Living in Nanjing
Xian Lin Area
Xian Lin is in the north east of Nanjing with Purple Mountain to the west and Qi Xia Mountains to the north. The area covers a total of 47 square kilometers and has a population of over 250,000. It is known as the “College and University Town” and is home to 11 major educational institutions.
Nanjing City
Nanjing is a provincial capital of 6 million people. It is the capital of Jiangsu Province, which is home to 60 million people. It is located in China – the world’s fastest growing economy over the past decade. Nanjing is located in the East of China, about 350 kilometres from Shanghai, on China’s Pacific coast.
Situated on the south bank of the Yangtze River, Nanjing is a cultural and commercial metropolis and one of China’s most important cities, boasting many historical sites, museums, temples and Ming Tombs which are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The city is also home to a number of domestic and multinational firms and will play host to the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics.
