2025 Jinhua Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

✨Trip Highlights: Mysterious mine, picturesque lake and mountain scenery, and Instagram-worthy photo ops✨ Morning: Arrive at "Little Iceland" and embark on a magical journey📍 📍Danaya · Jinhua Mountain Little Iceland Depart from downtown Jinhua in the morning, either by car or taxi, and head to [Danaya · Jinhua Mountain Little Iceland]. It's recommended to leave early to avoid crowds and enjoy the tranquil scenery of the mine. 📸 Instagram-worthy photo spots: Abandoned wooden boat: The abandoned wooden boat by the lake is an iconic spot in Little Iceland. Wear plain clothes for effortlessly chic Instagram photos! Black and gray ore mountains: The unique ore mountains create a striking contrast against the azure lake, making you feel like you're in Iceland. Lake and mountain scenery: Stroll along the lakeside, breathe in the fresh air, and embrace the tranquility of nature. Lunch: Savor authentic local cuisine and recharge🍲 Recommended restaurants: Yinxing Family Restaurant (about 10 minutes' drive from Little Iceland): Try local specialties like earthenware chicken pot and seasonal vegetables for an authentic taste of the countryside. Afternoon: Continue exploring and uncover more scenic beauty🌄 📍Deer Girl Lake After lunch, head to the nearby [Deer Girl Lake]. With its crystal-clear waters and surrounding mountains, it's a perfect spot for photos and leisurely walks. 📸 Photo suggestions: Lakeside boardwalk: Take refreshing and natural photos with the lake as your backdrop while walking along the boardwalk. Redwood forest: In autumn, the redwood forest transforms into a fiery red landscape, providing a stunning backdrop for photos. Evening: Return trip, concluding a perfect day🌅 📍Downtown Jinhua Return to downtown Jinhua in the evening. You can choose to dine in the city and sample more Jinhua delicacies, such as Jinhua ham and Jinhua shortcakes. 📸 City check-in spots (optional): Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda: The pagoda is a magnificent sight when lit up at night and is one of Jinhua's landmarks. Wuzhou Ancient City: Take a stroll through the ancient city, immerse yourself in its history, and savor local snacks. Practical Information 🎫 Tickets: Little Iceland: 78 yuan/person (includes a cup of coffee). 🕒 Opening hours: 10:00-18:00. 🚗 Transportation: Driving is recommended. Navigate to "Danaya Little Iceland." There is a parking lot near the scenic area. 📌 Tips: Wear comfortable shoes as the paths within the scenic area are mostly gravel. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses for sun protection. Food options are limited within the scenic area, so it's advisable to bring some snacks and water. A day trip to Jinhua Little Iceland offers an Icelandic experience without leaving the country. Save this guide and embark on your adventure!

Mini Iceland The "Mini Iceland" of Zhejiang! It's simply a fairyland! 📍Dana also | Jinhua Mountain · Mini Iceland It is an art space and a new cultural tourism scene transformed from an abandoned mine. The unique mine rock walls, black, white and gray rocks, clear lakes, huge whaling boats, and various art installations constitute a unique, cold, doomsday style. If you are interested in art, photography, or natural scenery, this is a place worth visiting. 📍Location: Caotang Town, Jindong District, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province. 🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive there. It is a 2.5h drive from Hangzhou and a 40min drive from Jinhua city to Jinhua Mini Iceland. If you choose public transportation, you can take the high-speed train to Jinhua Station, and then transfer to a bus or taxi. The nearest bus stop is "Shuanglong" Station, and you need to walk 1.4 km, 20 minutes after getting off. 🚄🚌 🎫Tickets: CNY78/person, including drinks. 🥤 📸Filming suggestions: Bring a transparent or pure black umbrella as a photo prop. ☂️ Taking pictures on cloudy and foggy days will be more atmospheric. 🌧️ 🏠Accommodation guide: There are many hotels and homestays to choose from in Jinhua City, with prices ranging from high-end to economy. For tourists who plan to stay in Jinhua Mini Iceland for a long time, you can choose to stay in the city center to facilitate travel to other attractions and shopping. 🛏️ 🎉Attractions Rock climbing: There are professional rock climbing facilities in the scenic area, which are suitable for tourists who like to challenge themselves. 🧗‍♀️ Camping: There are many campsites in the scenic area to choose from. Tourists can stay here overnight and enjoy the stars and hot springs. 🏕️ Hot air balloon: There are hot air balloon flight services around the scenic area, which can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire scenic area. 🎈 ⚠️Note tips: Some sections of the scenic area are steep, please pay attention to safety. 🚶‍♂️ Protect the environment and do not litter. 🗑️ Pay attention to sun protection and mosquito bites. 🌞🦟 🍱Food recommendation: Jinhua stewed chicken restaurant: Jinhua stewed chicken is a local specialty, with tender meat and rich soup. 🐔 Roast whole lamb: The roast whole lamb in Jinhua area is famous for its delicious taste and tender meat. 🐑 Stone pot bibimbap: One of the local snacks, it tastes delicious and nutritious. 🍛

Jinhua is known as the "land of history and culture, the place where celebrities gather, and the land of beautiful mountains and rivers." The food here is also a must-try, and the city has conquered the world with its ham. Shuanglong Resort Hotel is hidden in the core area of the Shuanglong Cave Scenic Area, making it a rare hidden resort paradise. ✔️ Here, you can experience qipao dress-up shows, bird watching with telescopes, stargazing, romantic afternoon tea, and other services to enjoy a high-quality vacation. ✅ A century-old house reborn in stunning fashion ——A dialogue between old and new Shuanglong Resort Hotel is located in the Shuanglong Cave Scenic Area, and is a place of seclusion and tranquility. The deeper you go, the more you can feel the autumn and the wildness. Several villas with traces of old times are hidden in the embrace of the Metasequoia forest. The external space and the ancient trees embrace each other, giving them the vitality of free growth. More than half a century has passed, and the building in front of you has experienced a century of precipitation, full of the artistic conception of traveling through time and space. Shuanglong Hotel was built in 1959 and was originally called Shuanglong Guest House. It has received presidents, leaders, and celebrities from all walks of life. Since then, national leaders and literati have left their footprints here. In 1964, Mr. Guo Moruo and Mr. Feng Zikai visited Shuanglong and were attracted by the scenery here, which made Shuanglong Hotel one of the most famous city cards in Jinhua. In 2021, Shuanglong Hotel reopened after renovation. During the renovation, the theme of "Memory of Shuanglong · Ancient Jinhua" was used. The designer carried out an overall renovation of the original building, retaining the old house's style to the greatest extent, and giving the ancient building a stunning rebirth. Today, Shuanglong Resort Hotel is a mountain art "museum" hotel with a rich history and a fusion of old and new. It looks mysterious from the outside, but once you enter, you will find a different world. The lobby is full of modern aesthetics and art, with a nostalgic and retro style. There are old objects with a sense of age everywhere. Walking among them, you can feel the glory of the past. In the corridors, passages, and guest rooms, there are photos of historical and cultural celebrities visiting, celebrity calligraphy and paintings, literary books, etc., which integrate the cultural stories of Shuanglong Cave and the historical figures of Jinhua Mountain, recalling history and tracing the past in the light and shadow. ✅ Qipao dress-up show, romantic afternoon tea... ——Enjoy a high-quality vacation and slow life 🌟🌟/Qipao dress-up show/ "There is a beautiful woman in the south, as beautiful as a peach or plum." Wearing the qipao provided by the hotel, every frown and smile is the gentleness of a Jiangnan woman. In the corridor, on the terrace, and in the courtyard, it is full of charm, as if you have traveled back to the Republic of China in a second, and you can get a national style blockbuster. 🌟🌟/Exquisite afternoon tea/ The indoor lobby uses windows as walls, bringing the beautiful scenery indoors, making it the best place for a romantic afternoon tea. In the afternoon, start a romantic afternoon tea time with your friends. Warm coffee and exquisite and delicious cakes, every bite is a sweet romance. 🌟🌟/Bird watching and stargazing with telescopes/‍‍ Forget the troubles of life for a while, immerse yourself in the green forest oxygen bar, and enjoy a relaxing bird-watching experience, feeling the mysteries of nature up close. At night, you can go to the Lotus Viewing Platform to stargaze. When the weather is good, the gorgeous stars seem to be within reach. It is so comfortable and free to stargaze and chat with your friends at night.‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ 🌟🌟/Calligraphy experience/ The hotel provides free pen, ink, paper, and inkstone. You can experience calligraphy and copy scriptures to calm your mind. If you like calligraphy, you can come and experience it. 🌟🌟/Leisure and entertainment activities/ The large open-air lawn carries more possibilities for activities: romantic afternoon tea, open-air movies, and an outdoor concert, all of which create a great atmosphere. Birthday parties, weddings, company team building, class reunions, meetings, parties... You can find suitable customized solutions here. 🌟🌟/Special catering‍/‍ The free and transparent restaurant brings the outdoor scenery indoors. Here, eating has also become a ceremonial thing. Every dish here is carefully prepared by the chef. It looks simple but has a lot of creativity, showing the local flavors of Jinhua to the fullest. The vegetables are also organic vegetables, a gift from the mountains, delicious and healthy, and are deeply loved by customers. For example, this Jinhua Two-headed Black Noodle, which combines the deliciousness of braised pork with noodles. The noodles and meat are eaten together, and the rich taste experience is unforgettable. The breakfast is nutritious, rich, and delicious, with a variety of grains, fruits, vegetables, white porridge, and side dishes, starting a day full of energy. 🏨 Zhejiang Jinhua | Shuanglong Resort Hotel 📍Address: Building 3-1, Shuanglong Scenic Area, Luodian Town, Jinhua Mountain Tourism Economic Zone, Wucheng District, Jinhua

Newly opened hotel! Not enough accommodation! Will come again next time! ▲The room is very large, with an overall simple and business style, focusing on details and comfort. Each room is equipped with high-quality furniture and equipment, large floor-to-ceiling glass windows, electric curtains, smart fill lighting, and smart toilets. The bed was extra large and soft. The minibar has exquisite Simedo tea bags for free drinking, and the room is also equipped with high-end smart devices, so you can control all the home appliances at once without getting out of bed. It’s a must-have for lazy people! ! ! There is a desk and a desk lamp in the room, so you can meet your office needs anytime and anywhere. The butler service is very good, with caring service from the moment you enter the door. When you enter the hotel, the front desk guy will help you with your luggage. There is a business and leisure area in the lobby on the first floor where you can work and rest. There will also be a lady to pour you a cup of hot tea. There is also a special tea tasting area in the lobby bar. The entire lobby environment layout is also very Zen, especially suitable for meeting guests on high-level business trips. The hotel parking lot is as big as a football field, which is great! The breakfast variety is very rich, integrating the delicacies of central Zhejiang, including Jinhua crispy cakes, Yangzhou fried rice, and heart-warming hot porridge. Various fruits are in season, including sweet cherries, bayberries, cantaloupes, peaches, watermelons, etc. Friends from other places must check in for breakfast when they come to stay! The hotel is also equipped with a laundry room, which is divided into a hanging area, drying area, sorting area, and ironing area. Regular disinfection is carried out every day. It is simply a paradise for modern obsessive-compulsive disorder patients. You no longer have to worry about not having enough clothes to change when you go out. The hotel is also equipped with conference rooms, gymnasiums, chess and card rooms... everything you need, so beautiful! ! ! The stay was really comfortable, I sincerely recommend everyone to check in!

🔆 During the short holiday, I still chose to retreat into the mountains. In Jinhua Wuyi, I discovered a hidden gem of a homestay 🏨 nestled in the mountain cliffs. The view is expansive, secluded, and private. 🔆 The room is filled with greenery, and everywhere you look is a scenic view. I especially love their cliffside coffee ☕️. The overall oil painting style is very photogenic. At dusk, the valley glows with twinkling lights, and you can enjoy the evening breeze on the terrace. 🔆 Summer is very relaxing~ Modern architecture is embedded in the original rammed earth old house. Under the 300-year-old camphor tree is a cliffside pool. The villa has a unique musical style that gives a strong vacation vibe. The homestay cleverly integrates traditional and modern design, allowing you to feel the passage of time and the accumulation of history at every step. "Free Valley" is located within the Xiaohuangshan Scenic Area, with winding mountains and endless tea fields. 🔆 There are also many leisure and entertainment projects, allowing you to enjoy a one-stop vacation. I took a short hike around Niutou Mountain near the homestay. Living in the mountains is really comfortable~ 📍: No. 1, Xiaohuangshan Scenic Area, Liucheng She Ethnic Town, Wuyi County, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province

🎈A super beautiful place - Jinhua Little Iceland! 🌳It seems like a corner forgotten by nature, or a mysterious fairyland hidden in the human world. ⛰️Huge mines, emerald green lakes, and rugged rocks form a unique and stunning picture. 👣Strolling along the lakeside, feeling the breeze on your face, you can experience the tranquility and beauty. 📸Every shot is a masterpiece, and every angle is breathtakingly beautiful. 💖If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find peace of mind, Jinhua Little Iceland is definitely your best choice.

Jinhua|Zhejiang's very own Iceland If you can't go to Iceland, then come to the little Iceland in Jinhua, Zhejiang, a niche check-in spot Dana Jinhua Little Iceland Ticket: 78 RMB per person (can be exchanged for a drink) Visiting hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM This is an abandoned lime quarry pit, which a few years ago was used by a film crew leaving behind a sunken ship and wooden houses. Coupled with the black mountain and the lake-blue water pond, it has the characteristics of a Nordic tourist spot. On the day we went, there was heavy rain, which made the mountains appear more profound, and with the mist swirling around, it had quite the desolate end-of-the-world feel of Iceland. Blue water🧊+ sunken ship🚢 The atmosphere is maxed out Photography suggestions: Bring a transparent umbrella or a pure black umbrella as a photo prop Photos taken on rainy or foggy days will feel more atmospheric

| A niche treasure and secret destination, exclusively enjoy the Nordic scenery. If you can't make it to Daocheng, take a trip to Jinhua Little Iceland first! 📍 Navigation: Danaye · Jinhua Mountain Little Iceland It's only a 2.5h drive from Hangzhou, and 40min from Jinhua city center to Jinhua Little Iceland ⚠️ It is recommended to drive there, as there are currently no bus stops at the site The nearest bus stop is 'Shuanglong' station, and it's a 1.4km walk, about 20 minutes, from there. 🎫 Ticket: 78 RMB per person, includes a beverage Upon first stepping in It's as if you've stepped into a movie scene Below the grey-brown mine Lies a pool of emerald water A large ship quietly docked here A black camping site A white English sign It's just like a small town from the Western World. This place is located in an abandoned 🪨 quarry in Jinhua's Jiulong Village, covering an area of about 200 acres. Little Iceland is actually a mountaintop ⛰️, but this mountain is special, as it is made of typical limestone, appearing blackish-grey, 🌿 without a blade of grass, resembling a black sand beach. Beneath this dark rock lies a lake, with clear and cold water, 🌬️ and when the wind blows, ripples dance across the surface. It is said that this place was discovered by the film crew of 'The Farthest South', who built a whaling ship 🐋 according to the needs of the plot. Now, this place has become an internet-famous spot, overcrowded, no longer the leisurely and comfortable small town it once was ‼️ Therefore, make sure to prepare well before visiting Little Iceland, and it is suggested to come in the 🌅 morning or forenoon. At this time, the sun rises in the east, full of vitality, and the photos taken are especially beautiful, but the most important point is that there are fewer people, the whole scenic area is yours, 📸 take photos however you want, and it's easier to get good shots. If you come during noon, not only does the light lose its three-dimensionality, but the place is also full of tourists, making it hard to find a poetic and picturesque atmosphere. 📷 Photography suggestions: Bring a transparent or pure black umbrella as a photo prop Photos taken on rainy or foggy days will feel more atmospheric Nearby attractions include the Jinhua Shuanglong Scenic Tourism Area (Shuanglong Cave, Lünu Lake, Huang Daxian Ancestral Palace), and friends who are interested can also explore these places～

Jinhua, Zhejiang travel guide: * Pujiang Shenli She Scenic Area. This place has a 250 square kilometer green ecological barrier, where mountains and rivers blend, the air is fresh, the four seasons are distinct, and the climate is pleasant. Here you can experience the multiple pleasures of pastoral poetry, leisure vacation, parent-child play, etc. * Xianhua Mountain Scenic Area. The first fairy mountain in the south of the Yangtze River, comparable to 'Yandang Mountain' and 'Qingcheng Mountain'. It is known for its towering peaks and hidden caves, and is a scenic spot that combines natural wonders and cultural landscapes. The main attractions include the entrances and exits of the eighteen classes, Tianchi, Yue Lao Temple, etc. * Nanzong Pavilion. Nanzong Pavilion is located on Nantian Mountain in Gushan Town, Yongkang City, and is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. The architectural style here is unique, the cultural heritage is profound, and the environment is quiet and tranquil, making people linger. Especially in the early morning when the sun just rises, the entire Nanzong Pavilion will be illuminated by the sun, giving people a quiet and peaceful feeling. * Shuanglong Scenic Tourism Resort (including Huang Daxian Cultural Park). This place has a strong Taoist culture and the cultural background of Huang Daxian. The lake scenery in the scenic area is very beautiful, and you can also see many strangely shaped stones. In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, there are also rich amusement facilities and activity projects. * Dahongyan Natural Scenic Area. This is a very popular nature reserve, known for its unique Danxia landform and spectacular mountain views. This is an ideal place for people who like hiking and outdoor adventures. * Changle Bridge Waterfall Group. This is a little-known but spectacular waterfall group in the Jinhua area. The waterfall here has a drop of about 38 meters, and the flow of water is also very large, suitable for playing in the water to escape the heat in summer. In addition, there are many worthwhile attractions in Jinhua city such as Bayong Tower, Bao's Family Temple, etc. It is recommended to choose according to your own interests and time. At the same time, it should be noted that although these places are beautiful, each place has different features and attractions, so it is best to do some planning in advance to better enjoy the journey.

🏞️Shuanglong Dongtian Mansion Hot Spring Hotel, the secrets of the experience! 🔥 Dear friends~👭Today I want to share with you a super awesome resort - Shuanglong Dongtian Mansion Hot Spring Hotel🏨! This vacation really made me feel relaxed and happy physically and mentally🎉. First of all, let me introduce to you the environment of Shuanglong Dongtian Mansion Hot Spring Hotel😍. The environment here is really beautiful, with green trees, singing birds and fragrant flowers, making people feel as if they are in a paradise🌸. There are also various entertainment facilities in the hotel, so we can have fun while enjoying the hot springs🤣. Next, I would like to introduce the hot springs here to you. The hot spring water here is of very good quality. After taking a bath, I feel much more relaxed. The hotel also provides a variety of massage services, allowing us to relax our body and mind while enjoying the hot springs😌. Finally, I would like to recommend the delicious food here to everyone🍽️. The dishes here are very diverse and the taste is very authentic. Especially their signature dish - Shuanglongdong grilled fish 🐟, it is really delicious and unforgettable 😋. The hotel also provides a variety of desserts and fruits, allowing us to enjoy a visual feast while tasting delicious food👀. Dear friends, are you also moved by what I said? 🤔 Then come to Shuanglong Dongtian Mansion Hot Spring Hotel as soon as possible! Believe me, this place will definitely bring you an unforgettable holiday experience🌟.

Here, there are times of tranquility that have not been swept away by modern life, leisurely moments of brewing tea and tasting tea with a few good friends, and the joy of nature accompanied by tree shadows, streams, and breezes... Natural mountains and wilds, waterfalls and streams, a super large terrace built by the water, overlooking the mountains and waters of the whole village, blending with each other to form a charming picture scroll~ Hotel: Shilili Hidden World·Beishan 36 Courtyard Creek Villa Hot Spring Resort The Thirty-Six Courtyard Creek is the rebirth of a thousand-year-old village. Every brick and tile here, from the beams to the utensils, is handmade by Dongyang masters. In this secluded ancient village, stone roads, bluestone walls, and quiet courtyards blend delicate artistry with mountainous scenery, showing tranquility and serenity~ Guest rooms are distributed in the courtyards along the creek, each equipped with large floor-to-ceiling windows or large terraces, either overlooking the forest, bamboo forest, or clear streams, clouds and mist... Each room retains the old house's style to the maximum extent, with complete facilities including capsule coffee machines, Dyson hair dryers, JBL speakers...

Recommended reasons: stargazing experience, romantic afternoon tea and other service experiences. The Shuanglong Hotel, which was transformed to receive leaders and celebrities from all walks of life, can experience cheongsam fashion shows, bird watching with telescopes, and is located in the 4A-level Shuanglong Cave Scenic Area! The old villa with traces of old times, hidden in the embrace of the water fir forest, is a natural oxygen bar. The free and transparent restaurant brings the outdoor scenery into the room and presents the local flavors of Jinhua vividly. The vegetables are also organic vegetables, gifts from the mountains and fields, delicious and healthy. You can also play around Huang Daxian Ancestral Palace, Shuanglong Cave, Binghu Cave, Chaozhen Cave, Xianpu Cave, Jinhua View, Taoyuan Cave and other beautiful sceneries with one click, and you can also check in popular scenic spots such as Lünu Lake and 'Jinhua Little Iceland' along the way. In 2021, the Shuanglong Hotel was renovated and reopened. During the renovation, the theme of 'Remembering Shuanglong·Eternal Jinhua' was used. The designer carried out a comprehensive renovation of the existing buildings, maximally preserving the old house's style, making the ancient buildings stunningly reborn, and very stylish.

Pick a shimmering piece from the lake or the beach on a leisurely evening without the need for an umbrella. Amidst the people under the setting sun, suddenly feel that life is worth living. In an instant, all worries disappear. Thanks to the gift of nature, I can see such a beautiful scenery - Lake and Sea Pond.

#Hotels in Mainland China I always stay at this hotel every time I go to Jinhua, mainly because it is very close to my relatives' home. Another reason is the hotel's geographical location, which can be said to be relatively remote and there are no large shopping malls nearby. But this is exactly why I like it, the environment feels very private and not so noisy. The hotel's free private parking lot is very large and provides charging stations for new energy electric private cars. The quality of breakfast is quite rich, but the food cooked on the spot, such as wontons, noodles and rice cakes, is a bit disorderly when there are many customers. Unless you wait to get them, you may not get them for 15 minutes. Other added services are very good, such as afternoon tea, midnight snacks of wontons, noodles and hot drinks, etc., and foot bathing is also provided. However, the hotel is not impeccable. In fact, the room service is still lacking. But as long as the guests ask for it, the hotel will do its best to meet it. The key is that compared with the room rate, it is value for money. #China #ChinaTourism #ChinaTravel #BusinessHotel #Three-starHotel #HotelIntroduction #HotelExperienceOfficer #HotelRecommendation

有家 House Live Bar Located near to the Old town of Jinhua . this live bar is quite up to the expectations. Great ambiance with great deco inside . Quite a lot of people during Friday night . Drinks and Food They provide a lot of package for you to choose from . I bought 6 bottle of beer with some dishes . IT ONLY COSTS ME 198rmb !!! quite cheap to be honest . Music They have live music with a full band . Song choices is quite international but mostly they sing Chinese song. They’re quite good band . during their set it’s quite loud so I suggest to sit 3rd row from the stage to avoid for you to feel it super loud . Overall experience: Quite happy with the experience and definitely will come here for another drink . 2 THUMBS UP 👍🏽👍🏽

Jinhua is not as well-known as Yiwu, which is under its jurisdiction, but Yiwu is just a commercial city, and the cityscape is much more beautiful in Jinhua. Moreover, it is also the confluence of the Wuyi River, Dongyang River and Jinhua River. The building density of the city is relatively low compared to many big cities, which greatly improves the viewing experience. The building on the left of Figure 5 is the five-star Marriott Hotel, which is also the tallest building in the city. #City's Most Beautiful Night View #River View #River View #Skyline Marriott #City Tour #City Center

Aerial drone footage of the city of Jinhua in Zhejiang Province includes the confluence of the Dongyang River, Wuyi River and Jinhua River, the Wanfo Pagoda, and the China Wu Opera House in Yanweizhou Park. The design concept of this building is like a fish, which is in perfect harmony with its geographical location. From a three-dimensional perspective, the China Wu Opera House is the two wings of a swan. The tallest building in Jinhua is the Marriott Hotel. #Jinhua #Oasis in the city #Skyline Marriott #Skyline view #River view #River view #Aerial photography #Drone #The most beautiful night view in the city #Night view

#createwithtrip When you are in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, make sure you stay 1 night in this fabulous area. We started at the Wanfo Tower. Wanfo Tower looks totally amazing at nigh time with its lights on. Lots of people go to this place and enjoy the view of the river nearby. Next stop is the Ancient City. The Ancient City "old town" is now a combination of shops of different kinds and also some areas that are preserved to look old. There are also some areas where you can check the history of the place. The lights are also amazing. After that you can go to a nearby park and cross the river using the cute rainbow bridge. To the othere side is the Opera House. Truly an amazing place during night time. #urbanexplorer

Sports Center of Jinhua City / The Architectural Design and Research Institute of Zhejiang Text description provided by the architects. Jinhua City Sports Center is located in the southern second ring road to the north facing the city gate, in the north lies the beautiful scenery of the Lake Water Park, the water floats from southeast, which is virtually the main vein through the city, to form a clear and vivid space axis. Combined with the project of "sports building" features, the design refined "jump" as the overall design of the theme image, which forms shape and landscape design of the main elements throughout the architectural design to form a beautiful curve and surface, in order to present the cultural image of Jinhua Wu and express the strength and spirit temperament of Sport Buildings. The plan includes one stadium containing the total seats of 30130, and one gym with 5987 seats, and one swimming pool with 1616 seats. The three main buildings are designed in the layout design like Chinese ”pin”, which forms a central square by centripetal approach. The structure and the site are designed together by two spatial spindles and a circular secondary shaft. On the east side of the main city road, the city is equipped with an open and sunken leisure Plaza facing the city. It combines the green space and the surface of the water to create the main entrance image. #finearts #urbanexplorer

Yanweizhou Park by Turenscape was awarded as World Landscape of the Year 2015. The wetland in China is now dominated by a colorful bridge and adapts to the monsoon floods. In the urban heart of Jinhua, a city with a population of over one million, one last piece of natural riparian wetland of more than 64 acres remains undeveloped. Located where the Wuyi River and Yiwu River converge to form Jinhua River, this wetland is called Yanweizhou, meaning “the sparrow tail”. The three rivers divide the densely populated communities in the region. As a result of this inaccessibility, the cultural facilities, including the opera house and the green spaces adjacent to the Yanweizhou, were underutilized. Most of the riparian wetland has been fragmented or destroyed by sand quarries and is now covered with secondary growth. Due to its monsoon climate, Jinhua suffers from annual flooding. Hard high walls have been built, or were planned to be built, to protect the last patch of riparian wetland (Yanweizhou) from the 20-year and 200-year floods. These floodwalls would create dry parkland above the water, but destroy the lush and dynamic wetland ecosystem. Therefore, we devised a contrasting solution and convinced the city authorities to stop the construction of the concrete floodwall as well as demolish others. Instead, the Yanweizhou Park project “makes friends” with flooding by using a cut-and-fill strategy to balance earthwork and by creating a water-resilient, terraced river embankment that is covered with flood-adapted native vegetation. Floodable pedestrian paths and pavilions are integrated with the planting terraces, which will be closed to the public during the short period of flooding. The floods bring fertile silt that is deposited over the terraces and enriches the growing condition for the tall grasses that are native to the riparian habitat. The terraced embankment will also remediate and filtrate the stormwater from the pavement above. The Yanweizhou Park project showcases a replicable and resilient ecological solution to large-scale flood management. In addition to the terraced river embankment, the inland area is entirely permeable in order to create a water-resilient landscape through the extensive use of gravel that is re-used material from the site. The gravel is used for the pedestrian areas; the circular bio-swales are integrated with tree planters; and permeable concrete pavement is used for vehicular access routes and parking lots. The inner pond on the inland is designed to encourage river water to infiltrate through gravel layers. This mechanically and biologically improves the water quality to make the water swimmable. A pedestrian bridge snakes across the rivers, linking the parks along the riverbanks in both the southern and northern city districts, and connecting the city with Yanweizhou Park within the river. The bridge design was inspired by the local tradition of dragon dancing during the Spring Festival. #finearts

The Ancient Wu City Scenic Zone is at the confluence of the Yiwu River, Wuyi River and Jinhua River. Facing islets in the Five Hundred Sands from afar, the Ancient Wu City integrates into a landscape featuring rivers, cities, islets, islands and bridges. Li Qingzhao - composer of Ci (poetry) in the Qing Dynasty once praised the magnificent sight of the Ancient Wu City in her Ci. The Ancient Wu City Scenic Zone takes up a total area of 1.5 km2. Today, the place is a good place for relaxation and also people get to learn and know the history of the place. There are a lot of stores- different kinds. You can eat a lot of food here and also relax. The place has a lot of good views. #historicplaces #urbanexplorer

Shi Guangnan (Chinese: 施光南; August 22, 1940 in Chongqing Municipality, China – May 2, 1990) was a Chinese composer, best known for his patriotic and nationalistic songs from the Cultural Revolution era that combined traditional melodies with westernized accompaniment. This place was designed to remember this person. He must be a very famous composer in China to have a place named after him. This place is actually huge and the design looks like a mini sydney opera house. I was told ot was more beautiful at night time because of the water fountain and the lights but I an only in Jinhua at daytime. #finearts #urbanexplorer

Getting There - drive by car Address 廿玖间里 国家级乡村 新光村 旅游创客示范基地 Attractions - ancient town Shopping - Local gift shops This is a true hidden Gem. The family with the surname Fu lived in this little ancient town. The town is surrounded by mountains and water. A truely spectacular sight. Many years of history stored in the walls of this village. All the local people were exceptionally friendly and came to share some of their beliefs and historic stories with us. It felt like we went back in time. Such an honor to be able to experience a part of China's history. We went during Chinese New Year so the town was very quiet and not crowded at all. Perfect for a day trip! #wintergetaway#tigeryear2022

Getting There - I would say you need to take your own car or get a driver to take you. The owner of the guesthouse I stayed at drove me around for the day. Attractions - I liked Wulongxia Scenic area, there are lots to see and a few activities to do as well. I was impressed with the area I did not expect as much! There is a glass bridge, nice walking path, beautiful waterfalls, a high zipline that you scream your lungs out but you feel 'free' flying through the air and taking in the view from the too, a boat trip on the river to sit back and enjoy peacefulness and scenery. Hotels - There are quite a few hotels and guesthouses around. I would definitely recommend this place for a weekend getaway from.the hustle and bustle of the city. There's surprisingly a lot to see for such a small place. Food & Restaurants - There are small stands where you can grab something to eat or drink on the way. Shopping - You are here for the scenert not shopping.

After visiting the Double Dragon Cave in Jinhua, there is a nice Buddhist Temple nearby. You can ride Y3 or Y5 bus from the bus station near the ticket office in the cave. Get down when you see the grand entrance where you can see long and tall posts. There is no fee when you get inside and the place is just quiet and many people are visiting the place to pray to their God. The place is quite huge because it is composed of a lot of big temples. Near the temple there is also a tall pagoda but we were not able to go and see the pagoda because we were running out of time and its time for is to go back home. It was actually very easy for us to get a Didi ride from Jinhua back to Yiwu.#urbanexplorer #newyearstravel #

I work in Yiwu and Jinhua is just an hour away. It is the first day of 2022 and we don't have work. We were looking for a nice place to travel just near Yiwu. My friends travelled early at around 8am using Didi and we arrived at 9am. The staff in the ticket office are very friendly and gave us a map and some tips on how to go around the place. We started hiking and we found some nice, small and cute waterfalls on our way. We also saw a small pond with fish. There are lots of tables for picnic or eating so we ate first before going inside. The cave is amazing. There are descriptions of some of the stones formed in how it looks like. By the way, we have to lie down on a boat in going in(entrance) of the cave which made it fun and exciting. The whole journey around the caves would be around 2 to 3 hours depending on how many times you rest or take pictures on the way. It was fun. If you are in Jinhua don't forget to drop by this awesome place!#urbanexplorer #newyearstravel #travelinspiration

Getting There - high speed rail Attractions - Jinhua Museum Hotels - LANDISON hotel Food & Restaurants - Panic pub&restaurant Shopping - Wanda Plaza #thanksgiving#mapletrees#hiking#christmasmarket

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