on the north bank of the Qinhuai River in Nanjing. "Master" is the honorific title given to Confucius by his disciples. At present, the Qinhuai Scenic Area, with Confucius Temple as the center and the temple, city and streetscape integrated into one, is a cultural activity center integrating culture, tourism, shopping, services and other functions. There is Confucius Temple Primary School nearby.

The ancient building complex in the Confucius Temple Scenic Area consists of the Confucius Temple, the Academy, and the Jiangnan Gongyuan. From the Six Dynasties to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, many aristocratic families gathered in the Confucius Temple area, which is known as the "Golden Powder Land of the Six Dynasties". It is the cultural hub of Jiangnan and the core area of ??Qinhuai scenery. Confucius Temple Market is a famous traditional ancient street market in China. The Jinling Lantern Festival held at Confucius Temple every year from the Spring Festival to the Lantern Festival is one of the most important events during the Spring Festival in Nanjing.

2. The former site of the Nanjing Presidential Palace

The construction of the Presidential Palace started on June 1, the first year of the Republic of China, and was completed in March of the eighth year of the Republic of China. The entire building is centered on the main entrance. The entrance building is the foundation, with layers closely connected one by one. The structure is rigorous, the shape is symmetrical, and the design is exquisite. Towering columns, elegant carvings, deep cloisters, and exquisite arches can be seen everywhere in the Presidential Palace, which fully express the Baroque architectural features of the European Renaissance.

At the end of the Second World War, it was bombed and severely damaged. After Taiwan was recovered in the 34th year of the Republic of China, it was renovated the following year. At that time, in order to celebrate the birthday of Chiang Kai-shek Liuzhi, it was renamed the Jie Shou Pavilion. After the central government moved to Taiwan in the 38th year of the Republic of China, this building was used as the presidential palace, and it is still in use today.

3. Nanjing Qinhuai River

The Qinhuai River originates from Piaoshuidong Lushan Mountain and Jurong Huashan Mountain. It flows from east to west through the southern part of Nanjing City and along the It flows into the Yangtze River northwest of Shicheng.

The inner Qinhuai River is 9.6 miles long and is known as the "Ten Miles of Qinhuai" in history. It is the essence of the Qinhuai Scenic Belt. Along its banks are Dongshuiguan Heritage Park, Qinhuai Water Pavilion, Taoye Ferry, Bailuzhou Park, Jiangnan Gongyuan, Cuiyuan Park, Wang Xie'an Memorial Hall, Li Xiangjun's former residence, Zhanyuan (Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum), Qin Dashu's former residence, Shen Wansan's former residence, Zhonghua Gate Urn City and other tourist and cultural attractions.

4. Nanjing Meiling Palace

Meiling Palace, formerly known as "Xiaohongshan Official Residence", is a two-story building located 200 meters east of the Sifang City of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum outside Zhongshan Gate. Located on Xiaohongshan Mountain on the south side, it was built in 1931 and covers an area of ??120 acres. It was designed and built by the Nanjing Municipal Government. At that time, the house was built as the official residence of the chairman (ie Lin Sen). When the house was completed, Lin Sen was no longer the chairman, so Lin Sen never moved here.

After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the Kuomintang government moved back to Nanjing from Chongqing and renovated the house to serve as the presidential official residence. However, due to insufficient ancillary facilities and a lack of trees around it, it stood alone and was not used until 1947. In October, the hall was renamed "Kaige Hall". Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Meiling often came here to rest and stay. On the east side of the second floor is Soong Meiling's bedroom. The items belonging to Soong Meiling from that time are displayed indoors, and people commonly call this building the Meiling Pavilion.