2025 Yixing Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

“I will grow old in Yangxian, for its mountains and streams are beautiful.” If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed that the Jiangnan town described by Su Dongpo could be so beautiful. Follow the Spring Festival Gala to Yao Lake Town, where you can enjoy the green mountains, small bridges, and flowing water during the day, and the bustling streets and alleys with all kinds of food and snacks, and the lights at night, with intangible cultural heritage shows, dragon water shows, and fireworks... Who says the New Year atmosphere is getting weaker and weaker? The New Year atmosphere here is still very strong. - 🧨There are many ways to enjoy Yao Lake Town, especially during the Spring Festival, when the town is full of lights and excitement. ✅Stroll through the streets and alleys Experience the charm of the Jiangnan water town, taste all kinds of food and snacks, and take photos at the popular photo spots. - ✅Take a boat ride through the water town Feel the waves as you sail through the town and experience the charm and elegance of Yangxian described by Su Dongpo. - ✅Cloud Train Don't miss it, especially the night water show and fireworks train. Sit in the vintage carriage and enjoy the bustling Jiangnan, the dreamy dragon water show, and fireworks. The view is amazing. - ✅Various performances There are various performances throughout the town during the day and night, such as "Millennium Kiln Fire Ode to Elegance" and "Open Dragon Kiln", as well as hands-on experiences with purple clay teapots and lacquer fans. - ✅Dragon Water Show and Fireworks Don't miss the Dragon Water Show and Fireworks at night. The fireworks light up the town, and the lights of the town in the distance are indescribably beautiful. - ✅Bamboo Rat Heat Wave Park Even in the cold winter, you can experience the summer heat wave. The large indoor water park with surfing, band parties, clown shows, etc. is perfect for a vacation. - 📍Yao Lake Town, Yixing, Jiangsu 🚙Located at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, it is perfect for self-driving or taking the high-speed train to "Yixing Station", with a 🆓 shuttle bus 🏠There are many 🏨 to choose from in the town, perfect for a vacation and convenient for night tours.

| Visited N times, will visit again. 👭This weekend, I went on a spontaneous trip with my besties. We visited Yixing again and chose Longyin Xishan, a hotel with Jiangnan characteristics. It is a happy place! 🎈I was attracted by the antique architecture as soon as I arrived at the hotel. It felt like I had traveled back in time. The room was very comfortable, and there were welcome fruits and tea. 💕After checking in, we strolled around Yada Yangxian Xishan Town. The academy and cinema had a strong cultural atmosphere, and the Zisha Museum was also amazing. Yada Yangxian Xishan Town: ○There is a classical Chinese corridor bridge at the entrance of the town, with a beautiful view of distant mountains and mist in the background. It is a perfect place to take photos. ○The alleys in the town are winding, with antique buildings on both sides. You can take photos with the charm of Jiangnan water towns here. 🌄The next day, we got up early to climb Dongpo Pavilion. The scenery was picturesque, and we could overlook Yangxian Lake from the top. ●Dongpo Pavilion: ○The corridor at the top of Dongpo Pavilion is a great place to take photos. Standing on the corridor, you can see a wide landscape painting. Whether you take a portrait or a landscape photo, it will be beautiful. ○The cloud ladder of Dongpo Pavilion is also a unique photo spot. It has a unique shape and can be used to take creative photos. Specialty foods ●Local specialties: In addition to the bamboo shoot dishes, health soups, Dongpo pork, and lily soup mentioned above, Yixing's salted pork with bamboo shoots, black rice, and wild mushrooms are also worth trying. ●Afternoon tea: You can enjoy afternoon tea by the lake in the hotel, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Yangxian Lake while savoring exquisite tea and coffee. Notes ●Learn about the local weather in advance and prepare appropriate clothes and shoes according to the weather. ●Respect local customs and cultural traditions, protect the environment, and do not litter. ●Pay attention to safety during the trip, especially when climbing and cycling, and take protective measures. Longyin Xishan is really worth visiting!💕

In April this year, the eighth hotel under the Hyatt Regency brand in Greater China, "Yixing Yada Creek Mountain Hotel", finally officially debuted! The hotel is located in the Yixing Yangmei Ecological Tourism Resort, and the deep oxygen town in the territory-Yada • Yangxian Creek Mountain. Here is dependent on the mountains and rivers, and the streams converge, like a landscape painting. The hotel design cleverly uses the surrounding 185,000 acres of bamboo forests and 43,000 acres of tea gardens, and the bamboo sea scenic spot Zhanggong Cave, Taozu Shengjing and other scenic spots are interesting. Design The hotel is designed by goa elephants, which are owned by many domestic and foreign luxury brands. It draws inspiration from the famous Northern Song Dynasty painting "Xishan Traveling Picture", with the surrounding mountains and rivers as the background, restores the essence of the painting, and allows modern people to immerse in it. , Really "live" a poetic life. The architectural pattern of the Jiangnan residential courtyard can instantly attract people and enter the holiday state. Room A total of 102 rooms cleverly integrate modern minimalist design concepts into traditional Jiangnan aesthetics, and carefully polish every detail. The basic room is a selected room with an area of 50-57 square meters, a double bed of 2 meters, and the internal layout divides the daily living line appropriately and freely, sleeping area, leisure area, washing area, dry and wet separation area... If you want to live more spacious and comfortable, you can choose Chunjian Yangxian Suite, with double bed/twin bed optional. The room area is 90 square meters, with a separate living room, all with balconies. Food The all-day Chinese restaurant "Juyuan" selects local seasonal ingredients, creative cooking, and explores the true meaning of Jiangnan cuisine. "Xishan Lu" bar, offering a variety of wines, and foreign singers singing, bringing a different kind of poetry and wine to tourists in Yada Town. Matching The hotel is also equipped with children's playground, fitness center, swimming pool and other leisure and entertainment spaces to meet the needs of tourists in all directions, providing a warm, happy, leisurely and comfortable holiday life.

Title: 🌄Tongling, the scenery is not inferior to Wuyuan! text: Hey friends! If you, like me, have ever been intoxicated by the pastoral scenery of Wuyuan, then the place I want to recommend to you today - Tongling, will definitely surprise you! 👣 🏞️The first stop was Tongguan Mountain, where the mountains are undulating and the trees are shady, which is more wild than Wuyuan. Remember to bring your camera or you will regret it! 🚣‍♂️The second stop was to take a boat tour on the Yangtze River. The broad river surface and the slowly flowing water waves made people feel relaxed and happy, as if they could wash away all their worries. 🍲At the third stop, you must try the local specialties! Compared to Wuyuan’s delicacies, Tongling’s snacks are not only unique in taste but also very affordable. Foodies definitely shouldn’t miss it! 🌆The last stop is a night tour of Tongling, where you will find the night view of this city is so charming. The lights are bright, complementing the starry sky. You can’t find such scenery in Wuyuan! In general, the beauty of Tongling is the kind of stunning that goes deep into your bones. You will feel that every breath is so satisfying and happy. After coming here, you will find that the meaning of travel is not only to see the scenery, but also to experience life. 🤔What do you think? Do you feel excited?

Hidden among the mountains is such a secret place It satisfies all the reasons you want to go on vacation You can live in a castle without going abroad I found such a hotel in Yixing . 🏠Hotel: Yixing Yinlong Valley Junlan Resort Hotel 📍Address: Yangxian Ecotourism Resort, Yixing, Jiangsu Province . A huge white castle stands by the Yinlong Lake The French garden-like fountain and lawn are right in front of the hotel The spectacular cliff waterfall, and the environment of a hundred-acre tea garden The interior decoration of the hotel is also very distinctive The sense of European court design, and various crystal chandeliers are beautiful . 【18 Camp】 Here in the camping area, you can camp and picnic with friends, there are tents and log cabins, barbecue and fishing can be experienced here, relax for an afternoon ✨ 【Joy Park】 You can also bring children to the park to play with cute pets, all kinds of cute animals are very friendly, and there are go-karts, slides and other fun projects that children like ✨ 【Tea Garden and Metasequoia】 If you like to take pictures, don't miss the metasequoia in full yellow, there is a large area of red metasequoia, it is recommended that the few metasequoia by the lakeside log cabin are more beautiful, and you can also take close-up photos in the tea garden

The hustle and bustle of the city is noisy, and the mountains are quiet. In the early autumn mountains and fields, it is overflowing with coolness. - B&B | Jiangzuo Phoenix·Yixing Bamboo Sea Store - The B&B is located opposite the Big Bamboo Sea Scenic Area. It is a peaceful place with excellent privacy. Surrounded by green mountains and forests🍃 The quiet environment has become a recent favorite. The breeze blows, and there is a rustling sound everywhere～ - Wandering in various scenes during leisure time. In front of the main building is a large infinity pool. Raise your eyes, you can directly observe the beauty of the mountains and forests✨ The deep and shallow green creates a moving landscape. - The B&B includes various entertainment projects. Billiards, mahjong room, KTV and children's playground. Even if you travel with children, it won't be boring❗️ The B&B at night is another scene. Warm lights are lit around, you can have a barbecue with friends and family. After playing, lying in the viewing room can directly face the nightfall.

Yixing | Birth a stove of fireworks, surround a world, and let the years go slow. - Autumn wind rises, charcoal fire lives Surround the stove to make tea, good persimmon flowers Lightly cook the years and slow cook the tea🍵 Slowly warm the tea by the stove in autumn Slowly encounter the world's fireworks in life Slowly and slowly, slowly and brightly - The guesthouse is located in the bamboo sea scenic area, the environment is quiet The warm autumn sun spills into the yard In a corner of the yard, set up a stove On the small table is a pot of hot tea Peel an orange, the fragrance is refreshing - The courtyard is full of various flowers and trees Gives a sense of antiquity🍂 Walking on the path in the courtyard, listening to the rustling of fallen leaves - Standing on the balcony of the room, taking a deep breath Overlooking the bamboo sea, the bamboo is green and dripping Feeling the fragrance emitted by the bamboo As if integrated with nature🍃 - The room is decorated in a light retro modern style Carefully selected potted plants and lamps🎍 Soft light, warm and pleasant Fluffy quilts and comfortable pillows Can feel the comfort of being at home - 🟤Guesthouse | Jiangzuo Phoenix Guesthouse Bamboo Sea Shop -

Yixing Lanyun Valley Hotel in Wuxi is located in Yixing City, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. It is a high-end resort hotel that combines historical culture, natural scenery, and modern facilities. The hotel is surrounded by a beautiful environment and fresh air, and has rich natural resources and cultural landscapes. The architectural style of Lanyun Valley Hotel integrates the essence of traditional Jiangnan gardens, and also incorporates elements of modern architecture. The interior decoration of the hotel is luxurious and elegant, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, and equipped with advanced facilities and services. In addition, the hotel also has multiple restaurants and entertainment facilities, providing guests with a variety of food and leisure choices. In summary, Wuxi Yixing Lanyun Valley Hotel is a high-end resort hotel that combines historical culture, natural scenery, and modern facilities. It not only has a beautiful natural environment and rich cultural landscapes, but also provides first-class accommodation experience and thoughtful service. If you want to spend an unforgettable holiday in Wuxi Yixing, then Lanyun Valley Hotel is definitely a good choice.

"Thunder lit the airwaves. Lightning cleaved a befogged sky. Then, the heavens blazed forth in a spectrum of blues that melted into flaxen patches of atmosphere. Like a painting, the sky was a swirl of colors-the firmament hung directly over us in deep indigo, but on the horizon, the sky throbbed in sprightly citrine. Somewhere in between, a somber grey connected the poles of this watercolor sky. A brushstroke of lightning burst the tableau open, and the ablution of the Taihu began. We listened to the raindrops throw themselves against the grass. It was our final, transcendental delectation of the Wuxi we would soon be leaving.” "

Yixing in Jiangsu was advertised with the roadside paintings as a stunning bamboo forest that was very foggy. (Pic5) and Yixing was literally a stunning bamboo forest national park with ridiculous amounts of fog both days we were there. The area is lovely with little restaurants and b&b's plus a couple big hotels near the national park entrance. We stayed at the Bamboo international hotel and it was superb, they were accepting of our road bikes and breakfast was an array of Chinese foods. In the evenings we tried the local restaurants and they were cosy and all had lots of bamboo, potato and pork dishes. On our second day we went into the national park and went up a very long cableway (potentially 30mins). The higher we went the less we could see, but it was fun to walk around the peaks in thick fog and kinda eerie. The lakes and scenery are beautiful and I will return in the future in hope of a slightly clearer day. Getting There- Self-drive, Taxi, tour bus or cycle. The roads are steep and very tight, great for cyclists who love mountain climbing as there wasn't much traffic.

a while ago I was privileged enough to visit this lovely park. this place is called the bamboo forest because the whole area is filled with so many bamboo trees and thus makes it such a great experience. the only thing I would have loved to see would be the cute pandas but unfortunately this area doesn’t have any. This place is actually located in a small county just outside Wuxi in Jiangsu province and I was able to visit this spot with a bunch of amazing photographers and capture the beauty of this place. another cool thing you could do here is to hike. there is a hill which is not too high, so it’s not such a tough hike but at the top, you have an amazing view, and also there’s a temple at the top and a gong that you might be able to ring. this was such an amazing experience for me and I recommend everyone to try this.#momentsmission #travelinspiration #scenicspotguide #decembertravel #naturalwonders #nationalpark

Qianyuan tea gardens are located in Yixing county of Wuxi city China. This beautiful and enchanting destination is must visit place in Yixing easily accessible from Wuxi by Bus and other means of transports. filled with beautiful tea plantations and surrounded by green bamboo forest makes the environment ♻️ more stunning and serene. I got a chance to see this lovely destination during summer times and found one of the best places I visited in Jiangsu province. Qianyuan tea garden is one the best places in China to experience the real world of China's tea and a recommended place to visit for vacationers, hikers, and explorers. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Visited this amazing place a few weeks ago with some friends. it is called the mini-Maldives. Three hours away from Shanghai by bus. it is surrounded by tea plantations an green hills. the perfect getaway for a relaxing weekend. #loveflowers#naturalwonders#hikingtrails

Yixing bamboo forest is an amazing destination in Wuxi Jiangsu province in China 🇨🇳. This incredible place is best for hiking and getting relaxed. the hiking trek is well maintained and beautifully designed. when reaching the top of the trek the scene is extremely enchanting and incredible. to descend from the top there is a cabin car facility. taking the cabin car facility to descend gives another opportunity to oversee and enjoy the beautiful bamboo forest. #hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

#triplocal Yixing-also known for pot city. famous for making clay pots, very find and friendly people. Nice weather- would recommend taodou peninsula hotel for it's amazing view . ❤️ #triplocal

Jiangsu Yixing is rich in bamboo and has been known as the sea of bamboo since ancient times. The bamboo with a radius of more than tens of thousands of mu is undulating with the mountains and over 800 miles. It is like the waves of the sea rolling over and forming an emerald sea. It is also known as the "first bamboo sea in China". My hometown There are also many bamboo forests in Guangxi. Even my grandmother's house is full of bamboo, but when I came to the lake, I was shocked by the greenery here. Into the bamboo seascape area, 10,000 acres of green bamboo, green and dripping, bamboo circuit turn, really amazing, I feel that I can shoot more than a dozen Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. After walking for a while, I decided to take the cable car to the top of the mountain. The newly built cableway is 1,500 meters long and the upper and lower stations are 400 meters apart. It is the most in the east of China. Take the cable car to the top of the "Sunan Peak". On the way, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the bamboo sea in the air. In the wind, you can enjoy the magnificent and turbulent waves of the bamboo sea. The bamboo sea seen in the cable car mountain is very shocking. The foot is really a sea of green water, stretching to the mountains and clouds in the distance. The cable car is very steep, and people with fear of high disease still have to be careful, but it is wonderful to shuttle between the breathtaking and beautiful scenery.

Open Your Window to Bamboo Forests and Drift off to Sleep by the Water Yixing Yaohu Hotel is like a pottery museum hidden in a traditional ink painting. The guest rooms are decorated in a natural wood tone, with bamboo swaying outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, and even the air is filled with the freshness of the tea fields. The most stunning features are Su Dongpo's Yangxian Post hanging in the lobby and the bamboo-woven chandelier, as if you have traveled back to the Tang and Song dynasties. Every photo you take is a Chinese-style masterpiece. Water Park + Intangible Cultural Heritage Market: Fun for the Whole Family Bamboo Rat Hot Wave Water Park is the place to be in summer! With an indoor heated pool, rainbow slides, and a lazy river, you can have a blast even in winter. If you happen to visit during the Intangible Cultural Heritage Market, you can enjoy Guangdong lion dances and Yangzhou ballads, as well as taste authentic Jiangnan snacks, giving your taste buds and eyes a double treat. Don't miss the Dragon-Shaped Water Show at night! The water columns dance to the music, and the whole audience exclaims "Wow" when the dragon wags its tail. Miyazaki-Style Train: Venture into a Wonderful Green World The 7-kilometer-long sightseeing train passes through bamboo forests, tunnels, and lakes. The air-conditioned carriages are filled with greenery, as if you have strayed into the fairy tale world of Spirited Away. Then, take a slow boat trip on Yaohu Lake. The oars cut through the clear water, and the white walls and black tiles on both sides are reflected in the water, creating a picturesque scene. All the gentleness of Jiangnan is hidden here. A Foodie's Paradise! Purple Clay Banquet + Lakeside Afternoon Tea The hotel's buffet features Yixing lake delicacies, with unlimited roasted oysters and sashimi. For breakfast, you can slurp a bowl of Yangxian-style snow vegetable noodles. In the afternoon, order a pot of Yixing black tea at the Lakeside Bar and space out while enjoying the lake and mountain scenery. This is the right way to vacation! Tips The package costs 400+ RMB per person and includes accommodation + double breakfast + park tickets, an incredible value! 📸️Purple Clay Shrine, Dragon Kiln Ruins, and Chunbo Long Bridge: There are so many places to take photos that your phone's memory will run out! 🚄Shanghai High-Speed Rail is only 2 hours away. Great for drivers, with super convenient parking.

Yixing Niche Travel Guide: Explore the Hidden Jiangnan Tired of crowded tourist spots? Yixing's lesser-known attractions will lead you to the most authentic scenery of Jiangnan. Hidden Gems Natural Beauty - Niansanwan Ancient Trail: Located deep in the Taihua Mountains, this winding bluestone path is flanked by lush bamboo and streams, making it perfect for a light hike. The address is Qianyuan Village, Taihua Town, Yixing. Wear non-slip shoes and climb to the top after the rain to enjoy panoramic views of the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces. - Longchishan Bicycle Park: The cycling trails are surrounded by tea gardens, bamboo forests, and lakes. Located in Longchishan, Zhangzhu Town, admission is free. Rent a bike for CNY 50-80 per hour and ride through thousands of acres of tea plantations. - Dajue Temple Yunhu Lake: A tranquil reservoir in Hengshan Village, Xizhu Town, with jade-like islands in the lake. It's a great place for camping and bird watching. The morning mist creates a fairyland-like atmosphere. Cultural Exploration - Shushan Ancient South Street: The birthplace of Yixing Zisha pottery. The old street in Shushan South Street, Dingshu Town, still retains its Ming and Qing dynasty features. You might encounter old craftsmen making pots and experience handmade Zisha pottery at the "Ancient South Street Pottery Workshop" (reservations required). - Zhou Tie Ancient Town: A thousand-year-old water town that has not been overdeveloped. The Zhou Tie Town God Temple and century-old ginkgo trees are full of ancient charm, located in Zhou Tie Town, Yixing. Hidden Ancient Villages - Qianyuan Village: Mountain streams run through the village, making it a great place to play in the water and dig bamboo shoots in the summer. The "A Line Sky" waterfall at the entrance of the village is a great place to escape the summer heat. Bring your stream tracing shoes and be sure to try the local chicken and mountain bamboo shoots at the village's farmhouses. Food Guide - Specialty Dishes: Zhou Zhen Wonton (Dongmiao Alley, Yicheng Street) offers black rice, which is soft, glutinous, and fragrant; Xiangshan Restaurant in Zhangzhu Town offers wild mushroom noodles, a seasonal dish in autumn with a rich aroma; and the steamed pork rib soup at Zhou Wang Temple Zisha Hotel in Dingshu Town is fresh and delicious. - Street Snacks: Xushe Crispy Candy is crispy and not sticky, Gao Cheng Pork Cake is super fragrant, and Heqiao Dried Tofu is full of flavor. You can buy them at street stalls or in the market. - Pleasant Teahouses: "Chashan Shiye" next to Yangxian Xishan is a Japanese-style teahouse with picturesque tea gardens outside the window; "Shangyuan Teahouse" in Shushan Ancient South Street is converted from a century-old house, where you can drink tea and enjoy the rain, and experience Zisha and tea culture. Two-Day Itinerary - Day 1: In the morning, cycle through the tea gardens in Longchishan, have lunch in Qianyuan Village and eat mountain bamboo shoots with meat, hike in Niansanwan in the afternoon, watch the sunset at Yunhu Lake in the evening, and have wild mushroom noodles and steamed chicken at Xiangshan Restaurant for dinner. - Day 2: In the morning, experience pottery making in Shushan Ancient South Street, stroll around Zhou Tie Ancient Town, have black rice and wontons at Zhou Zhen Wonton for lunch, practice Zen meditation at Dajue Temple in the afternoon, and then enjoy afternoon tea at "Chashan Shiye". Travel Tips - Transportation: After arriving at "Yixing Station" by high-speed train, it is more convenient to travel by car or charter a car (car rental is about CNY 200/day). - Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in design-oriented B&Bs such as "Longyin Jiangnan" and "Jiangzuo Fenghuang", which are close to Yunhu Lake and the bamboo forest. - Tips: Don't easily buy cheap Zisha teapots in scenic spots. It is recommended to customize them in the studio of Gunan Street; there are many mosquitoes in the mountainous area during the rainy season, so remember to bring mosquito repellent. Come to Yixing, away from the hustle and bustle, and start a leisurely slow trip.

Morning: Arrive at Yixing Bamboo Sea Scenic Area. Start from the entrance and visit Mirror Lake to admire the reflection of bamboo groves on the water and learn about the ecological characteristics of freshwater jellyfish. Then take the cable car or hike to the Bamboo Sea Grand View Garden to stroll through bamboo forests and experience nature's charm. Noon: Enjoy lunch at a local farmhouse restaurant in the scenic area. Try Yixing's local farm dishes such as braised pork, steamed fish, and stir-fried vegetables at reasonable prices with delicious flavors. Afternoon: Continue exploring the Bamboo Sea Waterfall to appreciate the beautiful scenery where waterfalls complement the bamboo forest. Then visit Jizhao Temple to experience the tranquil atmosphere surrounded by bamboo. Finally, climb to Yunü Peak, the highest peak in Southern Jiangsu, for a panoramic view of the tri-provincial border area. Evening: Enjoy dinner at either the Bamboo Commune Resort Hotel or Yixing Bamboo Sea Tianyuan Hotel near the scenic area, experiencing high-end accommodation while enjoying night views of the bamboo sea. II. Attractions Mirror Lake: The lake surface reflects the surrounding green bamboo and mountains. The lake is home to freshwater jellyfish, known as "living fossils." The best time to observe them is from August to November when they gather in the lake. Bamboo Sea Grand View Garden: Features layers of lush bamboo groves where visitors can walk, take photos, and experience nature's charm. The garden also displays bamboo crafts, showcasing various uses of bamboo. Bamboo Sea Waterfall: A signature landscape where water cascades down the mountain gorge, creating splashes that perfectly complement the surrounding bamboo forest. Jizhao Temple: Nestled among bamboo groves and ancient trees, the temple features thousand-year-old ginkgo and bodhi trees, offering a serene environment to experience Buddhist culture. Yunü Peak: Standing at 611.5 meters, it's the highest peak in the Yinan mountain area. The summit offers panoramic views of the tri-provincial border area. III. Food Recommendations Yixing Specialties: Yixing dried tofu, pickled vegetables, and local pastries - delicious and nutritious. Farm Dishes: Braised pork, steamed fish, stir-fried vegetables - fresh and healthy must-try dishes. IV. Accommodation Recommendations Bamboo Commune Resort Hotel: A bamboo-themed resort with private bamboo groves and hot springs, featuring beautiful surroundings and complete facilities. Yixing Bamboo Sea Tianyuan Hotel: Located in Bamboo Sea Village, Hufu Town, just 3 kilometers from the scenic area, offering comfortable accommodation and quality service. Local Farmhouse Homestays: Located around the scenic area, offering affordable prices and comfortable environments for experiencing rural life. V. Transportation Guide Self-driving: Take G25 Changchun-Shenzhen Expressway or S38 Changzhou-Hefei Expressway from Nanjing, Wuxi, or Changzhou. Public Transportation: Take a train or long-distance bus to Yixing, then transfer to a bus or taxi to the scenic area. VI. Opening Hours and Ticket Prices Opening Hours: Open year-round, with spring and autumn being the best seasons to visit. VII. Special Activities and Shopping Recommendations Bamboo Craft Experience: Visitors can make bamboo crafts and experience traditional artistry. Bamboo Sea Hiking: Multiple hiking trails available for exercise and sightseeing. Shopping Recommendations: Yixing bamboo crafts and local black and green teas are must-buy souvenirs.

🗺️ Itinerary Overview DAY 1: In-depth Tour of Yaohu Town 📍Bamboo Forest Train → Yaohu Bamboo Rat Water Park → Intangible Cultural Heritage Market → Traditional Rowing Boat Lake Tour → Yunhu Dajue Temple → Yangxian Xishan Night View DAY 2: Bamboo Forest Retreat and Ancient Street Pottery Exploration 📍Yixing Bamboo Sea → Shushan Ancient South Street → Return Journey 🌟 Daily Immersive Experiences + Essential Tips Guide DAY 1: Through Bamboo Forest and Into the Soul of Pottery 🚂 Bamboo Forest Train (9:00-9:40) 📍Location: Next to Yaohu Town Tourist Center 🎫Ticket: Free (included in scenic area pass) 👉🏻How to play: Take the vintage green train through a 3km bamboo forest tunnel. Lower the windows completely and take a deep breath of bamboo fragrance mixed with morning mist - your lungs will feel refreshed! Secret photo spot: Sit backwards in the last row to capture the extending railway tracks and bamboo shadows 💦 Yaohu Bamboo Rat Water Park (10:00-12:00) 🌟Highlights: Must-try for kids: "Bamboo Tube Water Gun Array" - press the bamboo tube mechanism for water fights. I got soaked when surrounded by a team of elementary school students 💦 Adult challenge: "Pottery Jar Slide" - spiral down from a 5m high ancient pottery jar replica into the pool, as thrilling as a roller coaster 🎪 Intangible Cultural Heritage Market Lunch (12:30-13:30) 🍜Must-eat: "Zhou Zhen Wonton": Duck blood + dried shrimp soup base with freshly peeled Lake Tai white shrimp "San Sao Black Rice": Bamboo-steamed black rice with osmanthus sugar, sweet and chewy 🎭DIY Experience: Spend ¥20 to try "Ancient Dragon Kiln Pottery" - masters teach you how to make purple clay cups hands-on, they'll fire and mail it to you (mine turned out crooked, but having my name carved on it made it special!) 🛶 Traditional Rowing Boat Lake Tour (14:00-15:00) 📍Location: Yaohu Dock 👉🏻How to play: Choose the "Xiake Route" into the reed marshes, where the boat lady sings "Beautiful Lake Tai" in Wu dialect Bring breadcrumbs to feed egrets and capture the moment they dive for food ⛩️ Yunhu Dajue Temple (15:30-17:00) 🙏🏻Zen guide: See Master Hsing Yun's calligraphy "Pure Land in the Human World", try the ¥10 vegetarian noodles (delicious with preserved vegetables and bamboo shoots) The Japanese rock garden behind the Main Hall - wooden clogs clicking on gravel makes people think you're in Kyoto when you post on social media 🌃 Yangxian Xishan Night View (19:00-21:00) ✨Magical moments: Watch the light show projected on Tang-Song style buildings from "Dongpo Pavilion" Enjoy bayberry ice drink at "Yada Academy" rooftop terrace while waiting for fireflies flickering in bamboo groves DAY 2: Bamboo Sea Retreat and Ancient Kiln Treasure Hunt 🎋 Yixing Bamboo Sea (8:00-11:00) 📍Location: Bamboo Sea Village, Hufu Town 🚡Easy route: Take cable car to "Lingyun Pavilion" (¥40 one-way), photograph the endless bamboo waves from glass viewing deck Hike down via "Seabed → Lake Tai Source" trail, walk on springy bamboo leaf carpet, occasionally meet villagers digging for bamboo shoots 🏺 Shushan Ancient South Street (13:00-15:00) 📍Location: Shushan Scenic Area, Dingshu Town 🔮Exploration guide: Feel the warm kiln walls of Ming-Qing "Qianxu Dragon Kiln", watch masters fire purple clay teapots with pine branches Find imperfect purple clay cups for ¥50 at shops next to "Gu Jingzhou Former Residence" (owner says they're cracked, but I think the cracks look like landscape paintings!) 🛏️ Accommodation Recommendation 🏨 Yixing Longyin Xishan Hotel ✨Highlights: Balcony with outdoor soaking pool, add hotel-provided bamboo essential oil while watching the moon rise over bamboo tops Fresh tofu pudding for breakfast with 10 topping choices including dried shrimp, seaweed, and chili sauce 📸 Pro Photography Tips 1️⃣ Bamboo Forest Train: Use live photo mode for motion blur, select frames with bamboo leaves passing windows 2️⃣ Rowing Boat: Wide-angle lens with low angle, frame boat bow, ripples, and reeds together 3️⃣ Shushan Ancient Street: Use 2x portrait mode for flagstone path + pottery wall to blur background and highlight purple clay ware 💡 Essential Tips Cable car stops operating at 4 PM! I almost had to hike down exhausted Bargaining secret at the heritage market: Start at half price then slowly increase - got a ¥150 purple clay teapot for ¥80 Bring mosquito repellent! Forest mosquitoes bite through clothes ✨Soul-stirring moment: While soaking in the Longyin Xishan Hotel's bath, I suddenly heard clay flute music from the backyard. Pushing open the bamboo fence, I found an old teapot maker playing "Hometown Scenery" under the moon - that's when I understood the meaning of "home is where the heart finds peace."

#大陆旅游: 5-day free tour in Hangzhou Day 1: Hangzhou Arrive in Hangzhou in the evening. Stay at a hotel near the West Lake Lakeside Business District. Day 2: Hangzhou - Yixing: Yaohu Town Morning: Have breakfast near the hotel. Afterwards, we walked to the West Lake and toured the lake (rainy or sunny, there is a park by the lake, and a golden bull emerging from the water). Afternoon: After lunch, take the subway or taxi to Hangzhou East Railway Station. Take the high-speed train from Hangzhou East Station to Yixing Station (approximately 30 minutes). Take a taxi to the hotel near the high-speed rail station. After resting for a while, take a taxi to Yixing Yaohu Town. We played in the town until night, where there was a musical fountain show. There are also buses from Yixing High-speed Railway Station that go directly to Yaohu Town. Hotel: In Hangzhou, choose a hotel close to the West Lake business district, which is convenient for walking to the West Lake. In Yixing, choose a hotel close to the high-speed rail station and downtown, or a hotel close to Yaohu Town.

**Yaohu Town Travel Guide: An Encounter with the Poetic and Slow-Paced Life of a Jiangnan Water Town** **Foreword** Beyond the fast-paced city life lies a Jiangnan town that has been gently treated by time – **Yaohu Town**. With its blue bricks, black tiles, small bridges, and flowing water, the town has inherited a pottery culture that spans thousands of years. The intertwining of everyday life and artistic flair makes it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle and find tranquility. This guide will lead you to unlock the must-do experiences in Yaohu and collect this poetic charm. --- ### **📌 Recommended Highlights** 1️⃣ **Stroll Through the Ancient Kiln Site and Touch a Thousand Years of Pottery** - **Long Kiln Relics Park**: Visit the well-preserved Song Dynasty Long Kiln to learn about the origin of the name "Yaohu." Every snapshot here is a historical masterpiece. - **Pottery Workshop Experience** (Recommended: "Niyu Workshop"): Try your hand at pottery making and painting to create your own unique pottery. It's especially suitable for family trips. 2️⃣ **Water Town Style Check-In** - **Zhenhe Street**: The old street built along the river is full of vine-covered lanterns. When the lights are lit in the evening, it's like a painting. We recommend taking a gondola (CNY 30/person) for a night tour. - **Baijiang Alley**: A gathering place for intangible cultural heritage artisans such as tie-dye and bamboo weaving. You can customize a handmade fan or blue cloth package as a souvenir. 3️⃣ **Yaohu on the Tip of Your Tongue** - **Must-Eat Foods**: - Yaohu Crispy Cake (with preserved vegetable filling, "Xu Ji" on the old street is the most authentic) - Three River Delicacies (white fish, stuffed snails, and silver fish soup) - Osmanthus Sweet Fermented Rice Balls (the iced version from "Shen Jia Sweet Shop" is a summer must-have) - **Hidden Menu**: Ask the locals about "boatman's dishes" and come across a private banquet on a rowboat. 4️⃣ **Niche Secret Spots** - **Tea Mountain Sunrise**: Yunyin Tea Garden, 2 km outside the town, where you can pick tea and taste Mingqian Longjing tea in the morning mist. - **Firefly Wetland** (Summer Limited): Visit with a lantern at night, as if falling into the starry sky. --- ### **🚗 Transportation Guide** - **Self-Driving**: Navigate to "Yaohu Ancient Town Visitor Center." The parking lot is CNY 10/day. - **Public Transportation**: Take the high-speed train to "Yixing Station" and transfer to the tourist bus (about 40 minutes). ### **🏡 Accommodation Recommendations** - **Budget-Friendly**: Choose a guesthouse in the ancient town (such as "Qing He Ju"), averaging CNY 150 per person, with a river view from the window. - **Quality Control**: Stay at the "Yaohu Academy Hotel," which has a private hot spring courtyard where you can listen to Pingtan at night. ### **💡 Travel Tips** - Best Season: Spring and Autumn (rape flowers bloom from March to May, and the folk custom of sun-drying crops is from September to November). - Avoid Pitfalls: Be careful when buying "antique porcelain" and look for shops with intangible cultural heritage signs. - Hidden Benefits: There is a free pottery performance in the ancient town every Saturday morning, located in the ruins square. --- **Conclusion** The beauty of Yaohu lies in the clay in the hands of the old craftsmen, in the shimmering light stirred by the rowboats, and in the warm aroma of a crispy cake on the street. Slow down and you will find that the story here is longer than you think. **✨ Your next healing journey can start from Yaohu.** (This guide is constantly updated, please give it a like before saving!) ---

🏨 Yixing Mountains Hotel, an amazing experience! Hey everyone, today I have to share the Yixing Mountains Hotel with you all. The hotel has a great location, surrounded by picturesque scenery, as if you are in a wonderland. ️ ️The rooms are warm and comfortable, with all the facilities you could need. The beds are soft and super comfortable to sleep on 😌. 🍽️The food is also super plentiful, with all kinds of delicacies to satisfy your taste buds, each one is mouth-watering. ️ ️The hotel also has many leisure and entertainment facilities. Take a dip in the hot springs to relax your body and mind. It's so great. I fell in love with this place after staying here once. Have you ever been to a particularly great hotel?

Come to Meijie Xiuju in the Yunhu Scenic Area, a high-end homestay in Yixing, adjacent to the Bamboo Sea and Longtan Forest. The environment is quiet and beautiful in all seasons. It is 270m from Dajue Temple. The hotel is surrounded by bamboo forests, lake views, distant mountains, and reservoir dams, creating an atmosphere of "seclusion in the mountains." The two-bedroom and one-living room guest rooms have spacious balconies, perfect for families to gather around the stove to make tea and feel close to nature. Sit around the stove, make tea, drink tea, chat, and enjoy the warm and relaxing atmosphere and unique stove experience. The rooms have a sleep regulation system and a double massage constant temperature heating bathtub for extra comfort. The hotel also has a wealth of experiences, such as sutra transcription, handicrafts, chess, and reading. The service is good. In particular, Manager Xu is very welcoming and provides thoughtful service. I wanted to buy some food to take back, and Manager Xu Zijing helped me purchase it and delivered it in a timely manner. Thank you, Manager Xu, for thinking of the guests. In short, the hotel service is very considerate, and the experience here is excellent. The hotel has a cute little black dog that jumps around and plays with us. I often think of the little black dog after returning home. I will definitely come back next time. Hotel address: No. 1 Xianglin Road, Xizhu Town, Yixing.

Still squeezing into popular attractions during the holidays? Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai actually have their own "Jingdezhen". Located in Yixing Pottery No. 2 Factory in Wuxi, it allows you to easily avoid the crowds and enjoy the unique charm of a hidden gem. 📍 Detailed address: Yixing Pottery No. 2 Factory, Wuxi. The location is easy to find and can be reached directly by navigation. 🅿 Parking Guide: Free parking is super worry-free. You can easily park your car on the roadside at the entrance. 🎫 Ticket Information: Currently open for free. Take advantage of this before it becomes too popular. The predecessor of the Tao Art Museum here was the Yixing Zisha No. 2 Factory. After being carefully renovated by a Japanese designer, it has been transformed into an artistic landmark. The bricks and tiles on the surface of the building are all made of clay. The unique twisted geometric space brings a strong visual impact. Each angle has a completely different sense of layering. No matter which camera position you stand in, you can easily take a "blockbuster" that will dominate your social media feed. Recently, Pottery No. 2 Factory also has a lively market. A wide variety of ceramic handicrafts and various creative handicrafts are displayed on the stalls, which is very interesting to browse. There are also many snack stalls. If you are tired from shopping, come and get some food to replenish your energy. It is very suitable for sisters to take photos and check in together. It is also very suitable for walking with kids, giving children a wonderful journey of art and food. Moreover, next to Pottery No. 2 Factory is the "China Zisha Museum". Following the tour, there are also Gu Nan Street and Dongpo Pavilion. The attractions are very close to each other. If you have enough time, you can continue to play and deeply appreciate the Zisha culture and historical charm of Yixing. What are you waiting for? Come to Yixing Pottery No. 2 Factory and start your unique artistic journey!

🪭I've always loved this kind of wooden decor that exudes a warm and mellow vibe, with warm lighting and a quiet and comfortable atmosphere. The first floor is a tea shop, and the second floor is a bar. I heard that meals will be launched after mid-April. - 🏡Name: Moods tea 📍Address: No. 21 Dongfeng Lane, Yixing City - 🍫Chocolate Basque Cake: A very rich chocolate flavor, slightly bitter and sweet aftertaste, everyone who has eaten it understands ❗️ 🍃(Isuzu) Matcha Latte: The taste is fresh and elegant. 🍏Golden Apple｜Special Tea Drink: The sweet and sour taste that children love most, with rich ingredients 🈶 organic apple juice + Jin Junmei tea + light cream + Changbai Mountain linden honey. Yixing · Wuxi

## Yixing Travel Guide for Kids: Quality Time in the Mountains and Rivers 👣👣 📍Yixing, a small town in southern China, is famous for its unique purple clay culture and beautiful scenery. For families traveling with children, it not only offers a rich cultural experience, but also many natural attractions suitable for parent-child interaction. Here is a detailed Yixing travel guide for kids to help you plan an unforgettable family trip. ### ✅First stop: Longbeishan Forest Park - A classroom for nature education In the morning, it is recommended to visit Longbeishan Forest Park first. It is the green lung of the city, with a well-developed trail system and rich vegetation. It is especially recommended to take children on a sightseeing train through the forest and learn about various plants in a relaxed atmosphere. There is a children's playground in the park, where slides, swings and other facilities allow children to release their energy. Climb the Wenfeng Pagoda to overlook the city, and tell your children about the history of Yixing, so that natural and cultural knowledge can be cleverly combined. ### ✅Second stop: Shanjuan Cave - Exploring geological wonders In the afternoon, you can drive to the famous Shanjuan Cave Scenic Area. This karst cave, formed millions of years ago, looks like a fairy tale world under the illumination of carefully designed lights. The temperature inside the cave is constant at 18℃, suitable for all seasons. It is recommended to choose a tour route with a guide. Children will be amazed by the unique stalactite shapes such as the "Lion and Elephant Grand Plaza". After leaving the cave, you can experience traditional pottery making and let your children make pottery by hand to feel the charm of purple clay culture (reservations are required in advance). ### ✅Third stop: Yunhu Scenic Area - Waterfront leisure time It is recommended to go to Yunhu Scenic Area in Xizhu Town the next day. The lake and mountains here are beautiful, especially suitable for family cycling. The scenic area provides double/four-person bicycle rentals, and the dedicated lakeside lane is safe and comfortable. In summer, you can take your children to experience kayaking (life jackets are required), or play in the shallows. At noon, you may wish to taste Yixing specialties such as steamed silver fish with eggs and black rice in a lakeside farmhouse. Fresh ingredients are most popular with children. ### 🏯Cultural experience: Ceramics Museum + Shushan Gunan Street If time is sufficient, the China Ceramics Museum cannot be missed. There is a children's interactive area in the museum, which makes the boring history of ceramics vivid and interesting through multimedia displays. Afterwards, you can stroll along Shushan Gunan Street, this well-preserved old street of purple clay is full of studios. Many artists will demonstrate the pot-making process on site. Children can watch the transformation of purple clay from clay to art up close. ### Useful tips: ‼️ 1. Transportation: It is about 30-50 minutes' drive between the scenic spots. You can also choose a taxi (about 60 yuan from Yixing city to Shanjuan Cave) 2. Tickets: Longbeishan is free, Shanjuan Cave joint ticket (including cable car and pottery) is 120 yuan/adult, children under 1.4 meters are free 3. Accommodation: It is recommended to choose a hotel in the city (such as Yixing Hotel), or a characteristic homestay around Yunhu (reservations are required in advance) 4. Best season: Spring and autumn (March-May, September-November) have the most suitable climate for outdoor activities It is recommended to arrange a 2-3 day trip and slow down the pace appropriately. The essence of Yixing lies not in checking in how many attractions, but in allowing children to grow naturally in the mountains and rivers, and learn quietly in the culture. Remember to bring a sketchbook, maybe your child will become the next little purple clay artist!

Hyatt Centric Yada Xishan Yixing has been open for a year in the blink of an eye. I finally visited the hotel some time ago, which was also my first time in Yixing. The hotel is located in Yangxian Ecological Tourism Resort, and it is owned by the same owner and designed by the same design company as Alila Wuzhen, so there are some similarities in the internal atmosphere and details. The overall architecture of the hotel is inspired by the traditional villages in Jiangnan, introducing landscapes into the interior. The stacked landscapes at the main entrance cleverly create a secluded paradise in the city. Walking in the public area of the guest rooms, there is an atmosphere of winding paths. The 102 rooms are divided into two colors: terracotta red and natural green. I stayed in a courtyard room, and the crabapple flowers in the yard were in full bloom, with light and shadows dancing in the wind. This room is also very suitable for pets. The building has a maximum of only two floors, with good privacy, and the king rooms are all located on the first floor. The all-day-dining Chinese restaurant "Ju Nian" serves breakfast, which is of excellent quality, and also has local-style pasta and snacks. The Chinese chef is from Wuxi, creating innovative fusion dishes, including local specialties and Huaiyang cuisine. The hotel is fully equipped with a kids' club, gym, and indoor heated pool, especially the pool, which has a very high aesthetic value. I thought the surroundings of the hotel would be relatively monotonous, but in fact, there is Yangxian Xishan Town a 10-minute walk away. There are places to climb and see the distance, teahouses, coffee shops, restaurants, popular spots for social media check-in, and so on. It is not a problem to stroll around for half a day. Further away, a 20-minute drive will take you to Yaohu Town, where you can eat, drink, and have fun for half a day. Yixing is worth a visit. Compared to other bustling cities, it has its own tranquility~