Scenic spot introduction:
Nanjing Jinniu Lake Scenic Area is known as the "No. 1 Scenic Spot in the North of the Yangtze River". It is the largest artificial lake in Nanjing and a pure land with beautiful environment and good ecosystem. The lakeshore in the scenic spot is winding, surrounded by green mountains along the lake, and there are rows of egrets on the lake. It is one of the first choice places for citizens to vacation in the suburbs and for tourists to view the original natural scenery.Attractions distribution:
The scenic area is divided into central service area, Yinniu Mountain Scenic Area, Jinniu Mountain Scenic Area, beach leisure area, wetland eco-tourism area, Tongniu Mountain Scenic Area, Lake Island Tourist Area, Water Park Area and Lakeside Leisure Resort Area. There are Xike Spring, stone bed, bird garden, egret forest, biological museum, carp climbing mountain, starling cage, golden turtle exploring the sea, kissing stone, fairy cave, herding pavilion, macaque garden, tea garden, Jinguang Temple, incense burner and monument. and other major landscapes. In particular, the strange rocks of Jinniu Mountain are quite ornamental; and vegetation such as pine and metasequoia also create a good natural environment. The water quality of Jinniu Lake is clear, and the aquatic resources, mainly whitebait, are also a treasure of the scenic spot.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, vacation, sightseeing, CS, water entertainment, worshiping Buddha, mountain climbing, religion, lakes, rockstravelling guideline:
1. Every year, festivals such as the Dragon Boat Festival and National Day will have corresponding special activities, such as boat invitational races, etc. Come and experience the festival atmosphere.
2. The scenic area is large and has many attractions and entertainment items. The macaque performance, science and biology museum, bird garden, etc. are must-see attractions for tourists; if you have enough time, it is recommended to stay in the scenic area and visit it carefully over multiple days.
3. Admission to Jinniu Lake Scenic Area is free of charge with the Nanjing Park Annual Card.
4. Visitors can book tickets, hotel accommodation, etc. in advance on the website.
Tour route:
1. Couple tour:
08:00-09:00, stroll by the lake → Macaque Park → Fish Exhibition Hall → Bird Park.
09:00-11:30, couples bicycle or electric boat, grass skating field.
11:30-12:30, picnic and rest.
12:30-15:00, mountain climbing (visit Carp Mountain, Lover’s Stone, Jinguang Zen Temple along the way).
15:00-16:00, go down the mountain (visiting the Immortal Cave and the Godly Turtle exploring the sea along the way).
16:10, return trip.
2. Teacher-student tour:
08:00-08:40, take a cruise on the lake on the Jasmine No. 1 cruise ship.
08:40-11:30, cycling (visiting tea gardens, egret forest, fish exhibition hall along the way), grass skiing.
11:30-12:30, picnic and rest.
12:30-13:00, bow and arrow shooting range.
13:00-15:00, mountain climbing (visit Carp Mountain, Lover's Stone, Jinguang Zen Temple along the way).
15:00-16:00, go down the mountain (visiting the Immortal Cave and the Godly Turtle exploring the sea along the way).
16:10, return trip.
3. Family tour:
08:30-08:50, visit the Macaque Park.
08:50-09:20, take a speed boat tour on the lake.
09:20-09:50, take a battery car to visit the scenic spot.
09:50-11:30, fishing (accompanying family members can go to the grass-skiing field or tea garden for entertainment).
11:30-13:00, dining and resting.
13:00-15:00, mountain climbing (visit Carp Mountain, Lover's Stone, Jinguang Zen Temple along the way).
15:00-16:00, go down the mountain (visiting the Immortal Cave and the Godly Turtle exploring the sea along the way).
16:10, return trip.
Best time to visit:
Summer and Autumn
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) Liuhe beef breast, Guabu Laiyue, Yunwu tea.
(Special delicacies) Giant bowl of fish head, pork head meat, live beads, and crab roe soup dumplings.
Scenic spot location:
China>Jiangsu Province>Nanjing City>Liuhe District
How to get there:
Bus route: Take bus No. 630 in the city and get off at Houwang, then transfer to a local bus or take a taxi; you can also take the tourist bus at Liuhe Fenghuangshan Park Station, the departure time is 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. , 2pm-4pm, every hour.
Self-driving route: Starting from Nanjing, enter the Ningluo Expressway via Xuanwu Avenue, turn towards the Yangzhou/Nantong/G40 direction to the Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway, then turn into the Ningxia Expressway towards the Huai'an/Lianyungang/G205 direction , you can reach it via X304 → S247 after leaving the Liuhe/Chengqiao/Zhuzhen exit.
Scenic area map:
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Jinniu Lake ticket price:
40 yuan/person; active military personnel, retired veteran cadres, and children under 1.2 meters are free of charge; children over 1.2 meters tall, student ID cards, senior citizen ID cards, disabled persons ID cards, and retirement ID cards can enjoy a half-ticket discount.
The sightseeing bus costs 10 yuan/person for one way and 20 yuan/person for round trip.
Entertainment and services:
1. Speedboat: 200/time/1-5 seats; 240/time/1-6 seats; 280/time/1 -7 seats
2. Battery boat: 80 yuan/hour/4 seats; 90 yuan/hour/5 seats; 100 yuan/hour/6 seats
3. Pedal boat: 60 Yuan/hour
4. Water bumper boat: 15 yuan/10 minutes, can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child.
5. Jasmine yacht: 1600/time/40 seats
6. Painted boat: 1200/time/30 seats
7. Bamboo raft: 10 yuan/person/hour , minimum 3 people, can accommodate up to 7-8 people.
8. Single-person water bike: 30 yuan/hour
9. Double-person water bike: 50 yuan/hour
10. Live CS: 200 yuan/person (all day), including scenic spot tickets, insurance, coach fees, mineral water (4 bottles), lunch (three meat and three vegetarian dishes); 120 yuan/person (half day), including scenic spot tickets, insurance, coach fees, mineral water (2 bottle).
11. Couple bicycle: 10 yuan/person/hour
12. Multi-person bicycle: 10 yuan/person, limited to 3 people.
13. Disney Children’s Castle: 10 yuan/person, and an additional 5 yuan/person for parents accompanying you.
14. Campfire: 600 yuan/pile
15. Tent (rental): 600 yuan for overnight stay
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00-18:00
