Day 1 Nanjing → Jingai Mountain → Digang Ancient Town → Nanjing
07:00
07:00-07:15 We will gather at Exit 1 of Nanjing Metro Andemen Station. See the yellow China-TravelNote (Please do not be late)
07:15
Depart on time and introduce the activity process and precautions along the way.
10:30
Arriving at the destination - Jingai Mountain, after a simple warm-up exercise, we crossed the ancient trail and started hiking.
The road conditions along Jingai Mountain are very good, and there are many photo spots. Of course, there will be a climb before reaching the summit, but after reaching the summit, you will have a panoramic view and a wide field of vision.
After the hike, we drove to Digang Ancient Town. Digang is surrounded by water and has a beautiful environment. It is a gathering place of culture and has many ancient buildings. Here you can experience the environment and culture of our grandparents’ lives, stroll along the ancient streets, and take photos in various poses.
13:00
We're in the quaint and charming Digang Ancient Village, nestled along the Grand Canal. While its appearance is quaint, its architecture reveals a sense of its former prosperity. The village is well-connected, and we're exploring a hidden gem within it called Yiyuan Teahouse. Stepping inside feels like stepping back in time 50 years or even earlier, with a vibrant atmosphere of everyday life. The neighbors are always helpful, creating a harmonious and welcoming atmosphere. A cup of tea in the teahouse is a perfect way to spend a leisurely weekend.
Find delicious lunch in the ancient village and try the traditional delicacies like "Mian Qianlong," "Mian Shizi," and "Mian Youcai." Try the local specialties at Awen Rice Cake Shop, Yusang Fish Head Noodles, the 20-year-old Shijia Wonton Shop, and Laodifang Restaurant (Rou Bingzi).
After shopping and eating, we can also go to the Sanguan Temple, which is a Taoist temple with a long history. It enshrines the Heavenly Official, the Earthly Official and the Water Official. We can go there to pray and visit the "China Exhibition Hall in Intangible Cultural Heritage", a special exhibition hall with the theme of displaying and spreading China's intangible cultural heritage.
4:00 PM
We started our return journey.
7:00 PM
When we returned to the starting point in the city, everyone was still reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes.
