Intoxicated with Yixing in a new pot of tea, embracing local life style in unique homestays, savoring Yixing culture in Butterfly Lover’s story... Recently, Yixing has sent out an "invitation letter" welcoming visitors to experience the most beautiful springtime during the Tea Retreat in April, ready for a "tourist feast".
" April Tea Retreat in Yixing" is the theme brand of Yixing tourism in spring, which has become one of the most well-known and recognized tourism brands in Yangtze region through nearly four years efforts.
Slated from this month to June, this tourism festival has eight entries of activities including flower enjoying, tea leaves picking, love story appreciation, cheongsam culture, sports and gaming, etc.
Among all the activities, sports and gaming is in the spotlight. 2018 Yixing International Marathon and the Second Yixing International Yacht Championship will greet the public.
As a routine, the Vegetarian Culture Expo will be held from Apr. 28 to May. 1, showcasing the vegetarian food of China, Europe, and the specialties of Yixing tea snacks.
Besides, the Yixing Tourism Department has launched twelve spring tourism routes this year in association with various townships to promote the region-wide tourism. Every tourist product will include in-depth experiences such as Hiking in Spring, Tea Art, Pottery Making in addition to ordinary sightseeing.