Sihong 2 Days 1 Night｜Rich Autumn Colors at Chengdong Ecological Park!

Hey guys! Autumn in Suqian Sihong is full of surprises✨ Chengdong Ecological Sports Park is ablaze with colors—red maples, ginkgoes, and dawn redwoods turn the park into a colorful painting. Come here on the weekend to enjoy the autumn scenery and eat crabs, it’s both healing and cozy～ 📅 Day 1: Immersive Autumn Viewing at Chengdong Park ✅ Stunning Autumn Scenery at the Park Head straight to Chengdong Ecological Sports Park (free) in the morning! The “Colorful Forest Path” at the entrance is breathtaking, with Chinese tallow trees blazing red on both sides and ginkgo leaves covering the lawn like a golden carpet🍁 Walk around the lakeside trail, the water reflects the colorful tree shadows, and close-up shots of “tree shadows in water” are super soothing; don’t miss the dawn redwood forest by the popular swing, sunlight filtering through the branches creates beautiful light spots, sitting on the bench to take atmospheric photos is amazing～ ✅ Sports and Leisure Experience In the afternoon, try out the sports facilities in the park! Rent a multi-person bike (20 RMB/hour) and ride along the fitness trail, pass by the soccer field to watch kids playing, full of energy; families with kids can enjoy the roller skating rink and children’s playground, all free and very thoughtful～ When tired, buy a hot milk tea at the lakeside station and sit on the viewing platform to watch the autumn sun set🌇 ✅ Crab Feast Food Carnival In the evening, head to the county town to eat Hongze Lake hairy crabs! Choose a restaurant popular with locals, the freshly caught hairy crabs (female crabs about 80 RMB/jin) are full of roe and fat, steamed and dipped in vinegar for an incredibly fresh taste🍤 Also order Sihong pig head meat (fragrant and tender, not greasy) and wheel cakes (a mix of sweet and savory), all for about 60 RMB per person for a food freedom experience～ 📅 Day 2: Ancient Xu Culture + Leisurely Wetland Tour ✅ Tracing Ancient Xu City In the morning, drive 20 minutes to Ancient Xu City (40 RMB entrance fee), visit the Xu Culture Museum to see bronze ritual vessels and ancient weapons, learn about the history of the “Xu State”; climb the 9-zhang-9-chi (about 29 feet) tall Wangmu Platform to overlook the entire scenic area’s ancient-style buildings, with red walls and black tiles full of ancient charm🏮 Wearing Hanfu for photos is highly recommended, costumes and makeup rental available in the park (40 RMB/hour including makeup)～ ✅ Birdwatching at Hongze Lake Wetland In the afternoon, visit Hongze Lake Wetland Park (60 RMB entrance fee), take the small train (20 RMB/person) through the reed marshes. Autumn is the migratory season for birds, you can see egrets and herons playing on the water🐦 Walk the wooden boardwalk to the birdwatching platform, use binoculars to watch the spectacular scene of flocks flying together, every snapshot looks like a nature documentary～ ✅ Souvenir Shopping Before heading back, buy some Sihong specialties! Hongze Lake dried silverfish (30 RMB/bag), Shuanggou Daqu liquor (local white liquor), prices in county supermarkets are reasonable, perfect for gifts or keeping～ 💡 Super Practical Tips - 👔 What to Wear: Wear white or beige clothes! They create a gentle contrast with the autumn scenery; in November, Sihong’s temperature is 5-15℃, bring a knit cardigan and a light jacket～ - 🚗 Transportation: Taxi from downtown to Chengdong Park costs 10 RMB; driving is recommended from Ancient Xu City to the wetland (parking 10 RMB/day), or take the direct shuttle bus (15 RMB/person)～ - ⚠️ Avoid Pitfalls: Choose fresh live crabs, don’t buy pre-steamed ones; there are many mosquitoes in the wetland reed marshes, bring some insect repellent～ A weekend trip to Sihong offers autumn scenery like an oil painting, a crab feast that will blow your mind, and rich cultural heritage～ Quickly gather your friends and experience this autumn-only joy🍂