Recommended summer travel routes in Qidong
To stimulate people's travel desires and promote the recovery of the sector, Qidong – a county-level city administered by Nantong in East China's Jiangsu province – launched a campaign to recommend the city's culture, scenic spots and delicacies on June 11.
Six recommended travel routes themed on patriotic education, countryside landscapes, folk culture, factories, local delicacies, and seaside resorts were rolled out. Let's have a look at them!
1. Folk culture
The folk culture tour route includes the Qidong Cultural Sports Center, the Qidong Printmaking Institute, Yingdong Book Hall, Fisherman's Wharf, the intersection of Yangtze River, the East China Sea and the Yellow Sea, Golden Beach scenic spot, the Flower camping site, and Bihai Yinsha scenic spot.
Tents are set up in the shape of a flower at the Flower camping site in Qidong's Yuantuojiao Resort. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]
2. Countryside landscapes
The countryside landscapes tour route includes Jiangtian Ecological Park, Yinxiang Shadi (Impression Sand), Daziran Ecotourism Resort, the Theresa Cathedral, and Qidong Xincheng Agriculture Development Co Ltd.
A splendid view of the Daziran Ecotourism Resort in Qidong. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]
3. Patriotic education
The patriotic education tour route includes the beacon tower by the Renmin Bridge, the ninth branch of the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese Military and Political University, the former site of the first county government, and the former residence of Shen Yigong.
The beacon tower by the Renmin Bridge in Qidong's Huilong town. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]
4. Factory
The factory tour route includes Jiangsu Mige Wine Group and Qidong Yaoji Poker Industrial Co Ltd.
Jiangsu Mige Wine Group is a professional rice wine maker. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]
5. Photography
The photography tour route includes Jianghai No 1 Road.
Jianghai No 1 Road is an ideal place for cycling and taking photos of the Yangtze River's excellent views. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]
6. Local delicacies
The delicacy tour route includes a slew of distinctive homestays that provide catering and accommodations in Qidong's towns.
The Jingang Farm in Qidong's Nanyang town. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]