Thousand Island Rapeseed Flower Scenic Area

　　Countless Duo Tian fields float on the water, shrouded in mist and rosy clouds, creating a spectacular sight. Drifting gracefully through the intricate waterways between the flower-covered fields in a wooden boat offers a highly picturesque experience.

　　In spring, golden rapeseed flowers bloom across the Duo Tian fields, covering nearly ten thousand acres, presenting a uniquely beautiful landscape.

　　Visitors immersed among the boundless sea of Thousand Island rapeseed flowers can enjoy the intoxicating floral fragrance carried by the breeze, feeling refreshed and captivated by the breathtaking scenery.

　　Suggested Duration

　　3 hours

　　Transportation

　　Self-guided:

　　From downtown to the scenic area: Buses depart directly from Xinghua Bus Passenger Transport Station in downtown Xinghua to the scenic area, with fares ranging from 6 to 7 yuan and a travel time of about 30–40 minutes. During the Rapeseed Flower Festival, there are free shuttle buses running between the scenic area and downtown.

　　From the scenic area to downtown: If you wish to return to Xinghua City from the scenic area, you can take a tourist bus from within the village, which generally runs every half hour. However, during the peak tourist season around Tomb Sweeping Day, traffic congestion in the village is quite severe due to many visitors arriving by private car from places like Yangzhou and Nanjing. Sometimes you may have to wait up to an hour for a bus, and there are almost no taxis available in the village. Therefore, tourists arriving by train are advised to book a car, which costs around 500 yuan per day—this is more convenient and time-saving.

　　By car:

　　By car:

　　1. Exit at Jieshou → turn right onto Provincial Highway S332 eastbound toward Ganggu Township Government → turn right, cross the bridge, and drive 7 km to reach the scenic area.

　　2. Exit at Anfeng on the Ningjing-Yan Expressway → take Provincial Highway S332 westbound along Daxing-Jin Highway toward Ganggu Township Government → turn left, cross the bridge, and drive 7 km to arrive.

　　3. Exit at Xinghua on the Ningjing-Yan Expressway → head toward Xinghua → turn right onto Xingtai Highway northbound → take Provincial Highway S332 westbound toward Ganggu Township Government → turn left, cross the bridge, and drive 7 km to reach.

　　5. Drive to the end of Chang’an North Road in downtown Xinghua → turn right and go 1 km to Guanmenchengkou → turn left onto Xingzhong Highway and drive 3 km → turn left and drive 7 km to reach the scenic area.

　　6. Take the Outer Ring Road north of Xinghua City at Yanjia Kou in Beijiao → drive straight north along Lishui Water Forest Park on Xingsha Highway to the intersection → turn right onto Provincial Highway S332 (Daxing-Jin Highway) and drive 5 km → head toward Ganggu Township Government → turn right, cross the bridge, and drive 7 km to reach the scenic area.

　　Ticket

　　Combined ticket for admission and boat ride: 100 yuan/person. Boat tickets are not sold separately nor checked separately—the boat fare is included in the entrance ticket, meaning all visitors must purchase this ticket regardless of whether they take a boat or not.

　　Discounted tickets: Local students (elementary, middle, high school, and vocational) in Xinghua receive a 50% discount. However, during peak visitor periods of the Rapeseed Flower Festival, student ID discounts may not be available.

　　Free admission: Senior citizens over 70 years old in Xinghua, minors under 1.2 meters tall (when accompanied by a guardian), tour guides, active-duty military personnel, journalists, and members of provincial-level or higher photography associations can enter for free upon presenting valid ID or their ID card. However, they are not permitted to board boats; those wishing to take a boat ride must pay an additional 50 yuan per person.

　　Opening Hours

　　7:30–18:00

　　Location

　　Dongwang Village, Ganggu Township, Xinghua City, Jiangsu Province (east side)