A Healing Journey of Pottery, Lakeside Views, and Stargazing Camping!

## 🏡【3 Days & 4 Nights】Slow Living in Yaohu Town: Explore a Hidden Gem in Jiangnan for Just 600 RMB per Person! Tired of overcrowded ancient water towns? Nestled at the border of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Yaohu Town offers pottery experiences rivaling Jingdezhen, emerald lake views comparable to Qiandao Lake, and glamping under starry skies... This 3-day, 4-night guide unlocks a budget-friendly getaway (just 600 RMB per person) for the ultimate lakeside relaxation! **🎨 Day 1: First-Time Potter** Check into a lakeside B&B (180 RMB/night) in the afternoon, then head straight to the **Ancient Kiln Heritage Park** (40 RMB entry) to craft your own clay piece (50 RMB/person). Enjoy fish head soup and seasonal wild greens at **Lakeside Restaurant** (60 RMB/person) for dinner. Cap the night with a **Kiln Fire Festival** (seasonal event), watching masters demonstrate traditional dragon kiln firing. **🚣 Day 2: Lakeside Serenity** Start at dawn with a paddleboat ride (80 RMB/boat) through misty waters to spot egrets. Cycle along the **Lakeside Greenway** (30 RMB/day rental), stopping at the **Reed Maze** for Instagram-worthy shots. Lunch features **Kiln Workers’ Meal** (30 RMB/person). Try **botanical dyeing** (60 RMB/person) in the afternoon, imprinting lake scenery onto fabric. Sleep under the stars in a glamping tent (200 RMB/tent). **🌿 Day 3: Farm Fun & Market Treasures** Morning: Pick fresh strawberries and tomatoes at an **organic farm** (pay by weight). Cook lunch over a DIY earthen stove (50 RMB/person for ingredients). Browse the **Weekend Craft Market** (free) for handmade pottery and dyed textiles. Don’t leave without **kiln-baked bread** and **plum wine** (100 RMB for a stash)! **💡 Local Tips:** 1️⃣ Best seasons: April–May (wildflowers) or September–October (crisp autumn air) 2️⃣ Transport: 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou, or take a train to Yixing Station + 40-minute taxi 3️⃣ Hidden gem: Watch potters practice at the ancient kiln at 6 AM 4️⃣ Must-try trio: Kiln-roasted beggar’s chicken, qingtuan (glutinous rice dumplings), steamed egg with whitebait As the pottery wheel spins new life into ancient crafts and sunset gilds the lake amber, Yaohu Town redefines Jiangnan’s poetic charm. Who will you share this tranquility with? 👇 Tag them below—save this guide and start packing!