“Windy rain sending spring's going.

Flying snow greeting spring's coming.

Already hundreds of yards of ice at the crag,

but pretty flowers still blooming.

Its pretty not vie for spring.

only to tell spring's arriving.

To the time when pediment is brilliant

amidst clusters she is smiling.”

By Mao Zedong, Ode to the Plum Blossom - to the tune of Bu Suan Zi

Recently, the weather in Chongming is very cold. I feel my hands and feet frozen when I do things. I am in bed at weekends, not willing to go out for a walk to see the winter scenery.

Although winter makes people lazy, the wintersweet in Gaojiazhuang is busy blooming. The colder the weather is, the more happily they bloom. Well, you can see that they look fearless to the wind and snow. The young flowers bloom quietly as if time is still. The noise of the world has nothing to do with it. People are intoxicated by them in the long-lost peace.

This year, the wintersweet blooms early, and the bright yellow flowers look particularly beautiful against the blue sky. The wintersweet flower is a symbol of noble character. It blooms in winter, and it does not compete with others. It blooms when its leaves are withering, leaving a fresh fragrance.

In addition, Gaojiazhuang has a unique six-petal plum blossom, which has also crept onto the branches. It is said that those who find six-petal plum can be lucky for a whole year. So, are you ready to come here to look for good luck?

Starting a slow life at the weekend

Less than 2h away from the downtown, there is a garden hidden on the island - Gaojiazhuang Manor, where, in addition to the appreciation of plum blossom, there are games, food, folk customs, and other activities.

One more night in the forest, you can enjoy the poetic life in the Tang and Song poems at weekend.

With parent-child rooms and meticulous luxury services, you can have a modern comfortable living experience and a leisurely life in the forest.

Having highly praised food

You don't have to go out of the manor for food. Tourists are raving about the fresh fruits and vegetables, and the special local dishes cooked with excellent skills.

The catering here is a full-time service with local characteristics. You can taste exquisite cuisines such as fishhead soup, fried taros and lentils, and braised mutton. Fish-head soup and home-cooked vegetables are the favorites of diners. Many guests are unwilling to go out for food after tasting the dishes.

Enjoying afternoon tea in the forest

The teahouse in the manor provides afternoon tea. It is near the lake, and there are plum blossoms outside the window. You can eat and talk with your family and friends, and stay quietly in the teahouse of the petty bourgeoisie all afternoon. Let’s live a slow life in a water town!

Tasting the most delicious Chongming Cake

In Chinese, "cake" is a homophonic word with "high". People hope to go higher in the coming year. Chongming Cake is not only a festival food but also brings new hope to people. The production of Chongming Cake is a folk custom in the New Year celebration. For many post-70s and post-80s generations, it is part of their childhood memories. But the children living in the urban area have rarely seen it. Take your children to the manor to share your childhood memories and experience traditional craftsmanship.

How can you refuse so many temptations?

We are waiting for you at Gaojiazhuang Ecological Manor.

Address: No. 999, Gangdong Highway, Gangxi Town, Chongming

Tel.: 021-59670788