Self-Drive Trip to Tai Zhou, Jiangsu (3 Hours)! Don't Miss Wuyuan in Jiangxi, 10000+ Acres of Rapeseed Flowers for a Crowd-Free Spring Escape
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In the season of spring warmth and blossoming flowers, flower events one after another, delicate pink peach blossoms, dazzling cherry blossoms, and lovable pear blossoms... However, in Xiaohu's opinion, the most lovable ones are undoubtedly the golden rapeseed flowers.
Speaking of rapeseed flowers, people probably think of Jiangxi's Wuyuan and Yunnan's Luoping first. But you don't need to go far; there's a vast rapeseed flower sea in Jiangsu Province, which is just as beautiful as painting.
That place is Tai Zhou in Jiangsu. Unlike Suzhou, which is small and quaint, nor like Nanjing, which has deep imperial foundations, it has rare water-side rapeseed fields of thousands of acres within the Qiandu Cailuo Scenic Area, which can be described as 'the river has many bays of clear water, and the field has no row of yellow flowers' – it's perfectly apt.
It's worth mentioning that it's also ranked among the world's top four flower seas, alongside Provence Lavender Fields in France, Tulip Fields in the Netherlands, and Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto.
Regarding the origin of the 'rows' in the scenic area, it dates back to 750 years ago. Due to a lack of soil, villagers would take soil from underwater to build it up in rows, and the 'rowed' fields with four sides surrounded by water were then filled with golden rapeseed flowers.
While in the flower sea, you can take a raft to experience the feeling of being in a painting; or you can pose freely to take a nine-grid photo that dominates your friends' circles. The 6km west side water-side forest is a paradise for photographers. You can take a bamboo raft through the fir forests and experience 'magical drift'.
With the domestic situation gradually improving, take advantage of the Qingming Festival holiday and go to Tai Zhou to explore another landscape of Jiangsu.
Li Zhong Water Forest
This place is a good place for Tai Zhou citizens and neighboring friends to return to nature. It covers an area of 1550 acres and hides more than 60,000 wild animals.
Visitors can take a wooden raft to gently float through the gaps between dense forests, and the water birds that suddenly rise are quite 'like stumbling upon a deep forest'
Especially at the autumn exchange period, the vibrant red and golden colors interweave, creating a dreamlike wonderland.
Qin Hu Lake (Qinzhu Park)
The scenic area is also known as 'Jixi Lake' because 'many (Jixi) flew and gathered' here.
It has vast lakes and crisscrossing rivers and streams, with water plants and reeds everywhere. To enjoy the wetland park, you can walk along wooden boardwalks or take a sightseeing boat to appreciate the beautiful wetland scenery.
You can also see (Mi Lu - Deer) and water birds in the park. It's said that (Mi Lu - Deer) used to be the homeland of the deer in the distant past.
Tai Zhou Old Street
Each city's old street is Xiaohu's favorite place to go. Tai Zhou Old Street is only 600 meters long, and the old street paved with stone is lined with old brands and shops.
Appetizing (Tang Gan Si – Braised Dried Tofu), (Xie Huang Tang Bao – Crab Soup Dumplings), and (Yu Tang Mian – Fish Noodle Soup) can all be found here. The 'Old Three Things' of the afternoon tea shop, the most authentic taste and flavor of Tai Zhou can be found here.
