Those looking for a refreshing getaway as spring arrives should consider Zhouzhuang, one of the iconic water towns in East China's Jiangsu province.
From April to June, a raft of rural windmill-themed events shall be the held in Zhouzhuang, enabling visitors to rediscover childhood joy while immersing in enchanting water views.
Here we take a look at some of the highlights of the windmill season.
Carton King Creativity Park
Visitors are able to create windmills with their own hands at Carton King Creativity Park, where a fair featuring windmills in different styles, colors, and sizes is currently underway.
In addition to windmill DIY, the genuine Taiwan dishes served in the park are also set to tantalize many a buds, including Taiwan beef noodles and baked chicken with spices.
Carton King Creativity Park adorned with windmills in Zhouzhuang. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Qibang village
Slumbering seven miles outside the center of Zhouzhuang, rustic Qibang village is the perfect retreat for visitors looking to savor the pleasures of a sedate rural lifestyle.
Visitors could make some seasonal cakes or dishes by themselves or enjoy the enchanting spring view there.
A child, accompanied by her mother, tries to make tofuat Qibang village, Zhouzhuang. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Nanhu Lake
At the Nanhu Lake, visitors could pose for photos in front of a wall made of windmills or engage themselves in a painting contest to sketch what Zhouzhung is like on canvases.
A visitor poses for a photo in front of a windmill wall near the Nanhu Lake. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Night tour and live-action show
A night tour will enable visitors to get to know the charm of Zhouzhuang at night. They could also enjoy an audiovisual feast, as the latest season of the live-action show Zhouzhuang in Four Seasonsreturned to stage in the water town of Zhouzhuang on April 1.
A scene of the live-action show Zhouzhuang in Four Seasons. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
(Source:chinadaily.com.cn)
