If spring is the most beautiful place, then I will definitely recommend Jiangnan. Due to the special geography of Jiangnan area, there are mountains, waters and fields, which makes the spring here more distinctive. There are many places worth visiting in Jiangnan in spring, such as Wuyuan rape flower, Wuxi cherry blossom, Nanjing plum blossom, Hangzhou Su Causeway Xiao Chun, Suzhou Xishan Island plum blossom and so on. Every place has a strong flavor of Jiangnan spring day. But these scenic spots are too popular and there are too many tourists. Pony is not recommended. Let me share a relatively small scenic spot, I hope you like it.
The scenic spot I want to recommend is Xinghua, Jiangsu. In many people's impressions, Xinghua's reputation is indeed not as good as the popular flower viewing destination before. However, if you are a humanities or food lover, Xinghua is not too strange. Xinghua was introduced as early as the first season in China. Even so, Xinghua still retains a relatively small landscape.
First of all, about tourist attractions
Let's take a look at the cultural aspects of Xinghua, which may be even more unpopular than the food from China on the tip of the tongue.
Xinghua is an ancient cultural city with a history of more than 2,300 years. Shi Naian, the author of Water Margin, and Zheng Banqiao, one of the eight eccentrics in Yangzhou, are the most famous. Since the Southern Song Dynasty, Xinghua has produced 93 Jinshi, 1 Jinshi, which is very rare in the whole country.
1. Former residence of Zheng Banqiao
So when you arrive in Xinghua, you must first visit Zheng Banqiao's former residence. Although the former residence looks ordinary, because Banqiao loves bamboo, you can see many bamboo forests in the garden, which is also a small and beautiful scenery.
The whole former residence consists of eight private houses in Qing Dynasty, and the exhibits are basically replicas of Zheng Banqiao's paintings and Zheng Banqiao's daily necessities. If you are tired of looking at the gorgeous gardens in Jiangnan, then this small and exquisite garden is another experience.
Tips:
Tickets for Banqiao Former Residence: 10 yuan
Address: No.7-8 Zhengjiaxiang outside Dongcheng (next to Xinghua Old Street)
2. Xinghua Old Street
Traveling in the south of the Yangtze River, the most common is the old house street. For example, He Fang Street in Hangzhou, Pingjiang Road in Suzhou, and this small and exquisite old street in Xinghua. Compared with the old streets in big cities, Xinghua Old Street is even more smoky.
The whole old street is not too long. Many ancient buildings are newly built, but fortunately they are inhabited by aborigines. You can see many local old crafts, small restaurants, Huangqiao biscuits and other snack bars. The whole old street is divided into west street and east street. There are not many tourists, but people who like to eat and watch while shopping are also suitable.
Tips:
Old Street doesn't accept tickets, but Xinghua County Government of Old Street needs to accept tickets for 30 yuan, so it is not recommended for individuals to go in and see it.
3. Xinghua rape flower
Compared with Laojie and Banqiao's former residence, Xinghua's rape flowers seem to be more famous and become another popular flower viewing place in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai besides Wuyuan.
From March to April every year, the island-like crib fields in Xinghua Qiandao Rape Flower Scenic Area are full of golden rape flowers, which looks like a "country of ten thousand islands" from a distance. Of course, if you want to experience the beauty of more minority areas, then you might as well go to Xinghua's countryside and let you experience another style of Jiangnan water town.
Tips:
Tickets for Thousand Island Rape Flower Scenic Spot 100 yuan.
How to get to the scenic spot: There is a shuttle bus directly to Qiandao Rape Flower Scenic Spot in Xinghua City. The ticket is around 8 yuan, and it usually takes 30 minutes to get there.
About time: Personally, I suggest not to go for the Qingming small holiday, because there are too many people, so you can choose the weekend around Tomb-Sweeping Day.
In addition, the tourist attractions in Xinghua include Lizhong Water Forest Park, Xinghua Museum and Sipailou. Generally speaking, there are not many tourist attractions in Xinghua, but if you like small and beautiful life, then Xinghua is really a good town.
Second, about food recommendation
It can be said that more than 90% of tourists come to Xinghua from Qiandao rape, but in fact, what you can't miss when you come to Xinghua is the authentic morning tea in northern Jiangsu. Although the morning tea in Xinghua is not as exquisite as the morning tea in Cantonese style, it is also unique.
Whether it's St. Ding Bao, steamed dumplings, Yangchun noodles, boiled dried silk or scalded dried silk, it's affordable and weighty, and it's a small and beautiful experience with local tea. Of course, if you like dessert, then sugar packets, sweet steamed dumplings, oil cakes and bee cakes are all good choices.
In addition, there is a Huangqiao sesame seed cake in the old street, which is also a local specialty snack. It tastes crisp and delicious, not oily or greasy.
Third, about the itinerary.
There are not many tourist attractions in Xinghua. Generally, a two-day tour can be completed. One day is arranged in Qiandao Rape Flower Scenic Area, one day is arranged to have morning tea and visit the old street, and you can return the next afternoon.
It can be said that although Xinghua seems to have few bright spots, it is also a secret place because it coexists with a strong market. Recommend humanities lovers to travel.