Huzhou Travel Guide | A Local's 3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary

Just back from Huzhou! Tried and tested tips and tricks. CNY500+ per person, covering all food, accommodation, and transportation (price verified!). Stay at Ji Hotel throughout the trip—no hotel changes needed. Just follow this guide👇 🏨[Ji Hotel Hidden Gems Revealed] Yishang Street Branch | CNY150+ per person, prime location in the city center ✅Real Review Advantages: 1️⃣ God-like view: Shoot the "bridge within a bridge"—Chaoyin Bridge—directly from your window (no need to squeeze onto the viewing platform). 2️⃣ Late-night snack test: Zhoushengji chicken feet, CNY4/piece, still juicy after 23:00 (3-minute walk). 3️⃣ Laundry room test: 2 washing machines + 1 dryer (open 8:00–22:00, bring your own detergent). 4️⃣ Distance to high-speed rail station: 9.5 minutes by car/CNY15 by taxi from Huzhou Station. 5️⃣ Walk to five historic districts: Yishang Street, Xiaoxi Street, and Zhuangyuan Street are within walking distance. Lianhua Zhuang Park is only 200 meters away. 6️⃣ Excellent service: 24-hour front desk | Free luggage storage | Laundry room to save your stained Hanfu | Hearty breakfast for an energetic start🥞 Close to Huzhou Station, 700 meters to Yishang Street, 10 minutes' walk to Xiaoxi Street, and 200 meters to Lianhua Zhuang Park. Amazing! Click the Trip.com membership card below to unlock exclusive benefits👇 🚫 Mistakes to Avoid (Tried and Tested) ⚠️ I've spent my hard-earned cash to save you from these pitfalls: ✖️ Yishang Street's internet-famous chestnut cake → The same shop on Taxia Street is deserted (closes at 18:00, don't waste your time). ✖️ Fisherman's Wharf coffee shop → Bring your own cup and take reflection photos at parking lot No. 7 of Moon Hotel. It's even better! ✖️ Nanxun hand-rowed boat trap → Prices drop by CNY60 after 16:00 (original price CNY160/boat, bargain down to CNY100). ✖️ Taihu Ancient Town fireworks → Take a CNY15 taxi from Ji Hotel to the Taihu lakeside for a free panoramic view (better than the view from the ancient town hotels). 📸 Secret Photo Spots Starting from Ji Hotel (with Price List) 1️⃣ Feiying Pagoda Climbing Guide 💰 Ticket: CNY20 | Best shooting time: 15:00–16:00 ❗ Climbing warning: Stairs are only 35 cm wide. A wide-angle lens is recommended. 2️⃣ Taihu Lake Cycling Test 🚴 Rental location: Fisherman's Wharf Exit 3 | Mountain bike CNY30/hr 📌 Route: Ji Hotel → CNY12 by taxi → Fisherman's Wharf → 5 km bike ride to the lake seafood market (beginner-friendly). 3️⃣ Xiaoxi Street Handicrafts 🖌️ Lake brush making requires booking 1 day in advance (Ji Hotel front desk can help with reservations). ☕ Cat cafe terrace minimum spend: CNY38/person. Watch the church pigeons fly after 17:00. 4️⃣ Lu Village Hidden Gems 🌾 Free rice paddy exhibition in September | CNY20 by taxi from Ji Hotel (skip this in other months). 🍜 Food Recommendations (with Real Prices) 🔥 Local's Guide: ✔️ Top 3 Dry Noodles: Fengle (add eel for CNY18) | Awei (free refills of pickled mustard greens) | Aer (unlimited fried pork fat). ✔️ Adventurous Food: Stinky but fragrant double stinky tofu set meal, CNY58/person (pair with 150g of rice wine to cut through the richness). ✔️ Souvenirs: Xu Zhongliang peppermint cake, CNY25 (freshly made only at the Taxia Street branch) | Zhulaoda zongzi, CNY12/piece. 🎇 Nanxun Ancient Town Day Trip Guide 🚌 Ji Hotel → Nanxun East Gate: Bus No. 170, CNY5 (first bus at 6:30). 🚕 Return trip taxi tip: Set your destination as "Chuihong Park" to save CNY10 on highway tolls. 📸 Three Free Photo Spots: 1️⃣ Baijian Lou at 6:00 for empty streets (navigate to "Gujia Breakfast," wontons CNY10/bowl). 2️⃣ Liu's Staircase at 14:30 for the best lighting (wear a black dress! The red house makes you look fairer). 3️⃣ Last water bus at 16:30 (CNY3 for a private boat to shoot vlogs). 💡 Sample Itinerary (Stay at Ji Hotel throughout) D1: Ji Hotel breakfast → 8-minute walk to Feiying Pagoda → Xiaoxi Street handicrafts → Taihu Lake cycling → Fisherman's Wharf night view. D2: Depart from Ji Hotel at 6:00 → Nanxun Ancient Town → Return to Ji Hotel before 20:00. D3: Sleep in → Huzhou Brush Museum (CNY10 by taxi) → Buy souvenirs on the way back. ❗ Important Updates: 1️⃣ Lu Village rice paddy exhibition is only in September | Consider Lianhua Zhuang Park in other months. 2️⃣ Nanxun hand-rowed boat bargaining tip: "Master, will CNY100 cover the whole trip?" 3️⃣ Ji Hotel laundry room is not 24 hours | Use it before 19:00. Follow this guide, and even locals will be impressed! Avoid 99% of tourist traps, with food, accommodation, and transportation details down to the last yuan. Enjoy the spring scenery of Jiangnan, admire the blooming flowers, and immerse yourself in the poetic atmosphere of falling petals. This is all you need for a unique Jiangnan experience. 🥰