Second visit verified! The ultimate summer cooling spot in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, with over 80% forest coverage, rafting entirely in the shade with no sun exposure, full interaction with adorable animals, suitable for families, friends, and couples. Trip.com’s practical guide is here for you to copy directly.
📍 Basic Info | Address + Transportation + Parking, no confusion for beginners
📍 Location: No.169, Maodong Forest Farm, Xuebu Town, Jintan District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province
🚗 Self-driving (highly recommended)
· From Nanjing/Changzhou: about 1 hour direct
· From Shanghai/Hangzhou: about 2.5 hours
· Parking fees:
· South Gate: 5 RMB for up to 6 hours, 10 RMB for 6-12 hours, 15 RMB for 24 hours
· North Gate: Free (for guests staying overnight)
· Tip: Arrive before 8:30 AM for ample parking, less queueing, and more time for 2 activities
🚌 Public Transport
· High-speed rail: Jintan Station/Jurong Station → 30-minute taxi to the park
· Bus: Jintan Route 260 direct, check operating hours carefully
· Avoid pitfalls: Few bus trips, check last bus for return in advance
🎫 Tickets & Opening Hours (2026 latest)
· Adults: 139-150 RMB; Children (1.2-1.5m) / Seniors (60-69 years): discounted
· Children under 1.2m and seniors over 70: free
· Open: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM)
· Rafting: open in summer, night rafting on July weekends and all August (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
🌊 Must-try core activities | Forest rafting + creek tracing, a refreshing summer experience
🌿 Jungle Rafting (Top choice for families)
· Entirely shaded, no sunburn! Mountain spring water is super cool
· Duration: about 30 minutes, passing through bamboo forest, caves, and Dinosaur Valley
· Height requirement: over 1 meter, gentle and non-intense
· Off-peak in summer: go rafting first thing in the morning to avoid crowds and queues
· Night rafting (limited): after 6:30 PM, magical blue hour
· Available July 25-27 and all August
💦 Jungle Creek Tracing (end point of rafting)
· Water level shallow to calves, kids under 1 meter can also play
· Can step in water, have water fights, feed little fish (bring your own bread)
· Fully shaded, natural air conditioning
✅ Rafting essentials
· Waterproof phone pouch (must-have for water fights)
· Quick-dry clothes + slippers (change quickly when wet)
· Mosquito repellent + sunscreen (many forest insects, also protect from sun on grasslands)
· Clean towel, dry clothes
🐾 Adorable Animals Guide | Pet capybaras + red pandas + deer + raccoons
1. Magic Black Forest · Capybara Café
· Giant Cheshire cat, floating whale, Hobbit mushroom house, perfect for photos
· Can feed capybaras, very gentle and photogenic
· Mist system, 5℃ cooler than outside, perfect for summer cooling
2. Red Panda Manor (opens from October 1)
· Super cute red pandas for close interaction
· Limited edition red panda latte and creative souvenirs
· No pets allowed inside
3. Deep Forest Deer (like Nara)
· Free-range sika deer, can feed deer biscuits
· Best times: 10 AM / 3 PM when deer are most active
· Tip: Hold food in your palm, deer gently lick, very gentle
4. Little Raccoon Lounge
· Building shaped like a red panda, home to little raccoons (snack brand)
· Can feed apples, super cute interaction
5. Green Grassland · Forest Ranch
· Alpacas, peacocks, squirrels, ostriches, prairie dogs all interactive
· 2:30 PM Peacock Flying Southeast show, a must-see
· Swan Lake: black swans, ruddy ducks, can feed and ride swan boats
🎪 Fun & Attractions | Free grassland activities + thrilling heights
🌼 Green Grassland (free unlimited play)
· Rainbow grass sledding, go-karts, bouncing clouds: free unlimited rides
· Houses like in Up, giant hot air balloons: great for photos
· Perfect for kids, team building, and photography
🪂 Thrill Park (paid)
· Cliff swing, glass plank road, high-altitude challenges
· For the brave, stunning views
· Tip: Play in the morning, may close in the afternoon due to weather
🚂 Park Transportation
· Mini train / sightseeing car: stops at stations, unlimited rides
· The park is large, strongly recommend buying park transport if with kids or elderly
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations | Homestays inside the park, walking distance to rafting
· Bamboo Forest Mountain Residence (newly opened): 1-minute walk to rafting/creek tracing
· Window views of bamboo forest, return directly to room after night rafting
· Suitable for families and friends gatherings
· Pacific Silk / Tea Field Tents: private pool, tea field views
· Advantage: 2-day tickets allow multiple entries, no rush
📅 2 Classic Routes | Copy directly, no thinking needed
Route A (Summer Water Fun · 1 day)
Enter park → Jungle Rafting (rush at 9 AM) → Jungle Creek Tracing → Magic Black Forest → Capybara Café → Deep Forest Deer → Green Grassland (sledding + feeding alpacas) → Return
Route B (Deep Vacation · 2 days)
Day 1: Magic Black Forest → Red Panda Manor → Little Raccoon Lounge → Deep Forest Deer → Grassland Sunset → Stay in park homestay
Day 2: Jungle Rafting / Night Rafting → Creek Tracing → High-altitude activities → Swan Lake → Xiangu Village (2 km away, rice field photo spot)
⚠️ Pitfalls & Tips | Second visit lessons learned
1. Go early for rafting: queues over 1 hour after 10 AM in summer
2. Bargain for activities: jet skis and other water activities can be negotiated on site
3. High prices on the island: buy water/snacks in supermarket beforehand
4. Feeding animals: bring your own carrots/cabbage, park prices are high
5. Forest mosquito protection: spray repellent all the time, wear long sleeves for safety
6. Night rafting limited: don’t miss it, only weekends in July, all August
7. Second security check: airport-style checks at some activities, follow rules
8. Pet friendly: pets allowed (some areas restricted)
🍽 Dining Recommendations
· South Gate: Maoshan local cuisine, authentic flavors
· Grassland Snack Street: simple meals, snacks, cold drinks
· Capybara Café: iced coffee, light meals, perfect for cooling off and resting
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