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Nanjing
Skyline of central Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China.
Nanjing is situated approximately 160 miles (260 km) west of Shanghai.1
The two cities are well-connected by major expressways and a rail line, with intercity commuter rail service between them taking less than 2 1/2 hours one way.23