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Nanjing is a city with a variety of entertainment activities. Because of the unique historical reasons, there are a large amount of temple festivals in Nanjing every year. At the same time, as a modern metropolis, night life in Nanjing is also very colorful. 1912 Bar Street is the most representative street in Nanjing which combines fashion and delicacy. In addition to these bars, the delicious food and dreamlike buildings are also very famous
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Both sides of the Qinhuai River are the most prosperous areas in history dotted with teahouses, restaurants, casinos, brothels which make up the hustle and bustle of life along Qinhuai River. Today, the teahouses and restaurants still remain on the banks of Qinhuai River with considerable red lanterns hanged up, greeting tourists from all over the world.
There are also some important local festivals in Nanjing. Folk culture in Nanjing has the characteristic of combining the northern culture and southern culture together. So far, a variety of folk festivals have been formed up with many kinds of local dances integrated into them, adding much more joy to the festivals. Therefore if you catch the folk festivals of Nanjing, it means that you have caught the best opportunity to understand the Nanjing City.
Jinling Lantern Festival
Time: Lunar January 15
Location: in the vicinity of Confucius Temple
Introduction: Nanjing Jinling Lantern Festival usually last for 10 days from Lunar January 8 to January 18. This is a very old festival that even now as it comes, Confucius Temple area will be crowded and lively.
City Gate Boarding
Time: Lunar January 16
Location: Gate of China
Introduction: Every year in this day, people of Nanjing will go to board the city gate to view the whole city with their families or friends. In the past, they mainly visit Sanshan Gate, Shicheng Gate, Jubao Gate and Tongji Gate. Currently, only Jubao Gate which is now known as Gate of China can be accessible.
Plum Blossom Festival
Time: In late February each year
Location: Meihua Hill
Introduction: It is one of the most popular festivals in Nanjing. Every year when the blooming of local plum blossoms comes, thousands of Nanjing people will flock to the Meihua Hill which is located in the eastern outskirts of Nanjing City, to enjoy the beautiful flowers and spectacular scenery.
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