Zheng He Treasure Ship Shipyard Park
宝船厂遗址
The site where Zheng He's treasure ships for his voyages to the Western Oceans were built. Ming-era dry-dock ponds are preserved, and a scale replica of a treasure ship is on display.
The Treasure Ship Shipyard Site lies on Lijiang Road in Gulou District. It was part of the Ming-dynasty Longjiang Shipyard, where the treasure ships for Zheng He's seven voyages to the Western Oceans were built. The park preserves three of the Ming-era dry docks (zuotang), and a rudder shaft about 11 meters long has been excavated here. Inside the park are a replica model of a treasure ship, a memorial hall, and displays of the Western Ocean voyage routes. Admission is about 20 yuan, and it is open roughly 08:30–17:00. It can be combined with Jinghai Temple, Yuejiang Tower, and the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge into a half-day riverside tour of Xiaguan, reached by Metro Line 10 or bus.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Stone City Ruins Park (Ghost Face City)
- Nanjing Yunjin Brocade Museum
- Qingliang Mountain Park
- Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre
- Yihe Road Historic District
- Jinghai Temple
- Yuejiang Tower
- Pukou Railway Station