Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Foreign Languages Press; 1ST edition (2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 7119064347
ISBN-13: 978-7119064345

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What makes Nanjing and its Qinhuai River district so unique from great cities of China is that it really is a complete package of sites, history and cultural enjoyment. In a small span of time a visitor can venture through more than 2,000 years of history in a beautiful and serene setting. With every step, flanked by lush trees and rushing waters, Nanjing mesmerizes you, urging you to relax and soak up the history that envelops you. This is perhaps the primary feeling I had and many others have had when visiting Nanijing. Walking along tree-lined boulevards, drifting lazily down the waters of the Qinhuai or strolling through the ancient lanes and walkways of the old city center are where the special moments of any trip are formed. The sights, sounds and tastes welcome you to explore and reward you at every step. For me, personally I found myself really opening up to the experiences that China has to offer the traveler here in Nanjing and wanting to find a way to stay a little bit longer.

Bobby Brill first visited China in 2003 on a documentary film project that set the stage for further international adventures. He is an accomplished 10-year veteran of the media industry working in photography, cinematography and multi-media content production. Born and raised in the United States, he is now focusing his attention on the unique personal stories of people he encounters in China.

Excerpts:

? Cities of China
? The Foundations Laid in the Six Dynasties
? The Ming Dynasty and the Cradle of Culture
? One of the World's Greatest Explorers
? The Founding Father of Modern China
? Confucius and the Imperial Examination
? Confucius: The Man Himself
? The Imperial Exams
? Jiangnan Examination School