What’s Fun to Do at Jinniu Lake Scenic Area

Nanjing Jinniu Lake Scenic Area is a great place to go for a relaxing outing. There are many attractions within the scenic area, including the Fish Fun Hall, Hundred Birds Garden, Monkey Garden, Jinguang Zen Temple, and more. For a detailed introduction to more attractions, please see the following.

1、Fish Fun Hall

The Jinniu Lake Fish Fun Hall uses pictures and real objects of fishing gear from ancient times to the present as a clue to introduce different fishing methods (fishing methods), allowing visitors to understand the purpose of fishing gear and fishing methods, while further understanding the varieties of freshwater fish and the biological characteristics of each variety, thereby achieving the profound connotation of promoting Jinniu Lake tourism and ecological fishery.

2、Hundred Birds Garden

The Hundred Birds Garden is a large-scale bird watching garden that combines breeding, entertainment, and science. Many types of birds in it belong to China’s first and second-class protected animals, such as blue peacocks, white peacocks, green peacocks, etc. Here, everyone can enjoy the colorful exotic birds, listen to the melodious birdsong, and of course, you can buy some bird food and walk into the cage to get close to them.

3、Monkey Garden

The macaque is a national second-class protected animal, commonly known as the monkey, and is the most common type of monkey. After being artificially domesticated, it can perform games such as shooting hoops, riding bicycles, and walking on a tightrope to interact with tourists. This is a unique introduction to the Nanjing area and is very popular with tourists!

4、Xi Ke Quan

Commonly known as “Niu Bi Quan”. The spring water contains beneficial minerals such as zinc, manganese, and sulfur, which are especially suitable for bathing for the elderly and those with skin diseases. The temperature is constant at 16℃ all year round.

5、Jinguang Zen Temple

Located at the top of Jinniu Mountain, it is a thousand-year-old ancient temple built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, originally named Taishan Xinggong Shengmuyuan. It includes the Heavenly King Hall, the Great Buddha Hall, the Guanyin Hall, the Bell Tower, and the Drum Tower. This is the incense burner that has survived thousands of years of wind and rain.

6、Carp Climbing the Mountain

The wonders of the world are ingeniously crafted. The unique “carp climbing the mountain” on Jinniu Mountain is a rare sight that is both real and symbolic. The fish head, fish body, and fish tail are all clearly visible and lifelike.

7、Mynah Cage

The Mynah Cage is surrounded by rocks on three sides and faces the sun on one side. Although it does not have air conditioning, it is better than air conditioning, forming a small climate with a small temperature difference between winter and summer. Many small stone caves arranged in a staggered manner have become ideal nests for birds, and the most numerous among those living here are the clever mynahs, so it is called the “Mynah Cage”.

8、Golden Turtle Exploring the Sea

Carrying the weight of thousands of years on its back? Overcoming thousands of miles of rugged terrain in the midst of hardships? Its origins remain a mystery to this day.

9、Kissing Stone Legend

Zhu Yuanzhang, while herding cattle at his uncle’s house, fell in love with his uncle’s adopted daughter, Ma Xiuyin, later known as Empress “Big Foot” Ma. One day, Xiuyin carried a pancake to her lover on the mountain to satisfy his hunger. Unexpectedly, Xiuyin’s chest was burned by the pancake. The cowherd was very grateful and swore on the spot: Never forget Xiuyin’s kindness. The stubborn stone was also moved and “witnessed” their vow of love and a kiss.

10、Immortal Cave

There is no mountain in the world without a cave, only different sizes. Lü Chunyang, one of the eight immortals, who was elegant and unrestrained, was deeply in love with the mountains and waters of Jinniu, where he practiced swordsmanship. There are still traces of swords to prove it. The Immortal Cave is about four feet in diameter, and only Wu Dalang, who sells steamed bread, can walk through it straight, entering the winding path up the mountain.