Guide to an unforgettable agricultural adventure in Fengxian
Embark on an agricultural adventure in Fengxian district, where the charm of rural life meets the thrill of fresh produce picking! This guide offers you a selection of the best fruit and vegetable picking spots, alongside thoughtful accommodation and dining options to enhance your stay.
Begin by consulting the Fruit and Vegetable Maturity Schedule to select the ideal month for your visit, and then craft your itinerary using the Itinerary Reference Map. Whether you're a seasoned picker or a curious traveler, this guide promises year-round enjoyment and a delightful escape into the countryside.
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Itinerary Reference Map
1: Wusi Farm 2: Daibai Agriculture/Wufang Village Dayoubian Barbecue/One Step Garden/Hilton Hotel 3: Huoxing Plantation 4: Yongmin village
5: Gengyunzhe Fruit and Vegetable Eco-Park 6: Pandian village 7: Mu'en Agriculture 8: Taozhai village 9: Ainiwei Agricultural Products 10: JW Marriott Hotel
Contact information for the town governments in Fengxian district:
- Haiwan town government: 021-5750-1628
- Qingcun town government: 021-5756-7099
- Fengcheng town government: 021-5752-2014
- Zhuanghang town government: 021-5746-6101
- Situan town government: 021-5753-3115
- Zhelin town government: 021-5744-6101
Rural picking spots
Here are nine recommended spots for fruit and vegetable picking in Fengxian. Remember to take precautions to protect yourself from heat and sun exposure!
1. Wusi Farm
Varieties: Strawberries, grapes, Asian pears, citrus
Specialties: Four award-winning grapes (Summer Black, Kyoho, Giant Rose, and Drunken Fragrance)
Location: No 2600 Wusi Highway, Haiwan town
Contact: 021-5716-2593 or 134-8279-1618
Price: 60 to 100 yuan ($13.92) per kilogram
2. Daibai Agriculture
Varieties: Yellow peaches
Specialty: Jinxiu yellow peach
Location: Jiefang village, Qingcun town (300 meters south of the intersection of Jiefang Zhongxin Road and Guanguang Road)
Contact: 177-2130-9946
Price: 50-100 yuan/person
3. Huoxing Plantation
Varieties: Strawberries
Specialties: Cream strawberry, cherry strawberry, white strawberry, banana strawberry, pink strawberry, chocolate strawberry, etc.
Location: No 3131 Tuanqing Highway
Contact: 186-2161-6170
Package price: 45 yuan/household (includes strawberry jam making, roasted sweet potato, and animal feeding)
4. Yongmin village
Varieties: Persimmons
Specialties: Century-old Small Square persimmon, Fuyu persimmon, Jiro persimmon, etc.
Location: No 535 Yongyi, Yongmin village, Fengcheng town
Contact: 021-5751-5113 or 134-0215-0601
5. Gengyunzhe Fruit and Vegetable Eco-Park
Varieties: Loquats, blueberries
Specialties: Dongshan White Jade loquat, Pink Lady blueberry, etc.
Location: No 613 Fengzhe Highway, Zhudun village, Fengcheng town
Contact: 158-2128-9516
Price:
- Loquat gift box: 200 yuan/box (1.5 kg); Picking: 120 yuan/kg
- Blueberries: 20 yuan/box (125g); Picking: 180 yuan/kg
6. Panzhuang Honey Pear Planting Cooperative
Varieties: Honey pears
Specialties: Hujing pear No 18, Sucui No 1, Cuiyu, etc.
Location: No 1053 Zhuangliang Road, Pandian village, Zhuanghang town
Contact: 135-2413-9393
Price: 30 yuan/kg
7. Mu'en Agriculture
Varieties: Yellow peaches, honey pears, grapes, watermelons, strawberries
Specialties: 8424 watermelon, Yellow Heart watermelon
Location: Shaoxue village, Yuyang village, Situan town
Contact: 136-2186-6188
Note: Prices vary by season.
8. Xianrui Agricultural Products
Varieties: Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, bok choy
Specialty: Black Gold 699 corn
Location: No 129 Taozhai village, Qingcun town
Contact: 189-1701-7856
Price: Cabbage (1.6 yuan/kg), broccoli (4 yuan/kg), cauliflower (4 yuan/kg), bok choy (3 yuan/kg), Black Gold corn (5 yuan/ear)
9. Ainiwei Agricultural Products
Varieties: Various agricultural products
Specialty: Royal No 1 pumpkin
Location: No 3608 Fengzhe Highway, Zhelin town
Contact: 138-0198-1761
Note: Prices vary by season.
Dining recommendations
1. Wufang Village Dayoubian Barbecue + Yumu Garden Cafe
Price: 200 yuan on average per person
Address: No 916 (barbecue) & No 906 (cafe) West Pingzhuang Road
Contact: 175-1160-5111
Note: Please book dayoubian (grilled juicy pork skirt) one day in advance.
2. One Step Garden
Price: 120 yuan on average per person
Address: South P1 Parking Lot, Qingxi Old Street
Contact: 193-0120-4083
Accommodation options
1. JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai Fengxian
Price: About 1200 yuan/night
Address: No 399 Hupan Road
Contact: 021-6759-8000
Check-in: After 3 pm; Check-out: Before noon
2. Hilton Shanghai Fengxian
Price: About 1000 yuan/night
Address: No 818 Rongqin Road
Contact: 021-6759-9999
Check-in: After 3 pm; Check-out: Before noon
3. Lohas Homestay
Price: About 350-500 yuan/night
Address: No 901 Wufang village, Qingcun town
Contact: 133-2193-1016
Check-in: After 2 pm; Check-out: Before noon
Prepare for an unforgettable journey filled with fresh flavors and rural charm in Fengxian. Whether you're picking fruit or savoring local cuisine, this guide ensures a memorable escape into the heart of agriculture.
Sources: Peng yinjie, Fengxian district government, locations mentioned above