The Qinhuai River, a branch of the mighty Yangtze River has nursed the rich civilization of the region. It's also the birthplace of the age-old Nanjing culture. As such, it's called "Nanjing's mother river". The inner river of the river once was the famous red-light districts throughout the nation in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Painted boats with red lanterns once shuttled to and from, heavily made-up, gifted alms all became historical things. A busy colorful bazaar has gradually taken shape here. [Photo/icpress.cn]