Nanjing Fangshan National Geopark Travel Guide

Jiangning District

Scenic spot introduction:

Nanjing Fangshan National Geopark is located in Jiangning Science Park. It borders the University Town to the east and the Qinhuai River to the west. It is one of the scenic spots in Jinling. It is called Tianyin Fangshan because of its unique mountain shape. Fangshan is a volcano that erupted 10 million years ago. It preserves various rocks from the eruption and is a typical representative of volcanoes that erupted at the same time in eastern China.

Attractions distribution:

The geological relics in Fangshan National Geopark are rich, diverse and typical, and have important scientific significance and comprehensive value. The park includes Fangshan Ziwu Tea Garden, Dinglin Leaning Tower, Dinglin Temple, Chishan Formation Sandstone, Dongxuanguan Formation and Angel Horse Fossils, Tianyin Palace, Archway, Rock Wall, Observation Deck, Nantianmen, Zulongding Basalt, Fangshan Tianchi, Shibapan, Lover's Valley, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 3A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

leisure, nature, sightseeing, geology

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Jiangsu Province>Nanjing City>Jiangning District

How to get there:

Bus route: Take bus 803 or 817 and get off at Sports Center Station.

Driving route: About 26 kilometers away from downtown Nanjing, passing through the East Line of the Inner Ring Road, Shuanglong Avenue, etc.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Fangshan ticket price:

No tickets

Scenic area opening hours:

09:00-17:00

Travel Tips

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Specialties) Nanjing wood carvings, Jinling gold foil, Yuhua tea, etc.

(Delicious food) Braised dried vegetables, duck blood and vermicelli soup, lotus root in sugar porridge, pressed duck, etc.