Things to do in Xinghua

I saw a CCTV recommendation many years ago. Although there's a water forest in Qingpu, Shanghai, this place offers a more immersive experience with a boat tour. In early November, the cedar trees hadn't turned red yet, but it still had its own seasonal beauty.

The rapeseed flowers are especially spectacular when they bloom, and there are many photo spots set up. However, the ladies on the tour boats seem to be trying to earn tips, which is a bit shady. I hope the scenic area will strengthen its management.

The garden is quite nice, a typical traditional residence with a courtyard and back garden, indicating that Zheng Banqiao came from a relatively well-off background. Located in a prime area of ​​the city, it boasts convenient transportation and is ideal for tourism. The surrounding old town and many smaller attractions can be visited together; a combined ticket is available at an affordable price.

Xinghua Old Street is very original, with no outside merchants. There are no specialty shops in scenic spots, and there are very few tourists. You can explore the local customs and customs. There are some traditional workshops in the alley, including iron art, barrel making, woodworking, etc. There are not many other places, including teahouses and dumpling noodle shops. It is the daily life of local people.

The Bund in Shanghai is a must-visit destination. On one side are a century-old cluster of European classical buildings, with the clock tower of the Customs House being particularly striking, its heavy stone pillars and exquisite carvings telling the story of the old city's history. On the opposite bank, the Lujiazui skyline is filled with skyscrapers, including the Shanghai Tower, the Shanghai World Financial Center, and the Oriental Pearl Tower, all shining brightly. By day, they are imposing and grand, while at night they are dazzling with lights. It is recommended to visit in the evening, first strolling along the Bund promenade to enjoy the river view, and then waiting for nightfall to fall so that the lights of the buildings can be spread across the river, with light and shadow shimmering on the water, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

Disney is so therapeutic! The park is full of adorable cartoon elements, the shows are fantastic, and the fireworks display is especially romantic and breathtaking. The queues for the rides are orderly, and the staff are friendly. With a well-planned itinerary, you can have a great time; both adults and children can enjoy themselves. This immersive fairytale world fulfilled my princess dreams and is definitely worth a special trip. Highly recommended!

My second visit to West Lake was great; the boat tour was excellent. The dock was easy to find, the staff were very friendly, provided clear explanations, and helped with any issues. There were also sightseeing buses, which were nice but a bit pricey. Taking the boat tour and then walking around was both perfectly fine.

This was a lovely way to start our trip in China. Our first city to visit was Shanghai, and we knew we would be tired from our evening arrival. We decided to opt for the Taste of China lunch. We knew this would help us to get moving the next day, enjoy excellent food, and provide us with additional details regarding the food experience in China’s various regions. My husband and I were seated next to two ladies traveling from Korea, and we had the opportunity to get to know them as well, and are now in contact bby social media (and added benefit we hadn’t expected). We enjoyed the food, the show, and the pacing. This is a wonderful place for kids and families, and something that can be enjoyed without tons of walking on the day of arrival or next morning.

The scenery in riverside parks across the country is pretty much the same, as that's the feeling after a short stroll around the entrance. It's only near the Twenty-Four Bridges that the core scenery of Slender West Lake truly comes into view (unfortunately, the weather was overcast and rainy). If you're short on time, I recommend entering from the South Gate, strolling to the Twenty-Four Bridges, taking a boat back to the South Gate (1 hour 30 minutes stroll, 10 minutes boat ride back to the entrance) (except for those planning to exit from the North Gate). It's effortless to walk with kids! 👍 I won't go into the scenery photos, but the ducks and geese in the lake are quite content. 👀

I have been quite tired recently. My work has been greatly affected by the epidemic. I have not yet fully resumed work and production. I took the opportunity to visit northern Jiangsu. Shagou Ancient Town is the second stop. The first stop was Jiangyan, which can only be said to be average. It is different from Shagou Ancient Town. The atmosphere of life here is relatively strong. Now many tourism developments are exactly the same as Suzhou and Hangzhou, with cookie-cutter attractions and replica cities. The original intention of tourism is to find the lost self. Shagou Ancient Town does have the shadow of a small town where I lived in my childhood, with a deeper sense of history and a stronger humanistic atmosphere. I sincerely hope that the future here will not be as clichéd as other cities, but will remain authentic. I also hope that the residents of Shagou Ancient Town will wait for the flowers to bloom and the moon to shine, so that the ancient town can return to the stage of history. The words are rather messy, purely complaints.