#JiangsuZhejiangShanghaiWeekendTrip #WhereToGoThisWeekend #JiangnanImpressionsInAncientTowns Weekend Getaway Guide for Jiangsu, Zhejiang & Shanghai｜1-2 Hours by High-Speed Rail/Driving

🌿 Weekend Getaway Guide for Jiangsu, Zhejiang & Shanghai｜1-2 Hours by High-Speed Rail/Driving, Follow This and You Won't Be Disappointed! 🌿 📍 Suzhou Tongli Ancient Town · Slow Life by the Water 🚄 Transportation: High-speed rail from Shanghai/Hangzhou to Suzhou Station, transfer to Metro Line 4 direct (about 1.5 hours total) 🌟 Must-Do: - Stroll through "Tuisiyuan" (World Cultural Heritage), admire pavilions and towers reflected in the green water - Capture stunning light and shadow photos of bluestone paths and white walls with black tiles at "Chuanxin Alley" during less crowded evenings - Take a night tour on a rowboat, listen to the boatwoman softly singing in the Wu dialect (80 RMB/boat, shared rides available) 🍜 Food: Sock-bottom crisp (savory and sweet crispy pastry), Gorgon fruit porridge (fragrant and soft), Three-shredded spring rolls (freshly fried golden) 🏨 Accommodation: Mingtang Youth Hostel (riverside cabin, sleep by the water) 📍 Hangzhou Xixi Wetland · Secret Summer Lotus Charm 🚇 Transportation: Taxi 20 minutes from Hangzhou East Station / Metro Line 3 to Hongyuan Station direct 🌟 Must-Do: - Early morning rowboat ride through 60 acres of lotus ponds, close-up view of "Nymphaea 'Wanweisha'" bicolor water lilies (69 RMB/person, shared rides, includes cultural gift) - Night helium balloon tour, high-altitude view of the wetland’s evening lights (120 RMB/person, advance booking required) - Immersive drama "Xixi·Water Margin," follow actors through pavilions and towers to explore Jianghu stories (198 RMB/person) 🍉 Food: "Weilu Iced Tea" at Xixi·Guomai Bookstore, Lotus Leaf Beggar’s Chicken at Jiangcun Market 💡 Tip: Lotus flowers are in full bloom July-August, enter before 8:30 AM to avoid crowds 📍 Ningbo Dongqian Lake · Poetry and Distance of Cycling and Camping 🚄 Transportation: Shanghai Hongqiao → Ningbo Station (1.5 hours), taxi 30 minutes to Dongqian Lake 🌟 Must-Do: - Rent a Giant flat-handle road bike (55 RMB/day), cycle 30 km along the lakeside breeze route, check in at Hanling Old Street, Xiaoputuo, and the popular lighthouse - Set up a tent at the beach campsite at dusk, barbecue + stargazing (tent rental 80 RMB/set, advance booking required) - Visit Hanling Old Street art galleries, try Youzanzi (freshly fried crispy snack, 15 RMB/bag) 🍲 Food: Dongqian Lake fish head soup, red crab with roe (savory and appetizing) 🚴 Tip: Steep uphill sections, electric-assist bikes available (120 RMB/day) 📍 Shaoxing, Hometown of the Calligraphy Sage · Artistic Moments in the Aroma of Yellow Wine 🚄 Transportation: Hangzhou East Station → Shaoxing North Station (18 minutes), taxi 15 minutes to the scenic area 🌟 Must-Do: - Write calligraphy with a brush beside Wang Xizhi’s former residence "Ink Pool," experience calligraphy culture (free) - Ride a black-awning boat sipping yellow wine milk tea, passing through bluestone alleys (60 RMB/boat, seats 3) - Buy creamy Xiaopan pastries on Cangqiao Straight Street (crispy crust + egg custard filling, 5 RMB each) 🍶 Food: Yellow wine popsicles (6 RMB), braised pork with preserved mustard greens (perfect with rice), fennel beans at Xianheng Hotel 🏨 Accommodation: Shaoxing Hotel (garden-style hotel, 10-minute walk to Lu Xun’s former residence) 📍 Huzhou Nanxun Ancient Town · Jiangnan Secret with East-West Fusion 🚄 Transportation: Shanghai Hongqiao → Huzhou Station (40 minutes), taxi 20 minutes to the ancient town 🌟 Must-Do: - Watch the dusk reflections of a hundred buildings, take a rowboat through Ming and Qing architecture clusters (100 RMB/boat) - Visit Jiayetang Library, admire the clever blend of ancient books and gardens (40 RMB admission) - Night light show, feel the new look of the ancient town in the "Crystal Nanxun" light and shadow display 🍜 Food: Shuangjiaomian (fish and crispy pork double toppings), Dingsheng cake (sweet but not greasy) 💡 Tip: Stone paths in the ancient town are slippery, wear anti-slip shoes 💡 Practical Tips 1. Transportation: Prioritize the "Weekend Unlimited Ride" high-speed rail package (299 RMB/month), electric car rentals available for driving (50 RMB/day) 2. Outfit: Summer sun protection trio (hat + arm sleeves + sunscreen), light-colored cotton-linen dresses recommended for ancient towns 3. Avoid Pitfalls: Buy Xixi Wetland tickets online 1 day in advance, 20% cheaper than on-site 4. Combined Itineraries: - Artistic Route: Suzhou Tongli + Huzhou Nanxun (2 days) - Family Route: Hangzhou Xixi Wetland + Shaoxing Calligraphy Sage Hometown (2 days) - Cycling Route: Ningbo Dongqian Lake + Suzhou Tongli (3 days) 🌞 Don’t just lie around this weekend, follow this guide and set off! 🌸