https://ph.trip.com/moments/detail/zhenjiang-13-135163309?locale=en-PH
BlissfulRetreatsByAndersonUnited States

Welcome to Zhenjiang! Zhenjiang, here I come!

Title: "Explore Zhenjiang with 3000 RMB! Three days/living inside poetry, eating crabs, drinking vinegar, and enjoying river views—this is the hidden gem of Jiangnan!"--- When it comes to the most underrated city in Jiangnan, Zhenjiang must be named! It doesn’t compete or fight, yet it holds millennium-old stories of Li Bai writing poetry, Su Shi getting drunk, and Liu Bei seeking marriage; it’s not large, but boasts the majestic Jinshan Temple pagoda shadow, Jiaoshan Stele Forest, and Beigu Mountain, known as the number one river landscape in the world; it’s not famous, but its fragrant vinegar is known nationwide, and its Yangtze River crabs are incredibly fresh! As a travel blogger, I just returned from Zhenjiang—4 days and 3 nights, 3000 RMB per person, no traps at all, amazing photo opportunities, and a fantastic experience of eating and playing that was simply exhilarating! Itinerary Overview: Poetic and Picturesque Zhenjiang · Three Mountains, One Vinegar, Two Fresh Pots | Days | Theme | Highlights ||------|------|------|| Day 1 | First encounter with "The Number One River Landscape" | Jinshan Temple + Xijin Ferry Night View || Day 2 | One Yangtze River | Beigu Tower + Jiaoshan + Vinegar Workshop Experience || Day 3 | Slow Life · Nanshan Bamboo Sea | Wenchang Pavilion + Local Pot-Covered Noodles + Vinegar-Soaked Life || Day 4 | Eat Crabs! Return | Dantu Wetland + Zhenjiang Morning Tea + Pack Vinegar Gift Box |--- Total Cost: 2980 RMB (per person) | Item | Cost ||------|------|| Round-trip High-speed Rail (e.g., Shanghai → Zhenjiang) | 120 RMB × 2 = 240 RMB || Accommodation (3 nights, river view room/Xijin Ferry boutique homestay) | 300 RMB/night × 3 = 900 RMB || Meals (180 RMB/day, including crab feast) | 720 RMB || Attraction Tickets + Transportation + Experiences | 1120 RMB |--- Day 1: Listen to the Bell at Jinshan Temple, Walk the Millennium at Xijin Ferry - Arrive in Zhenjiang in the afternoon, check in at a boutique homestay next to Xijin Ferry, with a view of the ancient street from the window. - Visit Jinshan Temple (ticket 80 RMB): The legend of Lady White Snake flooding Jinshan is here! Climb the pagoda to overlook the Yangtze River and capture stunning photos of the "pagoda shadow entering the river." - Evening stroll at Xijin Ferry Historical and Cultural District (free): Walk the thousand-year-old stone slab road, enjoy the early evening lights, and wear Hanfu to shoot a "Tang and Song dynasty time travel" vlog. - Dinner at Yanchun Restaurant: Enjoy the first taste of Zhenjiang with clear stewed crab meat lion’s head and crystal pork.--- Day 2: Jiaoshan Stele Forest + Beigu Mountain Nostalgia - Morning visit to Jiaoshan (including boat ticket 70 RMB): Floating jade in the river, the best stele carvings in the world! Capture the Zen-like scene of "ancient temple hidden in the forest sea." - Afternoon climb Beigu Mountain (ticket 50 RMB): Stand before the stone of "The Number One River Landscape," recite the line "Where to gaze upon the divine land? The full view is Beigu Tower." - Evening visit to Hengshun Vinegar Workshop (free + 30 RMB experience): Make your own jar of fragrant vinegar and create a short video as a "heritage inheritor." - Dinner at Lao Zhou Pot-Covered Noodles: Challenge the "pot cover + pork + long fish noodles" combo!--- Day 3: Nanshan Bamboo Sea · Slow Life - Morning: Nanshan Scenic Area (free): Walk the bamboo forest paths, sit quietly at Wenchang Pavilion, and shoot an atmospheric "deep in the forest, nowhere to be found" scene. - Afternoon: Visit Shuangjing Road Market to buy fresh Yangtze River crabs, have the homestay owner cook them, and enjoy private crab meat tofu! - Evening: Shoot a "vinegar bottle lamp + river view room" vlog: "In Zhenjiang, I soaked a whole night in vinegar’s tenderness."--- Day 4: Crab Feast Finale, Return Fully Loaded - Breakfast: Jinshan Feast for Zhenjiang morning tea—crab roe soup dumplings and sweet lotus root porridge. - Morning: Walk at Dantu Wetland Park, shoot an empty shot of "river breeze brushing the face." - Souvenirs: Pack Hengshun Vinegar Gift Box (starting at 68 RMB) and vacuum-packed pork (50 RMB/bag). - Return trip, post on social media from the high-speed rail: "Zhenjiang, a small city that makes you fall in love with vinegar unexpectedly."--- Blogger’s Hot Content Suggestions - Title: "In Zhenjiang, I used a pot of vinegar to marinate the entire autumn." "Others go to Suzhou, I go to Zhenjiang—saving 1000 RMB and eating three more crabs!" Tags: `Zhenjiang is not big, but just right. It’s not noisy, yet it hides poetry in every blue brick; it’s not flashy, but with a bowl of noodles, a pot of vinegar, and a crab, it captures the hearts and stomachs of all visitors. 3000 RMB for 4 days of poetry, wine, and Jiangnan charm—this trip is a total steal!
View original text
*This content is provided by our partner and translated by AI
Posted: Aug 25, 2025
Submit
0
Mentioned in this post
Attraction

Jiaoshan Mountain

4.6/53885 reviews | Fall foliage
Zhenjiang
No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Zhenjiang
Book now for tomorrow | Cancel anytime
-8%
CLP 8,598
CLP 7,937
Details
Show more
Related Trip Moments
Beigushan Hill Scenic Spot

Zhenjiang - Beigushan Zhenjiang boasts three mountains and one street: Jiaoshan, Jinshan, Beigushan, and Xijindu Cultural Street. Beigushan isn't very tall or large, but it's quite picturesque. You can ascend Beigu Tower and Duojing Tower, offering breathtaking views. #ZhenjiangBeigushan Ganlu Temple on Beigushan is where Liu Bei sought a wife, and the story of Sun Quan losing both his wife and his army originated here. Full-price tickets are 40 yuan, half-price tickets are 20 yuan, and it's well worth a visit. #ZhenjiangBeigushan

幸運星2023
Jiaoshan Mountain

Jiao Mountain: A Treasure Where History and Nature Intertwine

ChristopherBrooks123*
Jinshan Temple

One-Day Tour in Zhenjiang: From Myth to Everyday Life

N3thr1l_Wh1spl3r

Changzhou + Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

Mitchell Charlotte 80
North Temple Tower

Tianmu Lake in Liyang, my favorite small city scenery in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai

RoamingGlobetrotter.
Jiaoshan Mountain

The osmanthus flowers in Zhenjiang have finally bloomed, entering the best viewing period this weekend

Trip.Pulse
Tianmu Lake Natural Scenery Park

Liyang Must-Visit Attractions: Complete Guide to Bamboo Sea and Lake Scenery

V0lt@g3_W1r3w@v3
Tianmu Lake Nanshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Spot

A hidden gem town just 26 minutes from Nanjing! Only 54 yuan, grab it!

JUNIOR ANTHONY
Jinshan Temple

Jinshan Temple Guide in Zhenjiang|A Zen Journey Like the White Snake Legend

LANCE WALTERS
Baoen Temple

Liyang Autumn 3 Days 2 Nights Leisure Travel Guide, Personal Experience with No Disappointments

ElysiumWanderer1990
Nanshan Bamboo Sea - Jinghu Bamboo Raft

Liyang Nanshan Bamboo Sea Transportation, Tickets, and Photography Guide with Map

ZephyrineNocturna567}
Tianmu Lake Nanshan Bamboo Sea Scenic Spot

Liyang Nanfu: A Poetic Retreat by the Bamboo Sea of Nanshan

溧阳南府