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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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