Nanjing, China

The history of Nanjing is both long and colorful -- from the Kingdoms of Wu, Yue and Chu, to the nascent stirrings of 1851's Taipei Rebellion. Remnants of the city's past abound: the first Ming emperor, Hong Wu, relocated the imperial court here, and sections of his 14th-century city wall are visible today. Tour the Zhongshan Ling (Sun Yat-sen Memorial).

Language: Mandarin     Currency: Yuan (CNY)