Regret not visiting Jiaxing sooner!

👍 Recommended reasons: Jiaxing is a hidden gem for a weekend day trip from Shanghai! It has fewer tourists, beautiful scenery, convenient transportation, rich attractions, low costs, ancient towns, scenic spots, and historical sites. 🌹 Attraction address: - Jiaxing South Railway Station is in Nanhu District, Jiaxing City. - Shendang Ancient Town is in Haiyan County. - Nanhu Scenic Area and Huxin Island are in Nanhu District, Jiaxing City. - Wuxiang Temple (Haogu Tower), Catholic Church, Zicheng Ruins Park, and Yuehe Historical Block are all in downtown Jiaxing. 🚴 Transportation: Take a train or high-speed train to Jiaxing. Jiaxing Railway Station is close to the city center. In the city, except for Shendang Ancient Town, which is far away, other attractions in the city center can be reached on foot or by shared electric bike. 🏞️ Must-see attractions: - Nanhu Scenic Area and Huxin Island, with the site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Red Boat, and Yanyu Tower. You can take a boat from the southeast gate of Nanhu Park. - Wuxiang Temple (Haogu Tower), where you can climb to the top and overlook the Nanhu Scenic Area and the city. - Catholic Church, a Gothic building with a large lawn. - Zicheng Ruins Park, a popular place for citizens to visit, with beautiful scenery. - Yuehe Historical Block, with small bridges and flowing water, and a snack market. - Shendang Ancient Town, not heavily commercialized. 🏷️ Ticket information: Round-trip boat ticket to Huxin Island in Nanhu Scenic Area: CNY 20/person. 🍜 Food information: You can try local specialties such as Jiaxing Zongzi. 🏠 Accommodation information: You can skip accommodation for a day trip. If you need accommodation, you can choose a hotel or homestay in the city center. ❤️ Other tips: If you are short on time, you can skip Shendang Ancient Town. Pay attention to the boat route to Huxin Island in Nanhu Scenic Area.