Nanjing is the old Capital of Imperial China. Situated on the banks of the Yangtze River, Nanjing lies approximately 300km WNW of Shanghai, from where it can be reached via high-speed train in 1h40m. Nanjing also has a comfortable international airport, with direct out- and in-bound flights connecting it to many of the world's major hubs.
A compact city of 8.3-million people, with an excellent public transport network and a substantial international expatriate community, Nanjing is rated the most livable city in China by natives and foreigners alike. The Old Campus of Nanjing University (NJU) is located in the Gulou district. Bustling with activity, day and night, particularly along the Shanghai Road, Gulou is popular, e.g. with both Chinese and international students.
Significantly, too, Nanjing is home to numerous institutes of higher learning. In fact, the ratio of university students to total population is the highest in China. NJU is the premier institute; and one of the world's top-ranked universities <https://www.natureindex.com/institution-outputs/generate/All/global/academic/score>.
Accommodation
We recommend the Golden Eagle Summit hotel <http://goldeneaglesummitnanjing.com/>. As indicated on the accompanying maps, "The Eagle" is just 1 km away, i.e. 15 minutes walk, from the INP, which is located on 5th floor of the Science and Technology Building at NJU (location: 32°03'17.7"N 118°46'55.0"E). The Eagle has large, clean rooms, with a view; an excellent breakfast (included in the overnight rate); and a well-maintained swimming pool. Lower cost options are also available. As with all things, don't hesitate to contact us for more information.
For those wishing to use Chinese-language navigation software, this is our location (南京大学鼓楼校区北园-科技馆)
Air
• Many airlines operate direct flights into Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
• Europeans, Lufthansa has a direct flight from Frankfurt.
• US examples, one can use a code-share flight to reach Nanjing (one stop in Beijing) from Washington DC, from Chicago, etc.
Ground
• Taxi from NKG to the Golden Eagle is less-than $30.
• Alternatively, with one change, at Nanjing South Railway Station, the subway will take a person from NKG（Nanjing Nanjing Lukou International Airport Station） to the exact location of the Golden Eagle (Zhujianglu Station.) for just $1.20.
Guides
Naturally, INP members would act as guides (meet-and-greet, etc.) for those people in need.
Safety
• Perhaps, worth adding here that, unlike many western cities, Nanjing is extremely safe: a person can venture anywhere with complete confidence.
• Moreover, Chinese people are extremely helpful and hospitable, so getting around without a knowledge of the language can fairly effectively be overcome.
