When the skyscrapers of Shanghai fade into the background, Fengxian District in the southern part of the city greets the world with golden yellow peaches hanging heavily on the branches, showing the gentle and simple rural side of this modern metropolis. As a product with Chinese Geographical Indication, Fengxian yellow peaches are renowned for their unique advantages of being “large in size, sweet in taste, juicy and fragrant”, becoming the most representative seasonal delicacy in Shanghai in summer. Moreover, they have spawned a characteristic tourism route integrating picking, sightseeing, food and Culture, making it an excellent choice for foreign visitors to deeply experience the local customs of Shanghai.
For foreign visitors, picking yellow peaches by hand is the best way to experience the customs of Fengxian. There are many high-quality picking orchards here with complete supporting facilities and thoughtful services, and some orchards even provide English guidelines to make your foreign journey more convenient. Shanghai Muen Agricultural Professional Cooperative, located in Liudun Village, Nanqiao Town, is one of the core producing areas of Fengxian yellow peaches. The Jinxiu yellow peaches cultivated in cooperation with Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences adopt green insect prevention and scientific fruit thinning management methods, ensuring superior quality with an output of more than 2,000 jin per mu. Visitors can wander among the fruitful peach forests, pick ripe yellow peaches by hand and experience the joy of harvest. There are also yellow peach gift boxes available for purchase in the orchard, which are perfect gifts for relatives and friends, with a unit price of about 10 yuan per jin and a premium gift box of 128 yuan per box.
Fengxian Laolu Yellow Peach Picking Orchard is located near East Huancheng Road in Nanqiao Town, with convenient transportation and affordable picking prices. The orchard has a variety of yellow peach varieties, including Jinxiu, Jinyuan and Jinhua. There are farm restaurants around the orchard where you can taste fresh yellow peach delicacies. Letao Garden Fengxian Yellow Peach Planting and Picking Base is located at the First Bay of the Huangpu River, with beautiful scenery. In addition to yellow peach picking, it also has a camping base, a barbecue area and a mini zoo. After picking, visitors can camp under the stars here, taste whole roasted lamb and local earthen stove sour rice, and immerse themselves in the slow rural life. The single-person picking ticket includes 4 jin of yellow peaches, priced at about 100 yuan, and children under 1.2 meters can enter for free. Lujiaqiao Village Huating Orchard covers nearly 100 mu of planting area, and its yellow peaches have won national gold awards many times. The orchard also grows grapes, honey pears and other fruits, allowing visitors to experience the fun of picking multiple varieties of fruits in one stop.
In addition to picking, the surrounding rural scenery and cultural landscapes are also not to be missed, and you can string together a perfect one-day or two-day tour route. Wufang Village is a Beautiful Chinese Village and a national key rural tourism village. Its overall style is derived from the real scene of a peach garden, with scattered white-walled and tile-roofed dwellings, and the walls are covered with ingenious artistic murals. It is even more breathtaking when lotus flowers are in full bloom. The Xike Peach Garden, cultural and creative stores and cafes in the village provide special products such as yellow peach soda American coffee and yellow peach pastries. Visitors can rest here for a while, taste yellow peach-derived delicacies and feel the artistic atmosphere of the Jiangnan countryside. Some homestays also offer yellow peach-themed accommodation, allowing visitors to deeply experience the peach garden life.
Starting from Wufang Village, it only takes more than ten minutes by car to reach Qingxi Ancient Town. This ancient water town retains the original ecological Jiangnan style, with winding bluestone roads, small bridges over flowing water and ancient-style shops lined up. In the evening, you can take a boat to tour the ancient town, enjoy the night view on both sides of the river, taste freshly baked local snacks such as begonia cakes, and feel the charm of time precipitation. The slow life here is in sharp contrast to the prosperity of downtown Shanghai, allowing visitors to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a moment of peace. In addition, Guyihua Park in Nanqiao Town is a landmark park in Fengxian District, with pavilions, terraces, small bridges, flowing water and lush green trees. A large number of peach trees are planted in the park, and when the yellow peaches ripen in summer, the park is filled with the fragrance of fruits, making it a great place for leisure walks and taking photos. There are also large supermarkets and catering blocks around the park, which can meet the shopping and dining needs of visitors, and it is directly accessible by Fengxian No.1 Bus, with very convenient transportation.
In terms of transportation, Fengxian District is about 40-42 kilometers away from downtown Shanghai, 30 kilometers from Pudong International Airport and 24 kilometers from Hongqiao International Airport, with convenient land and water transportation. Foreign visitors can choose a suitable way to travel according to their own situation. Starting from downtown Shanghai, you can take Metro Line 4 to Tangqiao Station, transfer to Tangshao Special Line to Touqiao Station, and then take a taxi to the picking orchard; or take Hongqiao Hub Line 5 to Nanqiao Bus Station, and then transfer to Fengxian No.1 Bus or other buses to various picking orchards and scenic spots. If driving by yourself, you can directly reach via Puxing Highway and Nanfeng Highway. Most picking orchards and scenic spots have free Parking lots to facilitate visitors’ travel. The starting price of a taxi is 12 yuan (including 1 yuan fuel surcharge), with an additional 2.4 yuan per kilometer thereafter, and additional subsidies for night and long-distance trips. Before traveling, you can use translation software to check routes or book vehicles in advance to avoid getting lost. If choosing public transportation, it is recommended to download the Shanghai Transportation APP in advance, which can query bus and Subway schedules in real time. Some buses support Alipay and WeChat scan payment, so there is no need to buy additional transportation cards, which is very convenient.
In terms of food and accommodation, the yellow peach-derived delicacies in Fengxian are a major feature, allowing visitors to fully experience the sweet charm of yellow peaches. In addition to freshly picked yellow peaches, local farm restaurants also launch special dishes such as braised pork with yellow peaches, stir-fried shrimps with yellow peaches, tremella soup with yellow peaches and jelly with yellow peaches, perfectly combining the sweetness of yellow peaches with local ingredients, with a unique taste and endless aftertaste. The per capita consumption is about 50-80 yuan, with high cost performance. In addition, there are many dessert shops around Nanqiao Bus Station and in Qingxi Ancient Town, providing desserts such as yellow peach cake, yellow peach milk Tea and yellow peach ice cream, which are perfect for relieving summer heat and greed.
For accommodation, visitors can choose according to their travel needs. If you want to deeply experience rural life, it is recommended to stay in a homestay in Wufang Village. The courtyard-style design with white walls and tile roofs is matched with yellow peach-themed decorations, warm and comfortable. Some homestays also provide services such as picking pick-up and drop-off and yellow peach cooking experience, with a per capita price of about 200-400 yuan per night. If you pursue convenience and comfort, you can choose hotels in Nanqiao Town, with complete surrounding catering, shopping and transportation facilities. There are various hotels from Economy to high-end, with a per capita price of about 300-800 yuan per night, which can meet the needs of different visitors.
Travel tips and precautions also need to be understood in advance to make the journey smoother. When picking yellow peaches, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and sports shoes, and avoid light-colored clothes (yellow peach juice is easy to dye). When picking, hold the yellow peach gently and twist it clockwise to pick it off. Do not pull hard to avoid damaging the branches and fruits. When selecting yellow peaches, priority should be given to those with golden peel with pink blush, plump and elastic feel and strong fruit fragrance, which have a better taste. In summer, the temperature in Fengxian is high and the ultraviolet rays are strong. Before going out, you need to take sun protection measures, carry sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses and other items, and prepare drinking water to replenish water in time.
If you plan to participate in the Fengxian Yellow Peach Festival held every August, it is recommended to check the official information in advance and book picking and activity places. During the festival, there will be activities such as yellow peach tasting, folk performances and cultural and creative exhibitions, allowing visitors to more comprehensively experience the Fengxian yellow peach Culture. In addition, foreign visitors need to carry valid documents such as passports, which are required when checking in at some homestays and hotels. When shopping, you can ask in advance if credit cards and mobile payments are accepted. Most stores support Alipay and WeChat payments, so there is no need to carry a lot of cash.
The Fengxian yellow peach tour not only allows you to taste the sweet taste of the “King of Peaches”, but also enables you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and feel the simplicity and tenderness of Shanghai’s countryside. Here, you can pick fruits by hand, wander in the Jiangnan water town, taste special delicacies and experience the slow rural life, fully feeling the diverse charm of Shanghai. Whether you are traveling alone, with your partner or on a family vacation, the Fengxian yellow peach tourism route can meet your needs. Come to this sweet date and explore the different rural customs of this modern metropolis!
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