Gate of China, Nanjing — Attraction in Nanjing City

This was a worthwhile stop, just to give some impression of what old Nanjing was like. (Not very much of that exists now). At least three segments of the old Nanjing city wall still exist, and this is one of them. This part is particularly worth visiting because of the massive gate. The wall itself is not as impressive as the city wall in Xi'an/ Beijing, but it is still large, and particularly worthwhile seeing...

The various displays on what the gate looked like through the last 100 years or so were interesting. It was poignant to see the model and pictures of the massive wooden structure that use to be part of this gate. That structure lasted for several hundred years until it was destroyed in the Second World War.

The views over the city and over the nearby river were worthwhile, as well.

When I was there it was not very crowded beside the school children tour group...

After visiting 玄武门, we enter from side "gate of china" at RMB20 n walk bout 2100m to the other of the gate, 解放门... Which ever gate u enter will need payment but if u are able to walk 2000+ m, then u may save abit...

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Nice historical place. Visited during opening so very few vistors yet. History of the wall and some details are displayed in both chinese and english so vistors can understand the history and function of the gate. Huge walls and offers a goood view of the city once you climbed the walls. You can walk the length of the wall if you like and exit on another point. Mini exhibits are available on some of the rooms but most display...

Amazing place to visit. There is a tourists entrance were you have to pay 28 Yuan, but the Wall can be visited for free entering through the others gates. The market on the old side of the town is amazing. If you visit Nanjin, you must spend a night to enjoy food, ladies and gents in traditional costumes, and many artistic...