The picturesque landscape of West Lake in the countryside of Tainan — Jiangnan Resort

Text & Photos / Chen Guanxin, MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network

Want to take a family trip during the summer vacation and enjoy precious parent-child time, while avoiding the hassle of traveling between activity sites, so you can admire scenic landscapes and experience water activities? There's no need to fly abroad to a resort thousands of miles away — just visit Jiangnan Resort in Tainan and immerse yourself in the romantic beauty of classic Chinese landscapes.

Located in the Siraya National Scenic Area, Jian Shan Pi Jiangnan Resort captivates visitors as soon as they enter the park with its lakeside scenery reminiscent of West Lake in mainland China. Thanks to its access to the water resources of Jian Shan Pi Reservoir, guests at the resort can not only take a classic Chinese-style painted pleasure boat ride, enjoying the serene elegance of boating on a Jiangnan-style lake, but also hop aboard swan-shaped pedal boats to enhance the fun for couples or family trips. In one corner of the resort, professionally trained instructors from the Chinese Leisure Canoe Association guide water activities such as canoeing. From land-based paddle drills and life jacket wearing instructions to actual accompanied on-water experiences, visitors can safely enjoy canoeing in a controlled water environment.

Additionally, for visitors who enjoy outdoor extreme sports, the resort offers recreational facilities such as rock climbing, rappelling, and paintball arenas. On-site instructors not only hold certifications from the Wilderness Lifesaving Association and possess professional backgrounds such as first aid and paintball coaching, but some are even veterans of the Marine Corps Special Service Company. Paintball activities include options like fixed-target shooting or team matches, ensuring a diverse and exciting experience.