It is said Nanjing is a city of autumn, where you will find an exciting trio of stunning scenery, profound historical legacy and amiable neighborhood.

Long gone are the days when poleaxing summer temperatures earned Nanjing its place as one of China's "four furnaces". Don't be put off by the moniker. Nanjing's slot was kicked out of the top four on the new list of "China's Hottest Cities" released by the National Climate Center of China Meteorological Administration in 2017.

Spring is a big deal in Nanjing.