What attractions are there in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu?

Zhenjiang is located at the intersection of the Golden Cross Waterway Yangtze River and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It is a famous historical and cultural city and an excellent tourist city in China.

In Zhenjiang, "one river flows across the river, and the wind flows from three sides, making it a contender for supremacy." The city is in the mountains, and the mountains are in the city, forming a unique style of "urban forests" and "real mountains and rivers". The urban area is inlaid with Jinshan Mountain, Beigu Mountain and Jiaoshan Mountain from west to east along the river, forming the "Three Mountains" scenic spot with different scenery. The Jinshan Mountain of "Sihuoshan" is famous for its beauty, the Jiaoshan Mountain of "Shanhuoshan" is famous for its majesty, and Beigu Mountain is famous for its precipitousness. The Nanshan National Forest Park in the urban area has rolling green hills and deep ancient trees. It is dotted with Prince Zhaoming’s Reading Table, Wenyuan, Zenghua Pavilion, Zhao Boxian’s Tomb, etc. There are large tourist attractions 21st Century Paradise and Pagoda Mountain Park in the east; in the west there is the Penggongshan calcite geode, which is praised by the geological community as "rare in the world and the best in China". Jinshan Jiangtian Zen Temple, Jiaoshan Dinghui Temple, Baohuashan Longchang Temple, and Maoshan Taoist Temple are all national key temples and Taoist temples; Jiaoshan Stele Forest, Danyang Southern Dynasties Mausoleum Stone Carvings, and the former site of the British Consulate in Zhenjiang are national key cultural relics protection units. There are 15 provincial-level key cultural relics protection units, including the ruins of the ancient Jiaoshan fort, the Zhaoguan Stone Pagoda, the Yanling Jizi stele (Tang rubbings) said to be written by Confucius, and the Tang Zhonghe bell known as the "No. 1 Bell in the South of the Yangtze River" Bronze bells, ancient architectural wonders such as the Beamless Temple Hall and the Bronze Hall of Longchang Temple, the tomb of Zongze, the famous anti-Jin general of the Song Dynasty, and the ruins of the Shanbao Fort, etc. There are also 84 key cultural relics protection units at the municipal level. Jinshan, Jiaoshan, and Beigu Mountains, together with the Yangtze River and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, form a long landscape scroll; Nanshan, Maoshan, and Baohua Mountain are respectively the "Jiuzhaigou Village in the South of the Yangtze River", the "First Blessed Land", and the "Four Wonders". Made an ink painting. The majesty of the country and the beauty of the canal have earned it the reputation of “the best country in the world” since the Southern Dynasties. In the past, beautiful legends and historical stories such as the White Snake flooding the Jinshan Mountain, Liu Bei recruiting a bride, Liang Hongyu playing drums and fighting against the golden soldiers, Yue Fei realizing his dream in Jinshan Temple, Du Shiniang sinking his treasure chest in anger, etc., have added charming charm to this hot land resort. Today's era is prosperous and the country is more beautiful. The "Pearl Necklace", "City Living Room", "Investment Attraction Avenue", "Ecological Avenue" and "Runyang Yangtze River Highway Bridge" have attracted many domestic and foreign tourists and visiting scholars.

Zhenjiang has beautiful mountains, clear waters and outstanding people. It has three mountains (Jinshan, Jiaoshan and Beigushan) national key scenic spots and two national forest parks, Baohua Mountain and Nanshan. There are 13 national key open temples in Jiangsu Province, 4 of which are in Zhenjiang. The years have gone by and the sea has changed, but Zhenjiang is still refreshing with its organic combination of history and modernity. Regardless of the excavation and refinement of nature, humanity or history, new connotations have been injected into it, showing the charm of individuality. It can be said that "you can enjoy the beauty of mountains and rivers without leaving the city walls, and you can enjoy the beauty of forests and springs while living in a busy city." Zhenjiang is such a city that displays more than 3,000 years of history and magnificent pictures. When we stroll among the poetic scenery and savor the great rivers and mountains of our motherland, we can't help but have infinite reveries. Sometimes we seem to have entered a distant time tunnel, and sometimes we seem to be wandering in the atmosphere created by the rich history and culture. This is a kind of spiritual sublimation, visual enjoyment and temperament cultivation. This will be a happy journey for you to integrate into nature, and a spiritual experience of humanity and history.

· Jinshan AAAA Scenic Area · Jiaoshan AAAA Scenic Area

· Beigu Mountain National Key Scenic Area · Nanshan National Forest Park

· Maoshan AAAA Scenic Area · Baohua Mountain AAAA Scenic Spot

· Xijindu Ancient Street · Pearl Buck’s Former Residence

· Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area and Boxian... · Southern Dynasties Mausoleum Stone Carvings And Liang Nan Jianwang..

· Wawu Mountain Scenery· Baotashan Park

· Lushan Scenic Area· Wuliu Hall

· Zhang Yunpeng’s Former Residence· Leng Yuqiu Former Residence

· Runyang Yangtze River Highway Bridge· Zhenjiang Revolutionary History Museum

· Weigan Ambush Battle Memorial Hall· Four Counties Anti-Enemy Association Memorial Hall

· Former Residence of Shen Kuo Mengxi Garden· Zongze Tomb

· Iron Urn City, a scenic spot in the Three Kingdoms· Tombstone of Yanling Jizi

· Wonder of the world - Boiling Well Spring· Tang Bell

· Former Site of the New Fourth Army Jiangnan Headquarters · Memorial Hall of the Former Site of the General Front Committee

Jinshan Park: Located in the northwest corner of Zhenjiang City, on the south bank of the Yangtze River. It was originally an island in the river before Daoguang years of the Qing Dynasty, and became famous both at home and abroad in the Tang Dynasty. Folk stories such as "water overflows Jinshan Mountain" and "Liang Hongyu beats drums to fight against Jinshan Mountain" happened here. Its Jiangtian Zen Temple is a famous temple in China. It contains Su Dongpo's jade belt, Zhou tripod, Jinshan map and bronze drum, known as the "Four Treasures of Jinshan". There are currently Jiangtian Zen Temple, Cishou Pagoda, Bailong Cave, Fahai Cave, Miaogao Terrace, Lenggong Terrace, Yudai Bridge, Jiangtian Yilan Pavilion, Furong Tower, and the No. 1 Spring in the World.

Jiaoshan Park: Located in the Yangtze River in the northeast corner of Zhenjiang City, it is said that it was named after the famous scholar Jiao Guang of the Eastern Han Dynasty lived in seclusion here. This mountain hangs alone in the river, and is covered with green mountains, just like jade floating on the river, so some people call it Fuyu Mountain. Songliao Mountain and Yishan Mountain, which tower to the north of Jiaoshan Mountain, stand between the river and have been known as the "Haimen" since ancient times.

Jiaoshan Stele Forest is a national key cultural relic protection unit and the first Stele Forest in Jiangnan. Among them is the Hehe Inscription Stele, known as the "ancestor of big characters". The main existing scenic spots of the "Sixteen Scenic Spots of Jiaoshan" include Dinghui Temple, Baomo Pavilion, Spectacular Pavilion, Biefeng Nunnery, Sanzhao Cave, Suijiang Tower, Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda, ancient fort, cliff carvings, etc.

Beigu Mountain Park: It is located on the east side of Zhenjiang City on the edge of the Yangtze River, facing the river in the north. The situation is dangerous and solid, so it is called "Beigu" and forms a rugged angle with Jinshan and Jiaoshan. When Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty first climbed the mountain, he wrote "The best country in the world" to praise its beauty. It is now embedded on the corridor wall and was copied by Wu Ju of the Song Dynasty. Ganlu Temple, which stands majestically on the top of the mountain, was built during the Three Kingdoms period. According to legend, it was the place where Liu Bei recruited his relatives. It is said that "Beigu Temple crowns the mountain". The iron tower next to the temple was built in the first year of Yuanfeng in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is exquisite and translucent and is quite enjoyable to watch. There are many scenic towers on the top of the mountain. Looking at the Yangtze River in the distance, with boats dotted and the vast mist, you feel your mind is open. Xin Qiji of the Song Dynasty wrote the famous poem "Wherever you look at China, you will see the scenery of Beigu Tower" here.

Nanshan Park: Located in the south of Zhenjiang City, it is a national forest park. The scenic area has winding mountains, towering bamboo forests, dense clouds, and deep springs. It is the earliest famous tourist attraction in the history of Zhenjiang. It is famous for calligraphy and painting in the Northern Song Dynasty. Jiamifu is known as "urban forest". The three ancient temples of Helin, Zhulin and Zhaoyin built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty are famous ancient Buddhist temples in the south of the Yangtze River. During the Southern Dynasties, Xiao Tong, the prince of Zhaoming, compiled the first collection of poems and essays in the history of Chinese literature, "Selected Works of Zhaoming", and Liu Xie wrote China's first literary theory masterpiece "Wen Xin Diao Long" here. Nanshan occupies an important position in the history of Chinese literature, art, music, and religion. Its main attractions include: Prince Zhaoming's Reading Desk, Zenghua Pavilion, Tingli Mountain House, Yuting, Hupao Spring, Mi Fu's Tomb, Zhao Boxian's Tomb, etc.

Xijindu Street: Located at the foot of Garlic Mountain in Zhenjiang City, with a total length of more than 1,000 meters, Zhuge Liang and Sun Quan made a plan to "burn Red Cliff" here during the Three Kingdoms period. In ancient times, Xijin Ferry was an important port in southeastern my country for transporting grain, silk and other materials north to the capital. Famous poets of the Tang and Song Dynasties, such as Li Bai, Meng Haoran, Su Shi, and Lu You, all waited for ships and landed here, leaving behind chapters that will be passed down to the world. Marco Polo of the Yuan Dynasty set foot ashore and traveled south of the Yangtze River. Nowadays, Xijin Du Ancient Street, known as “The First Ferry in the South of the Yangtze River” and “China’s Ancient Ferry Museum”, has won the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Region Cultural Heritage Protection Excellence Award.

Baotashan Park: Located on the bank of the ancient canal in Zhenjiang City, the park features Sangha Pagoda, one of the five famous pagodas in Zhenjiang, and features the Sino-Japanese Friendship Plum and Cherry Garden. The landscape and humanities complement each other. The style is handsome and elegant, with both Chinese garden characteristics and Japanese garden charm. It is a pearl on the ancient river scenery of Zhenjiang.

Maoshan: Located in Jurong City, 60 kilometers away from Zhenjiang City. According to legend, the Mao brothers from Weicheng came here to practice Taoism and became immortals during the reign of Emperor Jing of the Western Han Dynasty. Maoshan Taoist Temple was first built in the Western Han Dynasty. It is known as the "most beautiful palace in the world". It is listed as the "Eighth Cave" and "The First Blessed Place" of Taoism, and has become the center of Taoism in the southeast. The Maoshan bronze statue of Laozi is 33 meters high and weighs 106 tons. It has been selected into the Guinness Book of World Records. During the Anti-Japanese War, Chen Yi and Su Yu established an anti-Japanese base here. It was one of the six major anti-Japanese base areas in the country, and there were Maoshan New Fourth Army Memorial Hall and monuments.

Baohua Mountain: Located in Jurong City, it is a national forest park and one of the holy Buddhist sites in my country. Longchang Temple in the mountain has a history of more than 1,500 years. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was the largest ordination place in the country. More than 70% of the country's monks were ordained here. Because of its strict discipline, it is known as the "No. 1 Mountain of Vinaya". Emperor Qianlong visited the south of the Yangtze River seven times and visited Baohua six times, and personally bestowed the title of "Bright Dharma Realm" on him. The scenery of Baohua Mountain is unique and beautiful, and the temple is hidden in the mountain. "The mountain is like lotus petals, and the temple is in the heart of the lotus." The temple is surrounded by green pines and cypresses, and there are nine caves and four pools in the mountain, which is profound and magical. The Baohua Magnolia in the mountains is a rare tree species in the country.

Luxian Mountain: 30 kilometers away from the urban area of ??Zhenjiang, a mountain stands on the bank of the river. The situation is dangerous and it faces the Yangtze River in the north. It had been a coastal defense fortress before the Tang Dynasty, and was called a mountain fortress in the Song Dynasty. When Han Shizhong was guarding the town, military facilities were set up, and the ruins still exist today. The anti-British fort during the Opium War is now a provincial cultural relic protection unit. Lushan has always been a blessed place for Buddhists. There is Shaolong Temple in the north of the mountain, which is the lower courtyard of Jinshan Temple. The most eye-catching thing about Lushan is the Repaying the Enlightenment Tower on the top of the mountain. Looking from a distance, it seems to be piercing the clouds, which is extremely spectacular. It has the reputation of "the first tower on the Yangtze River thousands of miles away".

The stone carvings of the tombs of the Southern Dynasties: located in Danyang City under its jurisdiction, it is a national key cultural relic protection unit. There are 26 pieces in 11 places, including stone carvings of Shinto, stone pillars, stone unicorns, stone Tianlu and other exotic birds and animals. These stone carvings have both form and spirit, are vigorous and agile, are exquisite and moving, and are the artistic treasures of our country.

National Ecological Demonstration Zone - Yangzhong: Located on the main channel of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River east of Zhenjiang, it looks like a string of emerald boats floating in the river. It is a charming garden island city. Yangzhong has twice been ranked among the top 100 cities with comprehensive rural strength in China, the first batch of well-off cities in the country, and the first batch of national ecological demonstration zones. Yangzhong has a unique group of villa buildings in rural China; it has China's first cross-river bridge built with funds raised by farmers; it has a very charming agricultural sightseeing area; and it has the "three delicacies" of the Yangtze River (saury, anchovy, Puffer fish) and the "Three Treasures" (reeds, willows, and bamboos); there are China's first folk ethnic musical instrument exhibition hall, river lantern museum, and bamboo weaving art exhibition hall.

Mengxiyuan Ruins: Located in Mengxiyuan Lane, east gate of Zhenjiang City, it is where Shen Kuo settled and wrote "Mengxi Bi Tan" in his later years. In 1985, the Municipal People's Government built the Shen Kuo Memorial Room at the Mengxi Garden site to commemorate the 890th anniversary of Shen Kuo's death.

The stone carvings of "Mengxi", an ancient piece of Mengxi Garden from the Song Dynasty, are displayed indoors. The stone carvings have the inscriptions "Yichou of the Imperial Song Dynasty" (1085) and "Jianjian of the Zhongyuan Dynasty" (July 15th), clearly recording the time when the garden was built and named.

Pearl Buck’s former residence and alma mater: Pearl Buck is a modern American female writer and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature. She spent the first half of her life in China for 37 years, including her childhood and girlhood in Zhenjiang. Her life and experiences in Zhenjiang later became the writing material for her many award-winning Chinese-themed novels. Pearl Buck's former residence in Zhenjiang (now Runzhoushan Road) and her alma mater, Chongshi Girls' High School (now Zhenjiang No. 2 Middle School), are well preserved and attract many Chinese and foreign tourists to visit.