Scenic spot introduction:
Jurong Gexian Lake Park is famous for the fact that Ge Hong, a Taoist doctor of the Jin Dynasty, tried to refine elixirs here and later obtained Taoism and ascended to heaven. It is the first choice place for citizens to walk and relax. Although it is just a city park, the charm of Gexian Lake is far more than that. The Taoist temples of the Liang Dynasty, the relic pagodas of the Song Dynasty, the pavilions of the late Ming Dynasty, and the academies of the Qing Dynasty. These buildings with historical origins are all gathered in the park, which will make those who seek ancient wonders exclaim in admiration; the shadows of the trees are whirling, and the sparkling Gexian Lake is exquisite. The exquisite pavilions unreservedly display the beauty of the pastoral atmosphere. Boating, resting, and playing are all full of fun.Attractions distribution:
The park is located in the center of Jurong, opposite Jurong No. 3 Middle School. In the park, Gexian Lake is the core waterscape, the Great Holy Tower is the tallest building, Gexian Temple is the main religious site, and there are Huayang Academy, Lake Center Island, Santai Pavilion, Jiuqu Bridge, Gexian Bridge, and Diaoyutai. Waiting for the landscape. The beautiful and tranquil garden creates a comfortable natural feeling, and the air becomes fresh, as if you are walking into the depths of a forest.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, walking, boating, parks, architecture, lakesAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Zhenjiang meat and strawberries.
(Gourmet food) Maoshan old goose, Zhenjiang meat, Maoxi smelly dried meat, Sancha pig head meat, fried potato cake, Zhenjiang sweet and sour radish.
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Jiangsu Province>Zhenjiang City>Jurong City>Huayang Town
How to get there:
Bus route: Jurong No. 10, Jurong No. 12, Jurong No. 15, Jurong No. 2, Jurong Z2, get off at Xiguan; Jurong No. 11, Jurong Z1, get off at No. 3 Middle School .
Self-driving route: Exit the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway from the Tangshan/Longtan/S337 exit and drive towards Jurong/Tangshan; just follow S122 → Hongwu Road → Huayang West Road.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Gexian Lake ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day