When people mention autumn in Jiangsu, the maple leaves of Mount Qixia in Nanjing and the quietness of Suzhou's gardens often come to mind. However, in a corner of northern Jiangsu, there is a niche attraction - Huanghai Forest Park, quietly blooming with its stunning autumn colors, waiting for tourists to visit.
Not Scandinavia, not Dali, not Kanas.
This is the Huanghai Forest Park in Dongtai, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province!
The best time to enjoy autumn is from early to mid-late December every year. At this time, the leaves of the sequoia, ginkgo and other trees gradually turn from green to yellow and then from yellow to red, forming a moving picture of autumn.
🗺️ Tour route:
Science Museum - Sequoia Promenade - Forest Train - Sky Trail - Misty Forest - Eye of the Forest - Moyu Forest - Wooden House Colony
Sequoia Corridor
The Metasequoia Promenade, a golden ribbon that winds through the Yellow Sea Forest Park, puts on its most gorgeous dress every fall. The reddish-golden sequoia trees are like burning flames under the sunlight, coloring the whole promenade into a touching autumn picture scroll.
These upright sequoia trees not only attract visitors' attention with their tall stature and bright colors, but also become a dream background for photographers with their unique natural beauty.
Forest Train
The Forest Train in the Yellow Sea Forest Park offers visitors a unique experience of traveling through the forest and enjoying the light breeze and sunshine. The small train passes through the forest without any speed, allowing visitors to freely explore the mysteries of the forest. The train has several stops along the way, making it easy for visitors to get on and off the train and experience different forest scenery.
Aerial Trail
The aerial trestle provides visitors with different viewing perspectives. Visitors can overlook the wetland promenade scenery zone on the trestle, and feel the marvelous experience of being side by side with the trees. The trestle not only provides an opportunity to get close to nature, but also a good place to take photos.
Misty Forest
The Misty Forest is known for its mystical touring experience. When the fog is thick, the forest adds a sense of mystery, as if you are entering a mystical world. Drone footage is particularly spectacular, capturing the unspeakably beautiful moments of the Misty Forest.
Eye of the Forest
Located on the eastern side of the Misty Forest, the Eye of the Forest is a 40-meter-high observation tower inspired by the Singapore Botanic Gardens' “Supertree” corridor. At the top of the tower, there is a 360° glass viewing gallery and a sky view deck, allowing visitors to experience a heart-racing experience high in the air. The Eye of the Forest is also equipped with an aerial slide and a sightseeing elevator, providing visitors with a diversified sightseeing experience.
There is also a wrap-around aerial slide, 20 yuan / person, not afraid of heights or partners can try it, or quite exciting!
Chalet Colony
With their fairytale-like appearance and cozy living environment, log cabin colonies are the ideal choice for visitors to rest and stay. These log cabins not only provide a cozy stay, but also give visitors the opportunity to experience a unique lifestyle in the forest. Waking up in the morning to the sound of birds chirping and pushing open the door to a beautiful sequoia forest is an unforgettable experience.
Admission: 50 RMB/person
Sightseeing car: 20 RMB/person (unlimited times), rental electric car: 80 RMB/hour
The whole scenic area is still relatively large, and it takes about 2-3 hours to hike, so it is recommended to schedule most of the day for touring!
Transportation:
1、Self-driving：Navigate to Dongtai Huanghai Forest Park. It's about 3h from Nanjing.
2、High speed train: take the bus to Dongtai station, and then take the bus to Dongtai Bus Terminal.
Accommodation: you can choose to stay in the hotel near the park