15 fun cities around Nanjing

15 interesting attractions recommended in cities around Nanjing are: Maoshan Town, Jurong City, Zhenjiang City, Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area, Tianmu Hunan Mountain Bamboo Sea, Shanjuandong Scenic Area, Langshan Mountain, Qionglong Mountain , Jinxi Ancient Town, Yangchan Tulou, Shili Qinhuai, Zhongshan Scenic Area, Xuanwu Lake, Laomendong, Presidential Palace, Qixia Mountain, Pearl Spring.

1. Maoshan Town, Jurong City, Zhenjiang City

Maoshan is the birthplace of the Shangqing Sect of Taoism. It was originally named Juqu Mountain because of the three brothers of the Mao family in Shaanxi during the Western Han Dynasty: Mao Ying, Mao Gu, Mao Zhong practiced here and was named Maoshan. Ge Hong of the Eastern Jin Dynasty and Tao Hongjing of the Southern Dynasty both practiced in Maoshan.

2. Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area

Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area has beautiful scenery and is known as the "Spring Niu Shou". In ancient times, there were Niushou Yanlan, Zutang Zhenxi and other Jinling It has beautiful scenery and many historical monuments, such as Yue Fei's Anti-Jin Dynasty Fort, Zheng He Cultural Park, etc.

3. Nanshan Bamboo Sea in Tianmu Lake

There is a Y-shaped route inside the Nanshan Bamboo Sea, and you can go up to the top of the mountain to see pandas on one side. There is a village on the other side that is a folk village, where you can go and have a look.

4. Shanjuandong Scenic Area

The water cave is full of characteristics, which makes people feel like they are in the tomb robbing scene in the notes. It is a famous limestone cave. Entering the cave is like entering a huge underground palace. You can see exquisite crystal stalactites and magnificent natural boulders. There are also underground rivers flowing in the cave.

5. Langshan Mountain

Langshan Mountain is located next to the Yangtze River and is one of the famous scenic spots in Nantong. The mountain has lush trees and numerous historical sites. The main attractions include the thousand-year-old Guangjiao Temple, the Tomb of King Luo Bin, the Sanxian Temple, and the Zhiyun Pagoda. You can overlook the Yangtze River from the top of the mountain, and the scenery is excellent.

6. Qionglong Mountain

Qionglong Mountain is located on the east bank of Taihu Lake in Suzhou. Its main peak is Ruomao Peak, with an altitude of 341.7 meters. It is the highest and largest mountain in Suzhou. The winding road leads directly to the mountain, which is covered with forests. Suzhou locals regard it as a natural oxygen bar.

7. Jinxi Ancient Town

A water town in the south of the Yangtze River with a history of thousands of years. The ancient town is not big. The ancient lotus bridge that resembles a Chinese landscape painting and the mysterious Chen Fei Water Tomb attract tourists to come and have a closer look. Various folk collections are also worth visiting.

8. Yangchan Tulou

Yangchan is located among the mountains in the mountainous area of ​​southern Anhui. It is a small village built on the mountain. Due to the high terrain and inconvenient transportation here, the mountain people have used local materials for hundreds of years. They used surrounding bluestone to pave roads and build bridges, and used red soil wood to build nests and live there. They work at sunrise and rest at sundown.

The ancient village has a long history. The village is surrounded by mountains, rich in springs, towering ancient trees, and beautiful mountains and rivers. It is a geomantic treasure land. It is not easy to go up the mountain with a private car, so you have to transfer to a car in the scenic area.

9. Ten Miles of Qinhuai

Confucius Temple Qinhuai Scenic Belt, with Confucius Temple as the center and Ten Miles of Qinhuai as the axis, includes Confucius Temple, Qinhuai River, Zhanyuan, Wuyi Lane, Tao Yedu, Bailuzhou, Dongshuiguan, Xishuiguan and other scenic spots, as well as the streets and residential buildings on both sides of the Qinhuai River, are known as the "Ten Miles of Qinhuai".

10. Zhongshan Scenic Area

Zhongshan Scenic Area has beautiful mountains and clear waters and pleasant scenery. It mainly consists of Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling Tomb, Linggu Temple, Music Stage, Meiling Palace and It consists of Toutuo Ridge and other scenic spots. It is known as one of the "Four Famous Mountains in the South of the Yangtze River" and enjoys the reputation of "Zhongshan Longpan".

11. Xuanwu Lake

Xuanwu Lake, also known as North Lake and Back Lake, is surrounded by Purple Mountain in the east, Ming City Wall in the west, Nanjing Railway Station in the north, and Zhoushan Mountain in the south. The largest royal garden lake, it is known as the "Three Famous Lakes in Jiangnan" together with Hangzhou West Lake and Jiaxing South Lake, and enjoys the reputation of "Jinling Pearl".

12. Laomendong

Laomendong, with its blue bricks and black tiles and towering ancient trees, is mostly Hui-style architecture. Since ancient times, it has been a place where merchants gathered, people with beautiful bells and graces, and aristocratic families lived. It is named because it is located east of Zhonghua Gate.

13. Presidential Palace

In the Presidential Palace, in addition to the buildings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Republic of China, and European styles, there are also lush green gardens. The pavilions, pavilions and pavilions in the mansion complement each other and complement each other. There is always a place that can touch your heart.

14. Qixia Mountain

Qixia Mountain, known as Sheshan Mountain in ancient times, is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the Yangtze River in the north. It has acres of maple forests and is one of the "four major maple viewing spots in China". First, its "Qixia Danfeng" is one of the forty-eight scenic spots in Jinling, and is known as "the most beautiful mountain in Jinling".

15. Pearl Spring

Pearl Spring has clear spring water and sweet entrance. It is characterized by green mountains, beautiful water, strange springs and beautiful rocks. It has been pursued by literati since ancient times. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was famous all over the country and was unparalleled in the limelight, enjoying the reputation of "the first scenic spot in the north of the Yangtze River".

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province