The Dongfang crocodile farm in Qiandeng town will kick off a Thailand-themed tourism program on July 18.

From July 18 to August 9, tourists visiting the farm can watch tamers train the terrifying predators, admire Thai artists' dance and song performances, and Thai boxing and Thai ethnic costume shows.

Parents and kids can join fish catching contests, water splashing and more. Catroon characters such as Transformers, Hello Kitty and Baymax from Big Hero 6 will be set up at the campus for people to take photo shots with.

Tickets: adult, 60 yuan; child, 30 yuan.

Most activities are covered by the ticket.

Dianshan Lake town

Daddy's Farm, a supplier of organic foods based in Shanghai, has a production base located in Dianshan Lake town. Now that it is summer, water melons and tomatoes are ripe enough to be picked at the site.

The Liurudun village is infused with the fragrance of flowers, fruits and vegetables. The locals would like to share their harvests of green farm produces with visitors. After a delicious meal visitors may choose to enjoy a pot of tea or listen to saxophone music while sitting at the water bank.

Bacheng town

Bacheng is home to two water parks: Dream of Water and Yangcheng Lake Water Park. Both complement each other and offer a full spectrum of water-themed amusement facilities.

Dream of Water recently opened to the public on July 27. It boasts the newest creations of water slides, speed tracks and wave machines.

Yangcheng Lake Water Park has 1.2 square kilometers of water coverage and is dedicated to ecological conservation. Gardens, green belts and lotus ponds contribute to creating an idyllic landscape. From the piers, people can set sail and cruise the lake.

The Fairmont Yangcheng Lake hotel offers a refreshing set of afternoon tea, pampering SPA treatment and special cool drinks.

If in Bacheng during the months of July and August, sampling the famous Yangcheng Lake crabs is a must. The crabs are not fully mature yet and taste different from ones harvested in autumn. The shell is thin and soft and the meat is juicy.

Huadong ecological park

As college admission letters begin to arrive in July and August, Chinese students hold the tradition of organizing a banquet for their high school teachers as a display of gratitude.

This event constitutes a major part of a high school graduate's summer vacation before they enter the next stage of their lives.

The Huadong ecological park is considered a quality venue for such a gathering of celebration.

The park's phone number is 0512-57373737.

For the celebrating families, the park's restaurant offers a series of benefits:

• A 12 percent discount on dishes

• The use of a entertaining room for a booking of more than three tables

• The use of two entertaining rooms for a booking of more than 10 tables

• A shuttle bus for a booking of more than five tables (limited within downtown areas)

• Discounted prices for liquor and beverage for a booking of more than five tables

Remember to bring the students' ID and the college admission letter to get all the perks mentioned above.

Edited by Jacob Hooson