Taizhou city to launch fast-paced, fun summer tourism season

Residents have fun in Taoyuan Park. [Photo by Zhang Huiying]

A great, fast-paced and above all fun summer tourism season is set to begin with an opening ceremony on July 5 in Taizhou city, in East China's Jiangsu province.

The event features over 30 cultural and tourism activities across the city, that are designed to enhance visitor experiences and boost local consumer spending.

Highlights include the Xinghua lotus cultural tourism season that aims to offer a serene experience amid the blooming lotus flowers. Activities in the Qinhu River tourist resort include water sports and events like "Childhood Fun" and "Summer Craze". Jingjiang city, administered by Taizhou, will host its first summer carnival water festival in mid-July, featuring water games and lively entertainment.

For nighttime activities, the Fengcheng River scenic area will present  evening events such as night runs, markets and cruises. Qiuxue Lake and the Love Sea farm are set to offer nighttime events and a summer carnival with fireworks and light shows. Moreover, music, food and outdoor movies will await folks at the Fengqi Lake scenic area – alongside the live music show Childhood Dreams · Lixia River being staged at the Xinghua Lizhong Water Forest.

Top cultural venues like the city library and the museum will stage  exhibitions ranging from expos of original comics to interactive learning sessions on Red culture and ancient games. Adding to the fun, visitors can also enjoy fruit picking at Shangpin Orchard and Weiqingyuan Orchard.

For an adventurous experience, Gugao town and Xuanbao town offer camping and music shows. Lastly, educational camps like "Forest Breath" provide activities such as cosplay of Counter Strike and pottery making, ensuring a diverse summer experience for all visitors.