[2025 Huzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Ji Hotel (Huzhou Yishang Street store) (Updated Apr)

｜Stay at a popular check-in hotspot. Spring is a good time to enjoy flowers Huzhou is a popular check-in hotspot around Shanghai and Suzhou Open the window and you will see the 300-year-old Chaoyin Bridge. Walk 200 meters to Lianhuazhuang Park (the best place for flower viewing in Huzhou🌸) It takes 5 minutes to stroll around Food and Clothing Street and 10 minutes to walk through Xiaoxi Street Art Lane. It is surrounded by the birthplace of Chao Bi and the source of Zhao style calligraphy, and even the ancient town of Nanxun is only a 50-minute drive away! Located in the center of Huzhou City, 25 minutes' drive from Huzhou Station 🌸【Location and culture double buff, so rare】 🌸-Chaoyin Bridge: A 300-year-old ancient bridge. Taking photos in the morning mist will give you a "Jiangnan filter". Listening to the locals telling stories about Hu Bi in the teahouse at the bridgehead is a full sense of immersion. 🌸- Lianhuazhuang Park: A Jiangnan garden rebuilt from the former residence of Zhao Mengfu. Spring cherry blossoms, summer lotus, autumn maple, winter plum, all seasons are good for taking ancient style photos. 🌸- Yishang Street + Xiaoxi Street: On the left are the time-honored Huzhou brands (Ding Lianfang Qianzhang Bao, Zhou Shengji Chicken Feet), and on the right are the literary coffee shops and tie-dye workshops, a one-stop solution for shopping, eating and taking photos. -----Click below to stay at this Huzhou hotel = stay at the C position in Huzhou. 【「Hidden Benefits」】 - MAXIMUM SAFETY: Close to Huzhou Central Hospital, zero pressure when traveling with children and the elderly. - Self-driving friendly: Free parking lot + charging station, taxi to nearby attractions within 10 yuan, you can save money to buy two more meals of stinky tofu! [Locals’ Secret Tips: Save Time and Money] 1. Buying trendy pens: Don’t go to the tourist area to get ripped off! Wang Yipinzhai, a century-old brand next to the hotel, has a 30-yuan entry-level price that’s more than enough. 2. Morning Exercise at Lianhuazhuang: Free admission before 6:30, practice Tai Chi with local aunties, and unlock the hidden life of Huzhou. 3. Avoid peak hours at Yishang Street: Avoid the weekend noontime, as the night snacks are more lively and there is no need to queue for Pangu Pig’s Trotters after 8pm! 4. Booking tips: The hotel is fully booked on weekends, so book it 3 days in advance. The average cost per night is less than 200 yuan. --- 10km around Huzhou must-see list Nanxun Ancient Town (50 minutes by car) ✅ Free night tour: free admission after 5pm! The lantern water lane is more picturesque than during the day. Remember to try the Xun pig trotter + Shuangjiao noodles. ✅ Hidden gameplay: Get up early to catch the "floating market", buy fresh water chestnuts from the auntie on the rowing boat, and experience the real Jiangnan fireworks. Taihu Dragon Dream Park (20 minutes by car) ✅ Must-do for families: feeding giraffes at the zoo, front-row interaction at the circus (reserve your seat in advance!), and the stunning Taihu fireworks show at night 💯. ✅ Guide to avoid pitfalls: Food and beverages in the park are expensive, so it is recommended to go back to the city to eat "Lao Liang Gan Tiao Noodles", where you can choose your own toppings and it costs only 20 yuan per person to fill you up! Iron Buddha Temple (10 minutes by car) Limited to plum blossom season in February! The ancient temple with red walls is matched with thousand-year-old plum trees. Photos taken in Hanfu go viral in seconds. The vegetarian food in the temple is 10 yuan per portion, which is simple but heartwarming. Fisherman's Wharf + Moon Bay Huzhou version of "Little Kamakura", riding in the breeze by the Taihu Lake, and taking photos of the night view of the "Toilet Lid" hotel in the evening. I recommend the shrimp vermicelli pot from the "Fuzhi Pot", which is full of lake fresh flavor!

Just back from Huzhou! Tried and tested tips and tricks. CNY500+ per person, covering all food, accommodation, and transportation (price verified!). Stay at Ji Hotel throughout the trip—no hotel changes needed. Just follow this guide👇 🏨[Ji Hotel Hidden Gems Revealed] Yishang Street Branch | CNY150+ per person, prime location in the city center ✅Real Review Advantages: 1️⃣ God-like view: Shoot the "bridge within a bridge"—Chaoyin Bridge—directly from your window (no need to squeeze onto the viewing platform). 2️⃣ Late-night snack test: Zhoushengji chicken feet, CNY4/piece, still juicy after 23:00 (3-minute walk). 3️⃣ Laundry room test: 2 washing machines + 1 dryer (open 8:00–22:00, bring your own detergent). 4️⃣ Distance to high-speed rail station: 9.5 minutes by car/CNY15 by taxi from Huzhou Station. 5️⃣ Walk to five historic districts: Yishang Street, Xiaoxi Street, and Zhuangyuan Street are within walking distance. Lianhua Zhuang Park is only 200 meters away. 6️⃣ Excellent service: 24-hour front desk | Free luggage storage | Laundry room to save your stained Hanfu | Hearty breakfast for an energetic start🥞 Close to Huzhou Station, 700 meters to Yishang Street, 10 minutes' walk to Xiaoxi Street, and 200 meters to Lianhua Zhuang Park. Amazing! Click the Trip.com membership card below to unlock exclusive benefits👇 🚫 Mistakes to Avoid (Tried and Tested) ⚠️ I've spent my hard-earned cash to save you from these pitfalls: ✖️ Yishang Street's internet-famous chestnut cake → The same shop on Taxia Street is deserted (closes at 18:00, don't waste your time). ✖️ Fisherman's Wharf coffee shop → Bring your own cup and take reflection photos at parking lot No. 7 of Moon Hotel. It's even better! ✖️ Nanxun hand-rowed boat trap → Prices drop by CNY60 after 16:00 (original price CNY160/boat, bargain down to CNY100). ✖️ Taihu Ancient Town fireworks → Take a CNY15 taxi from Ji Hotel to the Taihu lakeside for a free panoramic view (better than the view from the ancient town hotels). 📸 Secret Photo Spots Starting from Ji Hotel (with Price List) 1️⃣ Feiying Pagoda Climbing Guide 💰 Ticket: CNY20 | Best shooting time: 15:00–16:00 ❗ Climbing warning: Stairs are only 35 cm wide. A wide-angle lens is recommended. 2️⃣ Taihu Lake Cycling Test 🚴 Rental location: Fisherman's Wharf Exit 3 | Mountain bike CNY30/hr 📌 Route: Ji Hotel → CNY12 by taxi → Fisherman's Wharf → 5 km bike ride to the lake seafood market (beginner-friendly). 3️⃣ Xiaoxi Street Handicrafts 🖌️ Lake brush making requires booking 1 day in advance (Ji Hotel front desk can help with reservations). ☕ Cat cafe terrace minimum spend: CNY38/person. Watch the church pigeons fly after 17:00. 4️⃣ Lu Village Hidden Gems 🌾 Free rice paddy exhibition in September | CNY20 by taxi from Ji Hotel (skip this in other months). 🍜 Food Recommendations (with Real Prices) 🔥 Local's Guide: ✔️ Top 3 Dry Noodles: Fengle (add eel for CNY18) | Awei (free refills of pickled mustard greens) | Aer (unlimited fried pork fat). ✔️ Adventurous Food: Stinky but fragrant double stinky tofu set meal, CNY58/person (pair with 150g of rice wine to cut through the richness). ✔️ Souvenirs: Xu Zhongliang peppermint cake, CNY25 (freshly made only at the Taxia Street branch) | Zhulaoda zongzi, CNY12/piece. 🎇 Nanxun Ancient Town Day Trip Guide 🚌 Ji Hotel → Nanxun East Gate: Bus No. 170, CNY5 (first bus at 6:30). 🚕 Return trip taxi tip: Set your destination as "Chuihong Park" to save CNY10 on highway tolls. 📸 Three Free Photo Spots: 1️⃣ Baijian Lou at 6:00 for empty streets (navigate to "Gujia Breakfast," wontons CNY10/bowl). 2️⃣ Liu's Staircase at 14:30 for the best lighting (wear a black dress! The red house makes you look fairer). 3️⃣ Last water bus at 16:30 (CNY3 for a private boat to shoot vlogs). 💡 Sample Itinerary (Stay at Ji Hotel throughout) D1: Ji Hotel breakfast → 8-minute walk to Feiying Pagoda → Xiaoxi Street handicrafts → Taihu Lake cycling → Fisherman's Wharf night view. D2: Depart from Ji Hotel at 6:00 → Nanxun Ancient Town → Return to Ji Hotel before 20:00. D3: Sleep in → Huzhou Brush Museum (CNY10 by taxi) → Buy souvenirs on the way back. ❗ Important Updates: 1️⃣ Lu Village rice paddy exhibition is only in September | Consider Lianhua Zhuang Park in other months. 2️⃣ Nanxun hand-rowed boat bargaining tip: "Master, will CNY100 cover the whole trip?" 3️⃣ Ji Hotel laundry room is not 24 hours | Use it before 19:00. Follow this guide, and even locals will be impressed! Avoid 99% of tourist traps, with food, accommodation, and transportation details down to the last yuan. Enjoy the spring scenery of Jiangnan, admire the blooming flowers, and immerse yourself in the poetic atmosphere of falling petals. This is all you need for a unique Jiangnan experience. 🥰

The sisters just came back from Huzhou! I found that I had perfectly avoided the pitfalls that 99% of tourists had encountered. I sorted out the secret gameplay of Huzhou overnight. Recommended to save for later use👇🏻 🏨【Accommodation King】This hotel in the city center wins All Seasons Hotel Yishang Street Store丨150+ per person to stay in the center of the scenic spot ✅Six reasons to stay: 1️⃣ Walk for 5 minutes to eat at the three major food circles of Yishang Street/Zhuangyuan Street/Xiaoxi Street, turn left and reach Lianhuazhuang in 5 minutes, the ancient streets and Internet celebrity shops are all within walking distance 2️⃣Open the window and you will see the Christian Church⛪Get the famous bridge in the middle of the bridge for free 3️⃣ Giraffe Manor 30 minutes direct access 🦒Nanxun Ancient Town can be reached by bus 4️⃣24h gym + self-service laundry + luggage storage 🧳Walk without worries 5️⃣Songyun Aesthetic Space丨Celadon tea set + lake brush elements are super good for taking pictures 6️⃣ In the city of Huzhou, close to Huzhou Station, 15 minutes by taxi, worry-free business Close to Huzhou Station, 700 meters from Yishang Street, 10 minutes walk from Xiaoxi Street, and 200 meters from Lianhuazhuang Park. Click on the Ctrip Business Card below to unlock limited benefits👇 📸Attractions red and black list ⚠️Avoidance warning: ✖️Long queues for chestnut cakes at Yishang Street → Chain stores are everywhere ✖️Fisherman's Wharf is boring during the day → Watch the Moon Hotel light show at night ✖️Don't go to Taihu Ancient Town on rainy days → The iron flower show will be cancelled ✖️Nanxun" milk tea → just a photo prop, so sweet! 💯Must-Play List: 1️⃣ Feiying Tower Secret Realm ✨Only when you climb the tower can you see the essence of the thousand-year-old stone tower丨The stairs are only half a foot wide, wow, exciting ⏰8:30-16:00丨Ticket price 20 includes tower climbing 2️⃣Xiaoxi Street Literary Universe 🎨Handmade experience + Internet celebrity cafe丨The Magic Forest of Cats is a must-go for petting cats 3️⃣ Taihu Lake Cycling Paradise 🚴Moon Bay→Wujiang Qidu丨15km super beautiful lakeshore 4️⃣ Lu Village’s new check-in spot 🌾Rice Field Art Museum + Ancient Bridge Group丨Less people and more beautiful scenery than in the movie 🍜Locals’ private food 1️⃣ The Big Three of Breakfast: ✔️Fengle/Awei/Aer dry noodles丨The toppings are fried and fragrant. 2️⃣Carbohydrate Bomb: ✔️Xu Zhongliang Dingsheng Cake丨Super glutinous cake freshly made at Taxia Street ✔️Ding Lianfang frozen thousand sheets buns丨A must-have gift for the return trip 3️⃣Dark cuisine: 💣Stinky and fragrant stinky stewed feast | stinky tofu/stinky pumpkin/stinky thousand sheets three-piece set 🎆Nanxun Ancient Town Rampage Guide 🚌Quanji→Nanxun丨Bus No. 170/Taxi 40min 📸Three amazing camera positions: 1️⃣ Morning fog in Baijianlou 🌅6:00 No Man's Land丨Reflections like the scene of "Dream of Hualu" 2️⃣ Lotus Pond in Xiaolian Village 🪷Summer Limited Edition丨The lotus leaves are endless and green 3️⃣ Water bus 🚤3 yuan to travel through Ming and Qing Dynasties丨Shizigang→Lianjie Bridge route yyds 🍴Must eat: Zhuangyuanlou Double Noodles丨Xunti丨Chunlan Tea House Three Courses of Tea I must go to Huzhou this spring! Live in the ink painting of Jiangnan, enjoy the blooming flowers in spring, and the poetic atmosphere among the falling petals. Eat your way through Nuojiji Paradise, and every bite of sweetness is a gentle gift from the Jiangnan region. It feels so good to avoid the crowds~😘

Tested it yourself! This hotel is the C position in Huzhou! All Seasons Clothing Street Store made me a god‼ 🔥The top 5 magical attractions that you must visit (scarce data on the entire network)🔥 1⃣ Clothes Street's Time-Space Tunnel ⚠Lightning warning: the bamboo tube milk tea at the door is a waste of money! Go for the "Xiao Luoli" chestnut cake, that's YYDS! 🌰 📸 God’s perspective: sneak into the second floor of the backyard of the Christian church (give the secret signal to find the security uncle 🔑) Ming and Qing Dynasty eaves x church spire in the same frame! The circle of friends is directly enshrined as a god ✨ ⏰ Metaphysical time: 7am/8pm! Do you understand the joy of taking over the entire street? 2⃣ The Phantom of the Red Wall of Iron Buddha Temple 🎬 Filming formula = 7AM on a sunny day + 45-degree squatting + boiling tea with well water🍵 😱Bitter lesson: After 10 o'clock, it becomes the Spring Festival travel scene! It is recommended to bring a selfie stick to prevent bald uncles from intruding 💡Hidden copy: Find the sweeping monk to ask for water from the ancient well! Go back to the hotel and make plum blossom tea and instantly become the heroine of the fairy tale drama🌸 3⃣ Nanxun Ancient Town Walking Guide 🚌 Budget travelers are ecstatic! 6 yuan bus direct access! Rich people please take Didi (about 80r) 🍜 Secret menu: Find the old lady at Chaoyin Bridge and order "Mushroomed Eel Shreds + Pork Hoof"! 30% cheaper than scenic spots‼ 🌌 Godly operation: take the 7:30 early bus! The morning light of Baijianlou in the front row. I took a video and said it was Venice and people would believe it. ✨Close to Huzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 700 meters to Yishang Street, 10 minutes walk to Xiaoxi Street ✨Close to Huzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 700 meters to Yishang Street, 10 minutes walk to Xiaoxi Street 🤫Secret information that locals would never tell: ■ The 3 yuan wontons at Nanyuan Road Market beat the popular online stores! Grandma will add more wonton wrappers 😭 ■ Sneak in through the side door of Christ Church on Sunday afternoon! The organ BGM is comparable to the Vienna Golden Hall🎹 ■ The shoe repairman in the back alley of the hotel! 5 yuan can bring your AJ back to life and you can also get the ancestral film-sticking skills📱 💥King Bomb gameplay formula: Chow Sang Kee Tiger Chicken Feet on the left hand 🐔 + Church Coffee on the right hand ☕ The plum blossom rain of Tiefo Temple on your head 🌸 + the koi luck of Lotus Manor under your feet 🐟 This is the ultimate way to open Jiangnan! Any random photo is the cover of National Geographic🏆

| A Jiangnan sanctuary tucked away in the old alleys. Hey everyone! Huzhou is such a fantastic place, I've become its biggest fan 😎! I strolled through ancient streets until my legs gave out, and indulged in delicious food until I could barely walk. But the highlight was my stay at the amazing JI Hotel Huzhou (Yishang Street)! It's just as good as the Atour Hotel or the New Century Grand Hotel Huzhou, close to Huzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 700 meters from Yishang Street, and a 10-minute walk to Xiaoxi Street. Incredible value for money 💥! Hotel Highlights: ✅ Immerse yourself in Huzhou's cultural heart, with food and shopping right at your doorstep! — Yishang Street for food + Xiaoxi Street for art, experience the vibrant local life. ✅ Enjoy plum blossoms and cherry blossoms without the crowds at Lianhua Manor, your own private back garden! — A unique urban oasis of nature. ✅ Stay by the 300-year-old Chaoyin Bridge, where history meets modern convenience — A double dose of cultural heritage and accessibility. ✅ Discover ancient villages, tea houses, charming water town night views, and bustling morning markets on a relaxing, crowd-free getaway. Click below for a hassle-free trip ------ 🌟【Unveiling Hidden Gems】 ▫️Day 1: A Journey Through Time Morning: Yi Pin Noodle House (locals queue up as early as 5 am) ✔️Must-try: Spare ribs and duck intestine noodles + Vegetarian chicken, noodles so springy they could dance 🍜 Afternoon: Xiaoxi Street (recommended after 3 pm) ✔️Chali Chali (bamboo tube milk tea, perfect for photos) ✔️Cat's Sky City Concept Bookstore (send a postcard to the future) ✔️Yu Jian Gao Chao (freshly steamed sweet-scented osmanthus rice cakes, so hot they'll stretch like cheese!) Evening: Explore Nanxun Ancient Town at night (avoid the crowds by entering after 6 pm) ✔️Private gondola ride ✔️Become a movie star when the lanterns light up at Baijian Lou📸 ▫️Day 2: Experience Local Life Morning: Digang Ancient Village (recommended before 7 am) ✔️One Yuan Tea House (enjoy a cup of tea for 1 yuan in a century-old house) ✔️Morning market fried dough sticks with sticky rice (5 yuan for a filling meal) Afternoon: Yi Yuan Tea House (enjoy tea and opera in a Qing Dynasty building) ✔️Learn the art of Hubi brush making (taught by an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage) ✔️Take home souvenirs: Zhen Yuan Tong Su Tang + Zhu Lao Da Zongzi 💡【Local Insider Tips】 ⚠️The Forever Love filming location wall on Yishang Street is opposite Jiu Jian Tang. ⚠️Cultural and creative stores in the south area of Nanxun Ancient Town are 30% cheaper than those in the north area. ⚠️The Digang Ancient Village morning market only lasts until 8:30 am. ⚠️The cherry blossoms at Lianhua Manor are in full bloom in mid-to-late March. It is recommended to enter the park before 8 am. This JI Hotel is truly amazing! All attractions are within walking distance, and the price is only 💰200+ per night. What a bargain! Now you know why Huzhou locals keep it a secret 😏 Experience it yourself before it becomes too popular 💖

Huzhou in March and April: Half the crowds, ten times the beauty. Don't want to be stuck in crowds this holiday? Huzhou is the perfect place to take your kids! Here, you'll find bustling old streets, exciting amusement parks, and picturesque ancient water towns. The best part? The attractions are centrally located and easily accessible, making it a breeze to travel with children! We highly recommend staying at the JI Hotel Huzhou Yishang Street. ✅ Comparable to Huzhou Atour and Huzhou New Century Grand Hotel. ✅ Close to Huzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, 700m from Yishang Street, and a 10-minute walk from Xiaoxi Street. ✅ A living classroom of Jiangnan culture: The birthplace of Hubi lake brushes + the former residence of Zhao Mengfu. Take your kids to make brushes, dress in Hanfu, and write "imperial examination papers." History comes alive beyond the textbooks! ✅ Double the fun with nature & amusement parks: Enjoy a wild day at Taihu Dragon Dream Happy World + wetland boating and birdwatching. After a day of fun, head back to the city center for a quick nap. Taking the kids out is a breeze! ✅ 1-hour high-speed train from Shanghai and Hangzhou: Super convenient high-speed rail + 50+ snacks downstairs. Explore Nanxun/Taihu Lake in 30 minutes. Save time and indulge in carb heaven! Click below for a time-saving and effortless trip. ------ 🚗 Two-day, one-night family itinerary | Copy-and-paste version Day 1: Old Street Exploration + Cultural Immersion + Nanxun Ancient Town Family Fun Morning: Yishang Street Snack Training Camp Zhoushengji Chicken Feet (slightly spicy), Xuzhongliang Exploding Oatmeal Cake (beware, it's hot!) → Tip: Fewer crowds before 10am, easy to navigate with a stroller. Afternoon: Xiaoxi Street and Zhuangyuan Street Stroll Xiaoxi Street Heritage Workshop: Make blue-dyed handkerchiefs (30-minute crash course) Zhuangyuan Street Imperial Examination Museum: Role-playing and writing "imperial examination papers" in Hanfu → Lazy tip: Covered rickshaws are available at the street entrance, perfect for seniors and children. Nanxun Ancient Town Night Tour Secrets → Free entry after 5:30pm! Enter from the South Gate and head straight to Baijian Lou: Take a gondola ride, carry lanterns, and listen to the boatwoman sing nursery rhymes. Enjoy the ancient town's famous ice cream (lotus flower/Wu Peng boat shaped), we recommend the matcha flavor. Day 2: Taihu Dragon Dream Fun Day All-day Fun Guide 1️⃣ Animal World 9:30am–5:00pm Many small animals can be fed inside, including alpacas, sika deer, lions, turkeys, black bears, tigers, cheetahs, rhinos, camels, giraffes, elephants, and more. You can choose from 1,007 feeding opportunities. Be sure to feed the giraffes, elephants, and brown bears!!! Giraffes are very strong, elephants are huge but very gentle, and brown bears interact with people by spinning around and waving. 2️⃣ Grand Circus 3:00pm–4:30pm Features various acrobatic performances. It's very impressive! Both kids and adults will love it. The 90-minute show won't leave you bored. If you like interacting with the performers, choose Section A. If you prefer just watching the show, choose Section B. There is no fixed seating; it's first-come, first-served. !! Arrive 30 minutes early. ⚠️ Hard-earned advice from experienced travelers 1️⃣ Stroller choice: Choose a lightweight umbrella stroller for the stone-paved roads of Nanxun Ancient Town and rent a camp cart at Dragon Dream. 2️⃣ Off-peak is best: Choose the afternoon show at Dragon Dream Grand Circus to avoid naptime meltdowns. 🎒 Check-out day time-saving tips ✅ Store your luggage at the hotel and take a 5-minute walk with the kids to Lianhua Zhuang Park: Rent Hanfu for traditional family photos, feed the swans at the Lake Heart Pavilion. Homemade bread is more popular than the bread sold at the park. "While other parents are waiting in line at Disney until they collapse, I'm having quality time with my kids in Huzhou— Teaching my child to identify cormorants on a gondola in the ancient town, watching my child giggle at the giraffes in the Dragon Dream zoo, This is what family travel is all about."