Thought West Lake's lotus flowers were beautiful enough! Until I went to Jinshan Temple in Zhenjiang 🪷

Got it, family! 😱 I originally thought West Lake's lotus was the pinnacle, until I encountered the real scene of "Lotus breeze sends fragrance, bamboo dew drips clear sound" at Jinshan Temple 🏯✨ The ancient temple's red walls reflect the lotus leaves reaching the sky, the Zen mood mixed with floral fragrance—this is the proper way to enjoy summer!

📍 Address: No. 62 Jinshan Road, Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province
🕘 Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30
🎫 Tickets: Peak season 70 RMB/person (June-August), off-season 50 RMB/person

🌸 One-day tour highlights itinerary 🌸

9:00 Arrive at [Jinshan Temple Main Gate]
• Check in at the "Jiangtian Zen Temple" plaque
• Red walls, black tiles + lotus pond, classic photo spots to start with 📸

10:00 [Climb Cishou Pagoda]
• Unbeatable panoramic view from above!
• Lotus leaves like green waves rolling 🌊
• Also can see the scenery of the Yangtze River tributaries in the distance

12:00 Must-try [Zhenjiang Morning Tea]
• Recommended "Lao Yanchun"
• Kidney flower noodles + braised meat + three-diced buns are a perfect match!

14:00 Walk around [Lotus Flower Dock]
• Immersive stroll on the wooden boardwalk
• Koi fish playing among lotus leaves is super fun 🐟

16:00 Around [Fahai Cave]
• Great photo spot under the old willow tree
• Ancient temple eaves + lotus pond, atmosphere maxed out

17:30 Wait for [Lotus Pond Sunset]
• Sunset gilds the lotus edges 🌇
• Every frame is wallpaper-level masterpiece

📸 4 top photo spots recommended

1️⃣ Lotus pond east side of the Mahavira Hall
• Red walls + white lotus = classic Chinese style shots
• Recommended to wear Hanfu for photos

2️⃣ Cishou Pagoda viewing platform
• Overhead shot of "lush lotus leaves" panorama
• Great layering of temple and lotus pond

3️⃣ Lotus Flower Dock wooden boardwalk
• Stand in the center for photos
• Lotus leaves seem to spread from your feet to the horizon

4️⃣ By Yudai Bridge
• Bridge arch frames the scene with great artistic conception
• Best light in the evening!

🚗 Transportation guide
High-speed rail: Get off at Zhenjiang South Station/Zhenjiang Station, taxi 15-25 RMB
Bus: Take routes 4/10/12 to "Jinshan Park Station"
Self-driving: Navigate to "Jinshan Temple Parking Lot," 10 RMB/hour

🍜 Must-try Zhenjiang foods
• Guogai noodles: Lao Yanchun forever! The broth is incredibly delicious
• Crab roe soup dumplings: 18 folds without breaking skin, be careful when sipping the soup
• Lotus flower pastry: Stunning appearance, crispy to the point of crumbling
• Duck blood vermicelli: Jinyuan old brand, fresh duck offal with generous portions

⚠️ Practical tips
1. Bring student ID! Ticket price difference is 20 RMB between peak and off-season
2. Mosquito repellent is a must! Mosquitoes around the lotus pond are fierce
3. Free incense sticks given, don’t be tricked into buying expensive ones
4. Want fewer people and beautiful scenery? Recommended time is 16:00-17:30
5. June to August is the best viewing period, don’t miss the blooming season

This summer, don’t just focus on the crowded West Lake anymore~ Come to Jinshan Temple to experience the true "Lotus Breeze Zen Charm," your social media will definitely get flooded with questions! 🤩