[2025 Nanjing Attraction] Travel Guide for The Wizard of Oz (Updated Jun)

How many more surprises are there in Nanjing that I don't know about? I discovered a secluded spot in Luhe over the weekend where you can breathe in the fresh air! 🌲: Chishan Lake National Wetland Park 📍: Jinzhuang Community, Chengqiao Street, Luhe District, Nanjing ⏰: 8:30-17:00 (entry stops at 16:30) ✅Recommended route: Colorful Lotus Avenue - Thousand-acre Lotus Pond - Water Lily Corridor - Chishan Plank Road - Boat ride in the Water Forest - Pet Park Tips: 1. The park is quite large, so it's recommended to take the shuttle bus at the entrance 2. Wear comfortable shoes for a more relaxed stroll 3. Light-colored clothes are more photogenic 4. Bring mosquito repellent, there are bound to be mosquitoes in places with lots of plants🦟

Stunning Peach Blossom Land around Nanjing 🌸 | Two-day, one-night healing guide to Liuhe Zhuzhen｜99% of people don’t know this little southern Anhui gem! ✨ "Nanjing’s backyard hides a little southern Anhui!" ✨ No noisy crowds, just layers of mountains, forests, lakes, and seas, herds of cattle and sheep everywhere, and the lively atmosphere at the end of ancient alleys… Liuhe Zhuzhen, a seriously underrated niche paradise! Every snapshot looks like a scene from "Our Little Sister" 🌿 🚗 Transportation Tips (from Nanjing) Self-driving is the best choice! Navigate to "Liuhe Zhuzhen," about 1.5 hours from the city center. By public transport: Take Metro Line S8 to [Xiongzhou Station] → transfer to bus G63 directly to Zhuzhen. 🏡 Accommodation Tips For nostalgia lovers → Artistic homestays renovated from old houses in town (Recommended: [Zhuli], [Shanli Hanshe]) For cost-effectiveness → Budget hotels in the center of Zhuzhen (clean and convenient, around 💰150 per person) For campers → Campsites at Zhimaling/Daquan Lake (advance booking required ⚡) 🍃 [2-day, 1-night immersive itinerary] Save the map and go! Day 1⃣ Enter the "Little Jiuzhaigou of Jinling" · Embrace the forest oxygen bar 🟢 Zhimaling Forest Secret Spot (Free!): Nanjing’s version of "Jiuzhaigou"! ✨ Focus on the Metasequoia boardwalk! Autumn and winter paint the forest in layers of color, spring and summer are like a green fairyland 🌲 The lake mirrors the redwoods 🔥 Bring some bread to feed the wild ducks 🦆 🌊 Daquan Lake Viewing Platform (Free!): Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the deep blue lake and distant wind turbines! The nickname "Little Kanas Lake" is well deserved 💧 At sunset, the golden lake light is breathtaking! 📸 Lianshan Bashang Grassland (Free!): "Nanjing’s Little Hulunbuir"! Rolling meadows + leisurely cattle and sheep 🐂 Perfect for Japanese-style runs & vintage photo shoots! Bring a picnic mat and lie down watching the clouds ☁ Maximum healing vibes! 🍲 Must-eat dinner: "Wei Er Wonton" on Zhuzhen Old Street Thirty years of firewood wontons❗ Thin skin, fresh filling + pork lard broth bursting with aroma! Day 2⃣ Walk through Ming and Qing ancient streets · Pick up rural wild fun 🍅 Zhuzhen Farmers’ Market (06:00-08:00): The pinnacle of local life vibes! 🥬 Fresh vegetables, Liuhe live pearls, farm eggs… experience local living~ ⛩ Peach Blossom Island Scenic Area (Entrance 40 RMB): Thousands of acres of peach forest explode in pink in spring 💥 Yellow peach picking in summer 🍑 Glass viewing platform on the hilltop overlooking vast farmland! 🌾 Babulo Ecological Valley (Entrance about 60 RMB): A paradise for families and team-building! Feed alpacas 🐑, go karting, rainbow slides… tons of fun activities! 🔥 Hidden spot: Fengcai Mancheng (Free outer area): Navigate to "Hongyang Lake" 🌄 Vast lawns + European-style windmills + winding paths! Everyone asks if you’ve gone abroad 🇳🇱! 📷 [Exclusive local photo spots] The C-spot that’s blowing up social media! Zhimaling Water Boardwalk: Stand in the center to capture symmetrical reflections of metasequoias 🌲 Best to shoot before 8 AM or at dusk Lianshan Grassland Windmill Cluster: Shoot people + windmills + running cattle and sheep 🐏 Moody shots on cloudy days are amazing Babulo Dutch Windmill: Wear a white dress + straw hat for French countryside-style photos 👒 Old Street Wonton Shop Entrance: Wooden sign + steaming bowls 🥣 Authentic local vibe photos 🥢 [Zhuzhen must-try foods] Don’t miss or it’s a wasted trip! 💯 Liuhe’s signature dish "Live Pearls": A courage challenge! The freshest from the old street pushcart auntie 💯 Wei Er Firewood Wontons: Broth sprinkled with pepper + garlic leaves! One bowl is soul-stirring 💯 Farmhouse Clay Pot Chicken: Recommended at [Zhuxiangyuan], corn cakes dipped in soup are intoxicating 💯 Zhuzhen Salted Goose: Smooth skin, tender meat! Eat half on the way ⚠ Avoid pitfalls tips: 📍 Zhimaling and Daquan Lake are best reached by car; comfortable shoes needed for hiking inside 🍑 Check fruit picking seasons in advance (Peach = June-August, Grapes = September) ⛺ Check camping policies in advance (no open flames during forest fire prevention periods) ✈ Bring a drone! Capture god’s-eye views of grasslands and forests 🌿 Bamboo forests swaying, cattle and sheep strolling slowly, shimmering lakes… No anxiety here, only freedom everywhere! ⬇ Hurry and save this! Weekend city escape plan +1 💌 Click follow to discover more hidden fairy-tale towns!

🌿Dragon Boat Festival Escape Plan | Stay in a Fairyland at the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Anhui Border‼️ Discovered a hidden gem of a retreat in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area! A forest oxygen bar surrounded by 8,000+ negative oxygen ions🌳 Backed by Tianmu Mountain and facing the vast Yunhu Lake Who can resist the joy of booking an entire villa for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday!! 📍Retreat: Yixing Grass Thousand Miles · Holiday Villa 🚗Transport: 2.5h drive from Shanghai/Hangzhou, 1.5h from Nanjing ✨【The Ultimate Holiday Experience】 ☑️Relax in a 16-person luxury villa｜Perfect for team-building and gatherings! ☑️Pick fresh bayberries and loquats from the backyard｜Enjoy unlimited fruits ☑️Starry sky BBQ + outdoor movie｜Ice-cold beer with crayfish is a must-try ☑️Fishing/tea brewing by the stove/lawn frisbee｜Unlock N ways to have fun 🏠【Stay in a Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic Space】 ▪️Whole-house GROHE bathroom fixtures + TOSHIBA air conditioning ▪️Soft water system for instant hot water♨️Perfect bathing experience ▪️KTV + mahjong table + open kitchen｜The ultimate party venue ▪️Wabi-sabi style rooms with panoramic windows🌄Wake up to a sea of clouds 🍃【15min to Explore Nearby Hidden Gems】 ▫️15min walk→Hongshanwu (Republic of China-style film set) ▫️15min drive→Yunhu Scenic Area (stunning sunset viewing platform) ▫️25min drive→Yixing Bamboo Sea (step into a green light forest) ▫️30min drive→Tao Zu Holy Land (viral glass walkway) 🎁Dragon Boat Festival Exclusive Perks: ✅Free use of XGIMI outdoor projector ✅Unlock a Dragon Boat Festival-themed starry sky playlist ✅All-you-can-eat seasonal fruits from the orchard (bayberry season is here!) 📸Photo Tips: ✔️Wear light-colored dresses for stunning shots in the backyard orchard ✔️Capture magical moments with sparklers on the lawn at dusk ✔️The wooden staircase in the common area is perfect for magazine-style photos 💰Package Includes: ✔️Entire villa rental ✔️Breakfast + welcome fruits ✔️BBQ grill + basic seasonings ✔️Free parking + butler service ↓↓↓ "A courtyard where life becomes poetry Accompanied by cicadas' songs and mountain breezes" This Dragon Boat Festival, escape to the forest for a 25°C summer～

Lizhong Water Forest Park Travel Guide: Dreamy Metasequoia Forest, Boating Among the Treetops 🌿 Scenic Area Overview Lizhong Water Forest Park is located in Xinghua, Jiangsu Province. It is a rare large-scale water forest in East China, known for its unique landscape of "water in the forest and forest in the water." Thousands of acres of metasequoia and pond cypress stand in the water, with egrets in groups. The scenery is different in the four seasons. In particular, the redwoods are fiery in autumn, and the green is cool in summer, like a real-life "Wizard of Oz." 🚗 Transportation Guide 📍 Address: No. 1 Shunchuan Road, Lizhong Town, Xinghua City, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province 🚘 Self-driving: Starting from Nanjing/Shanghai, it takes about 3–4 hours by car (navigate to "Lizhong Water Forest Park") Parking: There is a parking lot in the scenic area, CNY 10/time 🚌 Public transportation: Take Tourist Route 1/Tourist Route 2 from Xinghua city to reach directly (about 40 minutes) Take the high-speed train to Taizhou Station/Yancheng Station, then take a taxi or rent a car (about 1.5 hours) 🎫 Tickets & Opening Hours Tickets: CNY 80 (including wooden raft rafting) Discounts: Half price for students/seniors, free for children under 1.4m Opening hours: 8:00–17:30 (recommended to visit for 3–4 hours) Best season: April–May (new green herons return to their nests) October–November (redwoods reflect the water, the autumn colors are beautiful) 🚣‍♂️ Must-Play Experiences 1. Water Forest Rafting (included in the ticket) Take a bamboo raft through the metasequoia forest. The boat travels between the trees, and people walk in the painting. The sun shines through the leaves and sprinkles on the water, the light and shadow are beautiful! 📸 Photo spot: Mist Forest Area (artificial mist is lingering, full of fairy spirit) 2. Bird Watching Paradise This is the habitat of egrets and night herons. You can see the spectacular scene of thousands of birds returning to their nests in the early morning or evening. 3. Forest Boardwalk Hiking Stroll along the wooden boardwalk, observe the root system of the metasequoia trees up close, and feel the tranquility and vitality of the forest. 4. Misty Forest Experience (open at fixed times) Artificial spray creates a dreamy mist effect, suitable for taking forest-style blockbusters! 5. Parent-child interaction Fishing, crab fishing (summer limited) Forest train (suitable for children) 🍽️ Food Recommendations Xinghua Specialties: Qinhu mitten crab (must-eat in autumn) Xinghua Fish Balls (fresh, tender and chewy) Water Town Lotus Root Sandwich (crispy and sweet) Inside the scenic area: There are simple meals and snacks. It is recommended to bring your own snacks and water. 📌 Play Tips ✅ Best time to visit: before 9 am or after 3 pm, the light is soft and there are fewer tourists. ✅ Dress recommendation: Light/forest-style clothing is more photogenic, prevent mosquitoes in summer, and keep warm in winter. ✅ Must-bring items: sunscreen, hat, camera (drones need to be reported). ✅ Avoid crowds: Weekends and holidays are crowded, it is recommended to go on weekdays. 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations Near the scenic area: Lizhong Town Homestay (economical and affordable, experience the water town life) Xinghua City: Star hotels (such as Xinghua Tianbao Garden Hotel) 🌟 Nearby Attractions Qianduo Scenic Area (rape flower sea in spring, marigold field in autumn) Former Residence of Zheng Banqiao (feel the culture of Xinghua) 📢 Summary: Lizhong Water Forest Park is suitable for tourists who like nature, photography, and slow travel. It is beautiful in all seasons, especially recommended for the autumn redwood season!

Guys! Stop saying that only the South of France has fairytale secret realms! This treasure city of Nanjing actually has a real-life Monet garden hidden away 🌷!! I would call it the urbanite's "Wizard of Oz" escape plan!! Who understands, family!! When I passed through layers of green shade 🌿, and a field of flowers like an oil painting suddenly burst open in front of me, I got goosebumps all over!!! Blue-purple irises swayed in the wind, poppies like an overturned palette covered the ground, and even the air was filled with a sweet floral fragrance 🌸!! Every shot is an atmospheric blockbuster 📸, and the original camera output is beautiful to the point of being outrageous! The key is that there are so! few! people!!! No need to squeeze with others to grab a spot, just quietly enjoy the romance of being surrounded by a sea of flowers~ Daydream on a flower-lined bench, listen to the babbling stream, and feel like even your breathing slows down ✨! The subway goes directly there, which is super convenient, and taking a taxi doesn't hurt either~ Quickly save this and bring your photo-taking bestie to be a flower fairy here 👯♀️!! You'll really regret it all year if you miss it!

Choose Gaoyou for the reverse trip during the flower season! From Nanjing🚄, you can reach [Cute] in just 1 hour. This city is very suitable for friends from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai to visit on weekends. Whether you are walking alone or with family and friends🚶‍♀️, you can feel extremely comfortable and the pace is very slow... 🌸Here is a one-day tour guide recommended by locals: Gaoyou · Sea of ​​Flowers on the Lake ➟ Qingshuitan Tourist Area ➟ Gaoyou Lakeside · West Bank of the Grand Canal ➊Gaoyou·Sea of ​​Flowers on the Lake People say that fireworks are everywhere in Yangzhou in March, but I have to admit that Gaoyou is so beautiful in spring! You can go boating on the lake to fully experience the charm of the sea of ​​flowers, and you can also take a small train to travel through it. The area of ​​rapeseed flowers is really huge, and now is the best viewing period! I took about 800 photos here...😎 ➋Qingshuitan Tourist Area It’s like the real-life version of The Wizard of Oz! Strolling on the water forest plank road 🌳 is especially good for taking photos. There are also flowers on the lake 🌸, a dinosaur park 🦕, a children's playground 🎠 and a camping barbecue area 🏕. It is really suitable for parent-child travel and taking children out ~ ➌Gaoyou Lakeside and West Bank of the Grand Canal On the West Bank, you can see the sunset sailboats that look like "salted egg yolks"⛵, which is great for taking photos. There is also a large area of ​​grass where you can camp and have a picnic. ✅ Other recommended attractions in Gaoyou worth visiting: Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall, Zhuhu Small Canal, Nanmen Street, Mengcheng Posthouse, Zhenguo Temple... I hope this guide can help you spend a pleasant day in Gaoyou! If you have any other questions, you can always ask me.

✅ Take a high-speed train from Beijing to the real-life Wizard of Oz, where the oxygen level is 1000% higher. In this secluded town in southern Anhui, you can visit the ancient town, climb mountains, soak in hot springs, and take your kids for a walk during the day, and experience the joy of using copper coins. At night, the forest is filled with animal lights that look like elves, and walking on the forest trail feels like walking into a fairy tale forest.🔥 📍Location: Luling Village, Nanling County, Wuhu, Anhui 🎄Tickets: Free ✅ Walking through the ancient streets and alleys, you feel like you have traveled back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. The old houses, bluestone roads, and small bridges and flowing water are all full of historical traces. Xixinan was severely damaged in the war in the sixth year of Xianfeng. Although it is not as prosperous as it used to be, it has a unique tranquility. The greenery also brings vitality to this land, giving it a unique warmth. The green carries the beauty of spring and scenery. Here, you can feel the unique charm of Huizhou culture and enjoy the gifts of nature. Whether in the morning mist or the evening sunset, the scenery here is intoxicating.🎄

The National Day is approaching, and many people are looking for tourist destinations with few people and avoiding the crowds. I have discovered a secret paradise to escape from the city. There is a large area of ​​matcha forest, and you can even hear the sound of birds flying by quietly. There are rows of Metasequoia trees growing in the lake, and the whole place is healed. This is the "Jiuzhaigou in central Jiangsu and the bird paradise in east China". Xinghua Lizhong Water Forest Park How to get to Nanjing It takes about 2.5 hours to drive from Nanjing to Lizhong Water Forest. 【Route】 Bailu Bridge→Wobo Bridge Wusen Fantasy Land Get on the boat at Pier 1 Get off at Pier 2 Shanlin Jiuzhaigou Jiuqu Bridge [Travel Attractions] Cloudy Fantasy At the start time, there will be artificial fog, and the fog will be lingering, just like the real version of The Wizard of Oz! The whole forest is full of fairy tale feeling! Don't forget to check the fog schedule in advance. 2Bamboo rafting From Pier 1 to Pier 2, the water is flowing and the birds are flying. It is really comfortable. I hope time can stop here. Forest Maze The entire park is a natural oxygen bar with a unique water town landscape of "water in the forest, fish in the water, and birds in the forest". There are also many birds in the forest. Even in summer, strolling in the forest is a good place to cool off. 【Some travel tips】 It is more convenient to drive from Nanjing, as there is no high-speed rail station in Xinghua. The scenic spot also regularly holds cormorant fishing and water floating performances...The nearby scenic spot is Senjo, which has rape flowers in spring and chrysanthemums in autumn (blooming until the end of September). You can also enjoy both and taste hairy crabs.