Xilu Garden in Taicang, a county-level city in East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]

Here are some of the best summer retreats in Taicang, a county-level city in East China's Jiangsu province, where tourists can enjoy idyllic scenery, savor local delicacies and try their hand at farming.

Xilu Garden

The 300-mu (20 hectares) Xilu Garden, which was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), was the residence of renowned painter Wang Shimin (1592-1680).

The garden is a public park featuring pavilions, bamboo corridors and ecological landscapes.

Jincang Lake Park

The 5.6-square-kilometer Jincang Lake Park is an ecological park which also serves as a tourism resort, sports and leisure venue, and public green space.

A bird's-eye view of Jincang Lake Park in Taicang, a county-level city in East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]

Qinli village

Qinli village is best known for its lotus flowers and provides rural tourism services such as sightseeing, accommodation and catering, and farming experience. The village is an ideal place to get closer to nature.

LINE FRIENDS campsite

LINE FRIENDS campsite is the first of its kind in Asia, featuring a homestay, theme restaurant, characteristic bookstore and camp ground.

Lotus flowers are in full bloom in Qinli village in Taicang, a county-level city in East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: tcfbgw]