Escape the hustle and bustle and embrace tranquility.

Embark on a spontaneous weekend road trip! This hidden gem in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region is absolutely stunning—a two-day, one-night getaway to Yaohu Town + Longchi Mountain with uncrowded scenery and picture-perfect views at every turn 😍 🚗 Itinerary: Day 1: 📍 First stop: Head straight to "Liyang's Little Erhai" Yaohu Town (Nancun Village, Zhangzhu Town, Yixing City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province) 🍵 Lunch at Yaohu Tea House—highly recommend their free-range chicken soup and braised pork with dried bamboo shoots. Only 60 RMB per person, great value! 🌊 Afternoon lakeside stroll. The ultra-blue lake reflects the surrounding mountains—utterly therapeutic. 🌅 Around 5 pm, head to the observation deck for sunset. The pink sky over the lake is breathtaking. Day 2: 📍 Longchi Mountain Bicycle Park (20-minute drive from Yaohu) 🚴‍♀️ Rent a bike (30 RMB/hour) and ride through miles of tea plantations, surrounded by the aroma of fresh tea leaves. 📸 Must-visit spots: Qingfeng Platform and Wanglong Pavilion, offering panoramic views of the tea mountains. 🍴 Lunch at a farmhouse restaurant near the park entrance. Try stir-fried shrimp with white tea and braised wild rabbit. 💡 Pro tips: 1. Drive yourself—the two spots are just 20 minutes apart with ample parking. 2. Bring a drone! Aerial shots of the tea fields and lake are spectacular. 3. Yaohu Town needs 3-4 hours; Longchi Mountain can fill a whole day. 4. Best visited May-October. Visit during spring tea-picking season for a hands-on experience.