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District hosts big selection of other great events

IT’S time for spring outing. In Jiading there are numerous areas to enjoy blooming flowers, farmer’s fun and other scenes of nature. Shanghai Daily recommends four places to bring you closer to nature.

Lijiang Field Culture Travel Festival

Check out a sea of golden rape flowers. Visitors can pick their own strawberries and try food made by farmers.

Date: Through April 30

Address: 3333 Jiazhu Rd

Tel: 5996-8688

Admission: Free

Transport: Get off at Jiading West Station of Metro Line 11, then take Bus Jiazhu Line

Peony Flower Show at Guyi Garden

Peonies are sometimes referred to as the “king of flowers.” In ancient times, scholars and educated people were “so eager to see blooming peonies that the whole city seemed to be crazy during the 20 days around the blossoming period.” Two century-old peonies in Guyi Garden are expected to blossom in due time. Visitors will have the chance to admire the flowers.

Date: Through May 3

Address: 218 Huyi Rd, Nanxiang Town

Tel: 5912-2225

Admission: 12 yuan

Transport: Get off at Nanxiang Station of Metro Line 11, then take Bus Nanxiang No. 2 Line

Jiading Wisteria Park

There are more than 90 wisteria plants imported from Japan in the park. The purple flowers bloom every spring. The annual festival is rather popular.

Date: Middle April

Address: 45 Bole Rd, Jiading Town

Admission: Free

Transport: Get off at Jiading West Station of Metro Line 11, then take Bus Jiading No. 11 Line

Maoqiao Village in Huating Farm

Huating Farm is an agricultural park. Every spring visitors can watch the treating and sowing of cantaloupe melon seeds. In April, fishing is a popular leisure activity. In May, large amounts of vegetables are available for visitors to pick.

Address: 518 Shuangzhu Rd, Huating Town

Tel: 5997-5427

Admission: 15 yuan

Transport: Get off at Jiading North Station of Metro Line 11,  then take Bus Jiatanghua Line




 

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