Zhonghuamen, situated in the far south of the city is perhaps the finest remaining example of Nanjing's ancient city walls. Zhonghuamen ("The Castle of China Gate") is the largest gate along the wall and is composed of three towers and four smaller gates inside one another. The gate is now separated from the rest of the wall and is located on a huge traffic island at a busy road junction. When constructed, this gate could hold up to 3,000 men at any one time.

The gate affords stunning views of the city and is a good place to see Nanjing's landscape and to get your bearings.

How to get there: Take bus No. 16 from Xinjeikou roundabout or Gulou.
Opening hours: 8am-5.30pm.