Nanjing
Capital of Six Dynasties · 南京
Nanjing was the capital of six Chinese dynasties and the Ming, and its tree-lined boulevards — planted when it was the Republic's capital — are the greenest of any big Chinese city. The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum climbs Zijin Hill, the Ming wall still rings the old city, and the Qinhuai River carries the lantern-lit temple quarter.
Don't miss
- Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum on Zijin Hill
- Confucius Temple and the Qinhuai River at night
- The Ming city wall walk
Best time to visit: March–May and October–November
Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.