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These scenic spots in Nanjing are free to visit from July to August!

Jul 04, 2025

Nanjing  2025.07.11 - 2025.08.24


Summer vacation begins!
I must come to Nanjing this summer vacation!
During July and August
These scenic spots in Nanjing are offering free admission days
And they are concentrated on Fridays and Saturdays
Don't miss it


July 11th
July 11, 2025 is
The 21st China Maritime Day
On that day
Two scenic spots in Nanjing are open to the public for free


Nanjing Baoshipyard Ruins Scenic Area
July 11th (the anniversary of Zheng He's Voyages to the Western Seas)
Niu Shou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area
July 11th (the anniversary of Zheng He's Voyages to the Western Seas)


Nanjing Baoshipyard Ruins Scenic Area
The Baoshipyard Ruins Park is located on the site of the Baoshipyard Ruins in Longjiang
As early as the Southern Song Dynasty
There was once a "Longwan Du Shipyard" in this area.
Build the most advanced ships of that time
During the Ming Dynasty, the Longjiang Shipyard and the Baojiang Shipyard continued to develop
It was said to be the largest royal shipyard in the world at that time
In the 15th century, during the Yongle and Xuande periods of the Ming Dynasty
Zheng He led his fleet on seven voyages
It is historically known as "Zheng He's Voyages to the Western Seas"
After the fall of the Ming Dynasty, this shipyard was abandoned
Now it is within the Baoshipyard Ruins Park
Citizens can enjoy the peaceful scenery of Zuotang at the same time
While paying homage to the bronze statue of Zheng He and the replica of the treasure boat


Niu Shou Mountain Cultural Tourism Area
One Niu Shou Mountain, half of the history of Jinling. This place is rich in cultural heritage. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, "Niu Shou Yan LAN" was listed among the forty-eight scenic spots of Jinling. Nanjing Niushou Mountain, which encompasses five functional areas including the Buddha's Summit Sacred Land, the Flower Offering of the Treasure, the Hidden Dragon Zen Valley, the Tranquil Zen Forest and the Heavenly Gate Town, is an ecological scenic spot, cultural sacred land and leisure destination integrating Buddhist and Zen culture, Jinling culture and ecological landscapes.
August



Nanjing Dajinshan Scenic Area (National Defense Education Base) August 1st (Army Day)
Pearl Spring Scenic Area August 2nd

Gaochun Water Slow City August 24th


August 1st
Nanjing Dajinshan Scenic Area (National Defense Education Base)
The Dajinshan National Defense Park is located in Lishui District, adjacent to Dongping Lake, covering an area of over 1,200 mu. It is the first privately-owned county-level national defense park in China.
It has now become a comprehensive patriotic education base integrating national defense education, red culture, labor practice, life safety education and quality expansion, and is also a national AAA-level scenic area.
The main interactive projects include: laser target shooting, thunderbolt cannon, go-karting, real-person CS, fire rescue, live-fire target shooting, rocket launcher, earthquake inclined building, orienteering, self-service barbecue, bonfire party, etc.


August 2nd
Pearl Spring Scenic Area
Pearl Spring Scenic Area
It is both a provincial-level tourist resort
It's another national-level water conservancy scenic area
Pearl Spring is characterized by clear mountains, beautiful water, strange springs and beautiful rocks, presenting a charming landscape
Excellent ecological environment
It was renowned as the "No. 1 Tourist Attraction in the north of the Yangtze River" during the Ming and Qing dynasties
Renowned throughout the country
Slide into Jingshan Lake by bamboo raft
The green waves reflect the outline of the old mountain
It seems as if one is rowing a boat in ink and wash
Climb the Ding Mountain Great Wall and look into the distance
The Yangtze River winds around the city walls like a ribbon

The world suddenly opened up


August 24th
Gaochun Water Slow City
With the arrival of midsummer
The thousand-mu lotus pond in Shuiman City has reached its peak in appearance
This place is not only an excellent spot for enjoying lotus flowers
It is also a paradise for playing with water in summer
Take a pleasure boat to travel through the lotus pond
Experience up close
The magnificent scene of "endless green lotus leaves reaching to the sky"
Karting boats, jet skis
Pikachu on water......
Take you through the wind and waves
Feel the thrill of speed and excitement

Experience a unique pleasure amid the fragrance of lotus flowers


Source: Ning Life Guide

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