Here is a handy guide to help you embark on a fantastic ecological tour of Xinghua city in Jiangsu province.
In the Xinghua Lizhong Water Forest, more than 100,000 metasequoia trees and Taxodium ascendens, or pond cypress trees, stand tall.
Visitors can see countless birds gathering amid the treetops and flocks of them flying over the forest and they can also spot fish darting about in the clear water.
The pristine environment and rich ecosystem of the Xinghua Lizhong Water Forest is always a draw to visitors. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
One great adventure is to take a ride on a bamboo raft, for a refreshing journey on water in the forest.
Elsewhere in the Wanmu Hetang scenic area, lotus flowers are now in full bloom in the large lotus pond there, which spans around 10,000 mu (666.67 hectares).
Delicate lotus flowers bloom in the Wanmu Hetang scenic area. [Photo/WeChat account: tztour]
There, visitors can ride a raft, catch shrimp and fish, as well as sip tea to enjoy the slow life.
Full of natural, rustic and rugged beauty, the Xumahuang Wetland scenic area is an ideal place for people to escape from the noise of the city. It boasts wide waters, fresh air and a stunning ecosystem.
In the Dazong Lake Scenic Area, visitors can appreciate the charming water scenery depicted by Zheng Banqiao, a noted renowned artist and poet active in the 18th century. It's a superb place to watch the sun rising and falling over the lake.