Step into Nanjing, a city where history isn’t just written—it’s literally built into the walls. 🌆 Known as the ancient capital of six dynasties, this Chinese metropolis recently welcomed CGTN host Mike Walter for a deep dive into its Ming Dynasty legacy. Spoiler alert: The bricks have stories to tell.
Walter explored the iconic Ming City Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site contender, where over 600-year-old bricks bear inscriptions of craftsmen’s names and dates—a 🔍 "quality control" system from the 14th century. "Each brick is like a time capsule," Walter noted, highlighting how these artifacts reveal tales of emperors, artisans, and even natural disasters.
Along the Qinhuai River, the journey continued with lantern-lit boat rides and visits to Confucian temples, blending history with Nanjing’s vibrant modern culture. 🏮 Fun fact: Locals say the river’s waters still carry whispers of poets and scholars from the Ming era!
For young travelers and history buffs, Nanjing offers a rare mix of "Instagrammable ruins" and living traditions. Whether you’re into architecture, storytelling, or just epic sunset selfies, this city’s ancient bricks are the ultimate influencers. 📸
