Yanziji, located in Qixia District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, is the first of the three famous rocks of the Yangtze River in Wusan, and is known as "the first rock of the Yangtze River".
As an important ferry port in ancient times, Swallow Rock played an important role in history. When Qianlong went down to the south of the Yangtze River, he set up a monument here to commemorate it, leaving a rich historical and cultural heritage.
Swallow Rock is surrounded by water on three sides, the terrain is dangerous, and the rocks under the rock are stormy and surging and surging. Whenever the sun sets, the red sun on the river and the fiery red Yanziji mountain wall reflect each other, like a burning flame, this is the spectacular "Yanji sunset". As a result, Yanziji has become one of the famous tourist attractions in Nanjing, attracting thousands of tourists to come and see it.
At the top of Yanziji, there is a Guanlan Pavilion, which is the best place to enjoy the river view and "Yanji sunset". Standing in the Guanlan Pavilion, overlooking the rolling Yangtze River and feeling the breeze of the river, it seems that you can hear the echoes of history. Here, you can see the boats passing by and off the river, and you can also see the beautiful scenery of the mountains and the city skyline in the distance.
In addition to the natural landscape, Swallow Rock also carries a profound historical and cultural heritage. According to historical records, Yanziji was an important military fortress and trade passage in ancient times.
During the Ming Dynasty, Yanziji became an important port and commercial center, attracting many merchants and tourists. In the Qing Dynasty, Yanziji became a part of the royal garden, witnessing the vicissitudes and changes of history.
Nowadays, Yanziji has become a business card of Nanjing's tourism industry, attracting countless tourists to visit. Here, people can enjoy the spectacular natural landscape, feel the depth of history and culture, and taste the local food specialties. Yanziji is also constantly developing, showing the history and cultural heritage of Nanjing to the world with its unique charm.
With the development of tourism, Yanziji has become one of the iconic attractions in Nanjing. In order to better protect and utilize this precious resource, a series of measures have been taken by local authorities and relevant departments.
The first is to protect and restore the natural environment of Yanziji to ensure its sustainable development. At the same time, the protection of the historical and cultural heritage of Yanziji has been strengthened, and the relevant cultural relics have been repaired and maintained. In addition, it has also strengthened tourism management and service level improvement to provide tourists with a more convenient, safe and comfortable travel experience.