Scenic spot introduction:

Zhongshan Scenic Area is a concentrated embodiment of Nanjing's urban characteristics and a gathering place of scenic spots and historical sites. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum The garden is the center. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and Linggu Temple With the support of the National Natural Science Foundation, there are more than 200 scenic spots and historical sites, and 84 scenic spots available for sightseeing. Among them, there is one world cultural heritage, 15 national key cultural relics protection units, and 31 Jiangsu provincial cultural relics protection units and municipal cultural relics protection units. Zhongshan is also named Zijin Mountain because of the purple clouds often lingering on the top of the mountain. It is dependent on and faces Houhu Lake, laying the foundation for Nanjing's natural beauty. Zhuge Liang praised it as "Zhongshan is like a dragon coiling, Shitou is like a tiger crouching, this is the emperor's house." Zhongshan stands on the bank of the Yangtze River with the momentum of "dragon coiling", drinking the clouds and swallowing the fog. It has been lush for thousands of years, and has received several dynasties of kings and heroes and pine and cypress green. It integrates multiple cultures and several natural works and stands out among the mountains. It contains the Six Dynasties culture, Ming Dynasty culture, Republic of China culture, landscape, city and forest culture, ecological leisure culture, and Buddhist culture series in one mountain, which is the "No. 1 mountain of humanities in Chinese cities."
Among the landscapes of Zhongshan, the Buddhist temples have the longest history. Existing religious buildings, such as Wuliang Hall, Baogong Pagoda, Zhigong Hall, Dinglin Temple, etc., are all important historical relics, but most of them have been rebuilt by later generations. However, at the top of Zhongshan or in the valleys halfway up the mountain, one can sometimes see ruins and ruins of ancient temples, which shows the heyday of Buddhist temples in Zhongshan during the Six Dynasties. The cultural relics of Zhongshan are also quite distinctive. As for the inscriptions, the stele praising the image of the monk Baozhi, painted by the great Tang Dynasty painter Wu Daozi, praised by the great poet Li Bai, and written by the great calligrapher Yan Zhenqing, is known as the "Three Wonders Stele". It is well-known. It was originally built in Zhongshan Dulongfu, and later followed by the Linggu Temple In addition, the Liang Zhaoming Prince Reading Platform on the northern peak of Zhongshan Mountain, the cliff inscription of Lu You, a famous patriotic poet in the Southern Song Dynasty, who visited Dinglin Temple in Zhongshan in the rain, and the Taoist "31st Cave Heaven" where Zixia Zhenren lived in seclusion in the Ming Dynasty are all scenic spots in Zhongshan Mountain with a strong cultural atmosphere.

Attractions distribution:

Zhongshan and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum The scenic area is located in the eastern part of Nanjing City and is divided into two parts, the east part is themed "Republic of China Culture" and includes Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Scenic spots, Linggu Temple The western part of the scenic area is themed on "Ming Culture" and "Ecological Leisure Culture", including Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum , Plum Blossom Mountain , Purple Mountain Observatory wait.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A scenic spot, world cultural heritage

Scenic spot features:

Photography, hiking, scenic spots, historical sites, mausoleums, former residences, parks, famous mountains, lakes

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel guide: The 100 most beautiful scenic spots in China!
  • Travel Guide: Nanjing Two-Day Travel Guide 2017

travelling guideline:

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Special dishes of the scenic area: Nanjing pressed duck, salted duck, crispy beef tenderloin, dry steamed bird, stinky gluten, chrysanthemum leaf duck egg soup, boiled eel slices, duck blood vermicelli soup, lion head of Lion King Mansion

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Snacks in the scenic area: dried shredded pork, sesame cakes, steamed dumplings, ramen, pancakes, scallion pancakes, tofu dumplings, noodle soup dumplings, vegetable buns, butter sesame cakes, sweet bean paste buns, dried shredded chicken noodles, spring rolls, sesame cakes, beef soup, steamed dumplings, pressed noodles, crab roe noodles, long fish noodles, beef pot stickers, stewed dried pork, stewed tea eggs, sugar porridge lotus root, Yin's chicken soup dumplings

Scenic area activities:

1. China Nanjing International Plum Blossom Festival lasts for one month from February to March every year.

2. China Nanjing International Osmanthus Festival lasts for one month from September to October every year.

3. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum The World Heritage Festival lasts for one week between June and July every year.

There are also the Jinling Lantern Festival, Climbing the City Wall, Shangsi Festival, etc.

Tour route:

"Zhongshan Scenic Day Tour" route

Eastern Front: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (Archway → Mausoleum Gate → Pavilion Temple ) → Music station Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall → Linggu Scenic Area ( Hongshan Gate → “Great Benevolence and Righteousness” Archway → Beamless Hall → Zhigong Temple→ Sanjue Monument→ Songfeng Pavilion→ Linggu Tower Linggu Temple → Tomb of Deng Yanda → Tomb of Tan Yankai)

West Route: Zixia Lake → Jinshui Bridge → Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Mausoleum Palace (Wenwufangmen→ Beidian→ Xiangdian→ Neihongmen→ Shengxian Bridge→ Fangcheng Minglou→ Baoding) → Wengzhong Road→ Shixiang Road→ Plum Blossom Mountain → Plum Blossom Valley (Gaotian Stone Carving Pavilion → Plum Blossom Makeup → Terrace of Zhaoming → Xiaoling Orchard)

Best time to visit:

Spring and autumn are the best seasons for traveling to Nanjing.

1. Early spring, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Scenic spots Plum Blossom Mountain Tens of thousands of plum blossoms are in full bloom, making it a great time to enjoy the beauty of plum blossoms and go for an outing.

2. Early autumn, Linggu Temple The scenic area is filled with the fragrance of sweet osmanthus, and it is a great place to enjoy the osmanthus light.

3. Late autumn, Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum The scenic area is full of red maple leaves, making it a great place for leisure and exploration.

Shopping recommendations:

Souvenirs: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Special tourist souvenirs (commemorative stamps, postcards, picture albums, commemorative medals, etc.), Nanjing salted duck, pressed duck, Yuhua tea, Yuhua stone, Yunjin, etc.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Jiangsu Province > Nanjing > Xuanwu District

How to get there:

Tourist Line 1 (Maigaoqiao Square), Line 2 (Yuhuatai South Gate), Line 3 (Maigaoqiao Square), Bus No. 9 (Ninggong New Residence), No. 20 (Mochou New Residence), No. 315 (Baima Park)

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Zhongshan Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Ticket Price:

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum :free

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum : 70 yuan

Zhongshan Scenic Area Package ( Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum + Linggu Temple + Meiling Palace + Music station ): 145 yuan/person

Individual fares: Linggu Temple 35 yuan; Zijin Mountain 30 yuan, cable car round trip 60 yuan, one-way 35 yuan; Meiling Palace 35 yuan; Music station 10 yuan; Underwater World 100 yuan.

discount:

1. Children: One adult can bring one child under 1.3 meters to enter the park for free. If an adult brings two or more children under 1.3 meters, the children can enjoy a half-price discount;

2. Students and minors: enjoy 20% discount with valid ID;

3. Senior citizens: Those aged 60 and above can enjoy 20% discount on tickets with valid ID, and those aged 70 and above can enter the park for free;

4. Retired personnel, active military personnel, and disabled persons: free admission with valid certificates;

5. Model workers, heroes and moral models at or above the municipal level can enjoy a 20% discount with valid certificates;

6. Teachers: Enjoy 20% discount with teacher ID;

7. Religious persons: enjoy 20% discount with valid ID.

Scenic area opening hours:

7:00-18:00

Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Closed on Mondays

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