Rural tourism in Taicang, Jiangsu province, has become an extremely popular option for tourists from local and neighboring cities in recent years. Efforts to integrate the development of rural areas with tourism have proved to be a success. During the short May Day holiday, Taicang received more than 200,000 tourists, a year-on-year increase of 49 percent.

The rural hotels, featuring sightseeing, catering, entertainment, leisure and business, have received a warm welcome from visitors and will witness a busy National Day holiday. For instance, the Rose Manor has all its rooms booked during the National Day holiday, with the majority of visitors coming from Shanghai.

According to a man surnamed Wang, who is a regular customer of Rose Manor, he is attracted by the area's tranquil scenery, entertainment facilities, fresh food and favorable price.

Tianzhuyuan Ecological Farm in Shaxi town, with 40 guestrooms, a large canteen, a bathing area and a karaoke bar, is also an ideal choice for tourists. They can enjoy a foot spa, fishing, barbeque, and vegetable and fruit picking activities.

In addition, many other rural hotels, including Jiale Ecological Farm and Gorgeous Phoenix Resort, are popular destinations for urban residents.