[2025 Xinghua Attraction] Travel Guide for Wujindang Scenic Area (Updated May)

As the lotus blooming season approaches, I was deeply impressed by Xinghua's lotus flowers last year, so I've prepared this guide in advance for everyone. 1. Best time to see lotus flowers in Xinghua - Blooming period: Late June to August (Peak in July) - Recommended timing: Early morning or dusk when the light is soft and perfect for photography. 2. Must-visit spots ✅ Xinghua Ten Thousand Mu Lotus Pond Scenic Area (Highly recommended!) - Highlights: Vast scale with endless lotus ponds, wooden boat rides through the sea of flowers, experience the magnificent view of "endless green lotus leaves reaching the sky." - Activities: Lotus seed picking, lotus viewing, photo opportunities at observation decks, perfect for family trips. - Admission: Around 60 yuan (boat ride included). ✅ Qianduo Scenic Area (Summer lotus + raised field views) - Different from spring rapeseed flowers, summer creates a unique watertown painting with lotus ponds and raised fields. ✅ Wujin Tang Wetland Park (Free hidden gem) - Popular among locals, peaceful lotus ponds, ideal for walks and cycling. 3. Practical tips - Transportation: Recommended to drive (Ten Thousand Mu Lotus Pond is about 20km from downtown) or take a taxi. - Outfit: Light-colored clothes + straw hat for better photos. - Local delicacies: Lotus root porridge, lotus leaf wrapped chicken, Xinghua crayfish (summer specialty).

Xinghua, a seriously underrated hidden gem. This small town, far from the hustle and bustle, is like a utopia in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Especially the Qianduo Rape Flower Sea, which ranks among the "four largest flower seas" in the world. In spring, thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers bloom in full glory. You can truly experience the beauty of "boating in a painting, walking in flowers". What a mood❗️ ✅Two-day, one-night itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Xinghua in the morning and visit Qianduo Rape Flower Sea—Wujindang Park (Waterway No. 1)—Jindongmen Scenic Area Day 2: Lizhong Water Forest Park ✅Must-see attractions 📍Qianduo Rape Flower Scenic Area In March, over 4,600 acres of rapeseed flowers are in full bloom. Boating among them, the rich wild fragrance is refreshing. You can climb the watchtower to enjoy a panoramic view of the entire scenic area. 📍Lizhong Water Forest Park The "Green Forest" of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai in my heart. Drifting slowly on a wooden raft. 📍Wujindang Park (Waterway No. 1) An ecological park born from water. The 16-kilometer Waterway No. 1 connects the main scenic spots in Xinghua. 📍Jindongmen Scenic Area Jindongmen has a history of more than a thousand years. 🍲Xinghua cuisine Shagou fish balls, Shagou lotus root clips…you can taste authentic Xinghua snacks. And Xinghua morning tea. 📍Xinghua, Taizhou, Jiangsu 🚗2-hour drive from Nanjing, 3-4 hour drive from Suzhou/Shanghai. 🚄Take the high-speed train to Taizhou Station, and there is a direct bus to Qianduo Scenic Area in Xinghua. ✅Accommodation in Xinghua If you want to slow down your travel pace, you can stay in the town for one night. If you pursue convenient travel, you can choose the city center. If you want to enjoy tranquility, the area around Qianduo Scenic Area is a good choice.

Xinghua, Jiangsu, is a treasured tourist town that is seriously underestimated. It's a must on your travel list! This place has a profound historical and cultural heritage and many talented people. It has beautiful natural scenery. It is not in the south of the Yangtze River, but it is not inferior to the south of the Yangtze River. The scenery is beautiful like a painting all year round. And the Xinghua food is really unforgettable. Without further ado, here is the guide👇 - ⭐️Xinghua 2-day tour itinerary Day1⃣️Qianduo Flower Sea-Lizhong Water Forest-Wujindang Park (Waterway No. 1); Day2⃣️Xinghua Morning Tea-Xinghua Museum-Jindongmen Old Street-Shijiaqiao Scenic Area. - ✅Thousands of flower beds The river has thousands of bends with clear water, and there is not a single bed of yellow flowers in the field. The rapeseed field landscape formed by thousands of stacks is famous throughout the country. There are stacks in the lake and fields on the stacks. It is wonderful to take a boat through the river between the stacks. ⏰The rapeseed flower blooms from mid-March to April. 🈺️8:00-17:00 - ✅Lizhong Water Forest The secret water forest consists of more than 100,000 fir trees and tens of thousands of water birds. It is full of lush green in spring and summer, and colorful in autumn and winter. Whether you are walking on the forest trail or riding a raft and drifting among the fir forest, water lanes and stacked fields, it is extremely pleasant. 🈺️8:00-17:00 - ✅Wujindang Park (Waterway No. 1) Here, the lakes and ponds are connected, and the reeds are lush, the scenery is very beautiful and pleasant. From Wujindang, you can take a yacht or cruise ship along Waterway No. 1 to Heigao Wharf outside Qianduo Scenic Area, the provincial characteristic rural village Bishui Dongluo, and Lizhong Water Forest Scenic Area, and experience the water town style along the way. 🈺️8:30-17:00 - ✅Xinghua Museum Learn about the history, culture and humanities of Xinghua, especially Xinghua celebrities such as Zheng Banqiao and Shi Naian. Through each exhibit, you can feel the historical temperature of this small town. - ✅Jindongmen Old Street It is known as "the first old street in central Jiangsu during the Ming and Qing Dynasties". It has well-preserved ancient buildings and herringbone-shaped street system from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Celebrities such as Zheng Banqiao came out of here. Zheng Banqiao's former residence, Zhao Haixian's Western-style building, Chengjia Da Sima Mansion, and Zhuangyuanfang are must-see places. - ✅Shijiaqiao Scenic Area This is the hometown of Shi Naian, the author of "Water Margin", and is also a tourist attraction full of cultural atmosphere. You can visit Shi Naian Cultural Park, Shi Naian's former residence, etc. to learn more about the story of Shi Naian and Water Margin; you can also experience traditional farming techniques in Lao Sanfang. - ✅Xinghua cuisine Combining the characteristics of Huaiyang cuisine and Jiangnan cuisine, it has a wide variety of delicious dishes, including Banqiao Banquet, Shagou Water Banquet, Xinghua Smoked and Roasted, Xinghua Hairy Crab🦀️, etc. I love Xinghua morning tea. One morning tea can sustain me for the whole day. Morning tea is characterized by "one tea, three o'clock and four points of noodles", which is very rich.