Perfect for a 3-4 day stay, slow-paced cities reachable by high-speed rail

Want to escape the fast pace and find a place to slow down? These 4 cities accessible by high-speed rail offer both poetry and distant dreams, filled with everyday charm. Stay a few days and fully enjoy the leisure! 1️⃣ Zhejiang · Taizhou ✔️ A treasure city embraced by mountains and sea, with abundant seafood and historic sites, each corner hiding surprises. 🕣: Ziyang Ancient Street open all day; Guoqing Temple 7:00 - 17:00; Shitang Town open all day 🎫: Ziyang Ancient Street free; Guoqing Temple free; Shitang Town free 📸: Ziyang Ancient Street (stroll the thousand-year-old street, check in at the seaweed cake old shop, feel the local life), Guoqing Temple (ancient Jiangnan temple, accompanied by thousand-year-old Sui plum trees, calming and healing for the soul), Shitang Town (stay in the “Notre Dame of the East” stone house inn, watch the sunrise at the fishing port, experience going out to sea fishing) 2️⃣ Anhui · Anqing ✔️ A historic city by the Yangtze River, with Huangmei opera, delicious food, and beautiful landscapes, perfect for a leisurely stroll. 🕣: Zhenfeng Tower 8:30 - 17:00; Linghu Park 6:00 - 22:00; Tianzhu Mountain 7:00 - 17:30 🎫: Zhenfeng Tower 10 RMB; Linghu Park free; Tianzhu Mountain 130 RMB 📸: Zhenfeng Tower (climb the tower to overlook the Yangtze River, listen to the legend of the “First Tower of the Yangtze”), Linghu Park (boat on the lake, watch lotus flowers sway, feed goldfish with kids), Tianzhu Mountain (hike through sea of clouds and strange peaks, challenge “Tianzhu Peak,” feel the wonders of nature) 3️⃣ Jiangsu · Huai’an ✔️ The city of canals and hometown of great leaders, where history and cuisine intertwine, you won’t get tired of staying a few days. 🕣: Zhou Enlai Former Residence Tourist Area 8:30 - 17:30; Hexia Ancient Town open all day; Canal Transport Museum 9:00 - 17:00 🎫: Zhou Enlai Former Residence Tourist Area free; Hexia Ancient Town free; Canal Transport Museum 50 RMB 📸: Zhou Enlai Former Residence (visit the former home and memorial hall, commemorate the great leader’s life), Hexia Ancient Town (try tea snacks and soft long fish, explore century-old shops), Canal Transport Museum (travel through a thousand years, learn about the glorious history of ancient canal transport) 4️⃣ Fujian · Sanming ✔️ A “green treasure” with over 78% forest coverage, breathe fresh air, explore ancient villages, and fully enjoy the mountain wilderness. 🕣: Taining Ancient City open all day; Zhaixia Grand Canyon 8:00 - 17:00; Xiatiansia Tourism Area 8:30 - 17:30 🎫: Taining Ancient City free; Zhaixia Grand Canyon 55 RMB; Xiatiansia Tourism Area 168 RMB 📸: Taining Ancient City (stay in Ming and Qing dynasty ancient houses, taste fermented bean curd, watch plum forest opera performances), Zhaixia Grand Canyon (hike the Danxia secret realm, admire wonders like the “Time Tunnel”), Xiatiansia Tourism Area (experience high-altitude zipline, fulfill a martial arts dream) 🫵🏼 Pack your bags, hop on the high-speed rail, and turn your days in these cities into poetry!