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Wine and lotus attractions

IF you're interested in visiting a local vineyard or just looking for something different to do at weekends, Malu Grape Theme Park in Jiading District, which is open until October 7, could be for you.

The grape theme park, a vineyard established in 2005, has been selected as an experimental site for agriculture-based tourism in China, with attractions covering an area of 33 hectares.

Main features include: a grape corridor, a petite fruit orchard, a wine castle, a lovers' paradise, a miniature garden, a fruit-picking garden and a water-borne vineyard.

Visitors can not only sample top quality grapes, but also visit growers' vineyards nearby, have fun picking their own grapes and enjoy home cooking on offer at the homes of growers.

Another seasonal attraction in Jiading is lotus flowers in bloom at Guyi Garden. Anybody who has ever observed a lotus flower emerging from a murky pond cannot fail to appreciate the beauty of this exquisite plant. The flower always looks clean and pure, in contrast to the mud it has emerged from. In Guyi this adds poetry to an already popular tourist spot.

Lotus flowers are blooming in several spots in Guyi Garden, with displays set to last until the end of next month. The garden, northwest of Nanxiang Town, is one of Shanghai's most ancient scenic spots. In addition to lotus blooms, visitors can enjoy Guyi's winding paths, bamboo groves and tranquil pavilions.



Malu Grape Theme Park

Date: July 8-October 7, 8:30am-5pm

Tel: 5951-1810

Admission: 30 yuan

Venue: Malu Vineyard

Address: 27 Dazhi Rd, Malu Town, Jiading District



Lotus Flowers at Guyi Garden

Date: July 6-August 30, 7am-6pm

Venue: Guyi Garden

Address: 218 Huyi Rd, Nanxiang Town, Jiading District




 

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