Perched atop the banks of the Yangtze River, Yuejiang Tower stands as a silent witness to Nanjing's journey through time. In Episode 2 of our visual series, the panoramic view from this Ming Dynasty-era landmark reveals a city harmonizing its storied past with 21st-century ambition.
A Living Tapestry of History
The 600-year-old tower's vantage point showcases Nanjing's Ming City Wall snaking between corporate headquarters, while traditional hutong neighborhoods anchor districts transformed by glass-and-steel innovation. This architectural dialogue reflects the former capital's role as both guardian of Chinese heritage and driver of Jiangsu Province's economic growth.
River of Progress
Urban planners highlight the Yangtze's banks as a microcosm of China's development strategy: "Where ancient watchtowers once monitored river traffic, today's observation decks track shipping containers powering the world's second-largest economy," explains local historian Zhang Wei.
