What fun places are there in Zhenjiang?

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. Popular stories such as "water overflows Jinshan Mountain" and "Liang Hongyu beats drums to fight 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, which is 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 the boats dotted and the vast mist, I feel that my 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, including Li Bai, Meng Haoran, Su Shi, and Lu You, all waited here for ships and landed ashore, leaving behind chapters that have been 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 the characteristics of Chinese gardens and the charm of Japanese gardens. It is a pearl in 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 area here. It was one of the six major anti-Japanese base areas in the country. There are 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 cloud sky, 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, and are exquisite and moving. They 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.

There is a night market on Nanmen Street at night~