Ecotourism means responsible travel to natural destinations that help conserve the local environment. While the hustling and bustling metropolitan city of Shanghai might not be an ideal destination for an ecotourist, Wuyuan County which is only three and half hours by train offers an eco-friendly array of natural experiences for travelers, ideal for a quiet retreat, walking, hiking and families.
Wuyuan County was developed over 1,000 years ago during the Tang Dynasty. With distinctive whitewashed walls and black-tiled roofs surrounded by lush green hills, clear rivers, and rice fields, the ancient villages in Anhui Province are among the most picturesque in China. Locals who live in the villages are still leading a simple and laid-back rural life that attracts most urban people to Wuyuan to enjoy and rewind.
From the cascading sea of canola flowers blooming in the spring, old maple trees turning fiery red in the fall to mandarin ducks, rare panda birds, and waterfalls, Wuyuan is the ecotourism destination you don’t want to miss.
Thanks for your blog, nice to read. Do not stop.