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Qianhua Ancient Village

Qianhua Ancient Village is an imitation Ming- and Qing-style village at the foot of Baohua Mountain in Jurong. The ancient villages show visitors the life of the local residents during the Kangxi and Qianlong's reigns about 300 years ago. Exhibits here include dioramas and weaving looms, giving visitors a sensation as if they have stepped back in time. Walking along the river, the stilted houses on both banks are arranged next to each other, a beautiful and peaceful sight against the blue sky and white clouds.

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Garden Tours in Yangzhou

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Dongguan Street

Dongguan Street is located in the center of Yangzhou. The main street is made from slates which had been paved piece by piece. Walking along the street, you can often catch glimpses of the salt merchants' courtyards made from blue bricks and gray tiles. The areas where local food and specialties are concentrated add to the fascination for visitors. It is truly worthy of its reputation as a representative historical old street of Yangzhou City. Dongguan Street extends in the east to the Ancient Canal and in the west to Guoqing Road. It is 1,122 meters long in total. The Dongguan Ancient Pier on its eastern end was a bustling terminal of Yangzhou in the Tang Dynasty. The presence of the pier had enabled the development of the trade-intensive downtown Dongguan Street. The current Dongguan Street still maintains its appearance during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Baohuashan National Forest Park

Baohua Mountain is approx. 30 km from Jurong to the south, Zhenjiang to the east and Nanjing to the west. With an altitude of 437.2 m, it is named after Monk Baozhi, the prototype of Ji Gong and the founding master of Longchang Temple on the mountain. Longchang Temple is the main attraction of the scenic area. Built in the first year of Tianjian during the Liang Dynasty (502 AD), it is famous for its three-altar ordination ceremony and is currently one of the largest ordination sites in China. Monks receive their ordination certificates from Longchang Temple. Baohua Mountain has two main gates: the north gate and the south gate. Visitors usually enter the attraction through the north gate, as buses pass by this gate and National Highway 312 is also located to the north. The mountain has a winding road, making driving more convenient than taking buses. Vehicles entering the attraction must purchase both admission tickets and parking tickets. Small vehicles (under 15 seats) cost CNY 10 per vehicle, while large vehicles cost CNY 15 per vehicle. Non-driving travelers can take the shuttle bus inside the attraction for a one-way fare of CNY 10, or walk from the foot of the mountain to Longchang Temple, which takes approx. 30-40 minutes. After visiting Beiquan lake and the coal mine "General's cave" dug by General Xu Shiyou from the north gate, travelers will arrive at the hiking trail "Qianlong imperial path". Those who hike can take the stairs uphill from here, while self-driving travelers visiting in April are also advised to park by the roadside, walk a section of the trail before returning to their parking spot to see the three-million-year-old Magnolia zenii on the mountainside, with its lotus-sized white flowers tinged purple-red at the base. At "Qinhuai river source", travelers can stop and climb a few steps to the hilltop for panoramic mountain views. Note that the "Qinhuai river source" here merely indicates Baohua mountain as the river's origin through an informational sign, rather than showing the actual source. If you depart from Nanjing, Zhenjiang, or other places in the morning, you will likely arrive at Longchang Temple on the mountain around noon. You can first have a vegetarian meal at Baoyue Zhai near the temple entrance—the vegetarian noodles are recommended, with a reference price of CNY 20. Afterward, visit Longchang Temple. The temple's main gate faces north and features Huizhou-style architecture. Highlights include: 1) the white marble ordination platform from the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty, where hundreds of thousands of monks have been ordained since the Qing era; 2) the five large cauldrons from the Guangxu era of the Qing Dynasty, each capable of serving meals for a thousand people; and 3) the Bronze Hall and Beamless Hall built in 1605 (the 33rd year of the Wanli era in the Ming Dynasty). Caves like Wulong cave on the mountain can only be viewed at the entrance. Only experienced outdoor teams equipped with cave exploration gear like searchlights and ropes can descend for closer inspection. It's a stalactite cave. Other attractions on the mountain include the mountain turtle listening to scriptures, the monk cemetery complex, and Tianlong blessed land square. Every October, generally around October 8-18, Longchang Temple holds the Three Altars Ordination Ceremony, which accepts both male and female participants. Travelers can observe the ceremony but must respect Buddhist etiquette by avoiding loud noises and pointing. In late April each year, Baohua Mountain hosts the mountain soaking festival, featuring various activities such as camping, hiking, and kite flying. Baohua Mountain attraction has the Shanyifang international resort on the southern side of the mountain, and Baohua Mountain villa outside the north gate, both offering accommodation. Staying in Baohua town is also an option, but it's better to return to Zhenjiang or Nanjing for more choices and complete dining and entertainment options.

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Slender West Lake Cruise

The Slender West Lake Cruise was found in the Hanjiang District of Yangzhou City, where you can enjoy the beautiful boat lady, the red Chinese costume, sweet smile, while shaking, while telling the story about the beautiful scenery, as if the beautiful picture also appeared in your mind. Take a cruise ship during the day to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake, and take a cruise ship at night to see the performances on the lake.

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Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics Memorial Hall

The Yangzhou Baguai Memorial Hall is located in the southeast of Slender West Lake. It has been transformed from the Western Temple where Jinnong, one of Yangzhou's eight eccentrics, lived during his final years. The Nanmu Great Hall from 700 years ago is now the main exhibition hall of the Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics Memorial Hall. It focuses on the genesis and artistic achievements of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou. Texts and images introduce the lives of the Eight Eccentrics and their painting works are displayed, although the paintings are mostly imitations.

Ganlu Temple

Ganlu Temple is located on the Beigushan Hill shore of the Yangtze River, which is also known as the "Three Kingdoms Hill" as Sun Quan and Liu Bei established an alliance here. Built when the area was part of the Eastern Wu state, Ganlu Temple reached its current size following expansions over past dynasties. With graceful surroundings and fresh air, the temple seems like a home in the forest. Travelers can wander on the ancient path in the Kingdom of Wu, climb Beigu Tower and admire the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River.

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Museum of Han Guangling King

Yangzhou Museum of Han Guangling King, also known as the Museum of Han Guangling King, opened in May 1992 and is now a national 4A-level tourist attraction. TheMuseum of Han Guangling Kingis located onShugang and is a cultural site that integrates Han dynasty artifacts with Han-style architecture, reflecting the historical and cultural landscape of Han dynasty Yangzhou. Here, you will see the tomb exhibition of Liu Xu, the first King of Guangling of the Western Han dynasty, and his queen. These 2 imperial-level "huangchang ticou" wooden-chamber tombs are highly renowned both domestically and internationally. The museum mainly features: Guangling King Underground Palace, Queen's Palace, Guangling Tidal Surge, Museum of Han Guangling King - Special Exhibition Hall, Xijun Visiting Relatives Cultural Park, Cultural and Archaeological Experience Hall, and more.

Yuntai Tower

Yuntai Pavilion is an antique style pavilion with the characteristics of ancient buildings in Song and Yuan dynasties. It is located on the north peak of Yuntai Mountain with a total construction area of ​​1,800 square meters. It is the largest building in the history of ancient buildings in Zhenjiang. It is composed of pavilions, halls and pavilions to form a group of buildings with a turbulent and changeable overall outline. A pair of ancient building column bases with a diameter of about 1 meter were found at the construction site of Yuntai Pavilion. Ancient building experts believe that this pair of column bases should be architectural relics of the Yuan Dynasty based on the characteristics of column bases in different eras. Climbing up Yuntai Pavilion, you can overlook the surrounding Zhenjiang landscape: Jinshan, Jiaoshan, Beigushan, Nanshan, and other mountains are surrounded, Beihu and the Yangtze River are across the river, and the old and new urban areas of Zhenjiang can be seen. Yuntai Mountain and Jinshan, Beigushan, and Jiaoshan complement each other. The construction of Yuntai Pavilion, as a landmark building in Zhenjiang, shows the prosperity of the prosperous times and is an important attraction for Zhenjiang's landscape history and culture, and another excellent tourist resource.