In Su Dongpo's words, "Buying land in Yangxian, I will grow old there"—it truly holds true!

In Su Dongpo's words, "Buying land in Yangxian, I will grow old there"—it truly holds true! As a constantly overworked worker in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area, I finally found a weekend to completely relax in Yixing — the kiln lake town accessible by high-speed rail, hiding a breezy summer retreat where you can daydream in the bamboo wind, step in the water, and watch fireworks. Two days here blew all my fatigue away~ Core Practical Information (Tested and Reliable) Location: Yixing Kiln Lake Town Transportation: ✅ High-speed rail: Take the train to Yixing Station, with a direct tourist shuttle to the town (departure times 8:00/10:00/13:00/15:00, point-to-point non-stop) ✅ Self-driving: About 1.5-2 hours from Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai, parking available at P1/P3 lots, with a 2 RMB shuttle bus to the visitor center Tickets: Kiln Lake Four Seasons Water World adult ticket 160 RMB (includes town admission ticket, prices subject to official updates) Duration: 2 days 1 night (leisurely pace, fully relaxed) 📝 Relaxed Itinerary (No detours, super hassle-free) Day 1: Enter park → Little train in the clouds → Freedom Valley → Blue Crystal Creek → Fish Scale Dam → Longyao Street Market → Longteng Water Show & Fireworks Day 2: Realm of Blossoms → Millennium Kiln Fire Tribute → Kiln Lake Four Seasons Water World → Return trip 🌟 Must-try Experiences with Genuine Impressions ▫️ Little Train in the Clouds: Rush there right at 9 AM opening! Empty carriages pass through vast bamboo forests, sunlight filtering through bamboo leaves, like stepping into the Land of Oz. During the day, choose the last carriage for unobstructed photos; in the evening, sit in the first three carriages on the fireworks special train for an amazing water show view~ ▫️ Blue Crystal Creek & Fish Scale Dam: The core summer retreat! The creek is as blue as a flowing gem, with slow-moving hot air balloons overhead. Find a spot under a parasol to listen to music, the breeze is cool. The layered waterfall at Fish Scale Dam is lively, kids splash water in playful battles, making the air feel even fresher. ▫️ Longteng Water Show & Fireworks: Be sure to secure front-row seats early! The fire skirt dance wraps around the water curtain as fireworks explode in the night sky. The entire town’s lights reflect on the lake surface—at that moment, you truly understand what "palaces in the sky" means. So romantic it makes you want to scream. ▫️ Realm of Blossoms & Millennium Kiln Fire: The Monet Garden is no exaggeration! Various flowers form a sea of blooms; wear a light-colored dress for ethereal photos. The intangible cultural heritage fire show is even more stunning, with multiple fire elements performing under the night sky—seeing it live is 10 times more impressive than videos. ▫️ Longyao Street Market: Food lovers don’t miss this! Black rice is soft and fragrant, kiln-roasted sweet potatoes are sweet and caramelized, and you can watch the dragon kiln firing performance—full of local life vibes. ⚠️ Tips for Workers Water world has many activities, bring a change of clothes and wear non-slip sandals Fireworks show attracts many viewers, arrive 1 hour early to secure the best viewing spot facing the water curtain The park is large but the route is smooth, wear comfortable sandals for easy water stepping Bring a small fan and sun hat, afternoons outside the bamboo forest can be sunny Don’t rush to catch the last high-speed train back; the last direct shuttle departs at 16:00 💡 Why recommend this to workers? No mountain climbing, no rushing itinerary, take the little train to get around, rest whenever you want to enjoy the breeze. You can play in the water to cool off and watch spectacular fireworks, with transportation all clearly arranged for you. The place Su Dongpo wanted to retire to truly hides the most comfortable life rhythm~