Jiaxing Day Trip Itinerary – Easy Escape from Shanghai! 🇨🇳✨

While spending some time in Shanghai, I squeezed in a one-day trip to Jiaxing — a peaceful little city with history, nature, and a touch of Jiangnan charm 🌿 It’s just about 1 hour away from Shanghai by train, super easy and chill! ⸻ 🚄 Transport • To Jiaxing: Shanghai South → Jiaxing Station 🕰️ 11:29 → 12:20 • Return: Jiaxing → Shanghai South 🕰️ 19:22 → 20:35 💰Only RM8.15 per trip (booked on Trip.com!) 🚃 From Jiaxing Station, you can hop on the local tram to reach the main attractions ⸻ 🗺️ Route: Jiaxing Station ➡️ South Lake ➡️ Lake Heart Island ➡️ Nanhu Tiandi ➡️ Catholic Church ➡️ Zicheng Ruins Park ➡️ Yuehe Old Street ➡️ Back to Station ⸻ 📍Top Stops: 1️⃣ South Lake + Lake Heart Island + Nanhu Tiandi These 3 spots are all connected! 2️⃣ Catholic Church + Zicheng Ruins Park • Walkable and peaceful • Saw couples taking wedding photos here 💒📸 3️⃣ Yuehe Old Street Loved the vibrant local vibes ✨ 🌺 Explore Huaniao Alley filled with plants, birds & fish 🌰 Visit the Zongzi Museum for stories behind this iconic rice dumpling 🫖 Lots of tea houses and cafes along the river — perfect for a relaxing break ⸻ ⏰ Finished the day by heading back to Jiaxing Station for my train back to Shanghai 🚄 ⸻ Jiaxing is such a relaxing little city – no rush, no crowds, just good vibes, slow walks, and small beauties waiting to be noticed 💕 #summervacay