Spring is a good season for fishing. It's time to wipe the cobwebs off the fishing tackle for another season. Some people like fishing in small streams while others prefer in pounds. No matter where you choose, fishing offers a great time to relax and enjoy the flourishing season.

 

Beijing

 

Xiaomuwu Fishing Garden

 

Located inside a beautiful garden, this place is very popular among Beijing's fishing lovers. It's very quiet though not far away from downtown. .Visitors here get fully relaxed without going a long distance. Besides, Xiaomuwu provides free wireless Internet service helping killing time when waiting for the fish.

 

How to get there: Drive from Badaling Expressway to Beianhe Exit. Then move westward along Beiqing Road.

 

Location: Inside the Daoxianghu Park, Sujiatuo, Haidian District

Tel: 010-62404942 /13641258820

 

Shangzhuang Reservoir

 

Known as the heaven of wild fishing, Shangzhuang Reservoir is a good place of fishing while enjoying natural views. Lots of people go there at weekends. Don't forget bring your own fishing tackle.

 

How to get there: Jingcheng Expressway-North Five Ring Road-Shangzhuang Road. Or you can take Bus 652 or 303 to Shangzhuang Reservoir Station.

 

Location: Shangzhuang Town, Haidian District

Tel: 010-51770006

 

Guoao Fishing Club

 

Being an indoor fishing place, Guoao Fishing Club hosts as many as 200 persons. The club rents first-class fishing tackles. For your convenience, it provides different kinds of food with waiter serving you at your fishing spot.

 

Address: Inside Olympic Sports Center, No.1, Anding Road, Yayuncun, Chaoyangdistrict

 

Shanghai

 

Qianwei Village fishing center

 

Boasting beautiful rustic sceneries, this fishing place makes people feel close to the nature. If you want to enjoy the fish as soon as you finish fishing, Qiuanwei Village fishing center will help you cook it for free. Food is provided when you are fishing.

 

How to get there:

Follow the driving routes: Yan'an East Elevated Road-Chengdu North Elevated Road-Gonghexin Road --Yunchuan Road-Shengshi Road-Chongming County.

 

Address: Qianwei Village, Chongming County.

Tel: 021-59649299

 

ALOHA Fishing Club

 

Just as the name implies, this club is an indoor Hawaii-style fishing place. You'll feel like fishing in the sea of Hawaii. If you like seafood, it's a good place. It offers cooking service after you finish fishing.

 

How to get there: Take bus 91, 953, 803, 753 or City Metro Line one to Shenzhuang Station.

 

Address: No. 1555, Qishen Road

Tel: 010-54885785

 

Green Manor Fishing Center

 

In Green Manor, you'll not only have variety of fishes, but also crabs and shrimps. It has special arenas for professional fisherman competing.

 

How to get there: Humin Elevated Road -Fengpu Bridge-Shenfengjin Expressway (A4 Exit)-Daye Road-Hangtang Road-- Green Manor Fishing Center

 

Address: Maozhuyuan, Tairi Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai

Tel: 021-57580054

 

(China Daily April 11, 2007)