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Nanjing Confucius Temple is for consecrating and worshipping Confucius, the great thinker and educator of ancient China. Nanjing Confucius Temple was built in Song Dynasty (A.D.1034) and expanded in East Jin Dynasty. Nowadays it has re-expressed its splendid civilization in the world and has been regarded the special scenery of Nanjing. In 1991, the Confucius Temple was elected the "Forty Best Scenery Spots".

Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty (Mingxiaoling) is one of the biggest imperial tombs in China. It lies in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing City at the southern foot of Zhongshan (Purple) Mountain. Emperor Chengzu, Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and Queen Ma were buried there. Construction of the mausoleum began in 1381 and was completed in 1431. In 1384, Queen Ma died and was buried there. Emperor Chengzu had bestowed upon her the title 'Queen of Xiao Ci' which

Dr. Sun Yat-sen is a great forerunner of Chinese democratic revolution. His mausoleum, built from 1926 to 1929, is regarded as a masterpiece among all buildings of the Republic of China. Its cultural spirit and architectural position in Chinese modern history is summarized in a saying “Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum presents half of the history of the Republic of China”. In 1961 it was included in the first group of State Protected Sites.

Niushou Mountain is located in Jiangning District. It is named as "Niutou Mountain " because that its striking moutain peaks look like ox horns. The natural scenery of Niushou Mountain is so beautiful that it has a good reputation as “Spring Niushou". It is the birthplace of Chinese Zen Buddhism with a long history of Buddhism and Zen culture.

Nanjing Ginkgo Lake Park covers an area of about 15 square kilometers, which is divided into recreation zone, leisure zone, business zone, golf course and hotel villa zone.