For many Chinese, a visit to Sun Yatsen's Tomb (zhongshanling) is something of a pilgrimage. Sun is recognised by the Chinese as the father of modern China. The tomb itself lies at the top of an enormous stone stairway, 323m long and 70m wide. The crypt is at the top of the steps at the rear of the memorial chamber. A tablet with the ' Three Principles of the People', as formulated by Dr Sun is there. The walls are carved with the complete test of the Outline of Princeples for the Establishment of the Nation put forward by the Nationalist government. A prostrate marble statue of Sun seals his coffin.

Set on the southern slope of the Zhongshan Mountain, the mausoleum of the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Zhu Yuanzhang, and the empress, is the largest among the mausoleums of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty, which is inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2003. Although most of the ground buildings were destroyed during wars, the former splendor can still be seen from the existing wide approach, 800-meter-long, that leads to the mausoleum, flanked on both sides by giant stone statues of warriors and animals.

Situated to the east of Sun Yatsen's Mausoleum, the temple was built in the Liang Dynasty (502-557). Its Beamless Hall is the country's largest hall built entirely of bricks without a single beam. The temple was turned into a memorial hall for soldiers killed in the battle in 1928 in memory of martyrs of the Northern Expedition (1926 -1927). In the temple, also stands the "Sanjue (Three Marvels) Tablet" , engraved in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) with a painting by Wu Daozi, a poem by Li Bai and a calligraphic work by Yan Zhenqing. All three were well-known in the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

Fuzimiao is in the south of the city, centered on the site of an ancient Confucius temple that was a centre of Confucian studies for more than 1500 years. Fuzimiao has been damaged and rebuilt repeatedly, and what you see here today is newly restored late Qing Dynasty structures or wholly new buildings reconstructed in traditional style. The main Temple of Confucius is behind them on the small square in front of the canal. A five minute walk Northwest from here are the Imperial Examination Halls, where scholars spent months- or years-in tiny cells studying Confucian classics in preparation for civil service examinations. Today, Fuzimiao has become Nanjing's main amusement quarter and is a particularly lively place on weekends and public holidays.

The 4.5 kilometer long, double-decker, Nanjing Chang Jiang Bridge was only the second bridge that crossed the Chang Jiang after its completion. Changjiang is also known as the Yangzi River or Yangtze River. Completed in 1968, it is also the first bridge that crosses Chang Jiang to be built entirely by the Chinese. The influence of the era is evident in the socialist-inspired statues on either side of the bridge. The bridge deck provides a good view of the river. It is possible to walk from one side of the bridge to the other.

Close to the city center and featuring 368 hectares of water and 104 hectares of land, Xuanwu Lake Park is a favourite getaway for locals. Well before the sunrise and even after sunset, the park is bustling with visitors. Some come to walk, jog, or fly kites, others to practice Tai Chi, and many more just want to enjoy the scenery. To the east of Xuanwu Lake is Purple Mountain, to the north is Nanjing Train Station, and to the west and south Nanjing's skyscrapers stretch high above the City Wall that was built during the Ming Dynasty. Paved paths circle the entire perimeter of the lake and several forested islands within the lake that are linked by causeways. The best time to visit Xuanwu Lake Park is during May and June.

Nanjing City Wall, constructed during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties between 1365 and 1386, originally stretched over 30km which made it the longest city wall in the world. Now, with about two thirds of the wall still intact it still remains the longest city wall in China. It reaches all the way from the North end of Xuanwu Lake to the south-west corner of Purple Mountain. It snakes along the edge of Qinghuai River and heads back north all the way up to Yuejiang Tower.

The Former President's House is located on 292 Changjiang Road, Nanjing City. Before 1949, the liberation of China, it was once the President House of Mr. Sun Yat-sen and Mr. Jiang Jieshi, the chairman of Kuomintang, a political party in China. On January 1912, Mr. Sun Yat-sen made a solemn oath as the first appointed "Interim Grand President" of " the Republic of China" at here. Then, it was the President House of Mr. Jiang Jie-shi, the chairman of KMT, and the ruling party in China before 1949.

Located at the center of the mainland's coastline, Shanghai has long been a major hub of communications, transportation, and international exchange. The municipality covers an area of 6,341 square kilometers and has a population of more than 13.5 million. Shanghai is China's largest economic comprehensive industrial base, and a famous historical and cultural city. The city consistently attracts investment and is seen as an ideal venue for business gatherings. It is also a must on any agenda during a tour of China. Visitors to Shanghai are not only dazzled by the modern metropolis and gateway to a developing China, but are also able to immerse themselves in the unique Shanghai culture, a combination of Chinese and Western elements. Colorful festivals and celebrations dot the yearly Shanghai activities calendar, such as the Shanghai Nanhui Peach Blossoms Festival, Shanghai International Tea Culture Festival and Shanghai China International Art Festival.

Situated in southeastern China, Mt.Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is famous for the uniquely shaped pines, the fantastic rock peaks, the sea of clouds and the hot springs. Mt.Huangshan is a magical mountain, covering many other famous mountains' features; perhaps its most outstanding feature is change. The mystic clouds drift in and out, changing the scenery from minute to minute as the mist rises and ebbs; the beauty of Huangshan also varies with the seasons. People later concluded: "No mountains are worth seeing after a trip to the Five Sacred Mountains, and none of the Sacred Mountains are worth seeing after a trip to Huangshan." No wonder it is the only mountain that is listed in China's Top Ten Scenic Spots and designated as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site. As a matter of fact, just like the Yangtze River, the Great Wall and the Yellow River, Mt.Huangshan has become a symbol of China.

Suzhou is located in the center of the Yangtze Delta, in the south of Jiangsu Province. Since 42% area of the city is covered by water, including a vast number of ponds and streams, Suzhou is praised as the 'Oriental Venice'. Taihu Lake, four fifths of which is in the territory of Suzhou, is one of the four largest fresh lakes in China, with East Hill, West Hill and other scenic spots in its vicinity. The city is cut by the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal from north to south. Together with its mild climate, making it an available destination all year round, fertile landscape and abundance of produce, it is no wonder that Suzhou is called 'paradise on earth'. As the saying goes - 'Gardens to the south of Yangtze River are the best in the world, and Suzhou gardens are the best among them'. Rating alongside these classical gardens are the exquisite water townships in Suzhou. Zhouzhuang, Mudu, Tongli Town and so on should not be missed by any visitor.

Hangzhou is famous historical and cultural city in China, reputed as one of the 7 major ancient capitals in the Chinese history. During the period of Yuan Dynasty, Hangzhou was established as a town of strategic importance, with flourishing economy and beautiful scenery, being, in the words of the Italian traveler Marco Polo, the "most beautiful and luxurious city in the world". With the renowned sight-seeing spot, West Lake, being trimmed and harnessed on an unprecedented scale. The West Lake, in the west of Hangzhou, is famous in the world for its perfect combination of natural scenery and human-built sight, with the glimmering lake and the reflection of the mountains on it setting each other off and forming a delightful scene. Hangzhou has become a famous city for scenery tourism in the world. With beautiful natural scenery and rich tourism resources, Hangzhou is one of the key cities for scenery tourism in the country. According to the saying that "we have paradise in the heaven and we have Suzhou and Hangzhou on the earth", Hangzhou has long attracted people's admiration, with innumerous beautiful poems dedicated to it in eulogy.

Yangzhou, one of China's famous historical and cultural cities, has long been eulogized as "famous city on Jianghuai Plain". With a reputation of being a foliage corridor, Yangzhou is a famous historical and cultural city in China, also a tourist city with a traditional characteristics, rated as a garden city at provincial level named by the Jiangsu provincial government in February 1997. The scenic spot of Shugang Ridge-Slender West Lake is an attraction at State level, representing the essence of the Yangzhou landscape. The elegant landscape of the Slender West Lake is just like a scroll of Chinese painting using a freehand brush. On the bank, there are crossing hills and waterside pavilions. And some isles are scattered on the narrow surface of the water formed by zigzagging river channels. Today, it looks more fascinating than in the old days. The peaks, covered by millions of green pines and verdant cypresses, have the centerpiece of the Daming Temple, dotted with halls, terraces and towers as well as waterside pavilions.