A hidden gem is about to become popular! A secret little forest near Nanjing

When the oranges and greens are at their peak, there's a real 'Jiangnan' in Northern Jiangsu. A two and a half hour drive from Nanjing, I discovered a hidden gem, which is the 📍Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Sihong County, Suqian City. This place is large and beautiful, with romantic lotus ponds, lush water fir forests, deep reed mazes, pet parks, forest cabins, etc. It's not an exaggeration to say it's the most beautiful wetland scenic area in Jiangsu! 🌿This time I even encountered a traditional market - 'Rushi Market' by the lake. The curtains are elegant, the lanterns are swaying, poetry lanterns are hung on the trees, the bamboo tea seats are secluded, poetic and romantic! 🌿The 'Rushi Market' is held every week, in addition to tea brewing, there are various traditional games, handmade creative works, craft stalls to visit, and there are also cormorant performances. 📸Recommended photo spots: ✔️Water fir forest, the green wonderland in the movie, during the bamboo rafting, it's a healing experience. ✔️Sibao Park·Forest Cabin, a newly opened accommodation project, nut-shaped standalone cabins hidden in a large water fir forest, full of fairy tale atmosphere. ✔️Pet Park, feeding deer, lambs, squirrels, various cute animals, suitable for walking children. ✔️Hongze Lake Fish Museum, the shape is a huge fish, it's very large inside, various fish can be viewed, children can have fun. 📸Travel tips ▫️The whole scenic area is really large, there are small trains, and electric cars can also be rented. ▫️You can take a boat in the reed maze, and also in the water fir forest. ▫️There is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area, self-driving travel is recommended. ▫️There are shops in the scenic area where you can buy snacks and drinks. 🌿Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area 📍 Address: Linhuai Town, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, 2.5h from Nanjing