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The ancient southern capital, one hour or less from Shanghai by rail. Updated September 2026.

The ancient southern capital, one hour or less from Shanghai by rail.

Hongshan Forest Zoo Panda House (Nanjing Panda Pavilion) (南京红山森林动物园熊猫馆) — The giant panda house at Nanjing's Hongshan Forest Zoo (南京红山森林动物园), a popular forest-themed zoo where visitors can see live giant pandas.
Nanjing Forestry University (南京林业大学) — A public university specializing in forestry, ecology and environment sciences, with a leafy campus in Nanjing's Xuanwu District near Purple Mountain /
Yes — but you need a Chinese license or a limited temporary permit; a foreign license or IDP alone is NOT valid — Foreigners can drive and rent cars in Nanjing, but the rule is strict: China does NOT recognize an international driving permit or a foreign license on
Yes — Nanjing is genuinely vegetarian-friendly, with dedicated Buddhist-style veggie restaurants and clear vegan spots — Nanjing isn't just accommodating vegetarians, it's a chef town: it has dedicated plant-based restaurants (Nanchao Vegan, Zi Ran Miao Jiao) and a strong

Last updated: September 2026.

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