​When China’s first unified dynasty, the Qin Dynasty (221 BC - 207 BC) was built, this region of Jiangsu was territory of Jiujiang, Kuaiji and the other prefectures. 

Since the Han Dynasty, Jiangsu Province has been famed for its rich resources and abundant products. During the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280), its northern part belonged to Wei while the southern was under control of Wu. Nanjing, called Jianye at that time, was the capital of Wu. Nanjing has enjoyed a 2,400-year history of prosperity since the Warring State Period, and has been the capital of China during eight dynasties. 

In the Ming Dynasty, fallowing rapid economic development, its cities, including Suzhou, Yangzhou, Changzhou and Huai’an, began to prosper via industry and trade. The most advanced industry was boat building,

The present territory of the province was initially shaped in the Qing Dynasty (1644 -1911). This rich history rewards the area with a lot of cultural relics like Confucius Temple, the Qinhuai River, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, Daming Monastery and Nanshan Temple.
 

The province, in particular the capital city Nanjing, brags a fascinating history. Crumbling city walls, venerated mausoleum and statues of vehement leaders are strong reminders of its brilliant past. There are also sights of cultural interest scattered liberally throughout Jiangsu from the ancient ornamental gardens of Suzhou to Wuxi's world-record breaking bronze Buddha.

Nowadays, Nanjing is the capital city of the province. In the dynasties following the Three Kingdoms Period, this area was administrated either separately or as a whole by different administrative units. 

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