Zhenjiang

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At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for cooler temple, mountain and old-city walking; summer needs heat, rain and insect planning
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and weather-sensitive river, mountain, temple and outdoor routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Jinshan Scenic Area

金山

All Ages

Admission

CNY 50 from June–August and December–February; CNY 65 from March–May and September–November. Student discounts require in-person document verification.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for a short route; 2–3 hours for a complete route.

02City Guide

Beigu Hill

北固山

All Ages

Admission

CNY 40 in peak season and CNY 30 in low season; students and visitors aged 60 or above usually receive half-price admission.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for a quick route; about 2 hours for the highlights route.

03City Guide

Xijin Ferry Historical and Cultural District

西津渡历史文化街区

All Ages

Admission

The public street area is free; individual sites have separate arrangements, including combined Guanyin Cave and Jiushenghui tickets around CNY 30 and Yuntai Pavilion around CNY 20.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the public street route; 2–3 hours with smaller sites and the museum.

04City Guide

Jiaoshan Scenic Area

焦山

All Ages

Admission

CNY 65 in March–May and September–November; CNY 50 in December–February and June–August, including the South Gate round-trip ferry.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for a flat route; 3–4 hours for the highlights route.

05Historic Walk

Zhenjiang Museum

镇江博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Core museum admission is free for individual visitors; some attached spaces may have separate arrangements.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for Building 6's key galleries; 2–3 hours for the wider museum route.

06City Guide

China Zhenjiang Vinegar Culture Museum

中国镇江醋文化博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Adult CNY 40; students pay half price; children under 1.4 metres enter free.

Typical Visit

About 40 minutes for a quick route; about 1.5 hours for a complete visit.

07City Guide

Nanshan Scenic Area

南山风景区

All Ages

Admission

Paid zone reference price CNY 40 in peak season and CNY 30 in low season; the northern zone is free.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the paid zone; 1.5–2 hours for the free northern walk.

08City Guide

Maoshan Scenic Area

茅山风景区

All Ages

Admission

About CNY 100 in peak season and CNY 80 in low season; sightseeing bus CNY 35 per person with multiple rides.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours by sightseeing bus; 4–6 hours for the Very Way hiking route.

09City Guide

Baohuashan National Forest Park

宝华山国家森林公园

All Ages

Admission

July 1–August 31, 2026: main admission free; internal shuttle CNY 10 per person per ride. Standard admission outside this period is not specified here.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the shuttle route; 4–5 hours for the hiking route.