Chaotian Gong
One of the earliest documented sites in Nanjing, this former foundry and soldier training ground during the Spring and Autumn Period (722-481 B.C.) was a temple used by the Hongwu emperor (1382-98) as a ceremonial place of worship, hence Chaotian or "heaven-worshipping." The place was rebuilt in the Qing dynasty as a Confucian temple and academy. Today, the main hall, Dacheng Dian, houses a fascinatingSix Dynasties museum.Exhibits include a locally unearthed Roman glass, a compass vehicle, and immortality pills, which obviously didn't work. The English explanations are quite good. Outside of the temple, an antiques market sells jade knickknacks and Mao posters.
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| Hours | 8am-5pm | |
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| Address | Chaotian Gong 4 | |
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| Transportation | Bus: no. 4 from Fuzi Miao to Chaotian Gong | |
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| Prices | Admission ¥30 ($4) | |