For the upcoming May Day holiday, if you want to get away from the hassles of work and experience the calming and bucolic effects of country tourism, here is just the tourism route for you to enjoy the charming northwest rural scenery in Xinghua city, administered by Taizhou in East China's Jiangsu province.
Chenyang village in Qianduo town
The first stop is Chenyang village in Qianduo town, where visitors can take in the rivers and lakes during the day and watch the stars at night.
Peaceful rivers and lakes are on offer at Chenyang village. [Photo/WeChat account: xinghuafabu]
Self-driving destination: Chenyang village, Xinghua
Bus: City Bus Route 5
Contact: Wang Fang, 13914517077
Xuwei village in Qianduo town
The first thing you notice here are the large trees scattered throughout the village – so many, that the visitor feels that the entire place is enveloped in green when walking around it.
Lush vegetation can be seen everywhere in Xuwei village. [Photo/WeChat account: xinghuafabu]
Self-driving destination: Xuwei village, Xinghua
Bus: City Bus Route 5
Contact: Shao Maotong, 13852412698
Xumahuang Ecological Wetland
This is one of the few places on the Lixiahe plain where – because of successful conservation and ecological protection – nature is close to its original state.
Walking in the ethereal Xumahuang Ecological Wetland does feel like being in a fairyland. [Photo/WeChat account: xinghuafabu]
Self-driving destination: Xumahuang Ecological Wetland
Bus: City Bus Route 5 to Xuwei village
Ticket: Free
Qianduo Cole Flower Scenic Area
The cole flowers in the scenic area are now in the seed stage and there is no charge for people to come and see them. So, head out to enjoy the golden flower fields this May Day holiday.
Self-driving destination: Qianduo Cole Flower Scenic Area
Bus: Bus Tour 1, Tour 2
Ticket: Free
Lixiahe Wetland Park
At present, the Lixiahe Wetland Park has blooming spring flowers, making it a great place for admiring them or going hiking. Visitors can also ride in a wooden boat and photograph birds there.
Self-driving destination: Lixiahe Wetland Park
Bus: City Bus 203-1, 201-2, 201-3, 201-4, 201-1, 201, Tour 1
Tickets: 50 yuan ($6.90) per person for the park entrance ticket and 40 yuan per person for boat ticket
Dongluo village in Qianduo town
Dongluo Village, known locally as the "pearl on the water", exudes tranquility and leisure in every corner. Pingwang Lake there, stretching for square miles, connects Dongluo's fields, clear breezes, sunsets and the moonlight.
Self-driving destination: Dongluo village
Bus: Tour 1 (Caowang), Tour 2 (Ganggu), Tour 2-1 (Qufeng Ganggu), Tour 2-2 (Xia Guang Ganggu)
Contact: Wei Zhen, 13132258017