Nanjing Travel Guide: Food, History and Hidden Gems in China

2 Emotional Days in Nanjing 🇨🇳 Our FAVORITE City in China

Destination:ChinaCity:NanjingPopulation:9.4 million
2 Emotional Days in Nanjing 🇨🇳 Our FAVORITE City in China
Mike and Ashley2025-05-2534 min

Nanjing wasn’t on our radar, but it might just be our favorite city in China. It’s peaceful, beautiful, and packed with history. But beneath the surface lies one of the darkest chapters in modern memory. In this video, we spend two days exploring China’s former capital; eating unforgettable local food, visiting cultural landmarks like the Confucius Temple and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and paying our respects at the Nanjing Massacre Memorial. Whether you're planning a trip to China or just curious about what to see in Nanjing, this travel vlog covers food, history, and hidden gems.

--- Mike and Ashley
May 25, 2025, Spring in China

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  1. 0:00Intro and why Nanjing surprised us

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2 Emotional Days in Nanjing 🇨🇳 Our FAVORITE City in China

Two emotional days unfold in Nanjing as Mike and Ashley discover why this city quietly holds a special place in their hearts. They dive into a peaceful, beautiful city filled with history, balancing soft landscapes with some of modern China’s darker chapters. The duo explores China’s former capital through a mix of unforgettable local food and immersive landmarks, from bustling street scenes to serene temples. Highlights include visits to cultural landmarks like the Confucius Temple and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and a solemn stop at the Nanjing Massacre Memorial to pay respects and reflect. This vlog intertwines food adventures with historical storytelling, offering a well-rounded glimpse of Nanjing’s past and present. Whether planning a China trip or simply curious about things to see in Nanjing, the video weaves together flavors, history, and hidden gems into one memorable journey.

Nanjing Travel Guide: Food, History and Hidden Gems in China

Nanjing wasn’t on our radar, but it might just be our favorite city in China. It’s peaceful, beautiful, and packed with history. But beneath the surface lies one of the darkest chapters in modern memory. In this video, we spend two days exploring China’s former capital; eating unforgettable local...