Meihua Zhou

Meihua Zhou

Meihua Zhou is a National AAAA-level Tourist Attraction.

The planned area of the Meihua Zhou Scenic Area is 6,600 mu, designed as "one islet and five villages." The currently developed core area spans over 800 mu, representing the "one islet" — Meihua Zhou. In 2012, it was successfully rated as a National AAAA-level Tourist Attraction, and in 2013, the scenic area welcomed 642,000 visitors.

Its rich cultural heritage is a major draw for both domestic and international tourists. The Stone Buddha Temple, Three Steps Two Bridges, a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, and the Feng Family Architectural Complex are all historical and cultural relics of Meihua Zhou. Additionally, the scenic area’s development adheres to a combination of ecology, culture, and tourism, striving to establish it as a world-class cultural tourism destination.

The Meihua Zhou Scenic Area has been successively recognized as a National Demonstration Site for Leisure Agriculture and Rural Tourism, an Ecological Culture Base of Zhejiang Province, an Ecotourism Area of Zhejiang Province, a Non-Material Cultural Heritage Tourism Area of Zhejiang Province, a Provincial Demonstration Garden for Leisure Sightseeing Agriculture, an Advanced Cultural Industry Enterprise of Jiaxing City, a Civilized Unit of Jiaxing City, a Key Enterprise in the Service Industry of Jiaxing City, a Science Education Base of Jiaxing City, one of the Top Ten Tourist Attractions in Jiaxing City, and part of the city's 2009–2014 Service Industry “Hundred Projects, Ten Billion Yuan Program.” This year, the Meihua Zhou Scenic Area was also shortlisted for the 2014 Smart Tourism Year • China’s Best Eco-Leisure Tourism Demonstration Scenic Area.

Address: Meihua Zhou Scenic Area, No. 10 Sanxing Road, Fengqiao Town, Nanhu District, Jiaxing City

Type: Ancient Town / Ancient Village

Rating: AAAA

Recommended Visit Duration: 3–5 hours

Phone: 0573-83188333; 0573-83182008

Opening Hours: 8:30–17:00

Ticket: 45 RMB

Fengqiao Town: A town under the jurisdiction of the suburban area of Jiaxing City. In 1958, the Fengqiao Commune was established, which was changed to Fengqiao Township in 1984, and the town was built in the same year. It is located in the southeastern part of the city, 16 kilometers from downtown. Covering an area of 45.8 square kilometers, it has a population of 27,000. The town administers 15 village committees (Jingyang, Xinghuo, Sanxing, Shifo, Limin, Yangshu, Yonghong, Zhuangqiao, Lianfeng, Daxing, Qingchi, Yaochi, Xinmin, Xindong, and Shuichan) and 3 neighborhood committees. The area features comprehensive diversified agriculture, especially excelling in sericulture, animal husbandry, and fruit cultivation. Industry is mainly based on town and village enterprises, making full use of local agricultural resources to develop deep processing... More detailed information about Fengqiao Town ++