Zhenjiang district, Jiangsu, China

Places to visit near Zhenjiang

Zhenjiang is a city in Zhenjiang district, Jiangsu, China, home to about 632,552 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 16 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are 北固山 (1 km), Jinshan Temple (4 km) and 焦山 (5 km).

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Zhenjiang, Jiangsu
Zhenjiang, Zhenjiang district, Jiangsu, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zhenjiang at a glance

Location
Zhenjiang district, Jiangsu, China
Population
about 632,552
Coordinates
32.2109° N, 119.4551° E
Places within 50 km
67 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Zhenjiang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Zhenjiang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Zhenjiang

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zhenjiang. The closest is Zhenjiang Martyrs Cemetery (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Zhenjiang

47 museums within 100 km of Zhenjiang. The closest is 镇江博物馆 (3 km); the best-known is Zhenjiang Vinegar Culture Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zhenjiang

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zhenjiang. The closest is 北固山 (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 北固山 · viewpoint · Zhenjiang · ~1 km · Must-see
  • 焦山 · viewpoint · Zhenjiang · ~5 km · Must-see
  • 云台山 · viewpoint · Zhenjiang · ~4 km
  • 南山岩场 · viewpoint · Zhenjiang · ~5 km
  • Jinshan Park · viewpoint · Zhenjiang · ~6 km
  • 三色房 · viewpoint · Zhenjiang · ~20 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zhenjiang

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zhenjiang. The closest is Lingtang Shuiku (22 km); the best-known is Slender West Lake (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Zhenjiang

20 parks within 100 km of Zhenjiang. The closest is 南山风景区-南山竹林景区 (5 km); the best-known is Zhenjiang Sports and Exhibition Center (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Buddhist sites near Zhenjiang

15 buddhist sites within 100 km of Zhenjiang. The closest is Ganlu Temple (1 km); the best-known is Jinshan Temple (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Zhenjiang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zhenjiang
  2. 15 km Zhenjiang Vinegar Culture Museum · museum, Zhenjiang
  3. 12 km Zhenjiang Sports and Exhibition Center · park, Zhenjiang
  4. 7 km Jinshan Temple · Buddhist site, Zhenjiang
  5. 7 km 焦山 · viewpoint, Zhenjiang
  6. 4 km 北固山 · viewpoint, Zhenjiang
  7. 1 km Back to Zhenjiang

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From travellers near Zhenjiang

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How to reach Zhenjiang

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    Within 15 km of Zhenjiang

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zhenjiang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1667Zhenjiang Martyrs Cemetery (1 km)
    Museums1547镇江博物馆 (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1131北固山 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs625Lingtang Shuiku (22 km)
    Parks620南山风景区-南山竹林景区 (5 km)
    Buddhist sites715Ganlu Temple (1 km)
    Other attractions08Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs37Shanxiang Mosque (3 km)
    Beaches & coast14灯塔 (9 km)
    Temples13焦山风景区候船平台 (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Shiye Zhou (17 km)
    Caves02雷公洞 (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01红山森林动物园 (79 km)
    Churches01St. Paul’s Church (83 km)

    Zhenjiang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zhenjiang?

    北固山 (viewpoint, about 1 km), Jinshan Temple (Buddhist site, about 4 km), 焦山 (viewpoint, about 5 km), Zhenjiang Sports and Exhibition Center (park, about 7 km), Zhenjiang Vinegar Culture Museum (museum, about 15 km), 高旻寺 (Buddhist site, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Zhenjiang?

    67 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zhenjiang?

    Zhenjiang Martyrs Cemetery, about 1 km by road; F楼 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Zhenjiang?

    镇江博物馆, about 3 km by road; Former British Consulate Area in Zhenjiang (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zhenjiang?

    北固山, about 1 km by road; 云台山 (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zhenjiang?

    Start in Zhenjiang, visit Zhenjiang Vinegar Culture Museum, then Zhenjiang Sports and Exhibition Center, then Jinshan Temple, then 焦山, then 北固山, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zhenjiang?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Zhenjiang’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Zhenjiang on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.