Nanjing news

As domestic tourism increases, Jiangsu remains as one of China's main tourist provinces. Predictably, many big-name players are intent on cornering the luxury market. Having already reported from some other luxury hoteliers in town, this HN exclusive focuses on current projects being worked on by Jinling Holdings Ltd. 

Community features

Get ready folks, because there are heaps of interesting events going down this weekend: an award-winning pianist playing over DJ beats, a welcome BBQ for the international school crowd, Berlin's #1 female DJ and some smoky blues from a renowned Aussie twanger. 

Food and drink

Should HN only cover those who pay ad fees? Nah, that's been done. Thus, this non-commercial bar, club & dining guide points out Nanjing venues worth the attention of newbs who are fresh off the boat and looking to socialize comfortably. 

Community features

September marks the start of a new school year in Nanjing. As the summer heat wanes, a large influx of students pour in, bringing fresh social energy into the scene. Written for newbies, this comprehensive primer (with detailed custom maps) covers all the points needed to get acclimated quickly.

Food and drink

The level of food and beverage services in Nanjing reaches a high-water mark on Thurs. August 12th on the 78th floor of the Intercontinental's Prime Bar, Restaurant and Lounge. HN's Frantastic and Anil visited the venue for a sneak-preview and found a level of quality (plus an amazing view) unmatched in the province.

Arts & culture

HN speaks with Liu Jian, who spent three years producing the feature animation Piercing I, the first Chinese production ever to show at 5 major European film festivals. At present, he's preparing distribution, producing new films and chilling with the Drug Art crew.

Community features

There are three main options for international-class medical care in Nanjing: the SOS clinic, Global Doctor and the BenQ Hospital. Of the three, BenQ offers the widest range of services and the lowest prices, courtesy of a Taiwanese initiative to bring high-quality medical care to the Chinese masses.

Nanjing nightlife

Over the past few articles, HN has focused on locals who donate their time and energy to help develop Nanjing's community and culture. In this feature, we take a closer look at the NuTune Crew, a loose collective of hipsters that work together for the good of the scene.

Nanjing nightlife

HelloNanjing speaks with influential DJ Ben Huang, who will be playing a big show at Castle Bar this Saturday night. Topics covered include development of the Nanjing scene, musical genres, and the top clubs in China for music appreciation.