Xijindu, also known as Xijindu Historical and Cultural Block, is located in the northwest of Zhenjiang urban area. It can be reached by walking fifteen minutes east from Jinshan Park. Here there is an area of old houses with a strong historical atmosphere. The well-known ancient street of Xijindu is located here. Xijindu has been a ferry terminal since the Three Kingdoms period. Later, as the riverbank gradually shifted northward, the ferry is no longer there, leaving only the ancient street of Xijindu on the mountainside of Yuntai Mountain. Climbing dozens of steps from the east can lead to the ancient street of Xijindu on the mountainside. The further west one goes, the lower the terrain. The ancient street is paved with old bluestones. On both sides are traditional folk houses and gable walls built with blue bricks, showing great vicissitudes. At the eastern section of the ancient street, there is the ‘Zhaoguan Stone Pagoda’ built in the Yuan Dynasty. It is a stone pagoda across the street in China. Tourists can pass through under the pagoda base. Next to the stone pagoda is the Guanyin Cave built in the Song Dynasty. It is excavated on the mountain body and is a place for praying for safety. Opposite is the Life-saving Association, a water safety rescue institution built in the Qing Dynasty. These two scenic spots charge fees. Continuing to walk west, there are small scenic spots such as Xiaoshanlou and Waiting-for-Ferry Pavilion. Xiaoshanlou is a small wooden building built in the Tang Dynasty. Under the eaves of the building hangs a plaque inscribed with ‘Jinlingdu’ by Mr. Yu Qiuyu. In front of the building, one can overlook the layers of blue tiles of the old houses in the block. The Waiting-for-Ferry Pavilion was once a place where ancient people waited for boats or took a short rest and sheltered from the rain. It is said that Emperor Qianlong also once stayed in this pavilion. After passing the Waiting-for-Ferry Pavilion, one can see various shops on both sides, including teahouses, handicraft stores, and noodle shops. All kinds of interesting shop signs are hung, showing a petty bourgeoisie atmosphere. If you have a craving, you can taste snacks such as number one scholar cakes and stinky tofu. The prices are not expensive. The ancient street is not long. It takes about half an hour to walk through while strolling. If you still have more to enjoy, you can return along the same route to the Waiting-for-Ferry Pavilion. Going down the slope from here can lead to the old wharf cultural block. Here there are many retro旧址 buildings such as the Texaco foreign firm. You can take pictures here as souvenirs. You can also climb to the Yuntai Pavilion on the top of the mountain behind the ancient street to overlook the urban area. Especially, the old block at night is very beautiful. Opening hours: Open all year round and all day. After 16:15, entry to paid scenic spots such as Guanyin Cave, Life-saving Association, and Yuntai Pavilion is stopped. The block is free to experience. Service facilities: Parking lot: [Xijindu Underground Parking Lot] Reference price: ¥5/time; Address: Opposite the entrance of Changjiang Road, Xijindu; Parking spaces: 1000. WiFi: Account: No fixed user name. When entering the scenic area, the Wifi will automatically pop up. Connect according to the prompts. Password: No fixed password. When entering the scenic area, the Wifi will automatically pop up. Connect according to the prompts. Range: Full coverage of the scenic area. Mobile phone charging: The tourist center is equipped with charging power sockets. Luggage storage: Reference price: free. Scenic area interpretation: The tourist center provides manual interpretation services.
Admission Fees: Panoramic Tour 100 RMB per visit, Folk Culture Tour 80 RMB per visit, Historical Architecture Tour 80 RMB per visit, Premium Tour 60 RMB per visit.
Restrooms: There are numerous restrooms distributed throughout the scenic area, all with clear signage. Nursing Rooms: The Xijin Ferry Ancient Street Visitor Center has a nursing center, where visitors can feed, care for, and change diapers for their babies for free. Convenience Stores: Convenience stores are available within the scenic area, located behind the Zhenjiang Restaurant, and both Alipay and WeChat Pay are accepted.
