Nanjing is an ancient capital with an indescribable history. It mixes the culture, feelings and trends of the south and the north, allowing you to nostalgically listen to the "rough language" full of northern flavor while playing with the extremely delicate rain flower stones. This place has an inseparable fate with the Republic of China, which never stops from the beginning to the end.

The most beautiful bookstore in China

The most beautiful bookstore

Before it was named "China's most beautiful bookstore" by CNN, few people knew about Nanjing Pioneer Bookstore. Pioneer Bookstore has made major moves in recent years, opening the Presidential Palace Literature and History Bookstore, the Academy of the Republic of China, and the Nanjing Museum New Life Bookstore, bringing the aroma of books into cultural attractions. On National Day in 2013, Pioneer Bookstore opened Meiling Palace Literature and History Bookstore (No. 9 Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum). Meiling Palace with green tiles and yellow walls is known as the "No. 1 Villa in the Far East". You can see Soong Meiling's traditional Chinese paintings inside and buy them. Meiling tea for beauty and health, as well as various postcards and creative products in the style of the Republic of China.

Republic of China Cuisine

Republic of China Menu

When you arrive in Nanjing, there are always various reasons to be nostalgic. When it comes to the taste buds of the Republic of China style, you can’t Not to mention the four famous delicacies of the Republic of China: egg siomai, squirrel fish, beauty liver, and anchovy shrimp. There are always experienced gourmets who go to the time-honored restaurant Ma Xiangxing (No. 32, Yunnan North Road, Gulou District) just for these four famous delicacies. The tip of the tongue travels back to the Republic of China. When it comes to the environment, the Beijing West Road store of Minguo Red Mansion (No. 11, Sanshengli) is the first choice. The restaurant is hidden in the city. At first glance, it is just a blue iron door from the outside, but there is a unique cave inside, an elegant Jiangnan courtyard. The tableware, tables, chairs, furnishings, chandeliers, and murals in the private room all reflect the gentle Republican style. Block 1912 on the west side of the Presidential Palace also focuses on the style of the Republic of China. There is a "Mindu Hui" worth trying (No. A-10, Block 1912, Xuanwu District). Remember to order the welcome snacks of the Republic of China, presidential fish, Meiling beef and Shaoshuai Braised pork, no matter what the dishes are, the waiter dressed as a female KMT soldier is enough of a gimmick. She will say something serious: "I'm sorry, the president is busy with official duties today, so I won't accompany you to dinner."

Art Time

Art Time

The 1865 Creative Park originated from the Jinling Manufacturing Bureau founded by Li Hongzhang. It was transformed into an arsenal during the Republic of China and is now an old factory art district. If you want to get in touch with contemporary art, you can go to the Fande Art Exhibition Hall. There are also Yuting Boutique Hotel and Xinzhi Travel Inn in the park, where you can admire the Qinhuai River and Baoen Temple, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Medieval World". If you want to enjoy the unparalleled sunset over Xuanwu Lake, you can stop at Yishan Art Museum at the western foot of Purple Mountain. There is only one table on the rooftop terrace, so remember to make a reservation in advance. The small bar community on Shanghai Road has become very popular in Nanjing recently. There is a "Maisie's Shop" in it. The owner Zhang Jiajia became famous because of the "Bedtime Story" series on Weibo. Now it has become a gathering place for fans and specializes in "late night canteen" , the legendary "truth couch", always waiting to express your inner monologue.

Theme Party

Theme Party

If you like pets, remember to go to the Pussy Cat Cafe on Zhujiang Road. This is the first public welfare cafe in the country. In the cat-themed cafe, more than a dozen cats are waiting for you to soothe your soul, and there are even special cat petting tutorials. If you like a cat you like, you can also apply for adoption. The Mei Da Paper Store on Shengzhou Road is a famous old building in Nanjing. It was once the tallest building in the south of Nanjing in the old days. It has successfully transformed into a niche cultural salon, displaying old movie posters, stills, etc.

If you want to meet local young people, you can go to the famous Northern Jiangsu local restaurant "Country in the City" in Qingyun Lane, Yunnan North Road, and maybe eat belly-wrapped chicken and shelduck with you. There is Shen Hongfei. It is said that he often brings all kinds of people over for small gatherings, and conquers each one he brings.