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More amazing than Suzhou and Hangzhou! The summer healing power of this ancient music city is unbeatable

Discovered a low-key treasure Jiangnan small town with my sisters over the weekend! 🎵 Yanguan Ancient City in Haining, Zhejiang is such a delightful surprise~ Not only does it have the textbook spectacle of the Qiantang River "Tide Watching" 🌊 But it is also recognized by the United Nations as a World Music City 🎼 Living here every day, the sound of the tide is a natural BGM Turning a corner to encounter a thousand-year-old relic, looking up to see a symphony hall It’s definitely my dream city! 🥰 📍|Yanguan Ancient City - City of Tide Music 🚄|Take the high-speed train to [Haining West Station], then a taxi about 30 minutes (around 40 RMB) ✨Accommodation Tips✨ 🏨 Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel Address: Inside Guanchao Scenic Park, Yanguan Town, Haining City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province This is the prime spot in the scenic area! A 5-minute walk to the Qiantang River 🌊 The hotel itself is a music museum 🎻 The basement level is home to one of only three interactive Music Home Museums worldwide The top floor has an infinity pool overlooking the Qiantang River 🏊 📸 2 Days 1 Night Check-in Route: Day 1 North Area: Depart from hotel ➡ Changmu Bridge Pier 🚤 ➡ Gongchen Gate (600-year-old city gate) ➡ Imperial Pier ➡ Yanguan Museum ➡ Chen Gelao Residence (Qianlong Palace) ➡ Zheng Xiaocang Former Residence ➡ Sea God Temple (great for photos!) ➡ Tide Watching Park Day 2 South Area: Yanguan Tide Wall (opens on the hour daily) ➡ Sea God Temple Red Wall 📸 ➡ Confucius Temple and Academy (very effective for study blessings) ➡ Jin Yong Academy ➡ Wang Guowei Former Residence ➡ Music Home Museum (a must-visit!) 🔥 Top 5 Must-Do Experiences: 1⃣ Conductor Experience at the Music Museum 🎻 Transform into an orchestra conductor right in the hotel basement! 2⃣ Infinity Pool Sunset Party 🌅 Swim while listening to live house music, so cool! 3⃣ Tide Wall Music Show ⏰ Opens on the hour from 9 AM daily, a 15-minute audio-visual feast 4⃣ Ancient City Rowing Boat Tour 🚣 Blue bricks, black tiles, small bridges, and flowing water—full of Jiangnan charm 5⃣ Photo Shoot at Confucius Temple Red Wall 📸 Same style red wall as the Forbidden City, wearing Hanfu makes for stunning photos! 🎉 Summer Limited Activities: ✅ "Evening Breeze Party" Nightlife Skewers + craft beer + live music = maximum happiness! ✅ Stand-Up Paddleboarding 🏄 Playing water sports in a thousand-year-old city is so unique ✅ Mechanical Stilts Parade 🤖 Three immersive street performances daily 💡 Tips: Best tide watching time: Lunar calendar days 1-5 and 15-20 each month Music Museum opening hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Remember to check the scenic area event schedule in advance~ This really is a paradise for relaxing travel! Friends who don’t know where to go, hurry up! 🏃‍♀
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Posted: Sep 27, 2025
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