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Explore Nanjing, host of the 2014 Youth Olympics
The 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing opens on August 16.As the world tunes in to the international event, the host city has a chance to highlight its unique charm and fascinating history.
Nanjing, capital of East China's Jiangsu province, does not see the flow of international travelers that Beijing and Shanghai do. With a blend of the modern and traditional, Nanjing has a proud history of being "the ancient capital of six dynasties".
During the six dynasties, from the Three Kingdoms Period (AD220-280) to the Republic of China (1911-49), Nanjing witnessed hundreds of battles and wars and always recovered. It was the first city in the world with a population over one million, and was called one of the world's two classical civilization centers, along with ancient Rome.
The following images offer a glimpse into Nanjing's past and present.
The pedestrian bridge at the Youth Olympic Sports Park in Nanjing is known to locals as the "Nanjing Eye". The 2014 Youth Olympic Games, for athletes aged between 15 and 18, will take place in Nanjing from Aug 16 to 28. Over 3,800 athletes from 204 countries and regions will compete in the international multisport event. [Photo/China.org.cn]
The ancient city wall of Nanjing was constructed between 1366 and 1386, the early years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Once the dynasty's capital, Nanjing was enclosed by four layers of stone-brick walls. After six centuries of natural erosion and human destruction, the length of the remaining city wall totals 25 kilometers today, which is still a world record. [Photo/China.org.cn]
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is situated in the Zhongshan scenic area in Nanjing. The architectural complex is built on a mountain slope. The main structures are on an axis, representing the style of Chinese traditional architecture.[China.org.cn]
A bird's eye view of the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Stadium where about 60,000 participants including athletes and officials will celebrate the opening of the Nanjing Youth Olympics at 8pm on Aug 16 at the stadium. [Photo/China.org.cn]
Xuanwu Gate was the city gate of Nanjing during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). [Photo/China.org.cn]
The Presidential Palace in Nanjing, which housed the office of the president of the Republic of China and now, serves as the China Modern History Museum. [Photo/China.org.cn]
Youth Olympic Conference Centre, also known as "The Twin Towers" and "Nanjing Eye".[China.org.cn]
Located at the top of the Lion Mountain in the northwest of Nanjing, the Yuejiang Tower is a seven-storey tower, measuring 52 meters in height. It is known as one of the Four Famous Towers South of the Yangtze River, together with Huanghe Tower (Yellow Crane Tower) in Hubei, Yueyang Tower in Hunan and Tengwang Tower in Jiangxi.[China.org.cn]
The 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing opens on August 16.As the world tunes in to the international event, the host city has a chance to highlight its unique charm and fascinating history.
Nanjing, capital of East China's Jiangsu province, does not see the flow of international travelers that Beijing and Shanghai do. With a blend of the modern and traditional, Nanjing has a proud history of being "the ancient capital of six dynasties".
During the six dynasties, from the Three Kingdoms Period (AD220-280) to the Republic of China (1911-49), Nanjing witnessed hundreds of battles and wars and always recovered. It was the first city in the world with a population over one million, and was called one of the world's two classical civilization centers, along with ancient Rome.
The following images offer a glimpse into Nanjing's past and present.
The pedestrian bridge at the Youth Olympic Sports Park in Nanjing is known to locals as the "Nanjing Eye". The 2014 Youth Olympic Games, for athletes aged between 15 and 18, will take place in Nanjing from Aug 16 to 28. Over 3,800 athletes from 204 countries and regions will compete in the international multisport event. [Photo/China.org.cn]
The ancient city wall of Nanjing was constructed between 1366 and 1386, the early years of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Once the dynasty's capital, Nanjing was enclosed by four layers of stone-brick walls. After six centuries of natural erosion and human destruction, the length of the remaining city wall totals 25 kilometers today, which is still a world record. [Photo/China.org.cn]
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is situated in the Zhongshan scenic area in Nanjing. The architectural complex is built on a mountain slope. The main structures are on an axis, representing the style of Chinese traditional architecture.[China.org.cn]
A bird's eye view of the Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Stadium where about 60,000 participants including athletes and officials will celebrate the opening of the Nanjing Youth Olympics at 8pm on Aug 16 at the stadium. [Photo/China.org.cn]
Xuanwu Gate was the city gate of Nanjing during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). [Photo/China.org.cn]
The Presidential Palace in Nanjing, which housed the office of the president of the Republic of China and now, serves as the China Modern History Museum. [Photo/China.org.cn]
Youth Olympic Conference Centre, also known as "The Twin Towers" and "Nanjing Eye".[China.org.cn]
Located at the top of the Lion Mountain in the northwest of Nanjing, the Yuejiang Tower is a seven-storey tower, measuring 52 meters in height. It is known as one of the Four Famous Towers South of the Yangtze River, together with Huanghe Tower (Yellow Crane Tower) in Hubei, Yueyang Tower in Hunan and Tengwang Tower in Jiangxi.[China.org.cn]
