Jiangxin Island in Wenzhou | An island that even special forces would slow down for

Jiangxin Island gives me the feeling of a small island that combines classic and artistic elements. With elegant British architecture, tranquil temples, the ancient East and West Towers, and the scholarly Songyuan, one can glimpse the poetic and refined side of Wenzhou. 📍Location: No. 119 Wangjiang East Road, Lucheng District, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province (opposite to Galaxy Plaza) 🚍Transportation: Take bus routes 28, 68, 92, B105, or Yongjia 51 to Jiangxin Wharf Station. 🎫Ticket + Ferry: Local citizen ticket 6 RMB/person, non-local citizen ticket 30 RMB/person ⌚Opening Hours: 08:00—19:00 ✅Recommended Travel Route Catch the ferry at 14:30/15:00 to the island; the exhibition hall closes at 16:30, start with the historical sites, Songyuan and the British Consulate are must-visits; it takes about 2-3 hours to walk around, sunset photography is even more picturesque, and at night, the dazzling lights + Ou River night view are uniquely charming! ❤️Recommended Check-in Spots 1️⃣Jiangxin Temple The temple gate faces the Ou River, and the stacked couplet hanging at the entrance is famous: 'Clouds disperse morning after morning, and tides recede length after length.' Try reading it~ The long bridge behind the temple has a symmetrical beauty that is very suitable for photography! 2️⃣Former British Consulate This is a three-story brick and wood structure with floor tiles, corridors, and chandeliers that have a retro European feel. The building includes an introduction to the history of that time and a restoration of the room layout from that period. 3️⃣East Tower Built in the tenth year of the Tang Xiantong era (869), a banyan tree over 100 years old grows naturally at the top of the tower, rooted in the tower without soil, evergreen all year round, truly a spectacle. 4️⃣Youth Lake The lake is open, and there are many small pavilions and long benches set up along the lake. It's really comfortable to walk along the lake. 5️⃣West Tower Built in the second year of the Northern Song Dynasty's Kaibao era (969), each level of the tower has small Buddha niches with stone Buddha statues inside, exquisitely crafted and naturally poised, of great artistic value. 6️⃣Songyuan This is a cultural park with a Song Dynasty cultural theme, covering a large area with exquisite landscaping. One can experience Chinese aesthetics with every step in the courtyard. 7️⃣Lingyun Bridge 5 meters high and 14 meters long, the 44-step stone arch bridge spans the lake, truly giving a sense of soaring through the clouds, hence the name 'Lingyun Bridge'. 8️⃣Wenzhou Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial The building includes the main gate, monument, and memorial hall, located near Jiangxin Temple, built to commemorate the martyrs who sacrificed themselves in various revolutionary periods in the southern Zhejiang region. 🌟Travel tips 1️⃣The ferry runs every half hour, time your trip well to avoid waiting; the ride takes 5 minutes, and the view from the second floor is even more beautiful. 2️⃣There are many ancient trees on the island, and also many mosquitoes, so bring mosquito repellent. 3️⃣There is no luggage storage, so travel light. 4️⃣There's not much commercial activity, so bring enough snacks if you plan to stay all day. 5️⃣Preferably choose modern Chinese-style clothing for better photo opportunities. 6️⃣Around 17:30 is the perfect time to watch the sunset over the river, stand on the left side of the second deck for the best spot. 7️⃣Wait until about 18:30, when night falls, and the buildings across the Ou River light up, allowing for night photography.