Mr. Zhu Ziqing said that walking in Nanjing is like visiting an antique shop, where there are traces of the erosion of the times everywhere.
The ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, Jiangnan Gongyuan, Qinhuai at night, the thousand-year-old Buddha Capital, the Republic of China...
The words about Nanjing overlap in my mind!
When viewed from a distance, they are clouds of history;
When you look closer, you can see that they are the pagoda of Jiming Temple, the ripples of Xuanwu Lake,
It is the gray bricks of the Ming City Wall, the archway of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and the admiration, respect and sobs buried in the heart.

Today, although the past events of the Six Dynasties have followed the flow of water,
But Nanjing's mountains, rivers, bridges and roads,
Even an alley I accidentally walked through,
An unusual legendary story is still being told.

So I have always wanted to go to Nanjing, to find some fragments left over from the old capital of the Six Dynasties, to rub, to pay homage, and to daydream leisurely, the rise and fall of the Six Dynasties, the romance of Wang Xie, and the beauty of Qinhuai, to fulfill the imagination about Jiangnan.

Three Thousand Beautiful Places, Jinling Imperial Prefecture
There are too many places to see and do in Nanjing, which has a rich history, but for first-time tourists to Nanjing, we must make choices and make recommendations.
The scenic spots are concentrated in Xuanwu, Qinhuai and other districts in the Main City. Among them, Xuanwu Lake, along the Qinhuai River and Confucius Temple have the largest number. Basically, you can visit all the major scenic spots in three days.

Those who like ancient history can visit the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (70 yuan), the Ming City Wall (30 yuan), the Qinhuai River (free), Jiming Temple (10 yuan), and the Dabaoen Temple Ruins Park (95 yuan).
Those who like the history of the Ming Dynasty can visit Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (70 yuan), the Presidential Palace (35 yuan), and Yangtze River Road (free).
Those who like natural scenery can go to Xuanwu Lake (free), Qixia Mountain (25 yuan), and Green Expo Park (free).
Those who want to take beautiful photos in ancient costumes can go to Laomen East (free), Muiziyuan (accommodation or dining), and Chaotian Palace (admission is 25 yuan).

The following is the three-day itinerary:
The first day is the ancient style photo route: Nanjing Museum-Chaotian Palace-Laomen East·Mustard Seed Garden
The second day is the ancient construction route of the Buddhist Kingdom: Dabaoen Temple--Niushou Mountain--Jiming Temple--Confucius Temple--Qinhuai River
The first day is the nostalgia route of the Ming Dynasty: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum-Presidential Palace-Changjiang Road Cultural Tourism District.

Such a three-day tour basically checks in all three major elements of Nanjing one by one.

"Who grows plantains? It's drizzling in the morning and drizzling in the evening. You are too bored, and you resent the plantains after planting them."

Around 1661 AD, famous celebrity Li Yu moved his family from Hangzhou to Nanjing. In more than ten years in Nanjing, Li Yu operated a book shop, founded a Kunqu Opera Club, and built a mustard seed garden.
I have been uninhibited for half my life, and I have settled in the Mustard Seed Garden, like a floating canopy and roots. He worked hard to manage the mustard seed garden, which was small and refined, reaching the realm of "heaven and earth in the pot".

Between bricks and tiles, flowers and trees, drinks and meals, beds and tables
Mustard seeds can absorb heat!

Laomen East is an ancient place name in the southern area of Nanjing's Old City. The so-called "Gate East" refers to the east of Zhonghua Gate, starting from Changle Road in the north and reaching the Ming City Wall in the south. Historically, the old city gathered merchants and humanities. It was the most developed area in Nanjing's commerce and residence. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, many high-ranking officials and dignitaries lived, and it was also a gathering place for private gardens, such as the famous Xinghua Village, Fenghuang Terrace, and Fengyou Temple... And this mustard seed garden that I want to recommend to everyone.

Mustard Seed Garden is the private garden of Li Yu, a talented scholar from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. In our words today, Li Yu is a big figure in the literary and artistic circles
Love to eat, love to play, love to write, love to paint, love to sing opera
He wrote a guide to ancient high-style life-"Leisure Occasion"
He initiated the compilation of a textbook for the introduction of painting-"The Biography of Painting in Mustard Seed Garden"
The first writer in the history of Chinese drama to specialize in comedy creation--"Ten Kinds of Songs"
It can be rigorous in literary theory
It can also be refined to the details of life

Life in Mustard Seed Garden can be regarded as the most comfortable and happy time in Li Yu's life. He loved calligraphy and painting, and had many famous works. He even opened a bookshop in the mustard seed garden to print and sell books. The "Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual", which was highly praised by later painters, was named after Li Yu's residence here. This is evident in the elegance of the scholar. From today's perspective, the "Mustard Seed Garden" can be called the cultural IP created by Li Yu.

Because the Mustard Seed Garden covers an area of less than three acres, it was named "Mustard Seed" by Li Yuxi. Under its meticulous carving, it became one of the most classic gardens in garden history.
People look up to the old man as looking up at the Beidou, and the name of the garden is mustard seed can absorb the heat of the sun. Walking into the garden is like walking into a miniature landscape. It is small and exquisite, with rockery, flowers, plants, and ponds.

Li Yu once said,"At night, you sleep after the flowers, and at dawn, you rise first, lest you lose the color with a single sound." It means,"I go to bed later than flowers at night and get up earlier than birds in the morning. I'm afraid I'll miss the call of a bird or the beauty of a flower."

Changing the scenery is interesting.
In the park, there are Fubai Xuan, Qiyun Valley, etc., which are as beautiful as extreme pavilions and pavilions.
There is also a rockery with "clear water on red cliffs, lush forests and bamboo trees, singing birds and waterfalls, thatched cottages and bridges, and everything in the mountains is not prepared for." Qiyun Valley, Yuexiegetai, Yifangshan, Fubaixuan, Laishan Pavilion
Everything in the mountains is unprepared.

You come to Mustard Garden not only for the scenery, but also to listen to the classic Kunqu Opera "The Peony Pavilion". Every Wednesday to Sunday at 7 pm, there is also a 40-minute Kunqu Opera performance in Mustard Garden. It is very exciting. Of course, it is not completely open to tourists. If you want to listen to Kunqu Opera, there are two options. You can either stay at the Yihe Hotel in Mustard Garden, which costs around 700 in the off-season; or go to the hotel's Dayjingtang Chinese Restaurant to enjoy the "Qinhuai Eight Jujue Snack Buffet", which costs 99 yuan per person.

Dressed in green and floating like a fairy, it is said that Jinling City produces beauties, which really adds a touch of beautiful color to the simple garden!

Her phoenix eyes glance at her own glory, and she sings softly and sings softly. Two senior Kunqu opera actors stunned the time with their tactful singing!

After five hundred years of playing and dreaming, I finally realized the dream of Mustard Seed Garden. The silent Mustard Seed Garden has finally returned to drama, and Li Yu's dramatic spirit will have a long history!
Li Yu shed tears silently and silently.

There are also many creative new restaurants in the old East Gate, which serve some more exquisite Nanjing dishes that suit the tastes of tourists, which are worth a try.

salted duck

braised pork

lion head

Steamed white fish with ham

Black truffle soup dumplings

Qinhuai River·Confucius Temple

"Smoke cages are cold, water moons and gauze cages, and we stay near the restaurant in Qinhuai at night; business women don't know the hatred of the country, but they still sing about flowers in the back courtyard across the river."

Du Mu's "Poaching Qinhuai" is a living advertisement that has been sung through the ages, making the Qinhuai River a poem and distance that many people dream of.
"The spring breeze is coming from ten miles of brocade rust, and thousands of households are blooming along the river."
"Ten Miles of Qinhuai" is the essence of Qinhuai scenery. Along the coast are Qinhuai Water Pavilion, Taoyedu, Bailuzhou Park, Jiangnan Gongyuan, Cuiyuan Park, Xie 'an Memorial Hall, Li Xiangjun's Former Residence, Zhanyuan, Zhonghuamen Weng City and other cultural attractions.
Since the Southern Dynasties, the Qinhuai River has become a place where famous families live.
There are many restaurants on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, with strong wine and singing songs. Countless merchant ships travel day and night on the river. Many singing girls live among them, singing and dancing gently, and the silk and bamboo are ethereal. Scholars and talents linger among them, and the stories of beautiful women will be passed down through the ages.

Walking through the streets and alleys, I soon saw the archway of Qinhuai Scenic Scenery. At night and night, dark clouds filled the sky. Naturally, there was no such scene as Zhu Ziqing mentioned. Only the red lanterns at the riverside port were in full swing, and the prosperous night lights were brilliant, decorating the not-so-wide Qinhuai River like a fantasy.

There are many tourists taking a night boat trip on the Qinhuai River. The flowing water and lights have a bit of brilliance. I hesitated for a while, but after all, I didn't get on the boat. I just seemed to hear the babbling singing, which was a little trance for a moment.

Neon lights on the slowly swimming cruise ship were flashing, and light and shadow lightly hit the sparkling waves. I wonder if the predecessor of the ship was the "Seven Bands". Although, we did not enter the cruise ship Lijiang River to experience Zhu Ziqing's tourism in those days. But I don't think there was any singing girl from that time on the cruise ship, nor did I hear the sad piano sound.

The situation has changed. The pavilions and pavilions in the past have been shattered in the light and shadow of this neon sign, and the Qinhuai women of that time also followed the old water to the East China Sea. At this time, if there is a melodious melody on the strings of drums and zither, it will definitely be full of high spirits and fun. At that level, both refined and popular will appreciate a unique flavor!

When I came to Jiangnan Gongyuan, I was shocked and moved. The main part of the Chinese Imperial Examination Museum built on the basis of Jiangnan Gongyuan is on the basement floor. When you walk in, you have to walk through long and dark aisles. There are grids on the walls of the aisles, just like the examination halls of those years.

Of course, the most lively place is the Confucius Temple. It is crowded with people and many people will reject it. But after the epidemic, I especially like the fireworks. If the Confucius Temple was not a bustling commercial street with merchants, it was just a garden like the Summer Palace, and an ancient temple like Qixia Temple. It was just getting late, and the tourists dispersed one after another, leaving behind dim street lights and dark branch alleys. Isn't boating in Qinhuai a little boring? Therefore, Confucius Temple is not only a scenic spot, but also the focus of life for residents in the south of the old city. Life is naturally composed of commerce, culture, and folk customs. What Confucius Temple shows you is a food street with strong Nanjing characteristics but also inclusive; it is a Qinhuai family that strives to blend the simple and modern market style. What it wants to show everyone is not a certain cultural relic or a certain landscape. It is the culture and living conditions of a city. It allows you to see the shadow of old Nanjing.

What misses old Nanjing is not only the eyes, but also the stomach. Nanjing's big-name restaurant was founded in 1994 and is currently the most popular dining restaurant on the Qinhuai River.
Couplets and lanterns can be seen everywhere, and waitresses in ancient costumes shuttling between tables and tables reproduce the old appearance of tea houses and wine shops in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.
The store focuses on Huaiyang cuisine, and has also added some Sichuan-style spicy practices, including ancient sugar taro seedlings, golden fried dumplings, lion's head, duck blood vermicelli soup and other unique delicacies.
The taste is actually not particularly amazing. The main food is the lively atmosphere of the Qinhuai River.

The traditional snacks of Nanjing glutinous rice cake, crab yellow soup dumplings, and egg yolk steamed wheat are not all eaten by Qinhuai Eight, so you have to have one of the classic snacks.

The duck blood in Nanjing has a spicy taste, which is particularly suitable for my taste

There is also a moving rhythm of pingtan interpretation in the old store...
All of them demonstrate the unique ancient charm and customs of Jiangnan

In the memory of old Nanjing, Da Baoen Temple and the glazed tower are distant past.

In the 1990s, Xia Weizhong, a professor of history at Nanjing University, once searched for the famous "Da Bao 'en Temple Glass Tower" in historical books on the Qinhuai River outside the city wall. However, he only saw the stone tablet across the roadbed beside a messy house. The unclear text on it records the construction process of the tower.

In many American TV dramas that have become popular in recent years, an interesting detail has been "uncovered" by netizens: whenever Chinese takeout appears, it is accompanied by a red Chinese pagoda image. It is printed on Chinese takeout boxes that appear in all American TV dramas, American movies and even cartoons.
This detail may surprise many Chinese people. In addition to the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square, Westerners also regard this tower as a landmark building in China.

The image of this pagoda is not fiction. Its prototype is probably the glazed pagoda of Nanjing's Da Baoen Temple that once stood on the Qinhuai River. Once upon a time, this glazed tower, together with the Colosseum in Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Great Wall of China, was called the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, and was regarded by Westerners as a landmark symbol of China.
In 1655, the Dutch East India Company delegation came to Nanjing. The painter with the delegation, Nihoff, painted many sketching works of the glazed tower, which were later published in Europe in the form of copperplate paintings, quickly setting off the "Nanjing porcelain tower craze."
This porcelain tower, which can represent China, is a household name in Europe, so that Andersen, who has never been to China, wrote it in the fairy tale "Garden of Heaven".
However, the glazed pagoda has disappeared from the sight of Chinese people for so long that it is not so well-known in China. The tower was destroyed at the end of the Taiping Rebellion. For many years since then, Chinese talents read about its glorious past in fragments from the tone of admiration of foreigners.

After 2004, Nanjing began planning for the reconstruction of the Glazed Tower. This project was originally just a reconstruction project of an ancient tower. Unexpectedly, a thousand-year-old underground palace was discovered after archaeological excavation, so it became a site protection project.

In order to protect the tower base and underground palace, the design team finally chose the technical means of steel structure and glass to replace the "brick and glaze" structure of the old tower.
In ancient times, the glazed pagoda was transparent all night long. At night, monks lit oil lamps. There were windows made of shells on the tower walls, and the light could pass through.
In order to simulate this effect, lighting design has also been added to the new glazed tower, which is an artistic technique that uses virtual reality.

Strictly speaking, the present Nanjing Dabaoen Temple is not a temple. As a ruins park, it is more like a museum. Even as a museum, such spatial design and light and shadow structures are excellent in China.

Strictly speaking, the present Nanjing Dabaoen Temple is no longer a temple. As a ruins park, it is more like a museum.
So I very much appreciate this spatial design and light and shadow structure. It is very elegant and beautiful. It is also an excellent case of site protection and reproduction in the whole world.

Walking into the exhibition hall, the first thing that comes into view is the large ruins. In order to protect the underground ruins, it was impossible to build temples on a large-scale. The shapes of rows of eaves and pillars on this ruins created invisible temples. Glass is used in a large area in the museum, which not only makes the venue more transparent, but also shows us the original appearance of the site as much as possible.

In front of the 3D three-dimensional Buddha's head composed of optical fibers and more than 8000 crystal beads, a bronze sitting statue of Xuanzang faces the Buddha's head in meditation, forming a scene of gazing at the Buddha.
This exhibition hall is called "Looking at the Millennium". There are eight glass columns on both sides of the exhibition hall, implying that Sakyamuni Buddha's eight complement each other. There is a sensing screen for seven lotus flowers on the trail. Following the footsteps of people, the lotus flowers bloom, implying that the Buddha's "seven steps to spawn lotus".

Above the exhibition hall of the 480 temples in the Southern Dynasties, there are many Buddhist temples in the Southern Dynasties, and models of major temples are displayed on both sides.

There are more than ten such exhibition halls in Nanjing Dabaoen Temple Ruins Park. It is also an interpretation of Buddhist culture by modern art. Everyone has different understandings, but they are indeed a new attempt to protect and rebuild the ruins.

From the glazed tower to the glass tower, the Da Baoen Tower has been completely transformed and changed. But over the past few hundred years, no matter whether the Glazed Tower of the Da Baoen Temple is present or absent, changes or remains unchanged, it has always been a landmark symbol of Nanjing, deeply embedded in the long river of history.

In the ancient capital of Jinling, there is a saying that "the head of the ox in spring and the sunset in autumn" in the scenic countryside.
Niushou Mountain is a natural place. The east and west peaks are like natural barriers. They guard Jinling and have excellent scenery.
Every spring, Jinling people travel in the city, and the custom has been passed down for hundreds of years.
There are famous mountains and rivers in the world, and there must be temples and temples.
Today's Niushou Mountain has restored the Buddhist atmosphere.

Nine years ago, the original site of Foding Palace was still a huge mine pit with a diameter of more than 200 meters and a depth of more than 60 meters. The rainwater in the pit was more than 30 meters deep, and a silt layer more than 20 meters thick was deposited at the bottom. The current Foding Palace was actually built on the mine pit at that time. The action of building the Foding Palace was called "Butian Que"(Niushou Mountain was originally named Tianque Mountain), which is to make up for the outline of the disappeared Xifeng Peak of Niushou Mountain. This huge dome building has a total of 9 floors, and 6 floors have been built underground using the original mine pit, which shows how deep the pit is.

The dazzling Foding Palace, with overlapping golden patterns, forms a huge dome. Like a bird's nest, it is covered on the gray wall, giving a feeling of illusion. In addition to feeling the exquisiteness and shock of the building, you can also appreciate a large number of exquisiteness. Top art treasures are created by more than 100 masters of arts and crafts, experts, scholars, and intangible cultural heritage inheritors across the country, and each piece is tailor-made for the Foding Palace.

On the about 26-meter-high canopy roof of the relic hall, four Buddhist country world paintings perfectly blend into the Buddhist country background and the Buddha's light of thousands of paths. Looking up to the sky, the sky and sky of the Buddhist Kingdom seem to be close at hand, and the stars seem to be within reach.

The imitation holy tower where the Buddha worships the Buddha's crown bone relic is inlaid with gold, crystal, glass, gems and other Buddhist treasures, supplemented by laser projection, and is exquisite.

When visiting Nanjing, the "Presidential Palace" is a must-see attraction.
This building complex has a history of more than 600 years, but it has not served as the "presidential palace" for a long time. Its history can be traced back to the fact that Zhu Yuanzhang built this large-scale mansion here in the early Ming Dynasty to house Chen Li, the youngest son of King Chen Youliang of the Han Dynasty (named Marquis Guidé), and was called the "Marquis Guidé Mansion".
Later, the "Hanwang Mansion","Liangjiang Governor's Office","Tianwang Mansion", and finally the "Presidential Mansion" of the Republic of China.

Buildings often reflect the historical destiny of the people inside. Standing in front of the Presidential Palace and looking at the desolate and simple door and the bare flagpole on it, one can't help but associate it with flying.

As the torrent of tourists filed in through the gate of the Presidential Palace, the first thing that came into view was the plaque reading "The world is for the public" right in front of him. This is not only a slogan, but also an ideal, and it is also a practice that Sun Yat-sen worked hard for throughout his life.

Today's tourists are crowded and bustling. Compared with the solemnity, seriousness and busyness here in history, in the old days, Wang Xie Tang and Yan Yan flew into the homes of ordinary people. The historical contrast is quite a metaphor for the exchange of current and ancient times.

The buildings on both sides of the main axis are atmospheric and have unique details. The afternoon sun shines through the inscriptions on the eaves and shines on the pale yellow walls of the corridor, like a painting.

The one that attracts the most attention is Chiang Kai-shek's office, which is located in the southeast corner of the third floor of Zichao Building. It has three rooms, one in the middle for daily work, one in the west for a meeting room, and one in the east for a lounge.

Stroll in along the long corridor, you will find small buildings connected to each other, one floor behind the other. It feels as if each mountain is spared and the other is blocked when walking on the mountain road.
Turning around and going downstairs, he found that he had reached the back garden.
The small pool in the compound garden has fallen silent, and the fountain seems to be sleeping. Further east is the bomb shelter. The visit to the main hall suddenly came to an end.

The Nanjing Presidential Palace is a tourist attraction that allows you to understand more about the history of the Republic of China. In addition to various historical buildings, there are also scenic lakes and gardens interspersed with viewing to make the tour less boring. If you are a history enthusiast or are interested in the past of the Republic of China. Interested, the Nanjing Presidential Palace is worth a visit.

A Yangtze River Road, half of Nanjing's history.

Nanjing Yangtze River Road, with a total length of 1800 meters, completely depicts the ups and downs of the city and vividly displays the temperament and charm of the ancient capital.
The streets of a city are like a book. You can read the city by walking in the streets and alleys of the city.
Nanjing embodies thousands of years of history. Nanjing's old streets and alleys can echo history at every step and taste endless flavors.

If you want to find a street in Nanjing that has a history of thousands of years on the left hand and a metropolis on the right hand to experience the opportunity of time, I am afraid that you can't find anything more suitable than the Yangtze River Road.
When you enter the 1912 block, you will find a style building with pale yellow walls along the road. They also look very retro and are also a good shooting location. Not only that, these places can also wear cheongsam and check in here to travel, giving people the feeling of traveling through time.

I heard that sycamore trees are more compatible with the buildings of the Republic of China, which is indeed the case. Strolling along the Yangtze River Road, as long as you look up and take a glimpse of the dancing sycamore trees, you will meet the former site of the National Hall of the People, the former site of the National Art Museum, the Central Hotel, Meiyuan New Village, the Presidential Palace-half of the Republic of China.

At the beginning of the Republic of China, celebrities in the cultural circles such as Cai Yuanpei and Lu Xun began to advocate the establishment of the National Art Museum, calling for and shouting. Art educators and famous painters such as Xu Beihong, Liu Haisu, and Lin Fengmian also ran around for it, echoing each other from afar. Strong public opinion actively promoted it, and in March 1935, the National Government formally passed the bill to establish the National Art Exhibition Hall.

This art museum in front of us was planned by the famous architect Xi Fuquan. It is a representative of China's neo-nationalist architecture in the early 20th century and is worth checking in carefully.

There is no road like Yangtze River Road, with such a prestigious family, but never arrogant because of favor. If you only have one day to visit Nanjing, you might as well visit Yangtze River Road. Then you can tell others that I have seen all over Nanjing for thousands of years in just one day.

Since ancient times, there have been many poems describing the spring of Xuanwu Lake. The hidden spring stories in these poems have a distinct mark of the times. For thousands of years, the wind has passed by the wandering immortals. Let us visit ancient poetry and walk Xuanwu Lake in spring.

Xuanwu Lake is located in the middle of Nanjing City, at the foot of Zhongshan Mountain. It is one of the three famous lakes in the south of the Yangtze River. The well-preserved tall and spectacular Ming City Wall runs along the lake, the beautiful Jiuhua Mountain, the Arctic Pavilion, and the antique Jiming Temple are all located next to the lake and look into the distance. It is the lush and majestic Purple Gold Mountain.

Flat boats float rafts, berth boats and idle nets. On the shores of ancient Italy Angang, the water is horizontal. The lake water is graceful, and the smoke willows are ten miles long, adding a touch of cardamom beauty to the blur.

Entering Xuanwu Gate is an embankment leading to the first continent of Xuanwu Lake. Stand on the embankment. It can be seen that the vast lake is rippling with blue waves, fine willows on the bank are leaning on the shore, and a breeze is blowing.

The towering green Zijin Mountain, the Arctic Pavilion on Xiaojiuhua Mountain where the relics of the Tang Sanzang are enshrined, the pagoda of Jiming Ancient Temple, China's most beautiful railway station and the most modern building, the Sun Palace, complement the beautiful scenery of Xuanwu Lake, forming a beautiful landscape scroll that combines classical beauty and modern beauty.

On the bank of Xuanwu Lake is Jiming Temple. Mr. Zhu Ziqing said that it is best to choose a light rainy day or a moonlit night to visit Jiming Temple. In the haze, the faint ancient flavor is brewed.
You sit in a row of Huomeng Building with bright windows, eat a bowl of tea, and look at the winding Taicheng in front of you. The clear and cold Xuanwu Lake outside Taiwan is like a painting by Da Di Zi. The row of windows in Huomeng Building is arranged with the most thoughtful attention, allowing you to see not much, but not much.

The distant willows are filled with smoke, and the lake is filled with water. Walking on the bank of Xuanwu Lake where the willows are supported by clear water, you are immersed in the ancient charm of mottled moss. In the dark green and red space, time slips silently past my ears, the wheels of history pass by flat, and thousands of years of swords, shadows, gathering and dispersion pass by.

Green Expo Park The people of Nanjing "took advantage of" the opportunity of the National Green Expo and "fished" the urban parks. In addition to the horticultural parks left by the Kunming World Green Expo, it is difficult for cities across the country to find such a large-scale green park, which is a national cultural and green capital, which is very compatible and complements each other.

The Green Expo Park is very large, with a total of 45 attractions, including 35 domestic parks, 5 international parks, 2 industrial parks and 3 natural scenic areas outside the river embankment. My personal favorite is the Nanjing·Netherlands Friendship Park, which was invested and built by Nanjing's sister city Eindhoven, the Netherlands, as a symbol of friendly exchanges between the two cities. There are buildings with Dutch colors such as churches, windmills, and farmhouses. It looks like a real Dutch town.

In front of a Dutch wooden house surrounded by trees, you will feel like you are in the Dutch countryside.

The paths in the garden are covered with lawns. Wandering on the trail, feeling the spring breeze blowing on my face, feeling the warmth in the spring sun, feeling the green and green everywhere, I also have a trace of melancholy in my heart, missing a painter far away in the Netherlands.

Most of the tulips that first bloomed have withered, and there are also one or two tulips dotted the shore. Under the blue sky, the thatched hut is reflected in the water. The fragrant grass and the tulip that has not withered, as well as the orange flowers in the flower bed, are still enjoying the warm spring breeze.

In order to commemorate Van Gogh's birthday on March 30, a commemorative exhibition was held in the Dutch Garden for nearly two months. From March 12 to May 10, it was held in the red brick farmhouse with the door closed all year round. The entire wall introduces Van Gogh's life and his main works from different periods in the form of a Timeline, which is clear at a glance.

The exhibition lasts for nearly two months to commemorate Van Gogh's birthday on March 30. From March 12 to May 10, there are no holidays, and every day is divided into daytime (9:00-18:00) and evening (18:30-20:00).

2. The location is in the red-brick farmhouse that is locked all year round in Dutch Garden. The area is not large.

As soon as you enter the Dutch Garden, you can see the logo of the Van Gogh exhibition. A poster printed with sunflowers from Van Gogh's masterpiece clearly points out the direction of the Van Gogh exhibition. The organizers cleverly placed a photo background made into an ins interface at the entrance, sending out ins wishing him a happy birthday in Van Gogh's tone. Below are also his brother Theo, Van Gogh's father Bole Tangi and Gao Gan and other big celebrities like to leave a comment, which is quite cute.

On the right hand side is the main exhibition area of this exhibition, a large golden wheat field with an easel and a decent scarecrow standing in the middle. On the distant wall, rolling wheat waves and working farmers were also painted using Impressionist techniques. The large area of gold seemed to break through the limitations of the wall and extend infinitely.
The splendid scenery overlaps with Van Gogh's wheat field series, giving people a feeling of time and space travel, as if what we are looking at is the scenery painted by Van Gogh nearly a hundred years ago.

After leaving the first exhibition hall, you will enter the second exhibition hall: the stairwell that reproduces "Van Gogh's Bedroom in Arles" basically as it is.
The organizers were quite careful when reproducing it. Whether it was the iconic strong and bright blue walls, the blue water cans and brushes placed on the table, as well as the clothes and straw hats hanging from the bedhead hook, they were basically reproduced 1:1.
I think even if Van Gogh himself was present at the scene, he would be in a trance for a moment when he saw this bedroom.

During this trip to Nanjing, I picked up some threads left over from the old capital, which also vaguely made me feel the beauty of Nanjing. The old gold powder family has not faded at all with time.