Sightseeing boats on the Qinhuai River pass close to Nanjing's Confucius Temple -- an example of the city's diverse architecture.
Celebrating a bygone era —
Sightseeing boats on the Qinhuai River pass close to Nanjing's Confucius Temple -- an example of the city's diverse architecture.
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Dressed as Chiang Kai-shek, Xu Jinshui showcases food popular during the Republican period at a restaurant in Nanjing.
Celebrating a bygone era —
Dressed as Chiang Kai-shek, Xu Jinshui showcases food popular during the Republican period at a restaurant in Nanjing.
Min Du Hui
The Chiang look-alike greets guests at Min Du Hui every night after 5 p.m.
Celebrating a bygone era —
The Chiang look-alike greets guests at Min Du Hui every night after 5 p.m.
Min Du Hui
Fried "phoenix-tailed" shrimps and steamed egg dumplings were apparently two of the favorite dishes of Bai Chongxi, an influential, Hui-Muslim General of KMT.
Celebrating a bygone era —
Fried "phoenix-tailed" shrimps and steamed egg dumplings were apparently two of the favorite dishes of Bai Chongxi, an influential, Hui-Muslim General of KMT.
Yushang Xunfu
University students in Nanjing take their graduation photos wearing costumes typical of the city's Republican era.
Celebrating a bygone era —
University students in Nanjing take their graduation photos wearing costumes typical of the city's Republican era.
Guo Chao