A Hidden Summer Escape in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! Yixing Yaohu Town, a 2-Day 1-Night Mountain and Water Festival You Can’t Get Enough Of

A Hidden Summer Escape in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! Yixing Yaohu Town, a 2-Day 1-Night Mountain and Water Festival You Can’t Get Enough Of✨ This summer, I was completely captivated by Yixing Yaohu Town! Nestled among surrounding mountains, this treasure town combines water play, cooling off, family fun, and sightseeing all in one. Taking my parents for an immersive two-day vacation, they couldn’t stop praising it—truly a summer utopia loved by the whole family~ 📍 Essential Travel Guide • Address: Yaohu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu • Transportation: 1.5 hours driving from Hangzhou, about 20 kilometers from Yixing Station, smooth roads with no detours • Tips: It’s recommended to stay at a hotel inside the scenic area for multiple entries and exits, saving travel time and allowing you to enjoy more 🌊 Two-Day One-Night Fun Itinerary Day 1: Water Fun + Night Tour Feast After check-in, head straight to the Yaohu Four Seasons Water World! With both indoor and outdoor areas, whether you want thrilling slides or to play with kids in the shallow water zone, there’s fun for everyone. The all-day interactive shows create a lively and refreshing atmosphere~ In the afternoon, take the scenic shuttle bus to check out Zizai Valley, Yulin Dam, and Blue Crystal Creek! At Zizai Valley, you can camp and paddleboard with a babbling creek beneath your feet, bringing instant coolness; the shallow waters at Yulin Dam are perfect for wading and cooling off, fun for both adults and kids; Blue Crystal Creek looks like spilled sapphires, crystal clear and bright, every photo feels like the “Yixing Blue Danube,” full of romance~ Don’t miss the night tour when darkness falls! The Longteng Water Show with fireworks rivals Dubai’s, with fireworks and water displays intertwining in the night sky, creating a fairyland of light and shadow; plus the Millennium Kiln Fire Cultural Performance, where dancers move gracefully paired with the rich heritage of the millennium-old kiln fire culture, delivering a powerful visual impact and an immersive experience of Zisha pottery culture~ Day 2: Leisurely Sightseeing + Dynamic Experiences Stroll around the town in the morning and discover many photogenic spots! Longyao Street is quaint and charming, with bluestone paths and unique shops, like stepping back in time; the Duzhu Drift performance is stunning, with dancers stepping on bamboo and dancing lightly on the water; Lakeside Boardwalk and Blooming Realm are perfect photo spots—the former faces the lake and breeze, the latter is full of blossoms and mist, like a real-life Monet garden, every shot looks like a masterpiece~ Take a ride on the Cloud Train, with a vintage carriage full of atmosphere, traveling through lush bamboo forests and elevated tracks. The breeze on your face and the healing greenery all around make it relaxing and pleasant~ Finally, try some water sports—flyboarding, jet skiing, and the “water Rolls-Royce” take turns thrilling you. Feel the speed and passion amid the green mountains and clear waters, ending your trip perfectly~