What are the fun places to visit in Nanjing in summer?

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Nanjing is suitable for traveling all year round, especially spring and autumn.

Nanjing has a subtropical humid climate, with an average annual temperature of 15.3°C. The rainy season is from mid-June to early July. Nanjing used to be known as the "furnace". The extreme maximum temperature in July and August sometimes reaches as high as 40°C, and is usually around 35°C. However, in recent years, Nanjing has become an advanced greening city in the country, with the urban greening rate exceeding 30%. Therefore, going to Nanjing in summer is a must. More and more people are traveling. "Hot in summer and cold in winter" is a significant climate characteristic of Nanjing that is even worse than other cities in the south of the Yangtze River. Usually, December has the most chances of snowing. If you are lucky enough to encounter heavy snow in Nanjing, it is also fascinating. The snow scene is even more charming.

Zhongshan Scenic Area

Zhongshan, also known as Purple Mountain, is located in the eastern suburbs. It is the highest peak of the Ningzhen Mountains. The mountain is majestic and has the reputation of "Zhongshan Dragon Pan". Zhongshan Scenic Area covers an area of ??31 square kilometers and is the most famous tourist attraction in Nanjing. The whole area is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with shining cities and forests, dotted with towers and pavilions, and diverse gardens. It is a must-visit place for Chinese and foreign tourists coming to Ningxia. Main attractions: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Sutra Library, Bandstand, Guanghua Pavilion, Liuhui Pavilion, Zhongshan Botanical Garden, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Meiling Palace, Meihua Mountain, Red Mansion Art Garden, Underwater World, Linggu Park, Toutuo Ridge Park, Purple Mountain Observatory, Baima Stone Carving Park, Xuanwu Lake Park, Lovers' Garden, Taicheng, Jiming Temple, Jiuhuashan Park.

Qinhuai Scenic Belt

Confucius Temple and Qinhuai Scenic Belt, a national 4A tourist attraction, are located in the south of Nanjing and are one of the top 40 tourist attractions in China. Its scope starts from Dongshuiguan, Huaiqing Bridge, Qinhuai Water Pavilion in the east, crosses Wende Bridge, extends to Zhonghua Gate, and reaches the inner Qinhuai River area of ????Xishui Pass, including streets and lanes, residential buildings, nearby historical sites and scenery on both sides of the river. point. That area has been the most prosperous place in Nanjing since ancient times. The main attractions are: Confucius Temple, Jiangnan Gongyuan Historical Exhibition Hall, Taoyedu and Wu Jingzi’s former residence, Zhanyuan, Li Xiangjun’s former residence, Wang Xie’s ancient residence, Bailuzhou Park, and Zhonghua Gate

Shicheng Scenic Area

Shicheng Scenic Area runs through the Zhongshan Scenic Area, the Qinhuai Scenic Belt, and the scenic spots within the Nanjing Ming City Wall in the Dajiang Scenic Area. Some scenic spots are also outside the city, such as Xiaohong Mountain. Tours in the city focus on cultural landscapes, and there are also lakes and mountains. Main attractions: Presidential Palace, Meiyuan New Village Memorial Hall, Nanjing Museum, Chaotian Palace, Former Residence of Gan Xi, Drum Tower, Hongshan Forest Zoo, Qingliangshan Park, Wulongtan Park, Mochou Lake Park, Jiangsu Nanjing Radio and Television Tower, Chinese Brocade Village , the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by the Japanese Invaders.

Dajiang Scenic Area

The Yangtze River was called Dajiang in ancient times. Nanjing spans both sides of the Yangtze River, and together with the mighty Yangtze River, it forms a magnificent riverside landscape, especially characterized by beautiful mountains, secluded caves, deep rivers, and strange rivers. Main attractions: Yangtze River Bridge and Second Bridge, Yanzijie, Lion Rock Yuejiang Tower, Jinghai Temple, Crossing the River Victory Monument, Yanshan Twelve Cave, Jiangxinzhou.

Qixia Scenic Area

Located in the northeastern suburbs of Nanjing City, with Qixia Mountain as the center, it has been famous for its "Autumn Qixia" red maple landscape and the thousand-year-old Qixia Temple since ancient times. There are also many stone carvings from the Southern Dynasties listed as national cultural relics in the scenic area, which make people think about the ancient times. Main attractions: Qixia Mountain, Qixia Temple, stupas and Thousand Buddha Grottoes, and stone carvings of Southern Dynasties mausoleums.

Southern Suburb Scenic Area

The main tourist attractions include Yuhuatai and Niushou Mountain. During the Six Dynasties, there were many temples here, and the Pagoda of Baoen Temple, one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages, was located in this area. The area has beautiful natural scenery, numerous historical sites, and is also a concentration of ancient tombs. Main attractions: Yuhuatai Scenic Area, Juhuatai Park, Niushou Mountain Hongjue Temple Tower, Zheng He’s Tomb, Jiangjun Mountain Scenic Area, Erling Tombs of the Southern Tang Dynasty, Fangshan Mountain.

Tangshan Scenic Area

Located in the town of Jiangning District in the eastern suburbs, it is one of the four major hot spring resort areas in the country. It integrates monuments, springs, caves, lakes and temples, and integrates humanities. Landscape and natural beauty combined. The area contains the largest collection of Yangshan monuments in the world, and the world-famous Nanjing ape-man was also discovered here. Main attractions: Tangshan Ancient Cave, Tangshan Hot Spring, Mr. Chiang Kai-shek’s Hot Spring Villa, and Yangshan Stele.

Two Lakes Scenic Area

Mainly refers to the scenic spots in Gaochun and Lishui counties, that is, around the Gucheng and Shijiu lakes. The water quality of the two lakes is clear and the aquatic products are rich. Every summer, the lotus flowers are fragrant and the fishermen sing late. They are also home to Chunxi Ancient Street, Dongba Theater, Tiansheng Bridge and other cultural attractions. The ancients lost their love for the landscape here, and modern people often linger here. Main attractions: Rouge River and Tiansheng Bridge, Wuxiang Temple Scenic Area, Gucheng Ruins, Chunxi Old Street, Baosheng Temple Tower, Cangxi Stage, Yinghu Taoyuan, Youzi Mountain, Zhenru Zen Temple, and Shuangnu Tombs.

Pearl Spring Laoshan Scenic Area

Mainly refers to the many scenic spots in Pukou District in Jiangbei. This area is adjacent to the bustling city, a blend of culture and scenery, with towering green mountains and lush grass. It has the ecological forests of Laoshan National Forest Park, Tangquan Hot Spring Recuperation, Pearl Spring Resort and many other special tourism projects. Main attractions: Pearl Spring Tourist Resort, Pearl Spring Wildlife Ecological Park, Laoshan National Forest Park, Qiuyu Mountain Cultural Park, Huiji Temple and Ancient Ginkgo, and Tangquan Hot Spring.

Jinniu Lake Scenic Area

Jinniu Lake Scenic Area mainly refers to the scenic spots in Liuhe County.

The scenic area is marked by Yuhua Stone and Stone Pillar Forest. It is a good place to carry out special geological tourism, Yuhua Stone quarrying tour, pastoral sightseeing tour and ecological tourism. Main attractions: Jinniu Lake, Guizi Mountain Stone Pillar Forest, Lingyan Mountain|, Longchi, Liuhe Fangshan, Zhimaling Nature Reserve, Confucian Temple, Liuhe Mosque.

Nanjing Park Annual Pass: 100 yuan/ticket, including 16 attractions, including Xuanwu Lake, Mochou Lake, Presidential Palace, Yuejiang Tower, Yuhuatai, Jiangxinzhou Agricultural Interest Park, Hongshan Zoo, Gulin Park, etc., consultation hotline: 025-83235600-2020.

When you come to Nanjing, you must visit the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and Confucius Temple in Nanjing. Because the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum is the tomb of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the great pioneer of democracy in our country. It is the only mausoleum in my country that combines Chinese and Western styles. Here you can learn about Mr. Sun’s life; why go to Confucius Temple? Because first, Confucius Temple is one of the most prosperous places in Nanjing; second, on the bank of the Qinhuai River in Confucius Temple Square, you can see the largest screen wall in the country. It was built in 1575, 110 meters long and 10 meters high. Its length is the total length of Qinhuai River, the mother river of Nanjing, and its height is as long as Xiuli. This may be a coincidence. And on the Wende Bridge in the Confucius Temple Square, on November 15th of the lunar calendar every year, you can see a strange scene, that is, the Wende sub-month. In the Confucius Temple, there is the largest bronze statue of Confucius and the largest portrait of Confucius in the country; there is also the only academic palace in the country named "Mingde Hall"; in the Confucius Temple, there is also the Jiangnan Gongyuan, the largest ancient imperial examination room in China.

In addition to these, there is the Presidential Palace, where Mr. Sun Yat-sen’s office is located; Mochou Lake, which has 48 views of Jinling, and Yuejiang Tower, which has a panoramic view of the Yangtze River, and so on. In the evening, you can go to Sanxi Road to see the night market; go to the Qinhuai River to see the night view of Nanjing; and take a night boat trip on the Yangtze River. These activities are very interesting.

Qinhuai River Scenic Area

The Qinhuai River Scenic Area is located in the south of Nanjing. It starts from Dongshuiguan, Huaiqing Bridge, Qinhuaishui Pavilion in the east, crosses Wende Bridge, and extends to the Zhonghua Gate Castle to Xishuiguan. The inner Qinhuai River area, including the streets, residents, nearby monuments and scenic spots on both sides of the Qinhuai River, has been one of the most prosperous places in Nanjing for 1,800 years, and is known as the "Ten Mile Pearl Curtain". With the inner Qinhuai River as the axis and Confucius Temple as the center, the Qinhuai Scenic Belt has the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and combines culture, tourism, commerce, services and other multi-functional features with temples, markets and streetscapes. In 1990, it was selected as one of the top 40 tourist attractions in China.

The Qinhuai River is a tributary of the Yangtze River, with a total length of about 110 kilometers. It is the ancient name of the main river in Nanjing - Huai River, and its original name is "Longzangpu". It is said that when the first emperor of Qin Dynasty visited the east, he saw the purple air rising above Jinling. He thought it was the king's air, so he cut a square mountain and cut off a long ridge to create a dam and entered the river. Later generations mistakenly believed that this water was opened during the Qin Dynasty, so it was called "Qinhuai". . The Qinhuai River is the cradle of Nanjing's ancient civilization. As far back as the Stone Age, there have been human activities in the basin. The two sides of the river from Dongshuiguan to Xishuiguan have been the residential areas of prosperous commercial areas since Soochow. During the Six Dynasties, it became a place where famous families gathered, merchants gathered, literati gathered, and Confucianism flourished. After the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it gradually declined, but it attracted countless literati and poets to come here to pay their respects, chanting that "in the old days, the kings gave birth to the swallows in front of the hall, and they flew into the homes of ordinary people." In the Song Dynasty, it gradually recovered and became the cultural and educational center of Jiangnan. The Ming and Qing dynasties were the heyday of Shili Qinhuai. The golden powder pavilions are lined up in rows; the painted boats are rippling in the waves, and the sound of lights and shadows form a dreamlike and beautiful spectacle. But in modern times, due to wars and other reasons, the river has become increasingly polluted, many buildings on both sides of the river have been destroyed, and the former prosperity no longer exists. After 1985, Jiangsu Province and Nanjing City allocated huge sums of money to restore this scenic spot, and the Qinhuai River once again became a famous tourist attraction in my country. It integrates historic sites, gardens, boats, streets and folk customs. As early as the Six Dynasties, the area around the Qinhuai River and Confucius Temple was already a prosperous area. The two sides of the Qinhuai River were where aristocratic families gathered and where literati and poets gathered. After the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it fell into neglect for a time. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it became prosperous again, with wealthy businessmen gathering, brothels lining the streets, and boat boats gliding across the waves, making it a beautiful place in the south of the Yangtze River. The most famous scenery of Qinhuai is the lightships that were popular in the Ming Dynasty. The boats on the river, no matter how big or small, are all hung with colorful lanterns. Anyone traveling on the Qinhuai River must take a lantern boat. Zhu Ziqing has a good description of this in his famous essay "The Qinhuai River in the Sound of Oars and Shadows of Lights". The restored Qinhuai River scenic belt, with Confucius Temple as the center and the Qinhuai River as the link, includes Zhanyuan, the ancient buildings of Confucius Temple, Bailuzhou, Zhonghuamen Castle, and the Qinhuai water cruise ship from Taoyedu to Zhenhuai Bridge. The landscape along the river can be described as a tourist route that integrates historic sites, gardens, boats, streets, river houses and folk customs, and is full of interest and charm.

For thousands of years, the Qinhuai River has nurtured the ancient city of Nanjing. "The spring breeze comes from ten miles away, and thousands of houses open by the river." The river house near the Confucius Temple has silk windows and bead curtains. The prosperity of the light ship is the best in the world. With many places of interest, historical anecdotes, and romantic charm, Confucius Temple Qinhuai snacks are one of the four snack groups in my country. Teahouses, restaurants, and street snacks are everywhere in the Confucius Temple area, forming a food center with unique Qinhuai traditional characteristics. After years of hard work, there are seven dim sum temples in the Confucius Temple area. It is famous for its fine craftsmanship, beautiful shape, exquisite selection of materials and unique flavor. After expert appraisal, the Nanjing Qinhuai District Flavor Snacks Research Association officially named it in September 1987. These eight sets of famous snacks with Qinhuai flavor are called "Eight Wonders of Qinhuai" and are now recommended to tourists.