I thought Yangzhou was beautiful enough, until I went to Xinghua.

I thought Yangzhou was beautiful enough, until I went to Xinghua. Xinghua, a seriously underrated treasure of a small city. This small city, far from the hustle and bustle, is like a utopian version of the "Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai" region. 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 unrestrained splendor. You can truly experience the wonderful artistic conception of "boats touring in the painting, people walking in the flowers"❗ - 📍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 the Qianduo Scenic Area in Xinghua. - 🔁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 1⃣Qianduo Rape Flower Scenic Area In March, over 4,600 acres of rapeseed flowers bloom in competition with each other. Drifting in a boat🚣among them, the rich wild fragrance is refreshing. You can climb the watchtower to get a panoramic view of the entire scenic area. Immerse yourself in the sea of flowers and enjoy the spring romance of the small town. Taking photos here is super, super, super productive! - 2⃣Lizhong Water Forest Park The "Green Forest"🌳of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai in my heart. Drifting slowly on a wooden raft, with the towering metasequoia trees overhead, and occasional birds flying by, it's like traveling through a fairy tale world. - 3⃣Wujindang Park (Waterway No. 1) An ecological park born from water. The 16-kilometer Waterway No. 1 connects the main scenic areas of Xinghua. Along the waterway, the natural scenery and cultural landscape complement each other. It's so beautiful that it's dazzling. - 4⃣Jindongmen Scenic Area Jindongmen, with a history of over a thousand years, still retains the style and characteristics of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The former residence of Zheng Banqiao and the Zhao Haixian Western-style Building are both located here… It is a symbol of Xinghua's long history and prosperous culture. - 🍜Xinghua cuisine Shagou fish balls, Shagou lotus root sandwiches…you can taste authentic Xinghua snacks. And Xinghua morning tea is the best morning tea in my mind. It's really delicious😋. You won't forget the taste after just one try. - 🏠Xinghua accommodation If you want to slow down your travel pace, you can stay in the small town for one night. If you want convenient travel, you can choose the city center. If you want to enjoy tranquility, the area around the Qianduo Scenic Area is a good choice.