Southern Jiangsu Secret 2-Day Tour Guide

2 Days 1 Night Travel Guide in Yixing, Jiangsu: Slow Life in the Ceramic Capital and Bamboo Sea Day 1: In-depth Experience of Ceramic Culture Morning: Yixing Ceramic Museum, China (Recommended 2 hours) Transportation: About 15 minutes by taxi from Yixing High-Speed Rail Station Highlights: The only national-level museum in China themed on ceramics, systematically exploring Yixing’s 7,000-year pottery history Tips: Don’t miss the museum’s treasure "Ming Dynasty Jun Glazed Ceramic Zun," and the must-see Purple Clay Hall on the second floor Lunch: Old Brand Claypot Porridge on Gunan Street Recommendation: Crab Claypot Porridge paired with local black rice Average cost: 60 RMB per person Afternoon: Shushan Gunan Street (Recommended 3 hours) Features: Original site of Ming and Qing purple clay workshops, residences of masters like Gu Jingzhou lined up Experience: Make your own purple clay cup at "Zini Commune" (advance reservation required) Photo spot: Dragon Kiln chimney ruins by the Li River Evening: Check in at a hotel by Dongju Lake Recommendation: Yixing Pavillons Hotel (Lake view room about 600 RMB/night) Take a lakeside stroll along the boardwalk at sunset Dinner: Zhou Zhen Wonton (Old brand) Must order: Shrimp and Shepherd’s Purse Large Wontons + Fermented Rice Balls Open until 9:00 PM Day 2: Bamboo Sea Fresh Air Journey Morning: Yixing Bamboo Sea Scenic Area (Recommended 4 hours) Transportation: About 40 minutes by taxi from downtown (about 80 RMB) Activities: Take the cable car up to "Southern Jiangsu’s No.1 Peak," Yunu Peak Hike the Jinghu Bamboo Path (flat, suitable for elderly and children) Check in at the Undersea Mist area, a scene from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" Tips: Bamboo tube rice at "Zhuyin Xuan" in the scenic area is uniquely flavorful Lunch: Farmhouse restaurant at the scenic area entrance Recommendation: Chestnut Braised Chicken + Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots Average cost: 50 RMB per person Afternoon (Optional): Cultural route: Dongpo Academy + Xu Beihong Memorial Hall Family route: Longbei Mountain Forest Park (free, huge lawn) Shopping route: Ding Shu Town Ceramic Market for purple clay treasures Return Suggestions: Buy souvenirs: Yangxian Xueya Tea, small purple clay teapots (200-500 RMB practical items) SF Express at the high-speed rail station can directly ship fragile items Budget Reference (for 2 people): Transportation: 300 RMB (city taxis) Accommodation: 600 RMB Tickets: 260 RMB (Bamboo Sea + cable car) Meals: 400 RMB Total about 1560 RMB Best Season: April-May (tea picking season) or September-October (clear autumn weather). The Bamboo Sea is more atmospheric on rainy days but bring slip-resistant shoes. Special Tips: For purple clay purchases, trust only official stores in "China Ceramic Capital Ceramic City" Temperature in the Bamboo Sea is 3-5°C cooler than downtown, bring a light jacket Book hotels one week in advance on weekends; cable cars at Bamboo Sea require queuing during holidays This itinerary lets you experience the millennia-old ceramic capital culture and enjoy the fresh nature of the Bamboo Sea, perfect for couples or family weekend getaways. If you want a tighter or more leisurely version, just let me know for adjustments~