Nanjing Attractions Qinhuai RiverNanjing Attractions,Nanjing Popular Tourists Attractions Guide
The Qinhuai River flows for 5km (3 miles) through the southern part of Nanjing. From the 14th to the early 20th centuries, shops, restaurants and brothels flourished along its banks.
The beautiful lantern boats that glided on the Qinhuai River were next to none in color and artistry. Recent renovations have restored the Qinhuai River and its famous sites to their former beauty.
The Qinhuai River is the cradle of the culture of Nanjing. The Qinhuai River View Area has been the most flourishing place in Nanjing for more than 1,000 years and is called “ten-kilometer-pearl-decorated curtains”.
The most charming view on the Qinhuai River is the boat whose name is “gaily-painted pleasure-boat.” They imitate the architectural style of the Ming Dynasty. The owners like to hang colorful balls and lanterns on the boats. At night, the light is reflected into the water and adds much vitality to Qinhuai River.
Since Ming Dynasty, Nanjing local people have gone to Qinhuai River to enjoy the Lantern Festival. The evening on the bank is very pretty; the light from the boats is charming; the gentlemen are fond of reciting the poems or singing songs in the boat; the girls lean upon the balustrade to whisper…the small boats berth on brilliant Qinhuai.
Following Mr Zhu Ziqing, please rent a boat and row to the depths of Qinhuai River to touch the rose-coloured history. At that moment, you will realize what Mr. Zhu said, “Why the boats on Qinhuai River are more refined than those of other places is just because of the history of Nanjing.”
