A Brief Introduction of Zhenjiang
Zhenjiang, formally romanized as
Chinkiang, is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu
Province, China. It lies on the southern bank of the
Yangtze River near its intersection with the Grand
Canal. It is opposite Yangzhou (to its north) and
between Nanjing (to its west) and Changzhou (to its
east). Zhenjiang was formerly the provincial capital of
Jiangsu and remains as an important transportation hub.
Zhenjiang is most famous for its fragrant black vinegar.
Chinese legend traces it to Heita, the son of Dukang,
the supposed inventor of alcoholic beverages. Having
forgotten about a vat of wine for 21 days, he found it
had spoiled but now possessed a pleasant sour taste that
could be used to compliment foods. The present recipe is
said to date back 1400 years, with its major modern
manufacturer—the Jiangsu Hengshun Vinegar Industry
Co.—dating to 1840.
Other local specialties include crab cream bun,
Chinkiang pork, and pickled vegetables. Formerly,
households in Zhenjiang would prepare for the new year
by eating a red-bean dish and avoiding rice. One bowl of
beans was left on the table to feed the home's flies,
from the belief that they would then avoid disturbing
the family during the new year festivities.
A natural spring in a park on the edge of Zhenjiang has
been famed since the Tang (7th–9th century) as the best
in Jiangsu for making tea. It is now marketed as the
"First Spring under Heaven".
Zhenjiang has three famous mountains, Jinshan, Jiaoshan and Beigushan.
About Jinshan Temple
Jinshan Temple is the main scenic attraction on Jin
Mountain. The grand buildings of the temple complex are
built against the mountainside in such a way that when
you look toward the mountain in the distance, all you
see is the temple complex, an effect popularly described
as “Jinshan Temple wrapping up Jin Mountain.” Many folk
stories particularly attract people to Jinshan Temple.
This was the temple that was magically flooded by Madame
White Snake Bai Suzhen in the Legend of the White Snake.
It is also where the famous female general Liang Hongyu
beat the war drums and led her army in a battle that
would change the course of a war. Climb Cishou Tower and
the mountain peak pavilion for a panoramic view of the
temple complex and the nearby city of Zhenjiang.
About Jiaoshan
Jiaoshan is a small hill located on the banks of the
Yangtze River. It is home to a large collection of
ancient trees, stone inscriptions, and temples. Dinghui
Temple is located on the top of the hill. The Qing
dynasty Qianlong Emperor stayed here during a visit to
the south of China. The top of the temple affords
spectacular views over the Yangtze River. Next to the
temple there is a collection of more than 400 ancient
stone Chinese stele tablets, second only to Beilin
Museum in Xi'an.
About Beigushan Park
Beigushan Park is home to a temple that features in the
famous Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three
Kingdoms. It was here that the warlord Liu Bei met the
Chinese noble Lady Sun. For generations, the park has
attracted visitors who wish to follow in the footsteps
of these famous characters. Behind the temple are a
number of buildings that offer a spectacular view over
the Yangzte River and the surrounding hills. It is one
of the national key scenic spots with reputation of“the
first landscape of China”.
For more traveling information, please visit Trip in Zhenjiang City
Emergency
In case of emergency, contact Nearest hospital in Zhenjiang City by dialing 120.
Transportation
From / To Zhenjiang City
After arrival at Nanjing Lukou International Airport, you can take Airport Shuffle to Zhenjiang City. For transportation in Zhenjiang City, we also recommend downloading the Didi application on your phone for ride sharing services.
