The 2-hour high-speed rail to Hangzhou unlocks a hidden town, more ancient than Nanjing and more graceful than Yangzhou

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Zhenjiang is an exception among exceptions.

When people mention Zhenjiang, one of their feelings is probably "fireworks smell", because it is so familiar - most people know it through the sour taste on the tip of the tongue - Zhenjiang Balsamic Vinegar .

Walking out of the kitchen, Zhenjiang always has a smoky smell, accompanied by firewood, rice, oil and salt. Of course, it does not have the elegant and refined temperament of other famous cities.

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But in history, Zhenjiang was the real "poetry and distance" of the ancients, and was even praised as "The best country in the world".

In Zhenjiang, you can’t miss the "Three Mountains and One Crossing". Beigu Mountain overlooks China, the domineering Jinshan Mountain in red makeup, the Jiao Mountain filled with the smell of gold and stone, and the thousand-year-old Xijin Crossing.

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When in Zhenjiang, you can’t miss the “Three Monsters” and “Three Fishes”, a bowl of pot noodles, paired with Zhenjiang meat, and a plate of Zhenjiang fragrance Vinegar, this is the special taste of the ancient city.

Anchovies, anchovies, and saury have plump meat with a delicious flavor and smooth mouthfeel. Even the fish are covered with winter fertilizer in this season.

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This small southern town has its own leisure and calmness. Everything is in just the right rhythm, and it’s happiness to be leisurely and leisurely.

It’s only 2 hours away from Hangzhou by high-speed rail, so it’s just perfect for a weekend trip. Unlock a hidden town. When talking about good places to visit in Jiangsu from now on, don’t just talk about Nanjing or Suzhou~

A famous temple with beautiful scenery through the ages

There is a colorful hidden in this small town winter

/ Beigu Mountain /

Go and see a building that lives in ancient poetry

Beigu Mountain not only left a mark in history The unique traces have also become those poems that must be memorized, leaving an indelible memory in our lives.

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Beigu Mountain is located on the edge of the Yangtze River and stands between Jinjiao. It has always been known for its ruggedness. The temple pavilion crowns the top of the town, forming the characteristics of "Temple Crown Mountain". The seven-story iron tower towers into the clouds, and the evening bells ring out, bringing people into the secret realm of Buddhism.

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Climbing up Beigu Mountain, what is displayed in front of you is a panoramic scroll, overlooking the waves of the Yangtze River in the vast mist.

It is said that winter is gray, but in Beigu Mountain it seems like paint has been spilled all over the ground. The sky emits a soft glow, clear and ethereal, with bright red and green. These inconsistent tones form a unique early winter scene in Beigu Mountain. The reputation of "the best country in the world" does not seem to be an exaggeration.

/ Ganlu Temple /

Watch a story of the Three Kingdoms

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According to legend, Soochow was trying to trap Liu Bei , designed a "beauty trap" in Ganlu Temple.

Ten miles of red makeup are mixed with the light of swords and shadows, and the power conspiracy flashes in the wedding room flowers and candles. The historical drama ends with a close call and ends with Soochow "losing his wife and losing his troops."

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Although the small Ganlu Temple is not big, the past it has carried cannot be underestimated at all.

The commercial atmosphere here is not strong. Most of them are locals who love history. If you are lucky, you can meet an old man who talks eloquently and listen to him tell stories about the past. This is better than scanning the QR code on WeChat. The explanations in the book are much more vivid.

The incense burns continuously in Ganlu Temple, so many faithful men and women come here to pray for blessings.

Tips:

1. Beigu Mountain Scenic Area is very close to the city center and not big, just take a leisurely stroll~

2. Ganlu Temple It is said to be very effective and is often visited by locals.

/ Jinshan Temple /

White Snake’s love is across the mountains and sea

It’s interesting to say that the romantic love between White Snake and Xu Xian happened in West Lake, Hangzhou. During the fierce battle with Fahai, he diverted his troops to Zhenjiang.

On the contrary, West Lake is too small and Hangzhou is too soft. How can Zhenjiang be so strong? Only a river like Zhenjiang, which flows through big rivers, can mobilize millions of soldiers and generals, and set off huge waves, right?

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Climbing up the stairs, from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, there are buildings and buildings connected with each other and stacks of stairs.

Every time I walk for a while, I wonder if the White Snake has also walked on the road under my feet.

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Climbing to the top of Jinshan Mountain - Liuyunting, it is really open, as engraved in the monument: a panoramic view of the river and the sky. This kind of perspective may really be able to retain the clouds.

I saw the founder of the temple - Fahai. Historically, he was highly virtuous and kind-hearted. It seemed that he just drove away the pythons on the mountain when he built the temple, and later generations made up a mythical drama.

When it comes to imagination, we still have to obey our ancestors.

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Jinshan Temple in winter is like an oil painting, with deep yellow and dark green reflecting each other, coupled with the golden blessing of the sun, shuttling in such beautiful light The beauty of the temples scattered high and low cannot be described in words ~

Tips:

1. You need to visit early, as you cannot enter the temple after 4 pm.

2. Climbing in some places is quite hard and narrow, so you need to pay attention to safety~

3. Don’t say bad things about Fahai in temples, they will be angry if the monks hear them Angry

A thousand years at a glance

Looking at the past and enjoying the present at Xijin Ferry

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There is a saying that, no Coming to Xijin for the ferry does not count as arriving at Zhenjiang. In the eyes of local people, Xijindu Ancient Street is the "cultural context" of Zhenjiang.

It began in the Six Dynasties, was built in the Three Kingdoms, and flourished in the Tang Dynasty. Traces of history from the Six Dynasties to the Qing Dynasty can be seen throughout the street. This ancient street, which is less than a kilometer long, can allow people to "walk" for thousands of years.

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Xijin Ferry is built against the mountain and runs along the street. The old bluestone road extends to the end of the street. It was originally the British Consulate. Next to the Zhenjiang Museum, go up dozens of stone steps and pass through a carved brickwork, which is the "Xijin Ancient Road" with a history of thousands of years.

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There are some buildings that combine Chinese and Western styles, and most of them are Chinese-style attics, pavilions, and pagodas, with a winding road paved with bluestones sandwiched in the middle. The winding path gives people a natural and simple feeling.

The Zhenjiang Museum is built on a hillside. The name of the mountain is Yuntai Mountain, with an altitude of only a few dozen meters. Along the back wall of the museum, the Xijin Ancient Street winding inward is actually a plank road attached to the foothills.

Yesterday has become history, and now Xijin Ferry has been injected with the connotation of the times. The long history, numerous monuments, primitive ecology, honest folk customs, and traditional commerce all radiate with an indescribable vitality.

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When you pass by the stone pagoda on the street, you are paying homage to the Buddha

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In ancient times, people who did business had many faiths. Buddha, but because he had no time to pray to Buddha for peace, he painstakingly built such a stone tower across the street.

According to Buddhist interpretation, the pagoda is the Buddha, so every time people go down from the pagoda, they are paying homage to the Buddha, and their blessings will last forever.

This unique way of worshiping Buddha will test your sincerity~

Nowadays, there are still old people shouting Buddha's name when passing the ancient pagoda, but they are not just praying for a safe ferry. .

Follow the old man and pray softly, wishing you success and peace in the coming year.

/ Former British Consulate Site /

A Western-style building with a high production rate

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Located at Xijindu Fifty The British Consulate on the third slope is not very big, and there are very few people, so you can take photos as you like~

The walls are made of blue bricks sandwiched with red bricks, and the doors and windows are all milky white. Looking back, you can instantly travel through time. For hundreds of years.

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There is also a fountain and plant garden outside the building. Wearing a set of light-colored clothes and walking through the corridors and gardens, it is easy to take pictures from any angle!

The consulate is located on a mountain, where you can overlook the city of Zhenjiang and the Yangtze River landscape. It is also a good place to view the landscape of Zhenjiang.

The streets and alleys are full of stories

Every movement and silence is Zhenjiang

/ Island /

A retro photo studio where you can have afternoon tea< /p>

The island is a retro photo studio. If you are nostalgic for the old days, I think you should come and have a look.

If you are a photography enthusiast, you can also find people with similar interests here to exchange ideas about digital and film cameras.

If you don’t like the excitement, soft drinks and cocktails are also provided here, which can instantly separate you from the noisy crowd and enjoy the afternoon quietly.

Reading, dazing or chatting, it’s your choice.

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Of course, the most important thing here is a photo studio. Wedding dresses and photos are both acceptable.

Location: No. 1, Yuntaishan Road

/ South Study Room on the Second Floor /

The only 24-hour bookstore in Zhenjiang

This It is an old house bookstore full of colorful glazed tiles.

While still outside, you can see the wall-full of ivy and the colorful tiled windows reflecting each other, it’s so beautiful that it makes you scream!

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Old-fashioned wooden stairs, retro chandeliers, and sunlight shining through the colored glass windows.

There are small single wooden tables, warm glazed tile table lamps, and neat rows of wooden bookshelves filled with all kinds of books.

Everything is just right.

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The first floor is a communication area, selling independent coffee. The second floor is the reading area, which is full of selected books. The third floor is the exhibition area, where art exhibitions and salons can be held.

Xiao Feijun quietly tells you that if you are a member, accommodation can be provided here~

There are more than three monsters and three fish in Zhenjiang

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/ Pot Cover Noodles /

Noodles that can occupy a place in the south

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Very It’s hard to believe that one of China’s top ten famous noodles comes from this small town in the south of the Yangtze River. Pot cover noodles single-handedly made southerners fall in love with eating noodles.

Zhenjiang pot-covered noodles are famous for the strange phenomenon of "boiling the pot lid inside the noodle pot". Boiling the pot lid into the soup simply adds a woody aroma to the noodle soup.

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However, in Xiao Feijun’s eyes, when people in Jiangnan eat noodles, they don’t care about the wine. It’s not that the noodles themselves are not important, but that they are more important. Obsessed with the variety of fancy toppings, Zhenjiang Pot Cover Noodles is no exception.

Zhenjiang noodles have a lot of toppings. The more common ones include long fish (eel), kidney flower, sausage, fat sausage, etc.

There are two options: thin noodles and small knife noodles. The traditional small knife noodles are relatively thicker and chewier in texture. The soup base in some stores is also divided into red soup and white soup. The red soup is the soup base with soy sauce added. You can choose when ordering.

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The soy sauce flavor of the red soup is exquisite, and the long fish and kidney flowers are simmered without being fishy at all.

The texture is super tender, paired with fragrant dried leeks and vegetarian chicken, and topped with a bite of chewy noodles, it is simply not too comforting.

/ Crystal Pork /

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The skin is white and the flesh is red, the marinade is transparent, and the pieces are shiny and crystal clear, it is really cute.

The meat looks a bit like ready-to-eat ham. It is better to eat it with vinegar and shredded ginger. It is made from pure meat, so it is full of meat flavor. It will feel a bit greasy when eaten alone.

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If you drink morning tea with Zhenjiang meat, the tea will be fragrant and the meat will be delicious. After a long period of sweetness and fat, you will taste it and your tongue will be refreshed. It’s so satisfying!

/ duck blood vermicelli /

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Laoya vermicelli soup is also a Jiangsu specialty. Although Nanjing’s is more famous, it is said that Nanjing people are the most The beloved duck blood vermicelli originally originated from Zhenjiang. Zhenjiang people’s love for old duck vermicelli soup is definitely not inferior to that of Nanjing people.

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The old duck vermicelli soup in Zhenjiang is no less good than the one eaten in Nanjing. Fresh duck offal, paired with rich duck soup cooked every day, not too tasty.

The soup base is rich and delicious, with a milky aroma, and you don’t feel dry after drinking the whole bowl. This shows that it is made from real ingredients, not blended.

/ Street Fried Food /

Dashikou Old Lady Smelly

One of the local snack snakes in Zhenjiang, the stall is only set up after 1:30 pm every day. It is said that it is Many people in Zhenjiang grew up eating fried stinky dry food. Especially recommend the stinky dry chicken and vegetarian chicken!

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After the freshly fried stinky dried lobsters are picked up from the oil pan, the boss will poke each stinky dried pork a few times and pour it on Specially prepared five-spice sauce and topped with hot sauce according to your taste.

When I came here, I saw a lot of people eating while holding plates and felt uncomfortable. Later, when I saw the smelly dry food that had just come out of the pot, Xiao Feijun couldn’t help but take a bite while it was still hot. , as expected, it is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a full taste.

Jiangbin Xincun’s special smelly dryness

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Compared with the old lady’s smelly dryness in Dashikou, this one is hidden in The Jiangbin Xincun specialty stinky dry food in the alley is also very good.

His store only has dried tofu and ham sausage. Dried tofu costs 3 yuan a bunch and ham sausage costs 2 yuan a piece. The sauce has a slightly sweet and spicy garlic flavor, which is perfect for Xiao Feijun who loves sweets!

Xiao Feijun’s summary: If you like strong flavors, you can go to Laotai Shougan, and if you like fresh and sweet flavors, you can definitely go to Jiangbin Xincun.

Dingji Yijue Indoor Store

This food stall will definitely bring back memories of the fried skewers shop in front of the school when you were a child. The stall has been open for many years, every day at 3:30 p.m. , a lot of people gathered in front of this fried skewers stall in a small alley of a residential building. Most of the people who come here are old local customers, as well as those who grew up eating snacks. It can be regarded as a "time-honored brand" in Zhenjiang.

There are not many varieties sold, only King of Kings ham sausages, grilled sausages and tenderloin skewers, but the signature fried skewers are basically made by hand.

The tenderloin skewers here are large and thick, and the price is not expensive. For only 3.5 yuan per skewer, you can fulfill your dream of eating meat!

The ham sausage is also fried to a crispy texture, and it is even more delicious when fried with chopped green onion.

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After the pot is cooked, you can add the seasoning powder according to your taste. When you bite into it, you will get a real meaty aroma, and the more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes!

/ Steamed Anchovy/

Zhenjiang has been known as the "Three Fish and Three Monsters" since ancient times. The "Three Fish" are the "Three Delicacies of the Yangtze River" anchovy, saury and catfish. fish.

The anchovies in Zhenjiang are the fattest and most tender. They are mainly steamed without removing the scales. When eating, peel off the scales and you will find white and tender fish meat inside. Put it in your mouth and it will melt in your mouth. The plump and sweet fish meat will bloom on the tip of your tongue. At this time, you need the blessing of luminous special effects to express your joy!

This small southern town has been responsible for guarding the Yangtze River for thousands of years. Whether it is poetry or legend, it carries the light and shadow of swords and flows with unstoppable momentum in our history and culture, making Zhenjiang a beautiful place in the south of the Yangtze River. It seems to have become a border gate outside the Great Wall.

Both strong and soft, this is perhaps the best portrayal of Zhenjiang.

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