As summer arrives, fruit quietly ripens. There's no need to venture far for a weekend getaway — the countryside of Wutang Community in Binhu district, Wuxi, is the perfect destination.
First stop: VAYU Farm

VAYU Farm. [Photo/WeChat account: wxbhfb]
Follow the scent of flowers into the cozy courtyard, find a place to sit, and bask in the sunlight streaming through the transparent dome. Here, tourists can try their hand at making bread and pick fruit in the garden while the bread ferments.
Second stop: Orchards in Wutang Community
In the orchards' green shade, loquats, plums, waxberries, and oranges flourish year-round. Wander into any grove, pick a loquat by hand, and let the juice spill over your fingertips as you bite into it.
Third stop: Zhitian Camping Base

Zhitian Camping Base. [Photo/WeChat account: wxbhfb]
This hidden gem of a campsite offers stunning sunset views and overnight stays. Surrounded by Taihu Lake on three sides, every campsite offers a lakeside view. The facilities offer private restrooms and showers. Escape into the healing embrace of nature, breathe in the forest air, and recharge your weary body.
Fourth stop: Yiyezhou Coffee Shop

Tourists enjoy the sunset at Yiyezhou Coffee Shop. [Photo/WeChat account: wxbhfb]
Come here to witness the most beautiful sunset in Wutang. Choose a cup of coffee, sit quietly by the lake, and watch as the golden sunset scatters over the emerald waves. As night deepens, stars shine brilliantly overhead.
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