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| Nanjing is known throughout China as one of the three "furnaces of the earth" (the other two being Wuhan and Chonqing). As such, the city can get unbearably hot in the summer months. This is not helped by the fact that the city is surrounded on all sides by mountains which help to keep the heat in and stop any breeze from entering. That said, there are many pleasant areas around the city which are a welcome respite from the baking sun and the city has an unusual amount of parks and wooded hills offering shelter to visitors and residents baking in the furnace. |
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Nanjing in December is prone to snow, and although very
picturesque, temperatures do fall well below freezing so come prepared.
As with many other cities in the east of China, spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons to visit, when there is blossom or greenery on the trees and the temperature allows visitors to wander the streets and surrounding hills without dripping in sweat.
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| In autumn, jeans and a sweater are usually enough. In the warmer months, T-shirts and light pants or shorts are the best bet. In the colder months, it is wise to dress in layers: long underwear and jeans, shirt, sweater and down jacket. If you want to go local, you can buy a thick cotton army coat (jun da yi) for less than 100 yuan (12 bucks). Rain gear is necessary, especially during the summer months. |
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| An umbrella should be taken with in case the unexpected rainfall especially in summer. Sun glass and sun cream are sometimes needed to protect yourself from being burned in the summer sun. |
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