Profile of Nanjing

Nanjing, abbreviated as "Ning" (宁), is the capital of Jiangsu Province. It is located in the southwestern part of Jiangsu Province and the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

Beginning at 31°14′ north in the south, Nanjing extends to 32°37′ north in the north; from 118°22′ east in the west, to 119°14′ east in the east. The maximum distance between east and west is approximately 70 kilometres; between north and south approximately 150 kilometres. The slender city covers an area of 6,587.02 square kilometres. Nanjing is an important central city in eastern China, an important national research and education base, and a comprehensive transportation hub. It is the only megacity in the Yangtze River Delta and an important gateway city for the development of the central and western regions, the first batch of national historical and cultural cities, and a national key scenic tourist city. The civic spirit of Nanjing is "Open and honest, displaying fraternity and liberty, entrepreneurship and innovation". The city tree of Nanjing is the cedar, the city flower is the plum blossom, and the symbol of Nanjing as a tourist city is "Standing Dragon and Tiger".

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Nanjing realized a GDP of 1635.533 billion yuan in 2021, growing 7.5 percent.

Economy

Nanjing is moving its economy away from its traditional pillars of iron & steel, automotive and chemical. In their place,last year were rolled out new industrial landmarks as part of Nanjing’s urban development vision that is to build a “famous innovative city and beautiful ancient capital”. Specifically,the landmarks comprise Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Integrated Circuit, Artificial Intelligence, Software & Information service and New Pharmaceutical & Life Health. As such, the catchphrase “The Four New” has also been spun to reference Nanjing’s focus on the new pillar industries of New infrastructure, New Consumption, New Industry and New City.

Population

By the end of 2021, Nanjing had a permanent population of 9.4234 million.

Education

Nanjing is a much-respected hub of education in China. Fully 10 percent of the city's population are students, the largest ratio among major cities in China.Nanjing has a solid foundation in higher education; its concentration of prestigious universities, institutes and scientific and technological forces is altogether a new innovative force. As one of the five largest cities with the highest concentration of higher education resources in China, Nanjing's comprehensive strength in science and education is second only to Beijing and Shanghai, ranking third in the country. The city has a number of renowned universities such as Nanjing University and Southeast University.

Public Transport

BUSES

Nanjing has an extensive public bus network, with over 370 routes in operation. With only Chinese language service provided, it is unusual to see foreigners riding Nanjing's buses.

METRO

Nanjing has one of the most advanced metro systems in China and by extension, the world. Like elsewhere in China, many new lines are under construction. Being 100 percent bilingual, it is a preferable choice of travel for Nanjing's foreign community.

TAXIS

Public taxis operated by a number of companies are widely available in Nanjing, while ride hailing is also a popular choice. The ubiquitous Didi Chuxing is a favoured option, together with Nanjing's very own T3 Chuxing.

RAIL

Passenger trains operate out of Nanjing Railway Station and Nanjing South Railway Station, the latter being the largest station in Asia by gross floor area. Nanjing South is also home to the fastest railway service in the world, the G17 high-speed train that arrives just 3 hours and 13 minutes after departing Beijing South Railway Station. Nanjing's two principal stations will be joined by a third, Nanjing North Railway Station, in the coming years.

AIR

Nanjing Lukou International Airport is an award-winning facility with flights to every major city in China and an increasing number of international destinations on every continent bar Antartica. With Nanjing more of less in the centre of Asia, it is only a 2 or 3 hour flight to many of the world's most exotic destinations.

Profile of Nanjing

Nanjing, abbreviated as "Ning" (宁), is the capital of Jiangsu Province. It is located in the southwestern part of Jiangsu Province and the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

Beginning at 31°14′ north in the south, Nanjing extends to 32°37′ north in the north; from 118°22′ east in the west, to 119°14′ east in the east. The maximum distance between east and west is approximately 70 kilometres; between north and south approximately 150 kilometres. The slender city covers an area of 6,587.02 square kilometres. Nanjing is an important central city in eastern China, an important national research and education base, and a comprehensive transportation hub. It is the only megacity in the Yangtze River Delta and an important gateway city for the development of the central and western regions, the first batch of national historical and cultural cities, and a national key scenic tourist city. The civic spirit of Nanjing is "Open and honest, displaying fraternity and liberty, entrepreneurship and innovation". The city tree of Nanjing is the cedar, the city flower is the plum blossom, and the symbol of Nanjing as a tourist city is "Standing Dragon and Tiger".

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Nanjing realized a GDP of 1635.533 billion yuan in 2021, growing 7.5 percent.

Economy

Nanjing is moving its economy away from its traditional pillars of iron & steel, automotive and chemical. In their place,last year were rolled out new industrial landmarks as part of Nanjing’s urban development vision that is to build a “famous innovative city and beautiful ancient capital”. Specifically,the landmarks comprise Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Integrated Circuit, Artificial Intelligence, Software & Information service and New Pharmaceutical & Life Health. As such, the catchphrase “The Four New” has also been spun to reference Nanjing’s focus on the new pillar industries of New infrastructure, New Consumption, New Industry and New City.

Population

By the end of 2021, Nanjing had a permanent population of 9.4234 million.

Education

Nanjing is a much-respected hub of education in China. Fully 10 percent of the city's population are students, the largest ratio among major cities in China.Nanjing has a solid foundation in higher education; its concentration of prestigious universities, institutes and scientific and technological forces is altogether a new innovative force. As one of the five largest cities with the highest concentration of higher education resources in China, Nanjing's comprehensive strength in science and education is second only to Beijing and Shanghai, ranking third in the country. The city has a number of renowned universities such as Nanjing University and Southeast University.

Public Transport

BUSES

Nanjing has an extensive public bus network, with over 370 routes in operation. With only Chinese language service provided, it is unusual to see foreigners riding Nanjing's buses.

METRO

Nanjing has one of the most advanced metro systems in China and by extension, the world. Like elsewhere in China, many new lines are under construction. Being 100 percent bilingual, it is a preferable choice of travel for Nanjing's foreign community.

TAXIS

Public taxis operated by a number of companies are widely available in Nanjing, while ride hailing is also a popular choice. The ubiquitous Didi Chuxing is a favoured option, together with Nanjing's very own T3 Chuxing.

RAIL

Passenger trains operate out of Nanjing Railway Station and Nanjing South Railway Station, the latter being the largest station in Asia by gross floor area. Nanjing South is also home to the fastest railway service in the world, the G17 high-speed train that arrives just 3 hours and 13 minutes after departing Beijing South Railway Station. Nanjing's two principal stations will be joined by a third, Nanjing North Railway Station, in the coming years.

AIR

Nanjing Lukou International Airport is an award-winning facility with flights to every major city in China and an increasing number of international destinations on every continent bar Antartica. With Nanjing more of less in the centre of Asia, it is only a 2 or 3 hour flight to many of the world's most exotic destinations.