Huzhou 2-3 Day Leisure Travel Guide: The Ultimate Jiangnan Slow Life Experience

Huzhou 2-3 Day Leisure Travel Guide — South of Taihu Lake, turning Jiangnan’s slow life into poetry ✨Itinerary Overview✨ (2-day classic / 3-day in-depth) 【DAY1】 🚅 Arrive by high-speed train → Nanxun Ancient Town - Must-do: Photography at Baijianlou, absolutely stunning 👏 (less crowded before 8:00 AM), hand-rowed boat ride for iconic Jiangnan shots 🌿 - Afternoon: Taihu Lake Resort Area (Moon Square - Fisherman’s Wharf) Key check-in: 8:00 PM Sheraton light show, breathtaking～ 🌃 Night stroll on Yishang Street, a paradise for snack lovers! 【DAY2】 ⛰️ Mogan Mountain day trip - Classic route: Jianchi Waterfall → Yucun Cultural & Creative Plaza check-in → trendy homestay brunch - Afternoon: Xiangzhu Lake Wetland or Xinshi Ancient Town 🌾 Xiangzhu Lake recommended for birdwatching and reed maze from March to November 🎶 Evening at Yucun Market Livehouse, full of vibe! 【+DAY3 Optional】 🎋 Anji in-depth tour - Morning: China Bamboo Sea (glass plank road is super photogenic) - Afternoon: Jiangnan Tianchi Pan Mountain Road + Ski Resort/Tianchi 🚗 Return trip in the evening 🚗 Transportation Tips 🚗 1️⃣ High-speed train: Hangzhou 20min, Shanghai 45min, Nanjing 1.5h → Huzhou Station 🚖 Rent a car inside the station, 30min to downtown 2️⃣ Self-driving: Navigate to G50 Huyu Expressway "Huzhou South" exit 🅿️ Downtown parking 2-3 RMB/30min 3️⃣ Within city: Bus 1-2 RMB, scan QR code to ride 💡 Renting a car is recommended for Mogan Mountain/Anji for convenience 🌈 Top 5 Must-Visit Spots 🌈 1️⃣ Free Nanxun Ancient Town 📍 Nanxun Town, Nanxun District 💫 Recommended activities: Hand-rowed boat 40 RMB/person, Zhang Shiming’s Baroque-style residence 2️⃣ Mogan Mountain (ticket 105 RMB including shuttle) 📍 Mogan Mountain Scenic Area, Deqing County 🐔 Must-eat: Luzhuadang Bamboo Chicken 🌄 Best view: Sunset at Xuguang Terrace 3️⃣ Taihu Lake Resort Area (free) 📍 Taihu Road, Wuxing District 🚴 Cycling route: Moon Square → Fisherman’s Wharf 🦐 Authentic dish: Steamed Taihu Three Whites 4️⃣ Xiangzhu Lake Wetland (ticket 80 RMB) 📍 Xiangzhu Lake Scenic Area, Deqing County 🐦 Special experience: Crested Ibis watching, reed maze 5️⃣ Anji Bamboo Sea (ticket 58 RMB) 📍 Tianhuangping Town, Anji County 🎥 Film location: Same as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" 🌁 Cloud experience: Glass plank road + track small train 🏡 Accommodation Picks 🏡 ▫️ Nanxun: Giant Junlan (with hot springs)｜300-600 RMB ▫️ Mogan Mountain: Naked Stables｜800-3000 RMB ▫️ Downtown: Dongwu Kaiyuan Mingdu｜200-400 RMB ▫️ Taihu: Sheraton Moon Hotel｜600-1500 RMB 🍜 Food Must-Try 🍜 1️⃣ Sangchai Braised Lamb 🏠 Old Huzhou Restaurant｜60 RMB/person ⏰ Hours: 11:00-20:30 2️⃣ Taihu Three Whites 🏠 Fisherman’s Wharf Boat Restaurant｜100 RMB/person 3️⃣ Qianzhang Steamed Buns 🏠 Ding Lianfang (Yishang Street branch)｜12 RMB/basket 🌅 Perfect for breakfast! 💰 Budget Reference 💰 Total cost for 2 people, 2 days ≈ 1900 RMB Includes: 🚄 Transportation 520 RMB 🎫 Tickets 370 RMB 🏠 Accommodation 900 RMB 🍽️ Food 300 RMB ⚠️ Avoid Pitfalls Tips: 1️⃣ Visit Mogan Mountain early on weekends! Arrive at the visitor center before 8:30 AM～ 2️⃣ Winter addition: Night skiing at Jiangnan Tianchi Ski Resort is more cost-effective 3️⃣ Sun protection is a must for Taihu cycling! No shade by the lake 🌞 💕 Slow down the pace and find your poetic moments in Huzhou～