[2025 Jinhu Attraction] Travel Guide for Golden Lake Water Forest Scenic Area (Updated Jan)

5-day Huai'an tour: Explore the city with this must-have guide! This super practical guide will take you to the beautiful scenery and delicious food of Huai'an. Save it now and start your Huai'an journey! -------------------- 🎉 Route overview: DAY 1: Departure—Hongze Lake Start your Huai'an journey with a visit to the magnificent Hongze Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery. DAY 2: Laozishan Hot Spring Relax in the comfort of Laozishan Hot Spring and enjoy the relaxation and healing of body and mind. DAY 3: Jinhu Water Forest Scenic Area Explore the Jinhu Water Forest and feel the magical charm of nature and the fresh greenery. DAY 4: Tieshan Temple National Forest Park Stroll through Tieshan Temple National Forest Park, breathe in the fresh air, and experience tranquility and harmony. DAY 5: Hongze Lake—Departure Return to Hongze Lake to experience its unique charm again, end your pleasant Huai'an journey, and return home. -------------------- 🎒 Travel checklist: Huai'an travel essentials 👚👖 Clothing: The temperature in Huai'an in December is moderate. You can wear a light sweater with a jacket during the day, and it is cooler at night, so it is recommended to bring a thick jacket. You can choose comfortable casual pants or jeans for easy walking. Don't forget to bring comfortable sneakers for a more relaxing trip. 🎒🕶️ Accessories: Huai'an has many water attractions, so remember to bring a sun hat and sunglasses for sun protection and style. Choose a lightweight backpack for easy carrying of personal items. If you plan to take photos, you can bring a camera and spare batteries to capture the beautiful scenery. 🆔💳 Documents and finances: ID card and bank card are essential, and don't forget to bring some cash for emergencies. If you have special discount documents such as student ID, senior citizen ID, etc., bring them along to enjoy more discounts. -------------------- Huai'an is not only about beautiful scenery but also stories. We look forward to your next visit to explore more unknown surprises!

Jinhu Water Forest Scenic Area is like a serene landscape painting, perfectly blending the marvels of nature with the tranquility of the water. Strolling along the picturesque wooden walkways, you are surrounded by lush greenery and the sky reflected in the water, as if stepping into a fairyland. The area is teeming with birds and leisurely fish, showcasing the harmony of nature. Visitors can take a closer look at the aquatic life by exploring in canoes and small boats, experiencing the gentle breeze and a sense of inner peace. This verdant water forest is not only a masterpiece of nature but also an ideal retreat for city dwellers to escape the hustle and bustle and rediscover tranquility.

Water Forest Park Jinhu Water Forest Park is a large-scale forest tourism complex with multiple functions, known as the "Kingdom of Pond Cypresses, Bird Paradise, Natural Oxygen Bar", and is a model of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. As the first scenic spot in East China that integrates leisure and vacation, hot spring health preservation, and forest exploration, it provides a rich tourism experience. The scenic spot has six major areas: Pastoral Song, Tree House Tribe, Qingjing Jianghu, Vitality Forest, Cultural and Creative Health Preservation, and Water Maze. Forest Gate: As the entrance of the scenic spot, the Forest Gate leaves a deep first impression on tourists. Forest Tram: The tram shuttles through the forest, allowing tourists to visit the scenic spot in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. Bamboo Rafting: Take a bamboo raft and drift on the rippling water, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the water fir forest along the way, and feel the freshness and tranquility of nature. Tree Top Kingdom Glass Plank Road: Walking on the transparent glass plank road, tourists can overlook the spectacular scenery of the entire forest and experience excitement and surprise. Pet Paradise: Here, tourists can get close to and watch various cute small animals, and feel close contact with nature. Shanshan Maze: The maze composed of fir trees, the winding wooden plank road leads in all directions, providing tourists with the fun of adventure. Qingjing Jianghu Town: A small town full of Jiangnan water town style, where tourists can feel the quiet lakeside life. Fantasy Forest: A forest area full of mystery and fantasy, providing tourists with unique photo and tour experiences. Four Seasons Flower Sea: There is a special Four Seasons Flower Sea area in the scenic spot, which shows different flower beauty in different seasons, and is a good place for taking pictures and enjoying flowers. In addition, Jinhu Water Forest Park also has experience projects such as forest exploration, mountain racing, military park, water amusement, etc., as well as service facilities such as Junlan Water Forest Hot Spring Resort Hotel, Forest Food Station, and RV Camp, which provide tourists with all-round tourism experience.

| The Last Holiday, Water Forest Parks Around Shanghai. Where to find coolness in the scorching summer? Instead of enduring the city's heatwave, why not embark on a spontaneous 'water oasis' adventure! Hidden around Shanghai are several stunning 'water forest parks,' which are not only natural air conditioners but also perfect summer retreats for the soul. 🌳Jinhu Water Forest Park 📍Address: Tanggang, Yintu Town, Jinhu County, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province 🌈Stepping into Jinhu Water Forest Park in Jiangsu during summer feels like entering a green dreamland. The park boasts thousands of acres of water cypress forests, with interwoven waterways. Taking a boat ride through the park, you can experience the tranquility and coolness of the still waters. Sunlight filters through the treetops, casting dappled shadows, and every breath is filled with negative ions, refreshing your mind and body. 🌳Qingshan Lake National Forest Park 📍Address: Qingshan Lake Scenic Area, Keji Avenue, Lin'an District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 🌈A city half-covered in mountains and half in lakes. If Lin'an is the backyard garden of Hangzhou, then Qingshan Lake is the jewel in that garden. The water cypress forest in Qingshan Lake National Forest Park is a popular social media check-in spot, and its fresh matcha green in summer brings endless joy. 🌳Lizhong Water Forest Park 📍Address: No. 1, Shunchuan Road, Qianduo Town, Xinghua City, Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province 🌈Lizhong Water Forest Park is famous for its unique dike field landscape and dense water forest. The towering water cypress trees stand straight and tall, forming green barriers. Walking on the floating bridge, surrounded by shimmering water and lush trees, feels like being in a giant green maze, bringing a sense of coolness. 🌳Chishan Lake Wetland Park 📍Address: 480 meters west of the Shangzhou Cultural Site, National Highway 235, Lai'an County, Chuzhou City, Anhui Province 🌈Chishan Lake Wetland Park attracts many visitors with its unique wetland landscape and rich ecological resources. In summer, the lush cypress forests and vast water surfaces create a picturesque scene. Taking a sightseeing boat through the wetland, you can witness the spectacular sight of egrets flying together and get close to various aquatic creatures, experiencing the harmonious coexistence of nature. Let your summer be filled with memories of nature and coolness, rather than just the monotonous cycle of air conditioning and watermelon~

🌿The gathering point of Huaijin Line Caoze River Bridge, the morning air is fresh and pleasant, our journey starts from here.🚩 🕥At 10:30 in the morning, we first set foot in the mysterious Yaoxiang Kingdom, as if traveling through time and space, returning to the ancient Yao Emperor period, every step is full of historical heaviness and mysterious colors.🏰 🕛At noon, a group of people arrived at Tajihuangzhuang and enjoyed a delicious local lunch. After the meal, everyone was refreshed and ready to welcome the next adventure.🍴 🕜At 1:30 in the afternoon, we left Tajihuangzhuang and went to the Water Forest Park, looking forward to close contact with nature.🚌 🕑At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the visit to the Water Forest Park made us feel like we were in a fairyland, with green trees in the mountains and lakes, water birds gathering, it was a feast for the eyes and soul.🌳🦆 🕟At 3:30 in the afternoon, with infinite nostalgia for nature, we returned to the county town, full of awe and love for nature.🚌💖 🕔At 4:10 in the afternoon, the visit to the tourist distribution center and Yao Emperor Ancient City allowed us to further understand the cultural heritage of this land, as if we had stepped into the long river of history, feeling the changes of thousands of years.🏛️ 🕕At 6 o'clock in the evening, dinner was served in the Taiming Ecological Park. The garlic lobster in the legend of Zhang Taiming is unforgettable, and this meal has become a highlight of the journey, and it is indeed a must-try delicacy.🦞🍽️ This day's journey, from the depths of history to the embrace of nature, to the surprise of food, every moment is so unforgettable, every step is full of freshness and surprise.🍃🔍

In my hometown, Jiangsu, there is such a niche secret that 90% of people don’t know about. This is the largest artificial forest in northern Jiangsu. 4A-level tourist attraction known as "Saihanba of Jiangsu" There are thousands of acres of spectacular fir trees in the scenic area. The matcha green forest that heals the body and mind🌳 The little train that travels through the Wizard of Oz 🚂 A bamboo raft on the water deep in the fir forest • 🌳Where is 🧐 🧭Location: Jinhu Water Forest Scenic Area, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province 🚄Transportation: ①Self-driving-Jinhu Water Forest Visitor Center ②High-speed rail - Gaoyou North Station Take the shuttle bus from Gaoyou North Station to Jinhu (the first stop is Jinhu Water Forest Scenic Area) 🎫Ticket: 48💰 Children under 1.2 meters are free🆓 • 🌳What to play🤔️ 🚂"Forest Adventure Train" The total length of the small train track is 1,400 meters Take a small train and slowly move forward along the track Pass through the tall cedar trees🌲 and linger in the Wizard of Oz Children like it very much~ · 🎋"Bamboo Rafting" Riding on a fluttering bamboo raft and paddling deep into the fir forest Feel the tranquility and leisurely nature Quiet water surface and the sound of bamboo grass The chirping of forest birds, enjoy this moment of natural baptism~ · 🛝"High-altitude glass plank road" The total length of the treetop kingdom glass plank road is 288.18 meters. Across the treetops at a height of 33.18 meters Walking on the glass bridge, deep oxygen forest sea, beautiful fir trees and green water Beautiful scenery 🎐 panoramic view ~ · 🌲"Shan Shan Maze" Attractions in the first picture There are more than 3,000 meters of wooden plank roads in the maze with nine twists and turns. Walking among thousands of acres of metasequoia trees is like walking into a fairyland on earth · 🐦"Bird Paradise" There are a large number of migratory birds roaming the woods and branches. Mainly include egrets, yellow-billed parrots, cormorants, etc. · ⛺️「RV camping」 • 🌳Other information: 🍜Dine: Bring your own food or go to a Chinese restaurant in the scenic spot 🛏️Accommodation: There is a hot spring hotel in the scenic area or a day trip ⏰Play time: one day • ❤️Other attractions in Huai’an: ❶Adventures on the Three Islands of Baima Lake ❷Huaian West Amusement Park

Yaolin Qiongshu, covering the sky, a row of bamboo poles, a long song, broke into the forest. Here is the largest constructed wetland ecological forest in Jiangsu, such as a magnificent and precious jade jade inlaid between Gaoyou Lake, Baoying Lake and Hongze Lake. Ten thousand acres of forests are lush, and metasequoia, ginkgo, gold branches, weeping willows, wood, glory, egrets, herons, geese, pheasants, wild ducks, black-waist swallows play. Sniffing the grass and fragrant, listening to the birds singing, the river is smashing, such as the ring, the leisurely sunshine, open your eyes and break into the heart.