Jingshan Rice Fragrance Park Ultimate Guide! Ride a Mini Train Through Rice Field Art, the Top Kid-Friendly Destination in September

"What magical experience is it to ride a mini train through golden rice waves?!" Just returned from Shilong Town, Jingshan with my kid, and this severely underrated Rice Fragrance Park completely redefined my idea of farm fun! Only ¥50 per person for a full day of activities—quickly save this guide👇 ✅ Must-Try Activities Tested 1⃣️ Rice Field Mini Train · Entering Van Gogh’s Painting - Navigate to📍"Rice Fragrance Park Gate 1" (Don’t get it wrong!) - Ticket: ¥30/person (¥45 for 1 adult + 1 child combo) - ✨ Hidden Photo Spots: ➔ The 3rd-minute turn after departure (backdrop: giant "Harvest Doll" rice field art) ➔ Overhead shot at the white windmill tower endpoint 2⃣️ Rice Straw Maze · Free Hide-and-Seek - Zodiac-themed maze built with straw stacks - Transforms into a dreamy light show at dusk (19:00-21:00) 3⃣️ Farming Class · Be a Little Farmer for a Day - Rice cutting & threshing (¥20/person, includes mini rice bundle souvenir) - Muddy fish-catching pool (overalls + net provided, ¥15 unlimited time) - DIY Scarecrow: Free materials from the park 🍜 Foodie Must-Knows ➡️ Rice Field Restaurant: ✔️ Must-try "Rice Blossom Fish Hotpot" (live fish freshly caught, ¥88/pot) ✔️ Rice milk buns with fermented tofu dip (¥5/basket, sweet and soft) ➡️ BBQ Zone: Grill rental ¥50 (charcoal included), bring your own ingredients ⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance 🚫 Avoid the mini train in the afternoon! Crowded with tour groups after 3 PM (1+ hour wait—go at 9:00 or 16:30 instead) 🚫 Reject "market price dishes": Confirm weight before ordering lotus fish (listed as ¥68/jin) at the rice field restaurant 🚫 Skip fish-catching on cloudy days: Cold water risks catching a cold—choose sunny afternoons 💸 Cost Breakdown (2 adults + 1 child) ▪️ Entry: Free (only activities charged) ▪️ Activities: Mini train ¥45 + Fish-catching ¥15 + Rice cutting ¥40 = ¥100 ▪️ Food: Fish hotpot ¥88 + Rice buns ¥10 = ¥98 ▪️ Lodging: Jingshan IU Hotel twin room ¥168 ✅ Total ≈ ¥366 (Beats city amusement parks in value!) 📌 Pre-Trip Tips 🔹 Best season: Sept 10–Oct 20 (golden rice before harvest) 🔹 Transport: 1.5h drive from Wuhan, navigate to "Shilong Town Rice Fragrance Park Parking Lot 1" (free) 🔹 Hidden perk: Free straw woven hats at the entrance (photo prop, first-come-first-served) 💎 Experience Summary: > Mini train through rice seas, catching loaches under moonlight, making scarecrows… > This is what childhood should be! Go now before it gets crowded~