I've been there, it's beautiful. At 4:00 there is a stone stele encased in glass frame. It made a huge impression on me. It was erected in the late 19th century by a Qing Dynasty official. It asked people do not desecrate, graffiti and be respectful, in 5 European languages and Japanese. The sad period of history is in every Chinese person's mind. I hope the west can remember and understand.
I have fond memories of Purple Mountain. There's an American city called Chattanooga that--architecture aside--looks like Nanjing. It has several mountains and a river that bear a striking resemblance to Purple Mountain and the Yangtze. Also has the same weather as Nanjing!
Nick, strangely, you always go to places in my bucket list. I enjoy watching your clip so much. I’m studying Chinese now. Hope one day I can go to all the places you’ve been. If you come to Korea or Thailand let me buy you some 🍺. Cheers.
How the hell did you manage to cover BOTH the Ming Tombs and Mausoleum of Sun Yat Sun in one day ? Each of those places could easily take up an entire day. You really have to be in shape to tour those places since as you said there is MASSIVE amounts of walking involved. Purple Mountain is a walker's paradise and will not disappoint. Personally, I feel Nanjing is a more aesthetically pleasing city to visit than Beijing. Geographically in Nanjing you have a much more vast area to hike, walk or run around than Beijing, and the climate is much more pleasing except the summer months which can get muggy and humid
Around 4:04 - 4:09 … before the third emperor, his, one of his sons, I believe, the young latimer, moved to Beijing. Yes, it is his fourth son of the Hongwu Emperor （洪武帝）, the founder of the Ming dynasty. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Yongle Emperor (永乐帝; 2 May 1360 - 12 August 1424) - personal name Zhu Di -(朱棣) was the third Emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1402 to 1424. …… In 1402, he successfully overthrew his nephew and occupied the imperial capital, Nanjing （南京）, after which he was proclaimed Emperor and adopted the era name Yongle, which means "perpetual happiness". …… The difficulties in Nanjing also led the Yongle Emperor to re-establish Beiping （北平）(present-day Beijing) as the new imperial capital. …… He was buried in the Changling （长陵）Tomb, the central and largest mausoleum of the Ming tombs （明[十三]陵） located north of Beijing.
Nick knows so much about the history of China ~ Respect!
Still learning...still reading :D
Beautiful park, very pleasant. Thanks for sharing.
It's a delightful place - to be honest there was so much more to explore too - i think i'd need a few more days
So glad you visit my beautiful hometown, crossing my fingers that I can go back this year.
It is one of the prettiest cities in China, lovely place. hope you can get back soon!
Thanks Nick!
Nice one. Thanks! I will go there tomorrow
Hope you had a good time....i imagine it was scorching hot though!
This is my favorite channel, your travel vlog is very knowledgeable and quiet feeling, so nice!
oh thanks, that makes me happy! More on the way Debby!
I used to go to 紫金山 every week for exercise. Nice video, bring back memory.
Lucky you! It's such a great part of the city!
紫金山 is such a nice place for a weekend outing.
I agree - such a great green area within the city - lovely place!
Nanjing is a beautiful city!
It really is, one of the nicest in China
Great video. Wish I could return to China to pay a visit too. Like the music you added towards the end.
THANK YOU
I've been there, it's beautiful. At 4:00 there is a stone stele encased in glass frame. It made a huge impression on me. It was erected in the late 19th century by a Qing Dynasty official. It asked people do not desecrate, graffiti and be respectful, in 5 European languages and Japanese. The sad period of history is in every Chinese person's mind. I hope the west can remember and understand.
I have fond memories of Purple Mountain. There's an American city called Chattanooga that--architecture aside--looks like Nanjing. It has several mountains and a river that bear a striking resemblance to Purple Mountain and the Yangtze. Also has the same weather as Nanjing!
It's healing to just watch & hear you talking
Great video, having been to various places in China it looks like Nanjing will be on my list when we are allowed to visit again
It's a fabulous city - one of the best i've been to in China
Nick, strangely, you always go to places in my bucket list. I enjoy watching your clip so much. I’m studying Chinese now. Hope one day I can go to all the places you’ve been. If you come to Korea or Thailand let me buy you some 🍺. Cheers.
I just moved from Shanghai to Nanjing for job change. A nice place! Now its season of crayfish（小龙虾）
Lucky you! Very cool city...i think the summer would kill though
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How the hell did you manage to cover BOTH the Ming Tombs and Mausoleum of Sun Yat Sun in one day ?
Each of those places could easily take up an entire day.
You really have to be in shape to tour those places since as you said there is MASSIVE amounts of walking involved.
Purple Mountain is a walker's paradise and will not disappoint.
Personally, I feel Nanjing is a more aesthetically pleasing city to visit than Beijing.
Geographically in Nanjing you have a much more vast area to hike, walk or run around than Beijing, and the climate is much more pleasing except the summer months which can get muggy and humid
It was a few years ago now, but i remember this day well....my stepcount was insane! haha! Nanjing is superb, one of my favourite places in China
Awesome places..tx for sharing Nick
Thanks Darvis! Always appreciate your comments!
Nice video. Keep it up.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Great vid! It looks like it should be well outside the city, given how green it is!
This huge mountain area is pretty close to downtown, like 20 minute drive. The entire city of Nanjing is very green.
a heavy dose of Chinese history
Lv yr contents. Keep it up yr good work. Cheers
Thanks so much!!
Dong JIao is the most beeeautiful part of the city.
*Greetings gentlemen*
Around 4:04 - 4:09
… before the third emperor, his, one of his sons, I believe, the young latimer, moved to Beijing.
Yes, it is his fourth son of the Hongwu Emperor （洪武帝）, the founder of the Ming dynasty.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Yongle Emperor (永乐帝; 2 May 1360 - 12 August 1424) - personal name Zhu Di -(朱棣) was the third Emperor of the Ming dynasty, reigning from 1402 to 1424.
……
In 1402, he successfully overthrew his nephew and occupied the imperial capital, Nanjing （南京）, after which he was proclaimed Emperor and adopted the era name Yongle, which means "perpetual happiness".
……
The difficulties in Nanjing also led the Yongle Emperor to re-establish Beiping （北平）(present-day Beijing) as the new imperial capital.
……
He was buried in the Changling （长陵）Tomb, the central and largest mausoleum of the Ming tombs （明[十三]陵） located north of Beijing.
原来是孙中山的墓园，暑假我也得去这里步行放松身心。南京这个曾经的政治中心，走到哪都有惊喜。
@闲风逸云 这确实是个悲伤的故事
been to Nanjing once but in a lil bit of hurry, wish could visit 紫金山 next time
There is a lot to see and do there, i had a good 5 days there but it wasn't enough
最爱我们大南京
I know you do Amelie 😃😀
That doesn't look like the Sun Quan bit I visited. Hope I didn't miss something or I'll have to come back all the way from the UK again lol
Probably a good enough reason for a return trip, haha! Very beautiful part of the country
Did you go to Laomendong? It is a really nice place to walk around.
I didn't...too many things, too little time :( Next time.
nanjing remained as capital city through out the entire ming dynasty even after zhu di established another capital in beijing, ming has dual capitals.
True, they were dual capitals. but the main imperial seat was moved to Beijing.
明孝陵，中山陵，紫金山天文台
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