Since opened in 1983, East meets West at the majestic Jinling Hotel in the heart of Nanjing’s Xinjie Kou Square, an upscale setting only 200 metres away from Xinjiekou Subway Station (Line 1&2).
Located between the Confucius Temple area and Xinjiekou commercial district, Holiday Inn Nanjing features a gym, a swimming pool and rooms with internet access.
The Nanjing Museum is one of the best places to learn about China’s rich cultural history. With a collection ranging from dinosaur times to the modern day, the massive complex sprawls out over numerous buildings, focusing on calligraphy, painting, technology and dynastic artefacts, to name a few. You’ll see everything from ancient pottery to contemporary paintings, so be prepared for a fascinating (and completely free) visit.