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Nanjing, China: Ancient Charm Meets Modern City

Is NANJING, CHINA The City of our Dreams 🇨🇳 (Should we LIVE Here?)

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Is NANJING, CHINA The City of our Dreams 🇨🇳 (Should we LIVE Here?)
Sun Kissed Bucket List36 min

Is NANJING, CHINA The City of our Dreams 🇨🇳. This was filmed by Sun Kissed Bucket List. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

We have visited more than 20 cities in China so far and Nanjing happens to be one of our favourites. From stunning ancient architecture to vibrant modern streets, Nanjing, China left us pleasantly surprised. We can definitely see ourselves living here one day.

--- Sun Kissed Bucket List
November 23, 2024, Autumn in China

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Sun Kissed Bucket List explores Xuanwu Lake Park, the Nanjing City Wall, and Deji Plaza. At the lake they see lotuses and lilies, watch daily park life, and take in the sunset. The city wall is a 4A scenic spot and dates back about 600 years. After walking along it and meeting a familiar face, they search for dinner and enjoy a Xinjiang meal at the mall. The pair begin at Xuanwu Lake Park, where they are surprised by the water’s size and the skyline around it. They see lotuses and lilies, observe daily park life, and enjoy a McDonald’s snack. At the Nanjing City Wall, a 4A scenic site about 600 years old, they walk along the structure and take in the sunset. After meeting a familiar face, they navigate the busy Deji Plaza mall to find dinner and choose a Xinjiang restaurant. The visit leaves them charmed by the mix of old landmarks and modern streets.

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Is NANJING, CHINA The City of our Dreams 🇨🇳 (Should we LIVE Here?)

Xuanwu Lake and the city wall

Sun Kissed Bucket List begin their Nanjing visit at Xuanwu Lake Park. They are surprised by the lake's size and the high-rise buildings around it. The park is busy with everyday activity; lotuses and lilies add natural detail, and they enjoy a McDonald's treat. They then visit the Nanjing City Wall, a 4A scenic spot with about 600 years of history. Walking along the top, they take in the structure's scale and city views. They meet a familiar person and watch the sunset from the wall.

Dinner at Deji Plaza

For dinner, the travelers search through the crowded Deji Plaza mall before choosing a Xinjiang restaurant. The meal becomes a highlight of their Nanjing visit. Their account contrasts the park's daily life and natural setting with the historic wall and the busy mall. The lake and wall give them different views of the city, while dinner at Deji Plaza closes a day of sightseeing. They say Nanjing charmed them; the combination of ancient sites and modern streets is strong enough that they can imagine living there.

The wall is identified as a 4A scenic spot and is described as roughly six centuries old. They walk along it and take in the sunset view, adding a second perspective after the wide lake and surrounding skyline at Xuanwu Lake Park. The pair also encounter the park's everyday activity, lotuses, and lilies before moving to dinner. Deji Plaza offers a range of dining choices, but finding the Xinjiang restaurant takes time amid the busy mall. The source notes that popular restaurants such as Nanjing Impressions can draw queues, and names Meituan delivery as an alternative when travelers are short on time. Their evening ends with a Xinjiang meal that they remember as a highlight.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What did they see at Xuanwu Lake?
A: They were struck by the lake’s size and the surrounding skyline. Their visit also includes lotuses, lilies, and people using the park.
Q: How old is the Nanjing City Wall?
A: The source describes it as about 600 years old and identifies it as a 4A scenic spot. Sun Kissed Bucket List walk along it and watch the sunset from above.
Q: Where did they have dinner?
A: They search for dinner at Deji Plaza and eventually choose a Xinjiang restaurant. The meal is one of the highlights of their Nanjing visit.

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Sun Kissed Bucket List, a UK-based travel couple, shares their enchanting experience in Nanjing, China. Having explored over 20 Chinese cities, they found Nanjing surprisingly delightful, a captivating blend of ancient architecture and modern vibrancy. The city's charm left them dreaming of future residency. A must-watch for anyone planning a trip to China!

Attractions in this video: Xuanwu Lake Park, Nanjing City Wall, Lama Temple, Nuona Pagoda