Nanjing Weekend Getaway: Yangzhou Phoenix Island, Adorable Animals & Fruit Picking & Pool

Discovered a perfect weekend relaxation spot for stress-free family fun Adorable animals, birds, fruit picking, wetland park, hot springs, swimming pool... 📍 Yangzhou · Phoenix Island Ecological Tourism Area 🚗 1.5-hour drive from Nanjing ✅ Bird Paradise This vast area is a waterbird haven, featuring parrot shows, cute monkey habitats, and plenty of peacocks. Kids will be thrilled to see peacocks spreading their feathers up close. Pelicans, cormorants, swan geese, various parrots... you name it! ✅ Adorable Forest Capybaras, alpacas, rabbits, sika deer, goats, horses... so many cute animals to feed and interact with. ✅ Mulberry Picking It's mulberry season now! The picking garden is spacious, costing 20 RMB per person (kids free). Children will love filling their baskets with juicy mulberries—pure joy and a bountiful harvest. ✅ Biking Rent a quad bike and enjoy a leisurely ride around the wetland park. Kids can sit at the front to take in the views, especially excited when coasting downhill. 📕 Tips: 1⃣ Stroller-friendly with flat paths throughout; bikes can glide smoothly around the park. 2⃣ Highly recommend renting a bike for comfort—100 RMB per ride. 3⃣ Bring some carrots to feed the animals. 🏠 Accommodation: Yangzhou Fengyin Wutong Hot Spring Resort 🌟 Brand-new hotel with clean, tidy rooms (some with bathtubs or hot springs), great value for money. 🌟 Super friendly front desk staff—they even gave the kids free popcorn! Complimentary afternoon tea upon check-in, plus a minibar with free drinks in the room. 🌟 Features a kids' play area, fitness equipment, billiards, and an outdoor pool. 🌟 Conveniently located right next to Phoenix Island Wetland Park with free parking.