2020 Dongshan Loquat Picking: A Taihu Lake Day Trip - James and Keli - China Travel Guide

Dongshan Loquat Picking: A Taihu Lake Day Trip

Picking Loquat in Dongshan, China

Destination:ChinaCity:SuzhouPopulation:12.7 million

Picking Loquat in Dongshan, China

James and Keli2020-07-048 min

Dongshan is known for the loquat fruit. This fruit's season is only for a few weeks in May. We were lucky enough to take a day trip to the area, walked up a small mountain that overlooked Taihu Lake, picked loquats in a local farm, and had Chinese BBQ for lunch! This was a one day private tour with us, our friend, and a tour guide. It was a fun experience, and the first time either of us have ever eaten loquats!

--- James and Keli

July 4, 2020, Summer in China

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Dongshan Loquat Picking: A Taihu Lake Day Trip

Dongshan is known for the loquat fruit. This fruits season is only for a few weeks in May. We were lucky enough to take a day trip to the area, walked up a small mountain that over looked Taihu Lake, picked loquats in a local farm, and had Chinese BBQ for lunch! This was a one day private tour with...

Embark on a delightful day trip to Dongshan, China, renowned for its succulent loquats. James and Keli, along with a friend and guide, ascended a mountain overlooking Taihu Lake before embarking on a unique loquat-picking adventure at a local farm. The experience culminated in a delightful Chinese BBQ lunch, marking their first encounter with the exotic fruit. This captivating journey showcases the beauty of rural China and the simple pleasures of travel.

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Picking Loquat in Dongshan, China

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