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Majestic views at the golden beach in Yangtuojiao Resort. [Photo/WeChat account: lyqdtour] 

Qidong, a county-level city in Nantong, Jiangsu province, has been designated a national model county of leisure agriculture and rural tourism, due to its abundant tourism resources.

Here are two recommended rural tourism destinations.

Daxing village

Address: Daxing village, Huiping town

Daxing village boasts beautiful natural landscapes and numerous tourism projects with convenient transportation, making it a good place to enjoy a rural tour. Visitors can appreciate beautiful flowers in the spring, pick peaches in the summer, pick pears in the autumn, and enjoy the sunshine in the winter.

Tourists who want to admire local traditional architecture can visit Shen Yigong's former residence. Yinxiang Shadi agritainment is also a good choice to experience the local culture.

Lianxinggang village

Address: Lianxinggang village, Yuantuojiao Resort

After years of development, Yuantuojiao has become a famous resort that integrates eco-tourism, sports and leisure, as well as vacation and accommodation facilities.

The resort has distinctive tourism resources, such as Golden Beach Scenic Area, which boasts fabulous coastal scenery, as well as the Evergrande Venice Resort, which consists of a five-star hotel, shopping venues, sports facilities, hot springs, sightseeing areas, and children's playgrounds.