【正文】 n the royal tomb buildings during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. it is listed by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site. Construction of the mausoleum began in 1381 and was pleted in 1431. In 1384, Queen Ma died and was buried there. Emperor Chengzu had bestowed upon her the title 39。s recent history.President Palace fee and opening hoursAdmission 40yuan ticketselling stop o173。s individual tastes are well catered for. They are necessary parts of food culture in Nanjing.Trafficbus 3447.Confucius Temple fee and opening hoursAdmission: Dacheng Hall of the Confucius Temple is 15yuan, Jiangnan Gongyuan is 15yuan, Residence of Wang Xie is 8yuan, the entire ticket is 22yuanOpening hours: Dacheng Hall of the Confucius Temple: 8∶00—21∶30；Jiangnan Gongyuan: 8∶30—22∶00；Residence of Wang Xiegu: Friday and Saturday: 8∶00—21∶00，Monday to Thursday: 8∶00—20∶30；Residence of Wang Xiangjun: 8∶30—20∶30Qinhuai RiverIntroductionThe Qinhuai River, in the southwest of the city, extends one hundred kilometers. The river used to be the most flourishing part of Nanjing in the old days. In many Chinese novels, it is renowned as a place which nurtured beauties and romance. Today, it is a place for people to recall the old splendor of this historical city. Like all sights in Nanjing, it tells the story of past, present and future of the city. Small shops, stores, restaurants and bars cluster the area. You can find everything here ranging from colourful trinkets to local specialties. If you are good at bargaining you will be able to purchase some very cheap items here.HighlightsAt night the whole area is lit up with colourful lights thus creating a very impressive scene. A lively street market is set up in the area and both locals and tourists take part in the bargain hunt. Taking a leisurely stroll along the riverside, seeing the Chinese vendors doing their business or boarding a colourfully decorated boats flowering through the aged river will be a memorial experience. This place is very popular with the locals and many see or buy their items here, or they just hang out around the area. Many foreigners find it a good place to taste the local cuisine. The many snack stalls dotted within the area offer a range of food: (Baozi) steamed bunsstuffed with pork, and other delicate fillings, Bawei Dawei doufunao (eightflavoured jellied bean curd pastries) roasted beef, salty duck, animal stomach, chicken feet (phoenix feet) and much more. In addition it is a good place for photo opportunities.Trafficbus 3447.Purple Golden Mountain ObservatoryIntroductionPurple Golden Mountain Observatory is located o173。 vermicelli SoupThe name of this dish may sound odd to foreigners who might wonder how the blood and soup is bined. Actually Chinese people do eat the blood of duck, goose and chicken but in a unique way. They collect the blood of a freshly killed duck or goose and stir, then seal and refrigerate until ready to use. The result is blood cakes. The soup is seasoned with salt, pepper, and subtly spicy undertones. Simmer gently for several minutes and serve with eggs, noodles and caraway. This food is the top of all travelers39。 Hu Nan Road, many many)Salted Soup Duck (鹽水鴨，Yan Shui Ya)Autumn in Nanjing is a season of scented osmanthus blossom and the best time to make the delicious Salted Soup Duck because ducks at this time are fat. The chef chooses wellbred ducks and smears salt and spice on them to add flavors. The spice ingredients are a secret. Then the spiced ducks are marinated in a sauce for two hours. Just before eating, the ducks are steamed. It should taste fragrant, crisp and tender. Best purchase location:Hanfuxing Duck Store, which enjoys an equal fame with Quanjude Roast Duck Store in main shop Address:No. 2, Ruijin Road, Baixia DistrictTel:02552233678。mustsee39。ne of the busy places of Nanjing for 1800 years, was called Bead Curtain of ten li. It is circled with The Confucius Temple, has the pattern of Ming and Qing, is a multifunctional resort bing culture, tourism, business and service. The Confucius Temple was originally constructed in 1034 in the Song Dynasty. It was a place to worship and consecrate Confucius, the great philosopher and educator of ancient China.The Qin Huai Zone of the Confucius Temple has the lantern exhibition in the annual spring, Summer of Qin Huai in the summer, gourmet in the autum