Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is located in Zhongshan Scenic Area at the southern foot of Zijinshan Mountain in Xuanwu District, Nanjing. It is the mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the forerunner of the great democratic revolution in modern China, and its affiliated memorial building, covering an area of more than 80,000 square meters. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum started in the spring of 1926 and was completed in the summer of 1929. 196 1 Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum became the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. In 2006, it was listed as the first batch of national key scenic spots and national 5A-level tourist attractions, and in 20 16, it was selected as "the first batch of China 20th century architectural heritage".
The front of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum faces Pingchuan, followed by Qingzhang, Linggu Temple in the east and Ming Mausoleum in the west. The whole building complex is built according to the mountain trend and gradually rises from south to north along the central axis. The main buildings are Aibo Square, Mausoleum, Mausoleum Gate, Stone Steps, Monument Pavilion, Sacrificial Hall and Mausoleum, which are arranged on a central axis, reflecting the traditional architectural style of China. Seen from the air, it looks like a leaning green building. It combines the essence of ancient China and western architecture, solemn and simple, and not innovative.
2. Confucius Temple
Nanjing Confucius Temple is located in Gong Yuan Street, north bank of Qinhuai River, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, west of Jiangnan Gongyuan, namely Nanjing Confucius Temple, Nanjing Confucian Temple and Wenxuan King Temple. It is the first national institution of higher learning in China and the four major Confucian temples in China. It is the hub of China's ancient culture and the place where Jinling's history and humanities gather together. It is not only the cultural and educational center of Nanjing in Ming and Qing Dynasties, but also the cultural and educational complex that ranks first among the southeast provinces. Now it is the Confucius Temple.
Confucius Temple is a group of large-scale ancient buildings, mainly composed of Confucius Temple, Gong Xue and Gong Yuan, covering a huge area. There are buildings such as Zhaobi, Chi Pan, Paifang, Juxing Court, Kuixingge, Lingxingmen, Dacheng Hall, Mingdetang and Zunjingge. Confucius Temple, known as the scenic spot of Qinhuai, has become a characteristic scenic spot in the ancient capital Nanjing. It is the largest traditional ancient market in China, and ranks as the four major downtown areas in China along with Shanghai Chenghuang Temple, Suzhou Xuanmiao Temple and Beijing Tianqiao.
3. Xuanwu Lake
Xuanwu Lake, located in Xuanwu District, Nanjing, is adjacent to Zijin Mountain in the east, Ming City Wall in the west and Nanjing Station in the north. It is the largest city park in the south of the Yangtze River, the largest royal garden lake in China, and the only remaining royal garden in the south of the Yangtze River. Known as the "Pearl of Jinling", it is now a national key park and a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.
Xuanwu Lake, known as Sangbo, Houhu and Beihu in ancient times, is one of the 48 scenic spots in Jinling. Xuanwu Lake has a human history of 2300 years, which can be traced back to the pre-Qin period. It was turned into a royal garden in the Six Dynasties, and was forbidden to the royal family in the Ming Dynasty. Until the Nanyang surrender meeting was held in the late Qing Dynasty, the Governor of Liangjiang ordered the opening of Fengrunmen (now Xuanwu Gate), which is the origin of Xuanwu Lake Park.
Xuanwu Lake is nearly five miles away from Fiona Fang and is divided into five continents (Zhou Huan, Yingzhou, Lingzhou, Liangzhou and Cuizhou). There are dikes and bridges between continents, and there are mountains and water everywhere. Ouyang Xiu, a poet in the Song Dynasty, once wrote: "Jinling is more beautiful than Houhu; Qiantang is more beautiful than West Lake. Xuanwu Lake is a scenic garden and cultural resort. Scholars, poets, politicians and celebrities have all left their figures here, and they have all been passed down as beautiful talks by future generations.
4. Jiming Temple
Jiming Temple is located at the foot of Lushan Mountain at the eastern foot of Jilong Mountain in Xuanwu District, Nanjing. It is also known as the ancient Jiming Temple. Founded in the Western Jin Dynasty, it is one of the oldest Brahma temples in Nanjing. Since ancient times, it has had the reputation of "the first temple in the Southern Dynasties" and "the first temple in the Southern Dynasties". During the Southern Dynasties, it was the center of Buddhism in China.
The history of Jiming Temple can be traced back to Qi Xuan Temple in Wu Dong. When the temple was in the Three Kingdoms, it belonged to the backyard of the State of Wu. In 300 (the first year of Yongkang in the Western Jin Dynasty), he built a house on the mountain and founded the Dojo. After the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it was transferred to Tingwei Department. In 527, Liang Wudi built Tongtai Temple in Jimingtai, becoming a real Buddhist resort.