Monday, November 25, 2024
High-speed rail tourism is rapidly advancing in the Yangtze River Delta, with the autumn and winter tourism offerings of Jiangning, located in Nanjing’s neighboring Jiangsu Province, taking center stage at the China International Travel Mart 2024.
The event included a vibrant bazaar at Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall on Friday evening, where 28 booths highlighted the region’s tourism attractions and rich intangible cultural heritage, alongside tempting food offerings. The display featured colorful lanterns, intricate brocade, and exquisite ceramics, reflecting Nanjing’s deep historical significance as the ancient capital of six dynasties. Visitors were also enticed by local specialties such as Jiangning cherry ducks and Hengxi rice wine, while a fashion show added to the festive atmosphere.
Jiangning is known for its cultural and scenic landmarks, including the Nanjing Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone and Jiangsu Garden Expo Park, which are part of a 130-kilometer scenic corridor running east to west. Nanjing, renowned for its hot springs, is also hosting a cultural tourism festival through December 7, offering a variety of autumn and winter activities for visitors. One of the festival highlights is the Hongshan Forest Zoo, which is offering 35,000 free admission slots until December 8.
Among the region’s most popular autumn attractions is Qixia Mountain, where the Sacred Way of the Ming Xiaoling, the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, is especially breathtaking at this time of year.
How to get there: High-speed trains from Shanghai to Nanjing take about 1.5 hours to Nanjing South Station and approximately two hours to Nanjing Railway Station. Driving to Nanjing takes around three to four hours.
Top attractions in Nanjing: The Nanjing Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, Jiangsu Garden Expo Park, Qixia Temple, The Confucius Temple, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Linggu Temple Scenic Area, and Nanjing Museum.
Local cuisine to try: Eight Famous Snacks of the Qinhuai River, Salted Duck, Stinky Tofu, Tangbao (steamed dumplings), Shredded Dried Tofu in Chicken Broth, and Lotus Root Stuffed with Rice.
