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Qinhuai River is the mother river for the city. The river crosses the downtown area from east to west and meets Yangtze River at Xishui Pass.

The river can tell many stories. Its heyday was during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. However the effect of wars and the decline of river transport decreased its economic importance. In 1985, Nanjing government restored the river and surrounding area to make to its former beauty.

The lantern display on a boat rise at night is beautiful. The busiest period is at Spring Festival when a lantern show is staged. Usually an outing to the Qinhuai River would be combined with a walk around the local market along the bank. If you want to buy remember bargain hard!

Qinhuai River is the biggest branch of Yangtze River in Nanjing, which witnesses the most prosperous time of this city. Many poets in history gave their beautiful words to it. Nowadays, old style buildings stand along the banks. With lights for decoration, the river is especial enchanting at night.

Cruise ships are available at the Panchi Wharf in front of Dacheng Hall of the Confucius Temple. Luxury cruise ship is for tour group; ordinary cruise ship is for individual travelers which costs CNY60 per person at daytime, CNY80 per person at night. The while journey is about 50 minutes. The route is Panchi Wharf - Bai Lu Zhou Cultural Theme Park - Dong Shui Guan - Qi Cai Shui Jie - Zhonghua Gate - Li Xiangjun's Former Residence. The cruise operates from 9:00 to 22:00. The former residence is removed in the night route, but go back to Panchi at last.