The Rain Flower Terrace, which is one of the representative scenic spots in Nanjing, is located in the south of the city, occupying an area of 153.7hecters. The Rain Flower Terrace is rich in historical monuments as well as natural scenary, and presents an irressistable beauty to visitors. The site got its name, Rain Flower Terrace, since the Southern Dynasties, when a lengedary monk, Yunguang, preached the doctrines of Buddhism here. The monk was so eloquent that the heavenly God was moved by his preach and rain flowers like a shower, hence the name "Rain Flower Terrace". The significance of the Rain Flower Terrace in modern Chinese history is intensified because it was a executive ground of revolutionary martyrs and has been converted into a memorial site. Now, at the scenic spot, there are the solemn and magnificent memorial relics and plants of all kinds decorating the site with green all the year round, needless to mention, the well-known Rain Flower Stones and Rain Flower Tea, therefore, multifunctions of education, recreation and tourism are integrated into the place. The Rain Flower Terrace becomes the National Unit of important Monument Protection, the National Educational Base of Patriotism Monument Protection, the National Educational Base of Patriotism, the National AAAA Tourist.