Zhenjiang | City Forest, Nanshan Scenic Area

Compared to the more famous Sanshan, there are fewer tourists from other places here, and it feels more like a suburban park for local friends. The Nanshan Scenic Area is a national 4A scenic spot, roughly divided into three parts: the Wenyuan Area, the Bamboo Forest Area, and the Zhaoyin Area. The three parts of the scenic area are interconnected, and my tour route was Wenyuan-Bamboo Forest-Zhaoyin. Wenyuan A theme park built to commemorate Liu Xie's 'Wenxin Diaolong', there aren't many highlights, but occasionally there are themed exhibitions in the park. Bamboo Forest Not far from Wenyuan, you can see the gate of the Bamboo Forest Area. Named after the Bamboo Forest Temple, there are some steles, ruins, and it is also from here that you start climbing the mountain to go to the Zhaoyin Area. Zhaoyin The core area of Nanshan, and also the largest of the three areas. It is famous because the renowned artist of the Southern Dynasties, Dai Yong, chose to live in seclusion here. During the Liang Dynasty, Prince Zhaoming, Xiao Tong, studied here and compiled the first anthology of Chinese literature, 'Zhaoming Wenxuan', which has a deep historical and cultural significance. The natural scenery is mainly mountainous, supplemented by attractions such as the Tiger Running Spring, Pearl Spring, and stone archways. After leaving the Zhaoyin Area, near the north gate is a flower market, which is very lively on weekends and holidays. It's also quite nice to stroll around inside. Ticket price: 40 yuan (30 in the off-season). Compared to the three mountains in the north, there aren't many highlights here. The Zhaoyin Area might be worth a visit, but the other two don't have much content.