Under the glass dome, the gentleness of Nanjing coexists

Stroll at the foot of Zifeng Tower and embark on a time-traveling city walk. The glass curtain wall cuts through the skyline, the shadows of phoenix trees shelter the earthly life, and Nanjing’s dual faces perfectly blend here. Starting from Gulou Square, watch pedestrians and cyclists weave through the gaps in the phoenix tree leaves, with the austere glass giant becoming the most unique backdrop. As dusk falls, the building lights and the warm glow of street-side shops intertwine in the night, capturing a unique scene of half-modern, half-traditional city. Turn into the alleys of Ninghai Road, where the tiled roofs of old Western-style houses perfectly frame the spires of skyscrapers. Vines crawl over the mottled brick walls, glass reflects drifting clouds, and every snap feels like a poetic fold in time. Walk to the artsy district, where creative graffiti on the walls contrasts with the solemn skyline buildings. In the independent café around the corner, the aroma of coffee mingles with the scent of books, adding a touch of cultural warmth to this skyscraper. Choose a window seat with a view, and through the vintage steel window, the entire city transforms into a carefully framed painting. It turns out, the best city walk isn’t about how far you go, but about discovering these moments where modernity and antiquity smile at each other. Only upon walking here do you truly understand Nanjing: her inclusiveness is hidden in every detail where old and new merge, allowing the skyline and the bustling alleys to coexist gently, making every shutter click a witness to a heartbeat.