Chongming Island gets into festive spirit
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THE Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, or June 20 this year, is one of the most important traditional holidays in China.
In honor of this ancient observance, the 16-day Chongming Dragon Boat Festival kicked off on June 13.
Many visitors to this festival have taken part in an array of traditional activities, such as making zongzi (glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves), crafting scented sachets, drinking xionghuang jiu (a type of realgar wine), flying dragon-shaped kites and fishing with hand nets. Of course, watching dragon dances and dragon boat races have also been central to the festivities.
The event — which emphasizes the virtues of history, culture, happiness and health — is held at six venues across Chongming, including Mingzhu Lake, Qianwei Village, Sanmin Culture Village, Gaojia Manor, Xilai Manor and Zaohua Hall.
Tips for day trips
• One-day trip
A: Mingzhu Lake, Xisha Wetland and Xilai Manor
Mingzhu Lake in the southwest portion of Chongming Island covers four square kilometers. Visitors can fish in designated areas. Baskets, fishing poles, nets and waders are available. You can also appreciate the rose garden at Xilai Manor.
B: Sanmin Culture Village and Qianwei Ecological Village
Sanmin Village focuses on themes related to folk and ethnic culture, including hand-woven clothing, food, housing, art and enterprises. Covering a total area of 2.5 square kilometers, Qianwei Village is located in the northern part of the island.
C: Sanmin Culture Village and Gaojia Manor
Visitors can go fishing, pick fruit and barbecue at this attraction. A Crayfish Festival is underway at the Gaojia Manor.
• Two-day trip
A: Mingzhu Lake, Xisha Wetland, Xilai Manor, Sanmin Culture Village and Gaojia Manor
Visitors with two days to spare can start their journey at the Xisha Wetland and Mingzhu Lake. Renowned as a haven for water fowl and plant life, Xisha Wetland Park covers an area of three square kilometers. A path running through the park allows visitors to enjoy the beauty of its reed beds, water birds and other wildlife.
The wetland is also one of the best places to witness sunset on Chongming Island. As the sun sinks toward the horizon, the watery reed beds are illuminated by the orange and red rays of dusk.
B: Mingzhu Lake, Xisha Wetland, Mingzhu Lake Swan Garden and Dongping National Forest Park
Dongping National Forest Park offers visitors the chance to stroll through pleasant woods and grasslands as well as camp out under the star-filled skies.
A barbecue area is also available, covering 10,000 square meters and can accommodate 200 people.
Overnight visitors can stay in luxury trailers with between 18 and 22 square meters of interior space. The largest of these trailers can accommodate up to five people. Equipped with water, electricity, air conditioner, a shower, kitchen, bedroom, Wi-Fi link and television, each trailer offers the conveniences and comforts of home. There are two campsites at Dongping Forest Park and Mingzhu Lake Swan Garden respectively.
C: Sanmin Culture Village, Qianwei Ecological Village, Dongping National Forest Park, Lavender and Egret Love Park
Couples won’t want to miss the chance to spend a romantic day surrounded by a sea of lavender — and more than 30 kinds of herb and flowers — at the Lavender and Egret Love Park. Covering an area of 800 hectares, the park is both a love-themed park and ecological farm.
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