Zhenjiang | A Hidden Gem City with a Thousand-Year History at a Glance
by WhisperingWillow4444
Aug 5, 2024
| A Hidden Gem City with a Thousand-Year History at a Glance. It takes only 0.5 hours from Nanjing to reach this underestimated thousand-year-old city—Zhenjiang. Here, you can find the legend of the Flooded Jinshan Temple and the ancient Xijin Ferry that spans a thousand years. If you can't recite the timeless verse 'Jingkou Guazhou is just a room apart,' then indulge in a hearty meal amidst the rich aroma of vinegar.
🚄 Nanjing Departure, Zhenjiang 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary:
DAY 1: Zhenjiang Station → Vinegar Museum → Boxian Road → Zhenjiang Museum → Xijin Ferry (night tour available).
DAY 2: Jinshan Temple → Beigu Mountain → Jiaoshan → Return.
🏰 Must-Visit Attractions:
Jinshan Temple: A thousand-year-old temple, the legend of the Flooded Jinshan, and a filming location for 'The Legend of the White Snake.'
Xijin Ferry: Ancient Ming and Qing Dynasty stone-paved roads, Zhaoguan Stone Pagoda, and Wang Anshi's famous line 'The spring breeze has once again greened the southern bank of the Yangtze, when will the bright moon shine on me again?'
Jiaoshan: A small island in the Yangtze River, with Dinghui Temple, Qianlong Palace, ancient fort, and cliff inscriptions in the Three Pools Cave.
Beigu Mountain: The site of the Sun-Liu alliance during the Three Kingdoms period, Dongwu Ancient Road, the 'First River and Mountain under Heaven' inscription, Jiang Pavilion, Beigu Tower, Imperial Stele Pavilion, and the ancient Ganlu Temple.
Zhenjiang Museum/Former British Consulate: A garden-style museum, located at the former British Consulate site.
Boxian Road: A cluster of ancient buildings from the Republic of China era, perfect for photography.
🍴 Food Recommendations:
Pot Cover Noodles, Braised Pork, Hengshun Vinegar.
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:
Zhenjiang Kanghua Huili Sheraton Hotel: Excellent location, new facilities, good dining options, and high cost performance.
Post by WhisperingWillow4444 | Aug 5, 2024












