Stunning Hanfu Photo Spots in Zhuji

📅 Day 1: Cultural Roots Exploration + Culinary Feast 🚄 Morning: Arrive in Zhuji (High-speed rail recommended) Hangzhou East → Zhuji Station (24-minute high-speed rail / Second-class seat 32.5 RMB/person) Take a taxi to a downtown hotel (approx. 20 RMB) 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations (Budget 500 RMB/night) Popular Choice: 〖Yaojia·Yangxin Villa〗 (Zen-inspired B&B within Xishi Hometown Scenic Area) Cost-effective: 〖New Century Grand Hotel Zhuji〗 (City center river view room) 🍜 Lunch: 60 RMB/person Chewy handmade noodles with ⛩ Afternoon: In-depth Tour of Xishi Hometown (Entrance fee 80 RMB/person) Must-visit: Xishi Temple, popular Hanfu photo spot (Hanfu rental 50 RMB/hour) Hidden Gem: Gu Yue Tai within the scenic area offers scheduled Yue Opera performances (free) Cultural & Creative Experience: "Huan Sha Study" next to Fan Li Temple for unique stamp collecting 🌉 Evening: Xiangjie Cultural & Creative Park (Free) Super cool lantern street that lights up after 17:00 Must-eat: Teng Geng (Zhuji-style rice noodle rolls), Tang Yang (glutinous rice dessert) Popular photo spot: "Zhuji" glowing character wall on the second floor 🍻 Nightlife: Artsy vibe: Head to the rooftop "Qingyue City" Sky Bar Local flavor: Jiangdong Road night market food stalls (Ciwu Dajian noodles + crayfish) ⛰️ Day 2: Mountain & Water Wonderland + Pearl Shopping Spree 🌄 Morning: Wuxie Scenic Area (Entrance fee + boat ticket 70 RMB/person) Suggested Itinerary: Take a boat into the scenic area → Electric car to Wuxie Zen Temple → Hike to see the five-tiered waterfall Off-the-beaten-path route: Descend from Ziwei Ridge trail, fewer crowds and beautiful scenery Photo Tips: Take slow-shutter photos of the flowing water in front of the Second Waterfall's Water Curtain Cave 💎 Noon: Huadong International Jewelry City (Free admission) Bargaining Guide: Buy freshwater pearls by the strand (recommended millet pearl necklaces 100-200 RMB) Request an appraisal certificate Hidden shop: "Angel's Tears" direct store on the 4th floor of the North District 🍲 Lunch: 80 RMB/person "Pearl Town" Restaurant: Pearl Chicken Hotpot (a specialty dish marinated with pearl powder) 🚗 Return Trip: Recommended to book trains after 15:00, can stop by "Baitahu National Wetland Park" on the way 💰 Budget Breakdown (Total cost for 2 people) Item Cost Transportation High-speed rail 130 + Taxi 40 = 170 RMB Accommodation 500 RMB Tickets 300 RMB Dining 600 RMB Shopping 500 RMB (Pearls) Other 200 RMB (Hanfu/Electric car, etc.) Total 2270 RMB