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Summer resorts in Taicang

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: May 28, 2014

The Children's Day holiday has always given kids a good excuse to relax, but it is hard for adults to decide where to go. This year, Children's Day will coincide with Dragon Boat Festival. During the short three-day holiday, Taicang will provide some special destinations for a simple family trip.

Dianzhan village

Dianzhan village is famous for its abundant resources of vegetables and fruits, including grapes, corn, pears and tomatoes. It will provide a natural space for kids to play and learn about vegetables and fruits.

Contact: 0512-53870078

Heqiao village

Heqiao village is the largest grape production base in Taicang. Families can visit the village to pick grapes.

Contact: 13681942707

Donglin village

Donglin village is renowned for its ecological farm products, such as enriched rice, fruit, pork and mutton. Families will have a chance to taste distinctive farm dishes and enjoy rural landscapes.

Contact: 13812913892

Jincang Lake

Jincang Lake is a typical wetland park, known as "a lung of Taicang." The park boasts a clean lake, a cycle path around the lake and the largest lawn in Taicang. It is the best place to ride a bike, fly a kite and play football.

Contact: 0512-82706002

South Garden

Over 800 lotus flowers of more than 100 varieties can be seen in the South Garden in summer. The garden, with a history of over 300 years, is considered a good place to escape the summer heat.

Contact: 0512-53523081

Niuniu Aquaculture Base

The base, located beside the Yangtze River, is rich in aquatic products. It also provides a chance for visitors to catch lobsters and taste aquatic products.

Contact: 18606228666

Happy Island

Happy Island is a base for outdoor sports located in Zhenghe Park. Its various outdoor facilities offer an ideal environment for outdoor sports enthusiasts. People can relax and merge with nature.

Contact: 18906223000, 18906220739

Beijixing Cross-Country Race Base

The cross-country race base is also located in Zhenghe Park. Visitors can participate in a cross-country race there.

Contact: 0512-53839178