Jiangsu Province Attractions
Huaxin - Clothes and Shoes
Huaxin resembles a smaller version of Fashion Lady except that it is not only marketed to female customers. The department store contains 3 floors of small stores competing to sell shoes, clothes and accessories. The p...
Huaxin resembles a smaller version of Fashion Lady except that it is not only marketed to female customers. The department store contains 3 floors of small stores competing to sell shoes, clothes and accessories. The prices between Huaxin and Fashion Lady are similar. Huaxin’s slightly more 前卫 (trendy) selection of fashion products makes it more popular among the younger, high school and university student aged crowd.
Huaxin is within walking distance of the center of Xinjiekou. It is in the same building as the Pizza Hut.
Watsons - Drug Store
Watsons
Locations at:
Xinjiekou – South side of the main pedestrian square. Next to Fashion Lady.
Xinjiekou – Basement of Dayang Department Store (大洋商场) on Zhongshan Nan Lu (中山南路). Exit 15 of Xinjiekou subway station.
Xinjiekou - Golden Wheel Plaza, No. 8 Hanzhong Lu
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Watsons is a drug store which sells products from around the world. It is a good place to start for foeigners seeking personal hygiene products including deodorant, skin care products, hair care products and Body Shop look-alike products. Watsons also carries a variety of snacks such as chocolates and drinks.
Xuanwu Hotel Rooftop Restaurant
I am pleased to report that the Xuanwu Hotel Rooftop Restaurant is the signle best buffet restaurant I’ve ever been to! It’s a revolving restaurant on the 20th floor of the Xuanwu hotel, serving both Chinese and Western buffet. To sit comfortably on a sofa, en...
I am pleased to report that the Xuanwu Hotel Rooftop Restaurant is the signle best buffet restaurant I’ve ever been to! It’s a revolving restaurant on the 20th floor of the Xuanwu hotel, serving both Chinese and Western buffet. To sit comfortably on a sofa, enjoy a delicious meal, and take in a bird’s eye view of the entire city, including the beautiful Xuanwu Lake in the moon-lit night, is a wondeful feeling. Although the speed of the revolution is almost too fast for me.
The cold dishes include sashimi, mussels, and scallops. Hot dishes include beefsteak, fish steak, muttonchops, stewed French snails, crab, and various soups. The desserts here are delicately made and delicious but the fruits and drinks are nothing spectacular. Besides these plentiful choices, there is also BBQ, fried shrimps, and other spot-made food at the bar. The price is 148 yuan per person plus a 15% service charge.
Dining at the rooftop restaurant is rather convenient as the hotel is centrally located. It is just across the street from the Jiangsu Exhibition Hall, a few meters away from Xuanwu Men Subway Station, 10 minutes from the railway station, and 25 minutes from the airport.
Link: Xuanwu Hotel
Sunward Fishery Restaurant
After sampling the Sunward Fishery Restaurant twice, I discovered that it is truly an excellent place to dine. The restaurant boasts a spectacular facade with a large parking lot outside. The decor within the restaurant is equally grand and luxurious, so ...
After sampling the Sunward Fishery Restaurant twice, I discovered that it is truly an excellent place to dine. The restaurant boasts a spectacular facade with a large parking lot outside. The decor within the restaurant is equally grand and luxurious, so the restaurant is an ideal place to hold banquets. While dining, the quiet and cozy atmosphere makes for a suitable environment to discuss important topics such as business.
As is obvious from the establishment’s name, the restaurant specializes in fish dishes and seafood. An impressive and enjoyable part of the dining experience is the way in which you order. Instead of browsing the menu, patrons walk around an exhibition hall of sorts to look at the display dishes. Then the waiter accompanying them will note what they wish to order. After ordering, an elevator takes guests to the dining hall.
Meals here are relatively expensive; of course the fine service tip is included. The meal costed us about 500 yuan for four people, not including alcohol.
Bus routes 25,59,82,17,52,87
Other Locations
No. 189 Jiangdong Bei Lu, Gulou Qu, Nanjing (南京市鼓楼区江东北路189号)
+86 (0)25 8655 1111, 8655 6666
No. 1 Lijin Lu, Gaoxin Kaifa Qu, Nanjing (高新开发区丽近路1号)
+86 (0)25 5874 7777
Top Jiangsu Province Tours
$50 Per Day
Nanjing Hiking tour with local tour guide Sam
It`s springtime, it`s hiking time!
This tailor-made tour is for people who like nature, history, and hiking!
Ming Tomb (Admission: FreeCNY) - Nanjing became the capital of China when Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. During his reign, Zhu Yuanzhang built the great city walls of Nanjing, the imperial palace, and his future tomb - the Ming Tomb in Nanjing. The Ming Tomb is a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a must-see for travellers to Nanjing.
...Read moreIt`s springtime, it`s hiking time!
This tailor-made tour is for people who like nature, history, and hiking!
Ming Tomb (Admission: FreeCNY) - Nanjing became the capital of China when Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. During his reign, Zhu Yuanzhang built the great city walls of Nanjing, the imperial palace, and his future tomb - the Ming Tomb in Nanjing. The Ming Tomb is a certified UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a must-see for travellers to Nanjing.
Xuanwu Lake (Admission: Free) - Close to the city center and featuring 368 hectares of water and 104 hectares of land, Xuanwu Lake Park is a favorite getaway for locals. Well before the sunrise and even after sunset, the park is bustling with visitors. Some come to walk, jog, or fly kites, others to practice Tai Chi, and many more just want to enjoy the scenery.
Nanjing Food Court - my favorite local Nanjing restaurant, Nanjing people like to go there with family. It`s a resultant with a lot of Nanjing local food and ancient style of decoration, at night they will have Kunqu playing, coolest restaurant ever.
City Wall (Admission: 45CNY) - Nanjing City Wall, constructed during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties between 1365 and 1386, originally stretched over 30km which made it the longest city wall in the world. Now, with about two thirds of the wall still intact it still remains the longest city wall in China. We could walk on the city wall and feel the history of Nanjing.
*Please contact me for daily tour fees, i charge by per tour, not per person.
$80 Per Day
Relaxing Hot Spring Tour at Tangshan Area
Nanjing Tangshan is famous for the hot spring, hot spring is good for your skin and health, and relaxing your body and get rid of the press.
Maybe you don't like all the tourist attractions in the downtown, here would be one of another option.
This tour will be only visit 2 attractions and the rest will be spend the whole time in the hot spring. Or, if you prefer, you can only go for the spring.
Tour plan would be:
Hotel pick up -----> Yangshan Stele -----> Tangshan Ancient Ape Man Caves -----> Hot Spring -----> Send back to hotel.
...Read moreNanjing Tangshan is famous for the hot spring, hot spring is good for your skin and health, and relaxing your body and get rid of the press.
Maybe you don't like all the tourist attractions in the downtown, here would be one of another option.
This tour will be only visit 2 attractions and the rest will be spend the whole time in the hot spring. Or, if you prefer, you can only go for the spring.
Tour plan would be:
Hotel pick up -----> Yangshan Stele -----> Tangshan Ancient Ape Man Caves -----> Hot Spring -----> Send back to hotel.
Since Tangshan is a little town outside of Nanjing city and it`s quite far away, i would suggest to use a private car to drive there directly.
$40 Per Day
Nanjing nightlife tours - Bar crawling
In recent years Nanjing’s nightlife scene has undoubtedly changed for the better. The 1912 bar district is a common place to start a tour of Nanjing’s nightlife as it features Nanjing’s largest concentration of bars and clubs. Besides 1912, bars, pubs, clubs, karaokes, restaurants and not-so-mentionable locales are dispersed across the city, especially near Xinjiekou and close to the student population.
...Read moreIn recent years Nanjing’s nightlife scene has undoubtedly changed for the better. The 1912 bar district is a common place to start a tour of Nanjing’s nightlife as it features Nanjing’s largest concentration of bars and clubs. Besides 1912, bars, pubs, clubs, karaokes, restaurants and not-so-mentionable locales are dispersed across the city, especially near Xinjiekou and close to the student population.
Nail Jazz Bar is a light bar with good Jazz muisc, live sometimes, they have over 50 kinds of imported beer from all over the World, the Draft beer Hoegaarden is with special roam and taste, for lady, here have over 100 cocktail to choose, lovely and enjoyable. The price here is quite as other bars, short cocktail for 28 Yuan, long drink cocktail for 38 Yuan. Hoegaarden draft beer, 38 for 0.3L and 68 for 0.5L.
Behind the Wall - A cozy atmosphere, decent food, live music and cheap margaritas make Behind the Wall a popular hang-out, especially with the foreign student population. Inside, Behind the Wall’s three rooms are linked by over-sized arched doorways, and provide seating for groups of two to ten. Mexican, Latin and Greek cuisine is served. The drink menu is varied and not too expensive by Nanjing standards - margaritas are served for only 15 Yuan from Sunday to Thursday.
Castle Bar - Castle Bar is lively on weekends and can become packed during special events. However, during weekdays staff members often outnumber customers. A good place if you like dancing.
Secco Restaurant and Bar - Great German restaurant and bar in Nanjing, they have a good rang and selection of cocktail made by a German, he is also the manager there, really strict to every cocktail he made, always bring you the best taste.
Finnegans Wake - A traditional Irish bar in Nanjing,offering Kilkenny, Guinness and strongbow cider on draught.
Please contact me for daily tour fees, i charge by per tour, not per person.