2 Days in Nanjing- 4/1/23 - 4/3/23

Zhonghua Gate continuation -4/1/23

There is a fascinating legend that explains the then name of Zhonghua Gate, the Gate of Gathering Treasures.

It is said that when Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang built the 1st gate in 1366, the ground kept sinking and the gate kept collapsing to the ground. Finally, when a treasure bowl was buried in the place did the gate stand firm.  Later on the gate was renamed the Zhonghua Gate in order to pay tribute to the revolution of 1911 which led to the formation of the Republic of China.

Colorful neon tunnel

Love lane...

Hearts for lovers...

View of the main street below.

Main street in Nanjing is so lively.

Almost done with our visit, we are now gaoing back to the exit.

We are now leaving the premise.  Stairs leading to the exit.

This is view from the bottom to the top of the gate tower.

We are now exiting the Zhonghua gate.

At night colorful artistic art design is projected on the wall.

 With its thick walls, large arched entrance tunnels and inner courtyards designed to trap any enemy who dared to try to the breach this fortification, the Zhonghua Gate was an essential defensive structure. In fact, nobody ever tried to attack this gate, perhaps a testament to its imposing nature.

Panoramic view of Zhonghua gate.

We are now headed to the city right below the Zhonghua gate.

View of Zhonghua gate from the street level.

Ladies wearing traditional Chinese clothes.

Qinhuai river running through town.

Lots of restaurants and shop on the main street.

There are so many people in the street.

We are now going back to our hotel.

NEXT... Day 2 -Cherry blossoms/Jiming Temple