From May to October, Kunshan Tourism Resort has impressive scenery as it enters fruit harvest season.
Jinbo Orchard, Zhouzhuang town
Frozen pear (July-October)
It’s so cool to enjoy a juicy frozen pear in hot summer. Zhouzhuang’s environment and 30-plus years’ research contribute to its famous frozen pears, with tender pulp and smooth skin.
Address: Shuangmiao village, Zhouzhuang town
Tel: 0512-57202987
Laoji Orchard, Jinxi town
Nectarine and mango (May)
Grape (June-August)
Cuiguan pear and honey peach (July)
Yellow peach (August)
Surrounded by lakes, Jinxi boasts abundant water, making the fruit juicy and sweet.
Address: Tongzhou Road, Jinxi town
Tel: 15995682809
Baiguo Orchard, Qiandeng town
Nectarine and mulberry (May-June)
Apple pear (June-July)
Cuiguan pear, frozen pear, honey peach and wild peach (July-August)
Yellow peach (August)
Red and green grape (July-September)
Chinese chestnut (September-October)
Baiguo Orchard, covering 6.7 hectares, attracts people from Shanghai and Suzhou on weekends, with vegetables and fruits in all four seasons.
Address: Qiandeng Agricultural Demonstration Zone, Qiandeng town
Tel: 13773151819
Datang Ecological Garden, Qiandeng town
Loguat (May-June)
Datang Ecological Garden is impressive with beautiful idyllic scenery, colorful experience and fresh fruits.
Address: west of the intersection of Qiandian Road and Nanpu East Road, Qiandeng town
Tel: 0512-57476191
Hongxing and Yongxin villages, Dianshanhu town
Yellow peach (August)
Pear and honey peach (July-August)
Dianshanhu’s yellow peaches are famous for sweet taste and rich juice. They are 30 percent sweeter than yellow peaches grown elsewhere. Address: Hongxing and Yongxin villages, Dianshanhu town
Tel: 0512-57486011
Xingqijiu Ecological Farm, Bacheng town
Mulberry, nectarine and tomato (May)
Pear, plum, grape and netted melon (June-August)
Xingqijiu Ecological Farm covers an area of 46.67 hectares and has won a national agricultural tourism award.
The farm has a small zoo, greenhouses, areas for fruits, vegetables and flowers, a nursery and garden center, fishing spots, coffee houses and more.
Address: No 2401, Yingbin West Road, Bacheng town
Tel: 13222958193
Creative-Life Farm, Bacheng town
Loquat (May-June)
Watermelon, honey peach and melon (June-July)
Golden pear and grape (June-August)
In addition to tasty grapes, the farm has areas that are ideal for barbecues and camping, chess, card rooms and more.
Address: west of the Gucheng Road, Bacheng town
Tel: 0512-55253299
Wanmu Grape Garden and Grape Research Institute, Bacheng town
Grape (July-September)
The two recommended places have wild planting areas and many varieties of grapes. Because of the Yangcheng Lake, the grapes are very juicy and sweet.
Grape Research Institute:
Address: Gucheng Middle Road, Bacheng town
Tel: 13913220203
Wanmu Grape Garden:
Address: opposite to Xingqijiu Ecological Farm, on the Yingbin Road, Hu village, Bacheng town
Tel: 13862647940
Longtanhu Orchard, Bacheng town
Loquat (May-June)
Honey peach (June-August)
Grape (July-October)
Advanced technologies and organic fertilizer contribute to the orchard’s sweet fruits.
Address: southeast of the intersection of Chengbei West Road and Zuchongzhi Road, Bacheng town
Tel: 13773175321
Shangkunshi Farmhouse, Zhangpu town
Apricot (May-June)
Honey perch (June-July)
Pear (July-October)
Apple (August-September)
This orchard provides many types of pears from Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. In addition, apricots, honey peaches and apples can be found here.
Address: No 178, Yangguang Middle Road, Zhangpu town
Tel: 13809068473
Jianghang blueberry Garden, Zhangpu town
Mulberry (May-June)
Blackberry and raspberry (June-July)
Blueberry (June-August)
It’s the heaven of berries. Blueberries are especially nutritious.
Address: Jianghang village, Zhangpu town
Tel: 18913278828
High-Efficiency Agriculture Research Centre, Zhangpu town
Cherry (May)
Yellow peach (July-September)
The center integrates research, experiments and sightseeing. In summer, fresh red cherries hang from the branches.
Address: 200 meters in the west of the intersection of Gucheng South Road and Shengtao Road, Zhangpu town
Tel: 18013598185
Sanjia, Jinhua, Baimi villages, Zhaoling Grape Garden, Zhangpu town
In summer, Zhangpu town is filled with fragrance. Roads are sandwiched between fruit trees.
Sanjia village: at the end of the Sanjia Road
Kunqu artist Zhang Jun racked up a new career achievement during his performance at the Modern Drama Valley festival at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on May 18, performing in a venue that is several times larger than what he is used to.
39 American travel professionals were given a two-day tour of the 2,500-year-old city from Sept 13 to 14, including visits to famous sights like Tiger Hill and Shantang Street, as well as chances to experience traditional Chinese art.