Nanjing

Nanjing has a significant history as a capital city in China. It served as the capital for several important dynasties.

• Eastern Wu: During the three kingdoms period (220–280 AD), Nanjing served as the capital of the Eastern Wu dynasty. It was known as Jianye at that time.

• Southern Tang: Southern Tang was established by the Li family in 937 AD in present-day southern China, with its capital initially in Nanjing and later moved to Jinling (modern-day Nanjing).

• Ming Dynasty: Nanjing was the capital of the Ming dynasty from 1368 to 1421 before the capital was moved to Beijing. The first Ming emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang, established Nanjing as the capital and built the majestic Ming Palace, which is now known as the Nanjing City Wall.

• Republic of China: In the early 20th century, Nanjing was briefly the capital of the Republic of China. The government led by Sun Yat-sen and later Chiang Kai-shek established Nanjing as the capital in 1912, after the fall of the Qing dynasty. During this time, significant modernization efforts were undertaken, and the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum was built.

Major Landmarks and Historical Sites in Nanjing

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum: This is a very important place in Nanjing. In this place, people go to remember and honour Sun Yat-sen, who was a very important leader in China’s history. Sun Yat-sen helped to change China and make it a republic. The mausoleum is a beautiful place with gardens and big stairs leading up to a monument where Sun Yat-sen’s tomb is.

Ancient Capitals of China: China has a long history each part is like a different era when one family ruled the country. Throughout history, different capitals have been chosen for various reasons.

In this article, we will discuss the four major ancient capitals that are Beijing, Nanjing, Xi’an, and Luoyang. These cities saw many big events and had lots of different rulers.

In this article, You will get to know about the List of Ancient Capitals of China.