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Festivals and events
Zhenjiang Tourism Festival
Date: March to October
When green comes to Jiangsu, Zhenjiang Tourism
Festival will be held to welcome the best time
of the year. It is also the most impacted tourism
brand festival in the city, which is composed
of Mao Mountain Tourism Cultural Festival (April
to October), Danyang Jizi Tourism Cultural Festival
(the first half of the year), Yangzhong City River-food
Tourism Cultural Festival (April) and Dantu Jiangxinzhou
Potherb Festival (April to May).
During the festival, you can watch the performances
of local folk artisans; see the paper-cut with
your own eyes; taste the local delights, etc.
Meanwhile, the activities of the festival are
closely related to the hot spot issue. For example,
2008 Zhenjiang Tourism Festival organized ¡°Talk
about Olympics Games¡± English Speech Contest.
The rich content and different activities will
let you see the charm of this 3,000-year-old city
and also experience its energy.
Jin Mountain Tourism
Cultural Festival
Date: September to October
Jin Mountain Tourism Cultural Festival is a pageant
consisting of attracting
investments, tourism forums, food cultures, travels
in scenic spots, etc. A series of activities including
Zhenjiang ¡°Three Strange Food¡± Festival, Jiao
Mountain Osmanthus Festival, Tourism Souvenirs
Design Competition and other activities will richen
this festival. For example, Jiao Mountain Osmanthus
Festival will hold a large number of activities
to cater to the taste of different people such
as Osmanthus Food Cooking Competition, Treasure
Hunt in Osmanthus Garden, etc.
New Year Bell Striking
at Jinshan Temple
Date: December 31st- January 1st, 21:00 - 0:00
The custom of striking the bell originated from
the Tang Dynasty, this activity has continued
for more than 1,000 years. Every New Year¡¯s Eve,
there are more than 10,000 participants from home
and abroad who come here. The activities include
night tours in Jin Mountain, tourism merchandise
fairs, bell striking, wish making and vegetarian
food tastings. Take part in these special activities
to celebrate the coming year, you will have good
luck.
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