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This town is really a walker ceiling

### **Jiashan Travel Guide: The Poetic Slow Life of Jiangnan Water Town** Located in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, Jiashan is an ancient city full of Jiangnan charm. --- ## **📅Best Time to Travel** - **Spring and Autumn (March-May, September-November)**: Pleasant climate, suitable for strolling through the ancient town, cherry blossoms bloom in spring and osmanthus in autumn. - **Winter (December to February)**: Suitable for hot spring bathing, during the Spring Festival Xitang has lively non-heritage activities. --- ## **🚗 Transportation Guide** - **High-speed rail**: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou and other places can take the high-speed rail to **Jiashan South Station**, then take a taxi or bus to the scenic spot. - **Driving**: Direct access to Huhang Expressway, about 1 hour to reach Xitang Ancient Town. - **Public Transportation**: Jiashan County Town has public transportation directly to Xitang, Yunlan Bay and other attractions. --- ## **🏨Accommodation Recommendations** 1. **Inn in Xitang Ancient Town** (such as “Smoke and Rain Promenade”, “Dream Water Village”) – an immersive experience of water village nightlife. 2. **Yunlan Bay Spa Resort** – High-end spa accommodation for families or couples. 3. **Bed and Breakfast near Gopher Chocolate Town** - A first choice for parent-child travel, convenient to visit the chocolate park. --- ## **🎡 Must-See Attractions Recommended** ### **1。 Xitang Ancient Town (5A-level scenic spot)** - **Features**: Thousand-year-old water town, smoke and rain promenade, Send Zi Lai Feng Bridge, Shipi Lane and other ancient buildings are well preserved. - **How ​​to play**: - Take a night cruise on a rocking boat and enjoy the brightly lit waterscape of the south of the Yangtze River. - Stroll through Ming and Qing streets and taste snacks such as stinky tofu and millet cake. - Go to the filming location of "Professional Agents 3" - Huanxiu Bridge to check in. - **Tickets**: RMB 100 (more beautiful night tour, recommended to stay one night). ### **2。 Gopher Chocolate Town (Must Visit for Parents)** - **Features**: A town full of continental style, where you can visit the chocolate factory, DIY chocolate, and ride the little train. - **How ​​to play**: - Experience chocolate making ($70/person), taste free tasting. - Take pictures at the Strawberry Bear Flower Sea and Dinosaur Park. - **Tickets**: $78 for adults, $58 for children, $19 for nightclubs. ### **3。 Yunlan Bay Hot Spring (Relaxation)** - **Features**: The largest hot spring resort in the Hangjiahu Plain, containing a variety of specialty soup pools. - **How ​​to play**: soak in hot springs, do SPA, in winter there is an intangible cultural heritage dance fish lamp, iron flower performance. - **Tickets**: About RMB 198 (including hot spring + SPA experience). ### **4。 Peach Blossom Island, North Zhejiang (Spring Limited)** - **Features**: Peach blossoms in March, yellow peach picking in August, suitable for lovers of idyllic scenery. - **Playing**: Flower viewing, fishing, farmhouse. ### **5。 Sea of ​​​​Biyun Flowers · Ten Mile Water Village (Natural Scenery)** - **Features**: Lotus pond, green willow, sea of ​​flowers, can boat, barbecue. - **How ​​to play**: Lotus viewing in summer, reeds in autumn, suitable for photography. --- ## **🍜 Food Recommendations** 1. **Xitang stinky tofu** - crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, a must-try in the ancient town snack street. 2. ** Jiashan yellow wine ** - Jiangnan famous wine, with river fresh excellent. 3. **Yunlan Bay specialty dishes** - steamed white water fish, red roast meat. 4. **Gopher Chocolate Dessert**—Chocolate ice cream, hot drinks, sweet experience. --- ## **📌Itinerary Suggestion** ### **1 Day Tour (Special Forces Edition)** - **AM**: Xitang Ancient Town (Smoke and Rain Promenade, Huanxiu Bridge) - **Afternoon**: Gopher Chocolate Town (DIY chocolate + photo shoot) - **Evening**: Yunlan Bay Hot Spring (relax). ### **2 Day Tour (In-depth Experience)** - **Day 1**: Xitang Ancient Town (stay at the Ancient Town Inn) - **Day2**: Gopher Chocolate Town + Cloud Bay Hot Springs. ### **3 Day Trip (Leisure Vacation)** - **Day 1**: Xitang Ancient Town - **Day2**: Biyun Flower Sea + Peach Blossom Island in North Zhejiang - **Day 3**: Yunlan Bay Hot Spring + return. --- ## **💡Travel Tips** - It is recommended to enter West Point **before 8am or after 5pm**, free of charge. - Chocolate Town **Night Club Tickets Great Value** for Photography. - There is a large flow of people during peak seasons such as Spring Festival and May Day. It is recommended to travel during off-peak hours. --- Jiashan has the tranquility of an ancient town and the joy of a modern paradise. Whether you are a couple, a family or traveling alone, you can find your own gameplay
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Posted: Apr 28, 2025
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