Welcome to Nanjing

Nanjing is one of the most delightful destinations in China. Known as the capital city of six dynasties in ancient Chinese history.

Discover Nanjing, China

Nanjing, Wade-Giles romanization Nan-ching, conventional Nanking, city, capital of Jiangsu sheng (province), east-central China. It is a port on the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) and a major industrial and communications centre. Rich in history, it served seven times as the capital of regional empires, twice as the capital of a united China. The name Nanjing (“Southern Capital”) was introduced in 1403, during the Ming dynasty.