Wuxi Yaohu Town in Jiangsu is as beautiful as if it jumped out of an ink painting

🚗 Transportation Guide 📍 Location: Zhangzhu Town, Yixing City, Jiangsu Province (navigate directly to "Yaohu Town") 🚄 High-speed rail: 30 minutes by taxi from Yixing Station (about 50 RMB) 🚗 Self-driving: 1.5 hours from Wuxi/Changzhou, 2.5 hours from Shanghai/Nanjing 📸 Must-visit Attractions 1️⃣ Yaohu Light Viewing Platform ✔️ A must-shoot! The lake looks like a fairyland when mist rises in the early morning. Recommended to catch the sunrise at 6 AM, wearing a light-colored long dress for stunning photos! 2️⃣ Pottery Workshop Experience ✔️ Make pottery by hand (about 80 RMB per person), with a master craftsman guiding you step by step. You can take your finished product home~ 3️⃣ Bamboo Forest Secret Trail ✔️ Quiet and less crowded, you can even dig for spring bamboo shoots after rain! Remember to wear non-slip shoes. 4️⃣ Lakeside Café "Wuli" ✔️ Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the lake view, Osmanthus latte + tiramisu is a perfect match. You’ll want to daydream here all afternoon~ 5️⃣ Sunset Windmill Lawn ✔️ Come at 6 PM to watch the orange sea sunset! Picnic blanket + bubble machine = maximum atmosphere 6️⃣ Ancient Town Night Tour Light Show ✔️ Starts at 7 PM every Friday and Saturday, the cobblestone road with lanterns gives a strong time-travel vibe! 💡 Useful Tips ✅ Stay at the "Taoranju" guesthouse inside the scenic area, with lake views from the window for only 300+ RMB/night ✅ Wear Hanfu or New Chinese-style clothing! Many free props are available for rent in the scenic area ✅ Avoid Mondays (some venues are closed)