Discover 8 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Zhenjiang (China). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Suning Plaza, Runyang Yangtze River Bridge, and Jiaoshan. Also, be sure to include Gospel Church in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Zhenjiang (Jiangsu).
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Suning Plaza
Building in Zhenjiang, China. Zhenjiang Suning Plaza is a building complex in Zhenjiang, China. Tower 1 of the complex is a supertall skyscraper.[1]
Runyang Yangtze River Bridge
Also known as: 润扬长江大桥
Cable-stayed bridge in Zhenjiang, China. The Runyang Yangtze River Bridge is a large bridge complex that crosses the Yangtze River in Jiangsu Province, China, downstream of Nanjing. The complex consists of two major bridges that link Zhenjiang on the south bank of the river and Yangzhou on the north. The bridge is part of the Yangzhou–Liyang Expressway. Construction of the bridge complex began in October 2000 and was completed ahead of schedule. The bridge cost 5.8 billion Yuan. The complex opened to traffic on April 30, 2005. The total length of the bridge complex is about 35.66 kilometres. In between the two bridges is the island of Shiyezhou.
Prior to the bridge's completion, round-the-clock ferry services operated across the river. It took about 40 minutes to reach the Zhenjiang Railway Station from Yangzhou. To this day, this nearby, round-the-clock ferry service operates across the river. The fee is approximately 15 yuan per small car, with a wait time of about 5 minutes. Cars and trucks drive directly onto the ferry boats before departure. Some locals estimate the ferries more quickly connect the city centers of Zhenjiang and Yangzhou.[2]
Jiaoshan
Also known as: 焦山
Attraction in Zhenjiang, China. Jiaoshan is a mountain in the city of Zhenjiang, in southwestern Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China. It lies next to the Yangtze River.
It is a National AAAA-designated tourism area, located 71 meters (230 ft) above sea level.[3]
Gospel Church
Gospel Church, Zhenjiang, locally known as Gospel Church, Daxi Road, is a Protestant church located in Runzhou District of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.[4]
Jinshan Temple
Temple in Zhenjiang, China. Jinshan Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Runzhou District of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China.[5]
Shanxiang Mosque
Also known as: 山巷清真寺
Mosque. The Shanxiang Mosque is a mosque in Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province, China.[6]
Jingkou District
Also known as: 京口区
Jingkou District is one of three districts of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, China. The district has an area of 115 km2 and a population of 410,000 people. The postal code for Jingkou is 212001 and the telephone code is 0511.
In recent years, it was split to form Zhenjiang New Area (镇江新区) which is divided to 2 subdistricts (Dagang Subdistrict (大港街道), Dingmao Subdistrict (丁卯街道)) and 3 towns (Dalu (大路镇), Yaoqiao (姚桥镇), Dinggang (丁岗镇)).[7]
Runzhou District
Also known as: 润州区
Runzhou District is one of three districts of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, China.
To the east of Runzhou lies the Grand Canal and Jingkou District with Zhenjiang New District to the southeast. The district has an area of 132.68 km2. By the end of 2004, the total population was 237,100 people.[8]