Zingem is a small village between Oudenaarde (5 km) and Ghent (20 km), in the touristic area known as "the Flemish Ardennes", a hilly region in the south of the province of East Flanders. The beauty of the landscape is renowned with constantly changing panoramic views, green valleys, ... The surroundings are known for walking, cycling and mountainbiking. There are several streams, forests, hiking & cycling trails, ...

Though Zingem is a small village, it has all the facilities you need: several supermarkets, bakeries, butchers, pharmacies, ... The railway station is at walking distance (with a direct connection to the city of Ghent).

Zingem is very nearby big autoroutes to Bruges (50 min.), to Antwerp (45 min.), to Brussels (45 min.) and to the North sea (50 min.). Since Belgium is a very small country, even the borders of France and the Netherlands are not that far away.

Oudenaarde is worth a visit:
The Flamboyant Gothic-style Town Hall and its Belfry were designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1999. The city hall houses a unique collection of Oudenaarde tapestries. Oudenaarde is also home to the Centrum Tour of Flanders, a museum dedicated to the 'Tour of Flanders' cycle race. Or you might be interested in visiting the archaeological park of Ename:
http://www.oudenaarde.be/en/visitors

Ghent is known to be the third most authentic city of the world, by the National Geographic Traveler Magazine.
The historical city centre has a lot of nice museums, monuments and the Castle of the Counts, a 'must see' for every visitor!
http://www.visitgent.be/en/home

Bruges is known for its medieval city centre, being the "Venice of the North". The whole city is protected as World Unesco Heritage. The city offers many historical attractions but also many activies for both young and old, during all seasons.
https://bezoekers.brugge.be/en