Ginkgo trees turn yellow in Meihuazhou, a lesser-known destination near Hangzhou

Meihuazhou in Jiaxing is a water town in Jiangnan with a history of more than 1,500 years. The large and small rivers crisscross the town, dividing the terrain into five parts, which look like a plum blossom. Two ancient ginkgo trees, one male and one female, are more than 1,240 years old. They are planted on the east and west sides of the canal tributary. The trees are in full bloom these days. The ancient Shifo Temple, built in the Southern Dynasties, looks amazing with the yellow ginkgo leaves. 📍Location: Fengqiao Town, Nanhu District, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province 🎫Tickets: Adult ticket: CNY 29.9/person (book on Trip.com) 🚈Transportation 🚌Public transportation: Take a train to Jiaxing South Railway Station/Jiaxing Railway Station Take Bus 221 from Jiaxing South Railway Station and get off at Meihuazhou Scenic Area (Shifo Temple) Station in 10 minutes. Take Bus You 1 Jiaxing Tourism Meihuazhou Line (direct) from Jiaxing Railway Station and get off at Meihuazhou Scenic Area (Shifo Temple) Station in 40 minutes. Take Bus You 5 from Jiaxing Fengqiao Town Bus Terminal and get off at Meihuazhou Scenic Area (Shifo Temple) Station in 5 minutes. 🚘Self-driving Set your destination to Meihuazhou. There is a parking lot outside the ancient town. 🕘Tour time: Meihuazhou is not large, and it takes 2-3 hours to visit. (The area around the female ginkgo tree is currently under repair, and only the male tree in Shifo Temple can be reached.) 🌈Nearby attractions: Nanhu Scenic Area, Zicheng Ruins, Yuehe Scenic Area, etc.