As the weather is not too hot yet, let’s quickly share a few great places to visit around Shanghai, all of which are national 5A-level scenic spots!
Which one do you want to visit the most?
Jiangsu Province
Nanjing Zhongshan Scenic Area
Zhongshan Scenic Area is mainly composed of Zhongshan (also known as Purple Mountain) and includes several scenic spots such as Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, and Meihua Mountain.
Zhongshan has been the symbol and cultural center of Nanjing since ancient times. Here, you can feel the profound historical and cultural heritage of Nanjing and the magnificent natural scenery. Climbing to the top of the mountain and overlooking the panoramic view of Nanjing is even more refreshing.
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Changzhou Tianmu Lake Tourist Resort
Tianmu Lake Tourist Resort is located in Liyang City, Changzhou. The entire resort contains four major scenic areas: Tianmu Lake Landscape Park, Tianmu Lake Water World, Nanshan Bamboo Sea, and Imperial Spring.
Here, you can stay by Tianmu Lake and observe the starry sky at night; take a small train through Nanshan Bamboo Sea, passing through the mountains and forests, and then soak in a hot spring in the 35,000-mu forest.
Wuxi Yuantouzhu Scenic Area
As one of the “world’s three major cherry blossom viewing sites”, Yuantouzhu has more than 30,000 cherry blossom trees of over a hundred different varieties.
In April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the breeze brushes your face, and the fallen petals are colorful, you can directly stay in the scenic area and enjoy the leisure of returning to nature.
Suzhou Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
When it comes to ancient towns in Jiangnan, Zhouzhuang must be mentioned. Known as the “number one water town in the world”, Zhouzhuang is the perfect portrayal of “small bridges, flowing water, and people’s homes”.
Here, the streets are built along the river, and the bridges and streets are connected. The green water reflects the ancient Ming and Qing residences, and the life of the water town people unfolds along the river.
Zhejiang Province
Taizhou Xianjuju Scenic Area
Taizhou Xianjuju is Mount Tianmu in Li Bai’s poem “Meng You Tianmu Yin Liu Bie”.
After hundreds of millions of years of weathering and cutting, the volcanic rocks have left the peaks of Xianjuju standing tall and alone. Strange peaks, dangerous cliffs, sheer walls, sky pits, flowing springs, and flying waterfalls, the amazing mountain landscape is stunning. There are elevators and cable cars here, so you can climb the mountain without pain, which is very friendly for tourists who are not in good physical condition.
Huzhou Nanxun Ancient Town Scenic Area
Nanxun has a deep historical and cultural heritage, with unique Jiangnan garden and exquisite buildings featuring the style of a water town in Jiangnan. It is known as the cover of Jiangnan, China, and is one of the six ancient towns in Jiangnan.
The commercialization here is not strong. In the small town, there are only quiet local residents and a few tourists and passers-by. As far as the eye can see, there are white walls, gray tiles, and green water, and a sense of leisure and tranquility seems to be innate.
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Jinhua Hengdian World Studios Scenic Area
Hengdian World Studios is known as “China’s Hollywood” and has built many film and television shooting bases spanning five thousand years of history, such as the Qin Palace, Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival, Ming and Qing Palace, Dream Valley, and Yuanming New Garden.
Here, you can travel through several dynasties in one day and experience an unprecedented film and television chasing holiday!
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Anhui Province
Huangshan Wannan Ancient Villages
The Wannan Ancient Villages Scenic Area is represented by Xidi Village and Hongcun Village, which are two of the most representative ancient villages in southern Anhui and have been jointly included in the World Cultural Heritage List.
Xidi Village has a history of more than 950 years and currently has 3 ancestral halls, 1 memorial archway, and 224 ancient dwellings. The village has perfectly preserved the typical style of ancient villages from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and is known as a “living museum of ancient dwellings”.
Hongcun Village has 137 ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and is a carrier of the Huizhou culture during the later period of China’s feudal society, reflecting the exquisite craftsmanship of Huizhou-style dwellings.
Chizhou Jiuhua Mountain Scenic Area
Jiuhua Mountain, known as the “First Mountain in Southeast China” and “First Mountain in Jiangnan”, is a magnificent sight to behold when watching the sea of clouds rolling like giant waves at the foot of the mountain.
At the same time, Jiuhua Mountain is also one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. Traveling in Jiuhua Mountain, which has a deep cultural heritage, you can see history, hear stories, and comprehend Zen studies.
Liu’an Tiantangzhai Tourist Scenic Area
Tiantangzhai, located in Jinzhai County, Liu’an City, Anhui Province, integrates mountain and water scenery, Red Army culture, and ancient village customs. It is known as “the last piece of primitive forest in East China, the kingdom of plants, and the ocean of flowers”.
The mountains, rocks, springs, water, clouds, pine trees, waterfalls, and mist in the scenic area are ingeniously crafted by nature, and the scenery changes endlessly throughout the four seasons. Among them are heroic passes, lofty mountains, lush forests, bamboo groves, dragon pools, and flying waterfalls, all of which are magnificent and spectacular.
These 10 beautiful and fun places not only have the flowing water of Jiangnan but also the magnificent mountains and rivers. I believe you will definitely be able to find a place you like.
