# Xijindu Ancient Ferry Crossing (西津渡)

Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** From ¥25 (some smaller attractions charge extra)
- **Opening hours:** Open all day
- **Time needed:** 2–4 hours
- **Address:** North side of Zhenjiang Museum
- **Getting there:** Near Xijindu (bus stop)
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Old Towns & Villages, Photography

## About Xijindu Ancient Ferry Crossing

Xijindu is the cultural heart of Zhenjiang's historic city and the area with the largest number of well-preserved historical relics in the city. Ancient poets such as Li Bai, Su Shi and Lu You all waited for boats or went ashore here, and left famous poems behind. The most striking thing about Zhenjiang's old street is its tranquility. It lacks the bustle of Zhouzhuang Water Town, the glitz of Suzhou's Guanqian Street and the decay of Dongguan Street in Yangzhou. What it offers is the purest impression of an old street.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1061. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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