The rape flowers scenic area has a unique view as the rape flower fields are cut into different pieces by rivers. Rivers, rape flower fields, and boats make the area known as "Thousand-Islet rape flower field".
You get the uncommon opportunity to get on a traditional boat and travel between the flower fields, to appreciate the beauty of this place. There's also a tower for you to climb and have a bird-eye-view of the whole place, how magnificent.
It is absolutely thrilling to be surrounded by the stunning flowers that were as tall as you (I guess that's where the English name came from, but let's just embrace the loveliness of the golden flowers for good).
The weather was not perfect on the day I visited the place, so it was a bit chilly. But I consider myself lucky as there was rain on the 2 previous days.
The weather was not perfect on the day I visited the place, so it was a bit chilly. But I consider myself lucky as there was rain on the 2 previous days.
The official entrance fee is RMB100, but it's very easy to get discounted tickets costing RMB90 (either from online or parking lot staff).
Oh, do talk to the lady who sails the boat, she's the farmer and you can hear some fun facts about plants/farming and their lives from her.
Oh, do talk to the lady who sails the boat, she's the farmer and you can hear some fun facts about plants/farming and their lives from her.
If you are not driving, there's also direct tourist bus from Xinghua for free during the blossoming (festival) period for your convenience. Festival period: 3 April - 3 May 2015
On a side note, there was huge traffic jams during the Easter holiday (due to the ChingMing festival). Hence if you are traveling during the labour festival (1-3 May), prepare some food and entertainment in the car :)
P.S. Blossoming varies each year.
Photography: myself & Daniel Lin
Jacket: Black Chocoolate
Love,
Jenny
