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Nanjing Introduction • Area: 947 km² • Region: Jiangsu • Population: 2,470,000 • Local Time: GMT +8 • Official Language: The official language is Mandarin Chinese although Cantonese, Fukienese, Xiamenhua Hakkan. Mongolian, Tibetan, and Xinjiang are also spoken. • Currency: Yuan Renminbi (CNY) • Characteristics: - Banking and international business are well developed - A center of mid-Chinese traffic Located in the eastern part of China, Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu Province whose economy is well developed. It is an important central city on the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtse River. Nanjing is very rich in natural and artificial landscapes and one of the first 24 well-known historic and cultural cities announced by the state. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen's Mausoleum, the Ming Tomb, the King's Palace of Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, the ancient city wall of Nanjing, the stone carvings of the Southern Tang Dynasty, Pagoda for Buddhist Relics, the Tombs of the Southern Tang Emperors, the Rain Flower Terrace, the Mural Painting in Tangzi Street and other places are the main scenic spots and historic sites. The Eastern Suburbs Scenic Area, the Qixia Mountain, the Xuanwu Lake, the Mochou Lake, the Qinhuai River Scenic Belt and other scenic areas are well-known far and near. Among them, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen's Mausoleum and the Qinhuai River Scenic Belt are among the 40 best tourist scenic spots in China. There were over 220,000 tourists from abroad in 1995. Climate Nanjing belongs to the northern subtropical monsoon climate zone where the four seasons are clearly demarcated; the mean annual temperature is 15.7¡Æ the mean annual precipitation is 1,106 mm and the frost-free period is 237 days. Attractions Xuan Wu Lake Park: One of Nanjing's scenic spots and a center for recreational and cultural activities, the lake is an extensive body of water with a circumference of 9.3 miles. It contains five islands linked by causeways and bridges. Before it was made into a public area in 1911, it had been the exclusive resort of the feudal aristocracy. Renovated and expanded after 1949, it is now six times its former size. The surrounding park includes a zoo, swimming pool, and theater. Zijinshan Observatory: Even if you are not interested in observatories, the trip to the one at Nanjing is worthwhile, because you will be driven along narrow country lanes which eventually wind upward through a thick green forest to a peak of Zijinshan, or the Purple and Gold Hills. Outside the observatory proper is a collection of magnificent bronze castings of ancient astronomical instruments. Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum: Nanjing houses the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, leader of the 1911 revolution that overthrew the Qing Dynasty. He was buried there in 1939 in accordance with his own wishes. The mausoleum is on the southern slope of the Zijigshan in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing, and covers an area of 331§´ acres. From the entrance to the memorial hall there are 393 steps. At the center of the hall is a white marble statue of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen seated. In the vault where he is buried is a marble statue of Dr. Yat-Sen in recumbent posture. The grounds are covered with pines, cypresses and fruit trees, as well as trees sent in his honor from other countries. Taiping Museum: The museum is located in the southern part of the town, housed in a building which once formed part of the palace of the "Eastern King" under the Taiping "Celestial Emperor" Hong Xiuquan (1851-1864). Yuhuatai (Rain of Flowers Terrace): It is located in the southern area of the town, and derives its name from a legend about a monk who preached the tenets of Buddha so well that a rain of flowers fell upon his audience. Record of Activities September 1993 Opened friendly relationship talks with Nanjing International Public Corporation January 1994 Nanjing's delegates visited Daejeon and exchanged an Intention for Relationship papers March 1994 Daejeon's delegates visited Nanjing May 30, 1994 Nanjing's mayor visited Daejeon and signed Sister City Relationship Agreements May 1994 Started Friendship Organization between Daejeon and Nanjing with 42 members March 26, 1995 - April 3, 1995 Nanjing Broadcasting group visited Daejeon MBC September 12, 1995 - September 17, 1995 First Daejeon and Nanjing sporting events in Daejeon, It will be held annually September 30, 1995 - October 4, 1995 Daejeon University delegation visited Nanjing and established a Medical Cooperation Agreement November 12, 1995 - November 17, 1995 First Daejeon and Nanjing Exhibition for Painting and Calligraphy Works was held. It will be held annually July 1, 1996 - July 2, 1996 Nanjing mayor visited Daejeon November 19, 1996 - November 21, 1996 Attended International Symposium for Science Cities Across the World June 2, 1997 - June 5, 1997 Attended Mayor's Meeting for Science Cities Across the World June 20, 1997 Signed Sisterhood Relationship Agreements between Daejeon MBC and Nanjing TV November 8, 1997 First Daejeon and Nanjing literary event was held. It will be held annually July 5, 1998 - July 7, 1998 Nanjing Business Delegates visited Daejeon September 16, 1998 - September 17, 1998 Attended the Inaugural General Meeting for the WTA November 29, 1998 - November 30, 1998 Nanjing's delegates from Friendship Organization visited Daejeon September 17, 1999 - September 21, 1999 Attended '99 Nanjing Gold Fall Fair November 10, 1999 - November 13, 1999 Attended First WTA Daejeon Technomart October 18, 2000 - October 20, 2000 Attended 2nd WTA Nanjing General Meeting November 13, 2000 - November 17, 2000 Chairman of Nanjing's Municipal Council visited June 18, 2001 - June 20, 2001 Nanjing People's non-government organization delegates visited June 26, 2001 - July 1, 2001 6th Daejeon and Nanjing Exhibition for Painting and Calligraphic Works was held in Nanjing November 5, 2001 ~ November 10, 2001 Participated in the 2nd WTA Techno Mart (3 companies) May 2002 Daejeon-Nanjing paintings and calligraphic works interchange exhibition hosting (Daejeon citizens’ center) June 2002 Daejeon-Nanjing goodwill sports tournament hosting (Daejeon Dongshin High School, 50 people) June 2002 Daejeon participation in the sister city major meeting (vice mayor and 3 others) March 24 2003 Nanjing vice mayor visit [investment environment presentation for the Nanjing city hosting] October 2003 Daejeon-Nanjing paintings and calligraphic works interchange exhibition hosting (Nanjing paintings and calligraphic works exhibition center) October 2003 Participated in the 1st Sister City Youths Social Meeting (12 people) October 2003 Daejeon mayor and accompanying cadre [ The 3rd WTA Techno Mart ] and contact with Nanjing a party director March 2004 Nanjing vice mayor visited Daejeon October 18, 2004 ~ October 19, 2004. The vice chairman of People's Commissariat of Nan-Jing standing committee participated the memorial event for 10th Anniversary of Daejeon-Nanjing sisterhood November 8, 2004 ~ November 10, 2004 The representatives of the city participated the memorial event for 10th Anniversary of Daejeon-Nanjing sisterhood and opening ceremony of Daejeon Branch Office in Nanjing - Daejeon city officials visited Nanjing - Cultural and sporting events - Broadcasting, newspaper, department store exchanges - Business exchanges - Established relationships with WTA member cities - Hosting Second WTA Meeting - Municipal City Council exchange Site Link http://www.nanjing.gov.cn