The most typical classical residence preserved in Nanjing

Former residence of Ganxi. Ganfu, also known as the former residence of Ganxi or Ganjia Courtyard, was built in Jiaqing period of Qing Dynasty, with a history of 200 years. It is the most typical classical residence preserved in Nanjing. Nanjing, referred to as "Ning", was called Jinling and Jiankang in ancient times. It is the capital of Jiangsu, a sub-provincial city, a mega-city, the core city of Nanjing metropolitan area, and an important central city in eastern China determined by the State Council.