Nanjing, the capital of China’s Jiangsu Province, sits along the Yangtze River in eastern China. It’s about 300 kilometers west of Shanghai and 1,000 kilometers south of Beijing, making it a strategic hub connecting northern and southern China. The city is surrounded by low mountains, lakes, and the mighty Yangtze, giving it a mix of urban energy and natural calm. Historically, it served as the capital for six different dynasties, earning nicknames like the “City of Emperors.”
