December Must-Visit with Kids

In December, Changxing offers the romance of golden ginkgo trees and the tranquility of a Jiangnan ancient town. Here is a travel guide: Recommended Attractions - Badoujia Scenic Area: Known as the "Hometown of Ancient Ginkgo," this 12.5-kilometer corridor is home to 30,000 native wild ginkgo trees, including over 2,700 ancient ginkgo trees more than a hundred years old. The general admission ticket is around 80 RMB per person, including the scenic shuttle bus. You can start your visit at Kongwang Jiaosi Temple, taste ginkgo noodles, then stroll through Fangyan Village’s Xiannan Jie, take the sightseeing train, and finally visit the Ancient Ginkgo Park to admire the "Ginkgo King" over 1,300 years old. - Tang Dynasty Tribute Tea House: Once the first royal tea factory in Chinese history dedicated to processing tea for the imperial court. The entire building is constructed along the mountain slope, simple yet grand, combining natural beauty, historical culture, and tea ceremony experiences. It is a popular photo spot for Hanfu enthusiasts. - Tangchao Twelve Workshops: Located in Gu Zhu Scenic Area, Shuikou Township, the architecture is in Tang Dynasty style. Strolling here at dusk gives a dreamlike feeling of returning to the Tang Dynasty. - Xianshan Lake National Wetland Park: In December, the dawn redwood forest at Xianshan Lake gradually changes color, blending red and yellow hues that contrast beautifully with the lake. You can also observe various migratory birds, making it perfect for photography and leisurely walks. Food Recommendations - Changxing Dry Tossed Noodles: Handmade noodles paired with toppings like fried fish and pickled snow vegetables with shredded pork, offering a chewy texture and delicious flavor. - Taihu Three Whites: Includes silverfish, white shrimp, and white fish. You can enjoy dishes such as silverfish scrambled eggs, steamed white shrimp, and braised white fish. The fresh taste of lake seafood is unforgettable. Transportation Guide - High-speed Rail: You can take the high-speed train to Changxing Station. It takes about 25 minutes from Hangzhou and less than an hour from Shanghai, Suzhou, and other cities. - Self-driving: About 1-2 hours by car from the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area, with beautiful Jiangnan village scenery along the way. Accommodation Recommendations - Scenic Area Homestays: For a deep experience of Badoujia’s tranquility, you can choose homestays within the scenic area, such as Changxing Qinghe Homestay, where you can enjoy a secret ginkgo forest without crowds in the early morning. - City Hotels: If you prefer convenient travel, you can choose city hotels like Kaiyuan Mingdu or Atour, which have well-developed surrounding facilities.