Jiuli Scenic Area

Jiuli Scenic Area

The Jiuli Scenic Area is a national AA-level tourist attraction.

The Jiuli Scenic Area in Danyang City, Zhenjiang, is located in Yanling Town, Danyang. It is a temple complex centered around the Temple of Ji Zi, set against the backdrop of Wu culture. The scenic area features a pastoral water town ambiance with ancient Wu culture as its main theme, integrating tourism, leisure, and immersive experiences of ancient Wu culture. The Temple of Ji Zi within the scenic area was built to commemorate Ji Zi from the Spring and Autumn Period. Reconstructed in 1999, it now has 64 main halls, Yin-Yang Halls, and 128 statues of deities. The scenic area also includes attractions such as Jihe Bridge, Guanyin Terrace, Listening to Springs on the Valley, the Cross Tablet, and the Water-Disappearing Stone. It is also home to the unique natural wonder known as Boiling Wells, famous far and wide.

Yanling Town: Yanling Town is situated on the beautiful and fertile lands of southern Jiangnan, at the junction of Jintan, Dantu, and Danyang (three counties/cities), boasting a history of over 2,300 years. The town administers 5 administrative villages and 2 neighborhood committees, covering a total area of 31.8 km² with a population of over 23,000. The town center itself spans 6 km² and has a population of about 6,000.

With the deepening of reform and opening-up and rapid economic development, this ancient town has shown vibrant signs of prosperity across all sectors. Significant progress has been made in industry, agriculture, and town construction, while various social programs have achieved remarkable results, paving the way for fast... More detailed information about Yanling Town++