Jinniu Lake, formerly known as Jinniu Mountain Reservoir, holds a capacity of 96 million cubic meters of water and is one of the largest artificial lakes in Nanjing City. The lake is named after the mountain, and the mountain is enhanced by the water. The lake surface is vast and mirror-like, with a winding shoreline and shaded by lush green trees. Known as a ‘natural oxygen bar,’ Jinniu Lake Scenic Area boasts abundant tourism resources and well-preserved ecological environment. Ancient trees and rare plants, along with colorful flowers and grasses, cover an area of 5,000 acres with a vegetation coverage rate of 90%, enriching the forest landscape. A large number of wild animals such as rabbits, ducks, and egrets inhabit the scenic area, forming a beautiful natural landscape; artificially fed peacocks and swans, among other precious birds, are delightful to visitors. Here, mountains, water, forests, and birds coexist harmoniously, creating a unique picture of nature.
The food in the scenic area is characterized by unique rural cuisine and natural lake delicacies, represented by the ‘Lake Fresh Feast,’ which integrates the local food culture of Jinling and Luhe. During the annual ‘Jasmine Flower Cultural Tourism Festival,’ the ‘Jinniu Lake Food Exhibition’ attracts many tourists who come to enjoy the local cuisine.
Opening Hours: All year round, Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30; Saturday and Sunday 08:30-18:00.
Preferential Policies: Children: Free for children under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.4 meters (inclusive); Half price for children between 1.4 meters (not inclusive) and 1.6 meters (inclusive) or between 6 years old (not inclusive) and 18 years old (inclusive) with valid identification. Students: Half price for full-time primary, middle, and high school students (excluding adult education and graduate students) with student ID. Elderly: Free for people aged 70 and above (inclusive) with ID or senior citizen card; Half price for people aged between 60 and 69 (inclusive) with ID or senior citizen card. Military personnel: Free for active-duty military officers with officer ID; free for active-duty soldiers with officer or soldier ID, and veterans with preferential treatment certificate. Disabled: Free with disability certificate. Retired cadres: Free with retirement certificate. Dependents: Free with preferential treatment certificates for martyrs, military personnel who died in service, and deceased military personnel. Firefighters: Free for active, retired, and disabled firefighting rescue personnel, and firefighting rescue academy students with valid firefighting rescue team officer certificates.
Must-See Tips: 1. Motor vehicles are not allowed to enter the park. 2. Official Weibo: Jinniu Lake Scenic Area
Jinniu Lake Scenic Area
Jinniu Lake, formerly known as Jinniu Mountain Reservoir, holds a capacity of 96 million cubic meters of water and is […]
