Riverside Tourism Development Zone

　　The Riverside Tourism Development Zone is located in Ningjiang District, Songyuan City, Jilin Province, on the right bank of the Second Songhua River, southwest of Qian Gorlos Mongolian Autonomous County across the river. National Highway 203, the Songyuan Bridge, and the Songzhao Bridge run through the middle. It is accessible by both water and land routes. The eastern side lies in the central urban area of Songyuan, with the farthest point about 60 kilometers from the city center. The overall master plan has been completed. Stretching 80 kilometers along the right bank of the Second Songhua River, it spans from Shanyou Forest Farm in the south (within Ningjiang jurisdiction) to Sanjiangkou Wetland Reserve in the north, and from Xialiujiazi Dock Industrial Park in the east, covering an area of over 75 million square meters.

　　The zone is divided into four major sections: the Religious and Folk Tourism Area, located within Shanyou Forest Farm in Ningjiang District (featuring attractions such as Longhua Temple, Longhua Lucky Land, Forest Tourism Resort, and Folk Performance Square); the Nordic-style Tourism Area, situated along the Songhua River between Songyuan Hotel and Sanjiangkou (including attractions such as Sturgeon Pond, Morning Light Garden, Crucian Pond, Round Island Lake, and Wetland Park); the Wetland Ecotourism Area, located between Sanjiangkou and Songyuan Port along the Songhua River (with attractions such as Sanjiangkou Wetland Reserve, Songzhao Wetlands, and Songyuan Port); and the Riverside Leisure and Recreation Area, positioned between Songyuan Hotel and Songyuan No. 0 Factory (featuring attractions such as Riverside Park, Riverside Greenbelt, and River Island).

　　Overall positioning of the tourism zone: Leveraging the Songhua River and adjacent land resources, centered around wetland ecology, highlighted by Nordic-style features, and focused on Buddhist culture, the zone aims to create a large-scale tourism belt integrating leisure for residents, sightseeing for tourists, mass entertainment, and vacationing.

　　The Riverside Tourism Development Zone serves as the flagship attraction in the tourism development of Ningjiang District and is a pillar industry of the local tourism sector. Over the past few years, with strong government attention and policy support, the zone has taken initial shape. In particular, the riverside scenic belt remains a relatively untouched area, boasting vast, undisturbed ecosystems and high development potential. As latecomers, we can learn from the successful experiences of others, avoid detours, rise rapidly, and develop the Riverside Scenic Belt of Ningjiang District as an “upgraded” and “enhanced” version of Northeast tourism. It aims to stand out in the fierce market competition, becoming a highlight and a favorite in the tourism market.