48 Hours to Explore Xuzhou’s Ice and Snow Secret Realm: Rime Forest Sea + Ancient Village Snow Charm All in One Click!

Who gets it, fam! 👀 The "Winter Fairy Tale Snow Town" just 3 hours direct from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Anhui has been discovered by me! Visiting Xuzhou in December for a reverse trip is the real awakening—rime hanging on every branch in the forest sea secret realm + the snowy charm of a century-old ancient village, without the crowded tourist spots, you can have the entire icy snowy world all to yourself for photos! Two days and one night of immersive niche experiences, enjoy warm-hearted food for just around 100 yuan per person, the cost performance is off the charts✨ Posting on social media and getting bombarded with "Where exactly is this?!" 🤩 🚀 Itinerary Overview: Day 1: Dugong Mountain Ski Resort (play at a niche ski area) → Jiawang Pan’an Water Town (explore ancient village snow charm) → Xuzhou Old Restaurant (warm-hearted food feast) → Jiawang Homestay (fireside night talk) Day 2: Lüliang Mountain Scenic Area (rime forest sea stroll) → Yaowan Ancient Town (post-snow ancient street flavor hunt) → Return trip ❄️ Day 1: Ice and Snow Fun + Ancient Village Night Charm 📍 Morning: Dugong Mountain Ski Resort ▫️ Address: Inside Dugong Lake Scenic Area, Jiawang District, Xuzhou City ▫️ Highlights: A niche, high cost-performance ski area! Ticket includes skis, boots, and poles, with beginner slopes + snow play area all in one 🤩 Build snowmen, have snowball fights, sledding all arranged, no need to squeeze into popular snow towns to have fun~ ▫️ Tips: A must for families with kids! Recommended to wear waterproof and warm clothing, ski resort lockers cost 10 yuan each 📍 Afternoon: Jiawang Pan’an Water Town ▫️ Address: West side of Pan’an Lake Wetland, Jiawang District, Xuzhou City ▫️ Highlights: Free❗️After snow, the blue tiles, white walls, and red lanterns create a perfect atmospheric photo spot—no commercial noise, stroll the stone paths and enjoy secret realm time alone ▫️ Tips: Wearing Hanfu or dark colors for photos is stunning, remember to bring a warm scarf and fuzzy hat 🧣 📍 Evening: Food + Accommodation Double Hit ▫️ Must-eat: Earth pot chicken 🍗 with pancakes soaked in savory broth, lamb offal soup to warm your soul, spicy soup with fried buns is heavenly~ ▫️ Homestay: Sit around the stove, brew tea, and watch the snow ❄️ the healing vibe is maxed out! 🌲 Day 2: Rime Search + Leisure Ancient Street Walk 📍 Morning: Lüliang Mountain Scenic Area ▫️ Address: Southeast part of Tongshan District, Xuzhou City ▫️ Highlights: Free rime secret realm❗️High chance to catch the forest sea rime wonder on winter mornings, pine and cypress trees along the trail are covered in ice crystals ✨ Every snap is a winter-exclusive masterpiece ▫️ Tips: Hiking lovers rejoice! Wear anti-slip shoes + bring heat packs for warmth 📍 Afternoon: Yaowan Ancient Town ▫️ Address: Yaowan Town, Xinyi City, Xuzhou ▫️ Highlights: Thousand-year-old water town ⛩️ After snow, the sky-blue misty rain vibe is real! Check in at Ming and Qing dynasty old buildings, and try traditional snacks like Yaowan mung bean cake and osmanthus cake ▫️ Tips: Wear comfortable sneakers for a slow stroll, combined ticket 30 yuan/person is super worth it 💡 Pitfall Avoidance & Big Win Tips: • Tickets: Reverse trip perks! Pan’an Water Town + Lüliang Mountain + Yaowan Ancient Town all free 🎉 • Must-bring: Anti-slip snow boots + waterproof down jacket + power bank (photo-taking drains battery fast, cry) • Food lock-in: Trust Xuzhou Old Restaurant and Yaowan Ancient Town old shops, you’ll regret not eating here! 📸 Photo Spot Guide: 1️⃣ Pan’an Water Town Stone Bridge: Blue tiles, white walls + red lanterns + Hanfu = poetic masterpiece 2️⃣ Lüliang Mountain Rime Forest: Side trail shots capturing rime on pine and cypress with light spots 3️⃣ Yaowan Ancient Street Stone Steps: Vintage filter maxed out