The article discusses how Nanjing's geography influenced its cultural development over time. The city's location near the Yangtze River and Ningzhen Mountain ranges shaped its historical landscape. The mountains were believed to have a special aura, creating an "imperial atmosphere" for centuries. In the Ming Dynasty, Nanjing was named the "Response Heaven Capital" and had a long city wall. During the Republic of China, Nanjing adopted its first Western-style city plan.