Jiashan 4-Day, 3-Night Trip: Wander through Jiangnan for 2500 RMB per person

Hi~ It's time to discover the hidden gem cities in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! My bestie/boyfriend and I just unlocked the slow-paced life in Jiashan, enjoying a high-quality vacation for 2500+ RMB per person. Here's a practical guide, save it quickly! ✨ 📍Itinerary DAY1️⃣: Xitang Ancient Town night view → Misty Rain Corridor → Listen to folk songs at a clear bar DAY2️⃣: Xitang morning view → Water Market → Check in at the filming location of "Mission: Impossible 6" DAY3️⃣: Soak in Yunlan Hot Spring → Gefisong Chocolate Town DIY DAY4️⃣: Meihua Temple Scenic Area (Wu Zhen's Tomb) → Return trip 🏨Accommodation Recommendation Stayed at two different places for 3 nights, maximizing the experience! ✅【Xitang Yinxian Courtyard Inn】Riverside Inn (150+ RMB per person/night) Open the window to see Wupeng boats, enjoy the tranquility of the ancient town in the morning, away from the crowds~ ✅【Hyatt Regency Jiashan】Hot Spring Room (300+ RMB per person/night) Includes Yunlan Hot Spring ticket! Private hot spring + high-altitude night view, super value and healing ❤️ 🚗Money-saving Transportation Tips Take high-speed rail to Jiashan South Station, taxi to Xitang costs about 30 RMB Walk within the ancient town, choose Didi for cross-district attractions (daily transportation ≤ 60 RMB) 💫Must-experience Highlights 🌿【Xitang Ancient Town】Ticket 95 RMB/person (Free after 8 PM!) ✅Guide: Enter at 4 PM → Photograph red lantern reflections at dusk → Take a night boat ride (60 RMB/person) → Listen to songs at "Da Bing's Cabin" for a great vibe! 📸Photo Spots: Overlooking from Yongning Bridge, ink wash painting composition at Misty Rain Corridor 🍫【Gefisong Chocolate Town】Ticket 158 RMB including DIY A fairytale-style manor! Ride a small train through the cocoa forest, make chocolates by hand for your loved one – super sweet! (Tried over 30 types of samples!) ♨️【Yunlan Hot Spring】Ticket 168 RMB Soaking in an outdoor hot spring on a cold day is pure bliss! The red wine pool and bamboo forest pool are stunning for photos. Recommend bringing a bathrobe for Japanese-style photos 📸 🍜Food Red and Black List Red List🔥: Qiantang Renjia (Xitang Branch) 80 RMB per person Steamed white fish + Cicada Skin Bao Yuan are must-orders! Riverside location with a superb view Guan Laotai Stinky Tofu 10 RMB/serving TOP 1 snack in the ancient town! Crispy outside, tender inside, perfect sauce Lu's Wontons 15 RMB Shepherd's purse wontons with fried dough cakes, a top choice for breakfast! Black List🚫: "Flower and Fruit Tea" in the scenic area is a rip-off! Seems like free samples, but actually sold by weight and super expensive 😭 💰Cost Breakdown (Total for 2 people: 4980 RMB) Transportation: High-speed rail round trip Hangzhou/Shanghai ≈ 600 + intra-city transportation 300 = 900 Accommodation: Xitang 2 nights 600 + Hyatt 1 night 600 = 1200 Tickets: Xitang 190 + Gefisong 316 + Yunlan 336 ≈ 842 Dining: 200 per day × 4 days = 800 Other: Chocolate DIY/Hanfu rental, etc. ≈ 600 🎒Pre-trip Preparation 👉🏻Outfits: Hanfu/New Chinese style (Xitang is great for photos!) + hot spring swimsuit 👉🏻Items: Mosquito repellent (summer), power bank, waterproof phone bag (for boat rides) 📌Anti-scam Tips 1️⃣Choose accommodation within the Xitang scenic area! Let the inn owner take you in to save on tickets 2️⃣Don't take illegal taxis at Jiashan South Station! Directly call a ride-hailing service for transparent pricing 3️⃣Avoid Yunlan Hot Spring on weekends; the experience will be more than twice as good Niche and photogenic, quickly save this relaxed Jiangnan guide~ See you in the comments if you have any questions 💌