So far, this is the most beautiful hidden gem town I've discovered

The water town purple clay wonderland · Yixing 2-day travel guide is here! This hidden gem town by the big lake not only lets you play with water and watch bamboo but also make your own purple clay teapot! The locals' secret ways to play are fully revealed at once~👇 🚗【Itinerary】 🔹Day 1: Full of artistic vibes! 9:00 Yixing Ceramic Museum (No. 50, Dingshan North Road, Dingshu Town, free) 12:00 Have a bowl of Yangchun noodles at Shushan Ancient South Street 13:30 Purple clay experience (recommended "Taoyuanju", about 150 RMB per person) 15:00 Cycling at Longbei Mountain Forest Park (electric bike 30 RMB/hour) 🔹Day 2: Nature’s masterpiece! 8:30 Shanjuan Cave (Shanjuan Cave Village, Zhangzhu Town, 115 RMB) 11:30 Lunch at Bamboo Sea farmhouse 13:00 Bamboo Sea Scenic Area (Zhuhai Village, Huzhu Town, 80 RMB) 16:00 Watch egrets return to roost at Yun Lake (free magical scene!) ✨【Top 3 Must-Do Experiences】 1️⃣ Handmade purple clay at Ancient South Street Watching the old craftsmen "pat clay slices" here is truly healing! Kids can also play with clay DIY, and the finished teapots can be engraved and taken home~ 2️⃣ Jade Corridor in the Bamboo Sea Take the cable car to the mountaintop (60 RMB), then be sure to walk this bamboo-shaded path! The sunlight filtering through the bamboo leaves creates breathtaking light and shadow effects😭 3️⃣ Underground river cave adventure Recommended to choose Zhanggong Cave! Ride a small boat through the colorful glowing cave, like stepping into the scene of a tomb raiding novel! 🍵【Taste of Yixing】 ▫️Must-eat: Black rice with wild mushrooms (so fresh it’ll blow your mind!) ▫️Old brand: Zhou Zhen Wonton (thin skin, big filling, 8 RMB/bowl) ▫️Hidden gem: Heqiao dried tofu (top choice for souvenirs) 💎【Off-the-beaten-path activities】 ✔️ Cycling at Longchi Mountain Tea Garden ✔️ Go to Yun Lake at dusk to shoot egret silhouettes ✔️ Family-friendly Ceramic Museum (lots of interactive installations) 📌Useful Tips: 🚆 Transport: 1-hour high-speed train from Shanghai/Nanjing! 🏡 Accommodation: If budget allows, definitely stay in a Bamboo Sea homestay (recommended "Zhuyinjian") 📸 Best photo spots: The small bridges and flowing water on Ancient South Street, every snap looks like an ink painting! This place is perfect for kids to burn energy or couples to date~ Highly recommend saving this for a slow and enjoyable trip~