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🌊 1. Nanxi River (Wenzhou) – 500 RMB to enjoy the "Zhejiang version of Semporna" 💰 Total cost: 500 RMB for 3 days (including food, accommodation, and transport) - Transport: Wenzhou South Station → Oubei Pier by bus (2 RMB), ferry (1 RMB) → scenic area shuttle (10 RMB) - Accommodation: Shared hostel in Yantou Town (60 RMB/night near Lishui Street) or farmstay in Linkeng Village (40 RMB with breakfast) - Tickets: Free entry to Lishui Ancient Street after 18:00, free wild swimming at Lion Rock, free visit to Linkeng Ancient Village; bamboo rafting (Dutou → Lion Rock section, 35 RMB/person for 4-person raft) 🏞️ Zero-cost highlights - Night stroll at Lishui Ancient Street: Red lantern corridor + Hanfu photo ops (free after 18:00) - Snorkeling at Lion Rock: Bring your own gear to see colorful pebbles underwater - Hidden path: Hike into Shizhuyan Mini Three Gorges before 7 AM (saves 30 RMB ticket) 🍜 Carb-loading guide - Yantou wheat cakes: 3 RMB each with preserved vegetable filling, pair with iced bayberry juice (5 RMB) - Shagang rice noodles: 8 RMB/bowl with lard and chili sauce, locals' favorite street stall - Midnight snack: Grilled river fish at Lion Rock (10 RMB/3 skewers) with chili powder ✨ Tips: Choose the best rafting section only; stay in Yantou Town for convenience 🌌 2. Tonglu (Hangzhou) – Night owls' paradise! 300 RMB to explore Fuchun River 💰 Total cost: 300 RMB for 2 days (from Hangzhou) - Transport: Hangzhou East → Tonglu high-speed rail (35 RMB), 1 RMB bus to riverside - Accommodation: Free tent camping at Binjiang Park or shared hostel (50 RMB/night) - Tickets: Free night entry to Tongjun Mountain, 58 RMB for Yaolin Cave night tour (after 19:00) 🌠 Night adventures - Fuchun River picnic: Watch illuminated boats from Binjiang Park with watermelon and snacks - Dipu iron fireworks: Free shows every Fri/Sat after 19:00 (1600°C molten iron displays) - Tongjun Mountain coffee chat: 18 RMB Americano with panoramic river views 🦞 Budget eats - Tonglu rice cakes: 2 RMB each with bamboo shoot filling (steamed or fried) - Riverside seafood: "Old Ye Fish Restaurant" (40 RMB/person), must-try chili whitefish - Night market: 5 RMB grilled sweet potato skins with pickled radish filling ✨ Pro tip: Enter Yaolin Cave at 19:00 for free guided tours (constant 17°C inside) ⛰️ 3. Dujiangyan (Chengdu) – Summer escape! 400 RMB Taoist retreat guide 💰 Total cost: 400 RMB for 3 days (from Chengdu) - Transport: Chengdu → Dujiangyan high-speed rail (10 RMB), 2 RMB scenic bus - Accommodation: Shared hostel at Qingcheng Mountain base (70 RMB/night with free tai chi class) - Tickets: 60 RMB for Dujiangyan night tour (see blue-lit irrigation system at 19:00) 🌊 Cool summer activities - Hongkou water fights: Bring squirt guns to Baisha River's shallow waters - Qingcheng back mountain stream trek: Catch crabs in Wulong Gully (10°C cooler than front mountain) - Nan Bridge magic lights: Catch the 19:30 "blue tears" bioluminescent river 🍢 Sichuan flavors - Zhang Laozao: 7 RMB icy glutinous rice balls (perfect spice relief) - Qingcheng smoked ribs: 30 RMB at mountain base farmstays (best with cornbread) - Dark drink: 3 RMB cucumber-pear juice at "Yiguo Kitchen" ✨ Warning: Avoid overpriced scenic area sausages – buy at Zhongshan North Road market for half price! 🏞️ 4. Chizhou (Anhui) – 500 RMB to unlock "mini Jiuzhaigou" 💰 Total cost: 500 RMB for 3 days (including Jiuhua Mountain transport) - Transport: Chizhou Station → Jiuhua Mountain bus (12 RMB), free shuttle - Tickets: Student discounts available 🌿 Ethereal experiences - Guniujiang emerald pools: Sneak in after 16:00 (saves 90 RMB) for Jiuzhaigou-like waters - Qiupu River rafting: Bargain to 70 RMB! Battle on Li Bai's poetic river - Penglai Cave night show: 30 RMB for lit stalactite displays 🍲 Carb heaven - Jiuhua vegetarian meals: 20 RMB temple buffets with mushroom soup - Qiupu River shrimp cakes: 5 RMB/3 fried river shrimp (eat whole) - Hidden spice: 8 RMB yam noodle soup with duck blood at "Xiaozhu Paste" ✨ Ultimate hacks: Free temple entry on Wednesdays; refill bottles with mountain spring water (sweeter than Evian) 💡 Final tips - Off-peak strategy: Hit sites at 7 AM/night, target Wednesdays/low season - Packing list: Refillable bottle, sun protection (sleeves+hat+aloe), waterproof phone case - Food rule: Local markets > night markets > scenic spots "20 RMB shrimp cakes feed the soul, 60 RMB buys mountain-top cloud views – budget travel's romance is a priceless summer!" 🌟
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