Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu Province, located in the lower Yangtze River and Yangtze River Delta. Nanjing is a perfect blend of the modern and the traditional. It is a city of over 8 million people. It has a long history as an ancient capital over several dynasties. Nanjing also witnessed some very bitter experiences during the Opium Wars in 1839 and the “Nanking Massacre” in 1937.
In recent years, Nanjing has seen rapid economic development. Foreign investment has brought many large companies from abroad, and the “expat infrastructure” is rapidly improving. Nanjing has two international schools, a wide choice of accommodation and a wide variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment options that appeal to foreigners. You can generally find what you are looking for, if you know where to go. Areas of particular note are Xinjiekou: the downtown area full of modern department stores and great dining choices, the Hankouxi Lu area: with a wealth of foreign goods and restaurants, 1912: a bar and restaurant area with architecture reminiscent of the early 20th century and Shizi Qiao: a pedestrian street lined with restaurants selling food from every corner of the globe.