Jiaoshan is not high in altitude, about more than seventy meters. It is collectively known as the ‘Three Mountains of Jingkou’ together with Jinshan and Beigu Mountain. It is located in the middle of the Yangtze River to the northeast of Zhenjiang, facing Xiangshan on the opposite bank across the river. Jiaoshan is covered with towering ancient trees and hides many stone carvings, ancient steles, temples and many other scenic spots. The main entrance of Jiaoshan is at the foot of Xiangshan. To climb Jiaoshan, one needs to take a ferry first. In less than about five minutes, one arrives at the opposite bank. Generally, when visiting Jiaoshan, after landing, one goes west and climbs up the mountain to see all the scenic spots of Jiaoshan. After landing, one will pass an antique stone bridge. Facing it is a white marble memorial archway with four pillars and three gates. The front side of the archway plaque is gilded and engraved with four big characters – ‘Scenic Jiaoshan’. The back side also has four characters – ‘Legacy of Han and Jin Dynasties’. After a few steps is the mountain gate of Dinghui Temple. Shi Nai’an wrote in ‘Water Margin’: ‘There is a temple on Jiaoshan, hidden in a mountain depression. Without seeing its form, it is called a temple wrapped by mountains.’ This is talking about Dinghui Temple. In the small courtyard on the east side of the temple, in the middle is the Memorial Hall of Master Mingshan. On the desk in the hall is a bust of Master Mingshan. Surrounding it is a long corridor along the wall. On the wall are many stones engraved with praises for Master Mingshan. On the west side of the temple, symmetrical to the Mingshan Hall, is the Jiaogong Shrine. Inside is a statue of Jiao Guang. The archway in front of the shrine is engraved with the words ‘Three Imperial Edicts Archway’. The Guolan Pavilion on the east side of Dinghui Temple was the temporary palace of Emperor Qianlong during his southern inspection. Now it is the Jiaoshan Buddhist College. Next to the Qianlong temporary palace is Baomoxuan (i.e., Jiaoshan Stele Forest), which treasures more than 400 steles of past dynasties. Second only to the Stele Forest in Xi’an, it is the largest stele forest in Jiangnan. Among them, the famous one is the ‘Epitaph on Burying Cranes’. It is said that a calligrapher, after his domestic crane died, wrote an inscription to commemorate it. This inscription was originally carved on the stone wall of Jiaoshan. Later, it was damaged by lightning. Now what we see is a later rubbing. Not far to the east of Baomoxuan is the ancient battery of Jiaoshan. The battery is arranged in a horseshoe shape and faces the great river. It is an important relic of the struggle against British aggression and imperialism. Climbing up from the north of the ancient battery and going west, one arrives at the Xijiang Tower, which was the original site of the Zhensi Pagoda. The tower has two floors and six corners. Before the construction of the Wanfo Pagoda, this tower was a scenic spot for viewing the great river. Now it is no longer open. Continuing to climb up along the steps, after reaching the top is the Wanfo Pagoda. On both sides of the gate are engraved ‘The sea is calm’ and ‘Pillar in the midstream’. Climbing up the Wanfo Pagoda, one can have a panoramic view of the Yangtze River. Going down the mountain westward after passing the tower, passing through the Spectacular Pavilion, the pagoda forest, the Sanzhao Cave and another part of the stele forest – the cliff carvings, etc., one returns to Dinghui Temple again and takes the ferry back to the main entrance of the scenic area. After leaving the scenic area, there are restaurants next to the bus stop on the opposite side. If one is hungry, one can have a meal first and then return.
Preferential Policies: Children under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.4 meters (inclusive) in height enter for free. Adolescents over 1.4 meters (exclusive) and under 18 years old (inclusive) with valid ID enjoy half-price. Elderly aged 60 (inclusive) to 69 (exclusive) with valid ID or senior card enjoy half-price; those aged 70 and above with valid ID or senior card enter for free. Full-time students (excluding adult education and graduate students) with student cards enjoy half-price. Disabled persons with valid ID enter for free. Veterans with the ‘People’s Republic of China Veteran’s Preference Certificate’ enter for free. ‘Three Affiliates’ personnel with the ‘People’s Republic of China Martyrs, Military Personnel Sacrificed in Public Service, and Deceased Military Personnel’s Dependents Preference Certificate’ enter for free. Active-duty military personnel with military officer, non-commissioned officer, or soldier ID cards enter for free. Devotees with皈依 certificates issued by Jiaoshan or Jinshan Temple enter for free. Retired personnel with retirement certificates enter for free. Journalists with press cards enter for free. Tour guides enter for free when leading a group. Cancer association members with membership cards enter for free. Retired military officers with relevant documents enter for free. Firefighting cadres, firefighters, and fire academy students with relevant documents enter for free. Additional Information: All preferential tickets must be purchased on-site with the relevant personal documents at the scenic spot. Service Facilities: Parking Lot – [Jiaoshan South Gate Parking Lot in Zhenjiang City] Reference price: Small cars 5 yuan per entry, large vehicles 8 yuan per entry. The specific price is subject to the scenic spot’s announcement. Address: Jiaoshan South Gate, Binjiang Road, Zhenjiang City; Spaces: 150. In-park Transportation – The fee is included in the booked ticket price. Address: South Gate Wharf; Route: South Gate Wharf – Jiaoshan. Stroller Rental – Reference price: Free, deposit 500 yuan; Address: Tourist Center. Nursing Room – Address: Jiaoshan Tourist Center has a baby care center.
Jiaoshan
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