I went to Jiaxing and fell in love with it

Hi everyone, I recently went to Jiaxing and fell in love with this city! Today, I want to share my trip to Jiaxing with you and show you how charming this small city in Jiangnan is~ 🚗Travel Preparation Before going to Jiaxing, I did a lot of research online📖 Jiaxing is very convenient to get to, with high-speed rail and train services. I chose to take the high-speed rail, and as soon as I got off the train, I felt the tranquility and comfort of this city. I booked a hotel online in advance, located in the city center, which made it very convenient to get around. I suggest you also plan your accommodation in advance, which can save you a lot of time~ 🏞️Attractions 📍Wuzhen The most famous attraction in Jiaxing is Wuzhen! It is divided into the East Gate and the West Gate, each with its own charm. I went to the East Gate first, which was very quiet in the morning. Walking on the bluestone road, I felt like I had traveled back in time. The small shops along the street are very unique, selling traditional handicrafts and various delicacies and snacks. I bought a handmade sachet in a small shop, which smelled very good and was full of the flavor of Jiangnan. In the evening, you must go to the West Gate to see the night view! When the lights come on, the entire West Gate is beautifully decorated with lights. Sitting on a boat, slowly shuttling through the river, watching the lights on both sides of the river reflected on the water, it was really romantic💕 Along the way, you can also see some traditional water town buildings, with white walls and black tiles, scattered like an ink painting. After getting off the boat, I strolled along the river, eating the osmanthus cake I just bought, feeling the breeze on my face, and at that moment, all my troubles disappeared. 📍South Lake South Lake in Jiaxing is the birthplace of the Communist Party of China and has very important historical significance. South Lake is very large, with a small island in the center of the lake, and there is a Yanyu Tower on the island. I took a boat to the island, and the architectural style of Yanyu Tower is very simple, surrounded by green trees and beautiful scenery. Standing on the Yanyu Tower, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire South Lake, with sparkling waves on the lake and boats coming and going in the distance, which is very picturesque. There are also many memorial halls and museums by South Lake, where you can learn about the history and culture of Jiaxing, which is really worth a visit. 🍜Food Jiaxing has a lot of delicious food, and every dish is unforgettable😋 📍Jiaxing Zongzi How can you not eat zongzi when you come to Jiaxing? There are many kinds of Jiaxing zongzi, including meat zongzi, red bean paste zongzi, salted egg yolk zongzi, and so on. I went to a zongzi shop recommended by locals and bought a signature meat zongzi. As soon as I got it, I could smell the fragrance of the zongzi leaves. Taking a bite, the glutinous rice was soft and sticky, and the meat was fragrant, fatty but not greasy, and it was really delicious! It is said that the production process of Jiaxing zongzi is very particular, with strict requirements for every step from ingredient selection to wrapping, no wonder it is so popular. 📍Wenhu Sauce Duck This is also a specialty food in Jiaxing. The sauce duck is red and bright in color, with a tender taste and a moderate salty and sweet flavor. I bought half a sauce duck and ate it while walking. The duck meat was very chewy and became more fragrant as I ate it. Wenhu Sauce Duck is very famous, and many tourists will buy some to take back as gifts for friends and family. 📍Jiashan Yellow Wine Jiashan Yellow Wine in Jiaxing has a long history and a mellow taste. I tasted it in a small tavern, and it was soft and smooth, with a faint rice fragrance. Drinking a glass of yellow wine made me feel warm all over. However, the alcohol content of yellow wine is not low, so don't drink too much~ 🛍️Shopping In Jiaxing, in addition to enjoying the beautiful scenery and delicious food, you can also buy some special souvenirs to take home. 📍Wuzhen Blue Calico Wuzhen's blue calico is very famous, with exquisite patterns and bright colors. I bought a handkerchief made of blue calico, printed with traditional water town patterns, which was very beautiful. Blue calico can be used to make handkerchiefs, scarves, clothes, bags, and more, which are very meaningful souvenirs. 📍South Lake Water Caltrop South Lake Water Caltrop is a specialty of Jiaxing, with a very special shape and no horns. The taste of water caltrop is very sweet, and it is delicious whether eaten raw or cooked. I bought some fresh water caltrop to take home and share with my family, and everyone liked it. Jiaxing is really a treasure city, with beautiful natural scenery, rich history and culture, and mouth-watering food. This trip to Jiaxing made me feel the unique charm of the water towns in Jiangnan, relaxed my body and mind, and brought me a lot of happiness. If you also like to travel, you must come to Jiaxing and see it for yourself. I believe you will also fall in love with this city!💕