About Nanjing
Nanjing (meaning southern capital) is one of the six ancient capitals of China,it is the capital of Jiangsu province. the city is renowned for being an educational and cultural center, with a large student (foreign and native Chinese) population. Nanjing is a pretty place, with tree- lined streets, hills and lakes, making the intense heat of east China's summers more bearable.
Area:over 6000 sq km

 

Population:over 6.2million

 

Location: situated on the middle and lower reaches of the Yangzi river in eastern China

 

Climate：Located in the subtropical climatic zone and surrounded on all sides by mountains which keep heat in，Nanjing is known as one of the three “furnaces of China” (the other two are Wuhan and Chongqing).Nanjing’s average annual temperature is 15 degrees Celsius (59 Fahrenheit) and the annual average rainfall is 1106mm.October is the best month to visit Nanjing. Travelers can beat the summer heat, avoid the cold of winter, and stay dry from the spring showers.

 

Scenery spots
Xuanwu Lake
Situated at the foot of Mt. Zhongshan in Nanjing, Xuanwu Lake is a beautiful scenic spot protected by China. It is also one of the three most famous lakes in Nanjing. Surrounding it are Circumvallation, Mt. Jiuhua and Jiming Temple.The history of Xuanwu Lake can be traced back to the Pre-Qin period (21century BC-221 BC). The name of the lake has changed several times during the long history. The lake gained the name Xuanwu because a black dragon was said to be in the lake.

 

Zhanyuan Garden
Among the five most famous gardens of Southern China, Zhanyuan Garden is the only well preserved Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) architectural complex in Nanjing. It is the oldest (over 600 years) among all the gardens in the city. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) once came here and gave it the name of Zhanyuan. After the establishment of the Kingdom of Heavenly Peace (Taiping Tianguo in Pinyin, 1851-1868), it became the residence of the Taiping Rebellion leaders Yang Xiuqing, Xiao Youhe and Lai Hanying. With frequent wars, it lay deserted for many years until its restoration by the government in 1960.The garden is divided into two parts. The east part is the museum where the cultural relics of Taiping Tianguo are displayed. The Taiping Rebellion was a dynamic resistance against the government led by farmers. The farmers finally overcame the authorities and set up their own kingdom, namely the Kingdom of Heavenly Peace. The museum has collected over 1,600 cultural relics, including twenty cannons, the imperial seal and robe of the Heavenly King, and the flag and sword of the army.

 

Local snacks
Duck Blood Soup
The name of this dish may sound odd to foreigners who might wonder how the blood and soup is combined. Actually Chinese people do eat the blood of duck, goose and chicken but in a unique way. They collect the blood of a freshly killed duck or goose and stir, then seal and refrigerate until ready to use. The result is blood cakes. The soup is seasoned with salt, pepper, and subtly spicy undertones. Simmer gently for several minutes and serve with eggs, noodles and caraway. This food is the top of all travelers' recommendations. The cheap stalls at Fuzimiao dining street sell the best at 3.5 yuan.

 

How to get to Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
From airport to Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
1. You can take bus 105 to the Yuhuatai by subway and get off at Zhujiang road
2.You can take bus 148 to the Andemen by sybway and get off at Zhujiang road