A romantic city perfect for the whole family, accessible by high-speed rail

🌿First stop: Suzhou 【The pinnacle of Jiangnan water towns!】 🚉Transport: Suzhou Station/Suzhou North Station, step off and enter a painting! ⭐Recommended activities: - Time travel in the Humble Administrator's Garden, bamboo forest rubbing fun for kids!🎋 - Ride a black-awning boat on Pingjiang Road, see red lanterns at night on Shantang Street🏮 - Suzhou Museum designed by I.M. Pei, interactive exhibits kids love! 🏡Accommodation: Homestay on Pingjiang Road for 300 RMB/night, open the window to small bridges and flowing water～ 💰Cost: 800-1200 RMB per person for 3 days, stress-free family trip! 🌊Second stop: Xiamen 【A cultural paradise for kids!】 🚇Transport: Xiamen Station/Xiamen North Station, super convenient high-speed rail! 🔥Must-visit: ✓ Gulangyu Island’s international architecture🏛️ + beach shell digging🐚 ✓ Cycling on Island Ring Road chasing the sunset🚴‍♂️ ✓ Science and Technology Museum where kids don’t want to leave! 🏨Accommodation: Recommended Zengcuoan homestays or sea view hotels, 400-600 RMB/night 💸Cost: 1500-2000 RMB per person for 4 days, enjoy seafood to your heart’s content! 🏞️Third stop: Yangshuo 【The pinnacle of mountain and water countryside!】 🚆Transport: Yangshuo Station (transfer by bus 1h from Guilin) 💯Family experiences: - Li River bamboo raft photo op with 20 RMB background📸 - Cycling on Yulong River + fishing in rice paddies🐟 - Night tour of West Street with beer fish dinner! 🏡Accommodation: Homestay by Yulong River 200 RMB/night, breakfast included, great value! 💰Cost performance: 1000 RMB per person for 3 days, play with happiness～ 🏯Fourth stop: Yangzhou 【Huaiyang morning tea forever!】 🚅Transport: Direct to Yangzhou East Station 🌸Slow life experience: ☑️ Morning boat ride on Slender West Lake feeding swans🦢 ☑️ Eat crab roe soup dumplings at Quyuan Teahouse😋 ☑️ Make intangible cultural heritage crafts on Dongguan Street 🏠Accommodation: Near Wenchang Pavilion 200 RMB/night, convenient everywhere! 💵Cost: 800 RMB per person for 3 days, most attractions are free! 🌊Fifth stop: Weihai 【Best place for beachcombing + zoo!】 🚊Transport: Weihai Station/Weihai North Station direct 🐚Must-try: ✓ Digging sand crabs at Naxianghai🦀 ✓ Feeding giraffes at Shendiao Mountain🦒 ✓ Patriotic education at Liugong Island 🏖️Accommodation: Homestay at the beach 350 RMB/night, step out the door to the sea! 💰Cost: 1000-1500 RMB per person for 3 days, unlimited seafood! 🏮Sixth stop: Phoenix Ancient Town 【Full Miao ethnic charm!】 🚆Transport: Phoenix Ancient Town Station 🌌Night activities must-do: ✅ Release river lanterns on Tuojiang River🏮 ✅ Wear Miao costumes for photo shoots📷 ✅ Stream tracing and water play at Feishui Valley 🛏️Accommodation: Guesthouse by Hongqiao Bridge 250 RMB/night, fall asleep to the sound of water～ 💴Cost: 1200 RMB per person for 3 days, Hunan cuisine 40 RMB per person, truly delicious!