Grand Canal

The Yangtze River intersects the Grand Canal at Zhenjiang, forming the biggest golden cross water system in China. The length of the Grand Canal in Zhenjiang is 42 kilometers. Since the Tang Dynasty, Zhenjiang has been an important port and transportation hub. The poem “a boat flowing three thousand miles sees ten thousand houses with lights along the river” shows a picture of flourishing Zhenjiang along the Grand Canal. Currently, the five-kilometer Grand Canal across downtown has become a scenic view belt for local citizens. So it’s a good place for you to have a walk, take a rest and boating, while seeing the local conditions

Xijin Ancient Street

Xijin Ancient Street, located at the foot of Yuntai Mountain, the south of the city, was originally built in the Six Dynasty and flourished during the Tang and Song Dynasties. It has been awarded the Distinguished Proteciton Project of Cultrual Heritage of United Nations. There are a lot of ancient relics in the street such as lifesaving organization, Guanyin Cave, Xijin Ancient Ferry, etc. The most-protected and oldest stone pagoda of China stands across the street, which is also the natinal key protective relic unit. There are more than 150 shops of differet kinds along Xijin Ancient Street. The harmonious blends of religions, cultures,nature and humans fully appear here.

The wheel traces on the stone boards show the change of long history and tell you the story that happed in the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. When you come to Xijin Ancient Street, you will feel as if you are having a stroll in an out-door history museum.

Former British Consulate

At the intersection of Xijin Ancient Street and Boxian Road, there stands a western-style architectural complex of five buildings. This is the national key protective relic unit------Former British Consulate. The main buliding is of East Indian style and the other four are of Gothic style. Now it belongs to Zhenjiang Museum.

Hengshun Vinegar Factory

The smell of vinegar will greet you, when you enter into Zhenjiang Hengshun Vinegar Factory. Zhenjiang Hengshun Vinegar Factory was founded in the Qing Dynasty (1840), which is the cradle of Chinese vinegar industry. It is also among the list of first batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Hengshun vinegar needs to be produced via more than 40 procedures and takes over 60 days. The unique skills of production make Hengshun vinegar own five unique characteristics “color, fragrance, acid, alcohol and strength”. Here, you can learn about the artistry of making vinegar and witness the birth of this “acid sauce”.

Forest of Steles at Jiao Mountain

As a national key protective relic unit, 200-meter-long cliff inscriptions and forest of steles in Jiao Mountain Cliff is the second biggest forests of steles in China, among which, “Yihe Inscriptions” is worthy the most and looked upon as the ancestor of calligraphy by successive calligraphers. Coming here, the forest of steles will show you the calligraphy of past dynasties. In Jiao Mountain, the harmonious beauty which combines the natural, cultural and human scenic spots is worth seeing.

Stone sculptures of Southern Dynasties

Within Dan Yang of Zhenjiang City, there are 13 imperial tombs of the Nan Dynasty. The stone-carved TianLu, ornamental columns, Kylin, etc in front of tombs, which are national key protective relic units, will show you the great value of art of ancient superb craftsmanship. Seeing these vivid and delicate stone sculptures, you can discover the ancient Chinese art treasures.