Beyond the River View! Listening to Six Dynasties Stories by Jinling’s "Mother River" | Cultural Exploration

🏮 This route is not only stunningly beautiful but also a "living" historical corridor. From the imperial ferry crossing to military fortresses, from the legend of Bodhidharma to poetic inscriptions, walk and read with your kids, turning thick textbooks into vivid scenes before your eyes. 📍 In-depth coordinates: Muyan Riverside Scenic Area Cultural Line 🚗 Suggested starting point: Begin at the eastern end, "Yanzi Ji Park," and tour in reverse for a more coherent historical experience. ✨ An immersive cultural lesson for kids: Our goal this time is not to complete the entire route but to "deeply explore three spots" and fully enjoy the history and culture. Lesson One: Yanzi Ji and the "Forty-Eight Views of Jinling" At Yanzi Ji Park, explain to the kids why this place is called "Ji" (a rock protruding by the water). Find the Imperial Stele Pavilion and see the "Yanzi Ji" stone stele inscribed by Emperor Qianlong. Stand on the rock head and feel the majestic momentum of "swallowing the river and intoxicating the stone," imagining the poems left here by literati like Li Bai and Zhu Yuanzhang. Interactive task: Let the kids find the "Wine Goblet Rock" and guess why it’s named that. Lesson Two: The Legend of Bodhidharma’s "Crossing the River on a Reed" at Bodhidharma Ancient Cave Enter the Bodhidharma Ancient Cave Scenic Area. Here, the mountain grotto uses modern light and shadow technology to tell the story of Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, crossing the river on a reed to arrive in Nanjing. The scene is magical and will deeply captivate the kids. Interactive task: In the Bodhidharma Stone Grotto Art Exhibition, have the kids find the Bodhidharma statue with the most interesting expression and take a photo. Lesson Three: The Epic of the "Clothing and Crown Southward Migration" at Wuma Ferry Arrive at the final stop, Wuma Ferry Square. Point to the five galloping horse sculptures and tell the story of the five Sima princes crossing the river here at the end of the Western Jin Dynasty to establish the Eastern Jin. This marks the start of the "Clothing and Crown Southward Migration," laying the foundation for Nanjing as the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties. Interactive task: Let the kids count the five horses, name each one, and create a little story. 🏨 Recommended cultural atmosphere accommodations: To continue this historical feeling, stay at the culturally rich "Nanjing Yihe Mansion" (Republic of China architectural complex) or the "Night Mooring Qinhuai Junting Hotel" (located by the Qinhuai River). Although a bit far from Mufu Mountain, they fully capture the nighttime atmosphere of the ancient Jinling capital. You can search on Trip.com using keywords like "Republic of China style" or "Qinhuai River." 📝 One-day cultural walking schedule: Morning: Visit Yanzi Ji Park (1.5 hours). Noon: Enjoy river delicacies and authentic Huaiyang cuisine at the time-honored "Wangjiang Lou" near Yanzi Ji. Afternoon: Tour Bodhidharma Ancient Cave (1.5 hours), then stroll along the riverside trail to Wuma Ferry (1 hour). Evening: Reflect on the day’s experiences at Wuma Ferry Square to end a fulfilling day. 🍜 Food clues along the way: The braised river catfish and stir-fried Artemisia with dried tofu at "Wangjiang Lou" are classics. Some farmhouse restaurants at the foot of Mufu Mountain offer eel stew and premium clay pot dishes worth trying. Slow down your pace and tell the stories in detail. When kids point at the Yangtze River and ask, "Did Bodhidharma really fly over on a single reed?" the imagination of history begins to soar. This journey offers not only beautiful scenery but also the seeds of culture.