Nanjing: an ancient capital and model modern metropolis
By Wang Hongyi and Te Gao | China Daily | Updated: 2009-02-26 07:56
Yuejiang Tower sits on the Lion Hill in the northwest part of Nanjing, near the banks of the Yangtze River. |
"It is hard to find another city like this," said Dr Sun Yat-sen as he gazed over Nanjing, The city is one of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals and was much-loved by Sun, the 20th century revolutionary and politician still seen by many as "the Father of Modern China".
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