I thought Yangzhou was beautiful, until I went to Xinghua!

I always thought Yangzhou was incredibly beautiful, but when I stepped into Xinghua, I realized that this small town is a truly underrated gem, a utopia in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, quiet and beautiful, far from the hustle and bustle of the world.​ Especially the Thousand垛 rapeseed flower sea there, ranked among the world's "four largest flower seas", once spring arrives, thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers bloom wantonly, and the wonderful artistic conception of "boats roaming in paintings, people walking in flowers" can only be experienced in person.​ The beauty of Xinghua is the kind of small family jasper but also magnificent beauty. There is no busy traffic of big cities here, and the small town life is quiet and comfortable. The Qianduo rapeseed flower sea is even more unique. The unique terraced landform makes the rapeseed flower fields look like golden islands floating on the water, scattered and well-arranged, and any photo can take social media by storm. In addition to rapeseed flowers, Xinghua also has a profound historical and cultural heritage, and the ancient streets and alleys are full of charm. Here, you can truly feel the peace and quiet of time.​ As soon as March arrives, the sea of rapeseed flowers of over 4,600 mu can't wait to bloom. Walking into the scenic area, the rich wild fragrance hits your face, making you instantly intoxicated. Be sure to take a boat and shuttle among the flowers to experience the enthusiasm of rapeseed flowers up close. Climbing the watchtower, the beautiful scenery of the entire scenic area is in full view. The golden sea of flowers is endless, and it complements the blue sky and clear water, like a beautiful idyllic picture scroll. Taking photos and checking in here is a great way to get a lot of photos. Whether you are taking pictures of scenery or portraits, you can easily grasp the atmosphere. It looks good no matter how you shoot it. It's a proper spring romantic blockbuster.​ Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 (March 1-May 31) Tickets: 100 yuan (including boat tickets), you can check in advance on the official website.​ If you drive by yourself, it takes about 2 hours to drive directly from Nanjing. The highway is all the way, the road conditions are very good, and you can enjoy the idyllic scenery of Jiangnan along the way.​ If you take the high-speed rail, first take the high-speed rail to Taizhou Station. After exiting the station, there is a direct bus to Xinghua Qianduo Scenic Area. There are quite a lot of buses, so don't worry about missing the bus. This method is more worry-free and does not require driving by yourself, which is suitable for friends who do not want to drive long distances.​ Travel Notes 1. Sun protection: The spring sun should not be underestimated, especially in the open rapeseed flower fields, the sun is very strong, so be sure to take sun protection measures, bring sunscreen, sun hat, and sunglasses. I didn't take good sun protection last time because I was lazy, and I got tanned all over when I came back. 2. Mosquito repellent: There are more mosquitoes in the rapeseed flower field, remember to bring mosquito repellent spray, otherwise it will affect your mood if you are chased by mosquitoes while taking pictures.​ 3. Clothing: It is recommended to wear light-colored clothes, such as white and light blue dresses, which look great with golden rapeseed flowers. 4. Time selection: Try to go to the scenic spot early, the light is good in the morning, and there are relatively few people, so you can take pictures as much as you like. In the afternoon, the number of tourists will gradually increase, and the experience may be discounted.