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Places
By Zhu Jingning
As the season of warmth and harvest begins, Hangzhou’s local strawberries achieved a significant milestone by debuting in the Middle East market. A 40kg shipment of soilless-cultivated strawberries was sent to the United Arab Emirates, marking a regional first.
Zhejiang Province’s Agricultural Rural Affairs Department has introduced premier strawberry picking trails across the province. Choose your path and enjoy a winter escape, picking fresh strawberries straight from the vine.
Xihu District
Lancheng Shuangpu Yuanxiang Strawberry Picking Base (蓝城双浦原乡草莓采摘基地)
Picking Season: Dec 15, 2024 – May 1, 2025
Experiences: Immerse yourself in rural charm with activities such as strawberry picking, fishing, and farming. Explore the countryside of tomorrow, delight in the blossoms, and camp beside the serene Tongjian Lake.
Yuhang District
Mengyuan Planting Supply & Marketing Strawberry Picking Base (梦园供销种业草莓基地)
Picking Season: Dec 15, 2024 – Apr 30, 2025
Experiences: Discover the tranquility of Jingshan Ancient Temple, savor the flavors of Jingshan tea, wander through a sea of flowers, pick a variety of strawberries, and traverse the ancient village’s majestic water cypress forest. Don’t miss a ride on the beloved train tracks.
Linping District
Tangxi Village Strawberry Kingdom Common Wealth Strawberry Garden (塘栖村草莓君共富草莓园)
Picking Season: Dec 20, 2024 – Apr 30, 2025
Experiences: Marvel at the sky strawberry waterfall, enjoy picturesque water town views, savor local delicacies, and soak up the authentic rural ambiance.
Qiantang District
Xinjiang Village Strawberry Farm (新江村草莓基地)
Picking Season: Dec 10, 2024 – Apr 30, 2025
Experiences: Dive into Xinjiang Village’s “Strawberry Town”, a haven for berry lovers with a themed park offering barbecue camping, lakeside beaches, go-karting, forest hikes, cozy cafes, and a woodland market.
Fuyang District
Yu’er Strawberry Garden of Nanshan Village (南山村余儿草莓园)
Picking Season: Dec 15, 2024 – Apr 30, 2025
Experiences: Delight in the simple pleasures of strawberry picking, relish farm-fresh cuisine, embark on outdoor hikes, and lose yourself in the breathtaking countryside, rich with verdant foliage and pristine waters.
Jiande City
Shanlihong Family Farm (山里红家庭农场)
Picking Season: Dec 10, 2024 – Apr 30, 2025
Experiences: Take in the breathtaking vistas of River Peninsula, immerse yourself in the historical tapestry of Meicheng, a millennium-old town, and savor the essence of Southern Chinese cuisine.
Xixiang Strawberry Farm (西乡草莓园)
Picking Season: Dec 10, 2024 – Apr 30, 2025
Experiences: Embrace the fusion of Buddhist culture with natural splendor at Daciyan Mountain, the blend of traditional villages with modern rural beauty at Xinye Ancient Village, and the historic town’s culinary delights at Shouchang Town.