A song can lead you to a city~The Zen rhythm of Jinshan Temple and a thousand-year-old myth.

Compared to the well-known *A Thousand Years of Waiting*, Jiang Dawei's *Ah, Beautiful Jinshan* may not be as widely known. Following the lyrics, "Boats on the lake fly like swallows, the fragrance of flowers is strongest under the Qifeng Pavilion, how many moving stories are circulating here, in the Fahai Cave and White Dragon Cave, visitors want to know if Xu Xian and the White Lady are in the cave," we enter the Jinshan Scenic Area in Zhenjiang, especially to visit Jinshan Temple, a pearl of the Buddhist kingdom on the banks of the Yangtze River, related to *The Legend of the White Snake*. 🌟Check-in Point 1: Jinshan Temple Jiangtian Chan Temple was built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,600 years. Built on the mountain, the temple halls are layered, and from a distance, they look like a three-dimensional ink painting. Together with Jiaoshan Temple, which is "wrapped in the mountain," they are known as the two wonders of Zhenjiang. The Fahai Cave in the temple is said to be the place where Master Fahai practiced. The small cave is always crowded with visitors. The White Dragon Cave leads directly to the Yangtze River, where the story of the White Lady flooding Jinshan in *The Legend of the White Snake* unfolds. The "Sea Island Guanyin" wall sculpture in the hall is lifelike, showing the scene of Mount Sumeru in Buddhist legends. Cishou Pagoda is located on the top of Jinshan Mountain and is a landmark building of Jinshan. It was first built during the Qi and Liang Dynasties and rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. The view of the pagoda's reflection in the lake from the platform is excellent. 🌟Check-in Point 2: The Best Spring Under Heaven Coming out of Jinshan Temple, cross the Jinquan Bridge and the boardwalk connecting the small island on Taying Lake to reach the deepest part of the scenic area. Here, you'll find Zhongleng Spring, which was praised as the "best spring under heaven" in the Tang Dynasty. This spring was originally located amidst the rolling waves of the river and is the only spring in the entire Yangtze River. 🌟Check-in Point 3: Wenzong Pavilion Wenzong Pavilion, the imperial library of the Qing Dynasty, is known as one of the "Three Pavilions of the North" along with Wenyuan Pavilion in Beijing and Wensu Pavilion in Shenyang. A replica of *Siku Quanshu* is displayed here. The pavilion's architecture blends the style of Jiangnan gardens. 🌟Check-in Point 4: Jingtian Garden and Baihua Continent Park Connected by a boardwalk over the lake. There are beautiful scenes to enjoy in all four seasons, whether it's blooming flowers, the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus, or plum blossoms in the snow. There are painting boats on the lake for you to take a leisurely cruise and listen to the boatwomen tell the legends of Jinshan. You can also find a good angle to capture the reflection of Jinshan Temple in the water. ❤Recommendation: The beauty of Jinshan lies in the harmonious coexistence of the mountain, temple, river, and pagoda, as well as the blend of mythology and history. Whether you are exploring historical sites or immersing yourself in the natural scenery, you can experience the unique charm and richness of Jiangnan here.