Here are some of the best places in Gaoyou, a county-level city in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, to enjoy a delightful family outing during the weekends.
Zhuhu town
Dubbed "a natural oxygen bar", the Zhuhu town is best known for its aquatic dawn redwood forest that becomes a stunning sea of red in autumn. Taking a boat through the aquatic forest is the most popular activity among visitors.
Qingshuitan tourism resort
Located along the Grand Canal, the Qingshuitan tourism resort – a national 4A scenic spot – is a great place to learn about the canal's culture and view cultural relics.
Luweidang wetland park
Known for being an important base during the second Sino-Japanese War (1931-45), the village has two memorial houses dedicated to patriotic education.