Travel to Dantu District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu
Dantu District, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu — a model area of cultural and ecological integration, featuring Mi Fu Calligraphy Park, Shiyezhou Tourist Resort, Dantu New Town Eco Park and other characteristic attractions. A 2-day experience perfectly combining calligraphy art and natural ecology.
Dantu District Two-Day Cultural Eco Tour
Calligraphy art, river island leisure, eco experience, celebrity trail
Morning visit Mi Fu Calligraphy Park to experience the charm of calligraphy art; afternoon stroll through Dantu New Town Eco Park to enjoy natural beauty; evening taste local special cuisine.
- Dantu New Town Business Hotel
- Guesthouses near Eco Park
- Shiyezhou Resort Hotel
- Dantu Eel Noodles
- River Fresh Feast
- Dongxiang Lamb
- Maoshan Old Goose
- Farmhouse Free-Range Chicken
- Calligraphy Park is perfect for calligraphy enthusiasts to savor
- Eco Park is most beautiful in the evening
- Experience calligraphy creation activities
- Recommended to taste local river fresh cuisine
Morning explore Shiyezhou to experience the beauty of Yangtze River ecology; afternoon visit Leng Yu Former Residence to learn about historical figures; evening visit Shaolong Zen Temple to experience Buddhist culture.
- City buses go directly to Dantu New Town
- Shiyezhou requires ferry access
- Self-driving or taxi recommended between attractions
- Convenient transportation within Dantu District
- Mi Fu Calligraphy Park: 30 RMB
- Shiyezhou: Free (some attractions charge separately)
- Dantu New Town Eco Park: Free
- Leng Yu Former Residence: 20 RMB
- Shaolong Zen Temple: 15 RMB
- Shiyezhou is best visited in spring, summer, and autumn
- Guided tour available at Calligraphy Park
- Eco Park is great for morning exercise and evening walks
- Recommended to taste Shiyezhou farmhouse dishes
Must-Try Foods in Dantu District
Dantu Eel Noodles
Dantu special noodle dish, made with wild yellow eels and chewy handmade noodles. The soup is delicious, the eel is tender, a local breakfast favorite.
River Fresh Feast
A feast made from fresh Yangtze River aquatic products, including saury, hilsa shad, pufferfish and other seasonal river delicacies. Delicious taste, a specialty of Dantu District.
Dongxiang Lamb
Dantu traditional famous dish, made from locally free-range goats, slow-cooked with secret seasonings. Tender meat and rich broth, especially nourishing in winter.
Farmhouse Free-Range Chicken
Shiyezhou special farmhouse dish, made from free-range chicken stewed with local mushrooms. Tender chicken, rich soup flavor, highly nutritious.
- Spring (Mar-May): Rapeseed flowers bloom on Shiyezhou
- Summer (Jun-Aug): River fresh food is at its plumpest
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Cool weather, great for outdoors
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Taste lamb for nourishment
- Experience calligraphy art at Mi Fu Calligraphy Park
- Taste farmhouse cuisine on Shiyezhou
- Stroll through Dantu New Town Eco Park
- Taste authentic eel noodles and river fresh food
- Tickets: approx. 65 RMB
- Accommodation: 80-200 RMB/night
- Meals: 50-120 RMB/day
- Transport: 45-85 RMB
- Total: 240-580 RMB
- How to get to Dantu District? → Multiple bus routes from downtown Zhenjiang
- Which attraction in Dantu is most worth visiting? → Mi Fu Calligraphy Park and Shiyezhou are must-visits
- What are some special souvenirs? → Calligraphy works, river fresh dried goods, farmhouse specialties
- How many days are recommended? → 2 days recommended for an in-depth Dantu culture and eco experience