Zhenjiang Trip｜Really Want to Tell You the Truth

📅 1. Recommended Itinerary (3-Day Highlights) 🌟 Day 1: Immersive Cultural and Historical Tour • Morning: Jinshan Scenic Area (Arrive at 8 AM to avoid crowds! See the “Temple Wrapped Mountain” wonder and trace the legend of Lady White Snake) → Tip: Climb Cishou Pagoda for a panoramic view, perfect for photos at Tower Shadow Lake📸 • Afternoon: Xijin Ferry Ancient Street (Free! Climb Zhaoguan Stone Pagoda, visit the Lifesaving Society, stroll on stone slabs through Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties) → Lunch: Sister Li’s Guogai Noodles (with crystal pork belly + fragrant vinegar, a must-try “Three Oddities”!) • Evening: Night tour of Xijin Ferry light show (Free at 8 PM to see the millennium-old bridge transform into cyberpunk style) → Stay at an ancient street guesthouse (about 150 RMB per person) 🏯 Day 2: Scenic Mountain and Water Poetry Tour • All day: Jiaoshan + Beigushan (Combined ticket 70 RMB is more cost-effective) → Jiaoshan: Take a boat to the island! Experience rubbing stone inscriptions in the Stele Forest, watch the mighty Yangtze River from Xijiang Tower (Golden ginkgo in autumn is super healing) → Beigushan: Climb Beigu Tower and recite Xin Qiji’s poems, explore Liu Bei’s marriage proposal story → Lunch: Yong’an Fish Restaurant (Must order Yangcao pufferfish! So fresh you’ll lick the plate) • Evening: Artistic stroll along Jingji Road (Photograph Republic of China style buildings, enjoy a special coffee at Qixi Café) 🌿 Day 3: Off-the-Beaten-Path Nature Escape • Option A: Quanshan Sunrise (Free! Get up at 5 AM to catch the sea of clouds, 1-hour hike to the summit) → Noon BBQ at Dantu Changsen Camping Site • Option B: Nanshan Hiking (Breathe fresh air in the urban forest, visit Zhaoyin Temple bamboo grove) → Afternoon at Vinegar Culture Museum (DIY vinegar sachets, ticket 40 RMB) ------ 🏞️ 2. Must-Visit Attractions Detailed 1. Xijin Ferry → Highlights: Zhaoguan Stone Pagoda (Yuan Dynasty street-crossing pagoda), Guanyin Cave (Song Dynasty ancient building), Yuntai Pavilion (overlooking the whole city) → Night tour: When lanterns light up, it instantly becomes a “Little Hongya Cave,” with hidden bars and handmade shops deep in the alleys 2. Jinshan Temple → Activities: Join monks’ morning prayers (7 AM), touch the “World’s Number One Spring” Zhongling Spring stone carving → Avoid: Vegetarian meals inside the temple are expensive, better to eat outside the scenic area 3. Jiaoshan Stele Forest → Secret: Find the “Ancestor of Large Characters” the broken stele of “Yi He Ming” (top IP in the calligraphy world!) 4. Hidden Gems ◦ Quanshan Hot Springs: Soak in real hot springs after hiking to relieve leg soreness (Weigang Hot Springs 98 RMB/person) ◦ Mi Fu Calligraphy Park: Wear Hanfu and shoot ink wash style photos, the autumn osmanthus fragrance is a perfect match ------ 🍜 3. Food Map · Eat Your Way Through Zhenjiang in 24 Hours 🍜 Breakfast (6:00-10:00) • Guogai Noodles: Sister Zhang’s Noodle Shop (pork intestine noodles + pork belly), Tao’s Noodle Shop (fish soup base so fresh it raises your eyebrows) • Crab Roe Soup Dumplings: Huotou Shao (sip the soup first, then eat the meat!) 🐟 Main Meals (11:00-14:00) • Zhenjiang’s Three Fish: Braised shad (no scaling!), white sauce catfish, steamed knife fish • Local Famous Shops: Miss Zhou’s dishes (fragrant fried crab), Bi Shirong (crab roe lion’s head meatballs) 🍡 Snack Streets (After 14:00) • Yong’an Road: Salted egg yolk shaomai, Wu’s wontons, Lin Gengxin’s favorite little phoenix stinky tofu • Jiangda Back Street: 10 RMB grilled sweet potato skin, 20 RMB crayfish cup noodles (student paradise) 🍢 Late Night Snacks (After 20:00) • Weiwu Road BBQ: Lei’s BBQ “Gout Set” (oysters + beer), Jinye grilled meat tendon wraps ------ 🏨 4. Accommodation and Transportation Guide 🏠 Accommodation Areas • For Art Lovers: Xijin Ferry guesthouses (about 150 RMB per person, window views of the ancient street) • For Convenience Seekers: Dashikou business district hotels (Atour S, walking distance to Suning Plaza) 🚌 Transportation Tips • High-speed Rail: Zhenjiang Station is close to attractions, Zhenjiang South Station is farther but has more trains • Within the City: Taxi between attractions ≤15 RMB, use “Zhenjiang Xing” app for real-time bus info ------ ⚠️ 5. Key Pitfall Avoidance Guide 1. Ticket Traps: ◦ Buy Jinshan/Jiaoshan tickets online 1 day in advance (onsite may limit entry) ◦ Xijin Ferry main street is free, Lifesaving Society/Guanyin Cave combined ticket 30 RMB but optional 2. Food Traps: ◦ “Three Oddities Set” inside scenic areas marked up 50%! Go to local old shops (like Dahua Noodle Shop) ◦ For pufferfish, choose Yong’an Fish Restaurant/Bi Shirong; small shops may use farmed fish pretending to be wild 3. Seasonal Specials: ◦ 🌸 March-April: Nanshan plum blossoms, Fushan cherry blossom garden (Jurong City) ◦ 🍁 November: Jiaoshan red maples + ginkgo (best enjoyed with osmanthus cake!) 💡 Local Secrets: • Jingji Road baked flatbreads come out at 3 PM! Salty flatbread stuffed with pork tenderloin, a carb bomb of happiness • For souvenirs, trust “Hengshun”: cooking wine, fragrant vinegar, and unique vinegar heart candies are must-buys