Jingshan Rice Fragrance Park Ultimate Guide! Ride a Mini Train Through Rice Field Art, the Top Kid-Friendly Destination in September

"What magical experience is it to ride a mini train through golden rice waves?!"
Just returned from Shilong Town, Jingshan with my kid, and this severely underrated Rice Fragrance Park completely redefined my idea of farm fun! Only ¥50 per person for a full day of activities—quickly save this guide👇

✅ Must-Try Activities Tested
1⃣️ Rice Field Mini Train · Entering Van Gogh’s Painting
- Navigate to📍"Rice Fragrance Park Gate 1" (Don’t get it wrong!)
- Ticket: ¥30/person (¥45 for 1 adult + 1 child combo)
- ✨ Hidden Photo Spots:
➔ The 3rd-minute turn after departure (backdrop: giant "Harvest Doll" rice field art)
➔ Overhead shot at the white windmill tower endpoint

2⃣️ Rice Straw Maze · Free Hide-and-Seek
- Zodiac-themed maze built with straw stacks
- Transforms into a dreamy light show at dusk (19:00-21:00)

3⃣️ Farming Class · Be a Little Farmer for a Day
- Rice cutting & threshing (¥20/person, includes mini rice bundle souvenir)
- Muddy fish-catching pool (overalls + net provided, ¥15 unlimited time)
- DIY Scarecrow: Free materials from the park

🍜 Foodie Must-Knows
➡️ Rice Field Restaurant:
✔️ Must-try "Rice Blossom Fish Hotpot" (live fish freshly caught, ¥88/pot)
✔️ Rice milk buns with fermented tofu dip (¥5/basket, sweet and soft)
➡️ BBQ Zone: Grill rental ¥50 (charcoal included), bring your own ingredients

⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance
🚫 Avoid the mini train in the afternoon! Crowded with tour groups after 3 PM (1+ hour wait—go at 9:00 or 16:30 instead)
🚫 Reject "market price dishes": Confirm weight before ordering lotus fish (listed as ¥68/jin) at the rice field restaurant
🚫 Skip fish-catching on cloudy days: Cold water risks catching a cold—choose sunny afternoons

💸 Cost Breakdown (2 adults + 1 child)
▪️ Entry: Free (only activities charged)
▪️ Activities: Mini train ¥45 + Fish-catching ¥15 + Rice cutting ¥40 = ¥100
▪️ Food: Fish hotpot ¥88 + Rice buns ¥10 = ¥98
▪️ Lodging: Jingshan IU Hotel twin room ¥168
✅ Total ≈ ¥366 (Beats city amusement parks in value!)

📌 Pre-Trip Tips
🔹 Best season: Sept 10–Oct 20 (golden rice before harvest)
🔹 Transport: 1.5h drive from Wuhan, navigate to "Shilong Town Rice Fragrance Park Parking Lot 1" (free)
🔹 Hidden perk: Free straw woven hats at the entrance (photo prop, first-come-first-served)

💎 Experience Summary:
> Mini train through rice seas, catching loaches under moonlight, making scarecrows…
> This is what childhood should be! Go now before it gets crowded~