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Qinhu (Qin Lake) National Wetland Park
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2012

Qinhu (Qin Lake) National Wetland Park

泰州市溱湖旅游景区

Jiangsu, Taizhou★ 4.7Designated 2012·31.9448°N, 118.5317°E
Ticket Price
CNY 80
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.7 / 5.0
Designated
2012

About Qinhu (Qin Lake) National Wetland Park

Qinhu National Wetland Park in Taizhou, Jiangsu, preserves reed marshes, ponds and ancient water-town scenery beside Lake Qin. Visitors glide through the wetlands by boat and can experience the area's celebrated dragon-boat festival traditions.

Highlights

Reed wetland and waterways, semi-wild Elk (milu) viewing, Qintong ancient town, wetland maze and the annual Qingming boat festival.

Suggested Route

Visitor center - ferry to east area - Wetland Science Museum - Wetland Experience Garden - Elk Park - Waterfowl Garden; half a day, full day with Qintong town.

Food & Lodging

Try the Qinhu Eight Delicacies (river fish and shrimp), autumn crab and fish cakes at the scenic food court; stay at Qinhu Hotel or nearby Jiangyan hotels.

Facilities

Parking (10 CNY), free WiFi, free luggage storage at visitor center, shuttle/ferry boats included with ticket and restrooms throughout.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season: 8:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:30-17:00. Boat tours operate during daylight hours.

Getting There

No metro; ~20 km from Taizhou Station (HSR); ~40 km from Yangtai Airport.

Reservation

Ticketed; advance real-name online booking via official site (www.qinlake.com) / OTA.

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (≈ $11)

Address

Jiangsu Province Taizhou City Jiangyan District Qinhu Avenue No. 1

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
泰州市溱湖旅游景区

江苏省泰州市姜堰区溱湖大道1号

Jiangsu Province Taizhou City Jiangyan District Qinhu Avenue No. 1

31.9448, 118.5317

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