#WeekendGetawayInJiangsuZhejiangShanghai #WhereToGoThisWeekend #ImpressionsOfJiangnanInAncientTowns Weekend Escape Guide for Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai｜1-2 Hours by High-Speed Rail/Car

🌿 Weekend Escape Guide for Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai｜1-2 Hours by High-Speed Rail/Car, Homework Copying Without Pitfalls! 🌿 📍 Tongli Ancient Town, Suzhou · Slow Life by the Water 🚄 Transportation: High-speed rail from Shanghai/Hangzhou to Suzhou Station, transfer to Metro Line 4 direct (about 1.5 hours total) 🌟 Must-Do: - Stroll through "Tuisi Garden" (World Cultural Heritage), see pavilions and towers reflected in the green water - At dusk when fewer people are around, take stunning photos of the bluestone paths and white walls with black tiles in "Chuanxin Alley" - Take a night tour on a rowboat, listen to the boatwoman softly singing in the Wu dialect (80 RMB/boat, shared rides available) 🍜 Food: Sock Bottom Crisp (savory and sweet crispy pastry), Gorgon Fruit Porridge (fragrant and soft), Three-Shredded Spring Rolls (freshly fried golden) 🏨 Accommodation: Mingtang Youth Hostel (riverside cabin, sleep by the water) 📍 Xixi Wetland, Hangzhou · Secret Realm of Summer Lotus 🚇 Transportation: 20 minutes by taxi from Hangzhou East Station / direct via Metro Line 3 to Hongyuan Station 🌟 Must-Do: - Early morning rowboat ride through 60 acres of lotus ponds, close-up view of the bicolor water lilies "Nymphaea 'Wanvisa'" (69 RMB/person for shared boat, includes cultural gift) - Night helium balloon tour, aerial view of the wetland’s evening lights (120 RMB/person, advance booking required) - Immersive drama "Xixi·Water Margin," follow actors through pavilions and towers to explore Jianghu stories (198 RMB/person) 🍉 Food: "Around the Stove Iced Tea" at Xixi·Guomai Bookstore, Lotus Leaf Beggar’s Chicken at Jiangcun Market 💡 Tip: Lotus flowers are in full bloom July-August, enter before 8:30 AM to avoid crowds 📍 Dongqian Lake, Ningbo · Poetry and Distance of Cycling and Camping 🚄 Transportation: Shanghai Hongqiao → Ningbo Station (1.5 hours), 30 minutes taxi to Dongqian Lake 🌟 Must-Do: - Rent a Giant flat-handle road bike (55 RMB/day), cycle 30 km along the lake loop route, check in at Hanling Old Street, Xiaoputuo, and the popular lighthouse - Set up a tent at the beach campsite at dusk, barbecue + stargazing (tent rental 80 RMB/set, advance booking required) - Visit Hanling Old Street art gallery, try Youzanzi (freshly fried crispy snack, 15 RMB/bag) 🍲 Food: Dongqian Lake Fish Head Soup, Red Roe Spicy Crab (savory and appetizing) 🚴 Tip: The long uphill sections are steep; electric-assist bikes are available (120 RMB/day) 📍 Shaoxing, Hometown of Calligraphy Sage · Artistic Time in the Aroma of Yellow Wine 🚄 Transportation: Hangzhou East Station → Shaoxing North Station (18 minutes), 15 minutes taxi to the scenic area 🌟 Must-Do: - Write calligraphy with a brush beside the "Ink Pool" at Wang Xizhi’s former residence, experience calligraphy culture (free) - Ride a black-awning boat drinking yellow wine milk tea, pass through bluestone alleys (60 RMB/boat, seats 3) - Buy creamy Xiaopan (crispy crust + egg custard filling, 5 RMB each) on Cangqiao Straight Street 🍶 Food: Yellow Wine Popsicle (6 RMB), Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables (perfect with rice), Fennel Beans at Xianheng Hotel 🏨 Accommodation: Shaoxing Hotel (garden-style hotel, 10-minute walk to Lu Xun’s former residence) 📍 Nanxun Ancient Town, Huzhou · Jiangnan Secret Realm of East-West Fusion 🚄 Transportation: Shanghai Hongqiao → Huzhou Station (40 minutes), 20 minutes taxi to the ancient town 🌟 Must-Do: - Photograph the twilight reflections at Baijian Building, take a rowboat through Ming and Qing architecture clusters (100 RMB/boat) - Visit Jiayetang Library, admire the clever blend of ancient books and gardens (40 RMB admission) - Night light show tour, experience the new look of the ancient town in the "Crystal Nanxun" light and shadow 🍜 Food: Shuangjiao Noodles (fish and crispy pork toppings), Dingsheng Cake (sweet but not greasy) 💡 Tip: The stone paths in the ancient town are slippery; wear non-slip shoes 💡 Practical Tips 1. Transportation: Prioritize the "Weekend Unlimited Ride" high-speed rail package (299 RMB/month), rent electric scooters for driving (50 RMB/day) 2. Clothing: Summer sun protection trio (hat + arm sleeves + sunscreen), light-colored cotton-linen dresses recommended for ancient towns 3. Avoid Pitfalls: Buy Xixi Wetland tickets online one day in advance, 20% cheaper than on-site 4. Combined Itineraries: - Artistic Route: Suzhou Tongli + Huzhou Nanxun (2 days) - Family Route: Hangzhou Xixi Wetland + Shaoxing Calligraphy Sage Hometown (2 days) - Cycling Route: Ningbo Dongqian Lake + Suzhou Tongli (3 days) 🌞 Don’t just lie flat this weekend, set off with this guide! 🌸