3 Days 2 Nights Ultimate Family Trip in Yuyao! Nanny-Level Guide, Please Check It Out~

Kids unlock the "Famous Cultural City" Yuyao! 7,000 years of civilization + fairyland scenery, stay in scenic homestays, eat authentic fresh flavors, kids have a blast and parents don’t have to stress 🥳 🚗 Transportation Guide ▫️ High-speed rail: Shanghai to Yuyao North 1.5h 💰 Second class seat 144 RMB           Hangzhou East to Yuyao North 35min 💰 Second class seat 50 RMB ▫️ Car rental: Recommended to rent a car directly at the North Station for a full day 300+ RMB (7-seat business vehicle) ▫️ Within the city: Distance between attractions is 15-30 minutes by car, ride-hailing is super convenient and available anytime 🏨 Quality Accommodation Recommendations ✔️ [Yuyao Yangming Ancient Town Homestay] Address: No. 22 Yangming West Road Features: Ming and Qing style courtyard, ancient buildings visible right outside the window Facilities: Children’s slippers/toiletries all provided ✔️ [Siming Lake Kaiyuan Resort] Address: Liangnong Town, Siming Lake Scenic Area Features: 10-minute walk to the redwood forest, excellent lake view Facilities: Family rooms with slides, children’s playground 🗺️ 3-Day Highlight Itinerary Day 1 Civilization Origins 📍 Hemudu Site Museum Ticket: 60 RMB (includes guided tour) Address: Hemudu Town Opening hours: 8:30-16:30 (closed on Mondays) Must-see: 7,000-year-old stilt houses + carbonized rice grains, the "First Chinese Boat" will amaze kids all year! The guide tells stories in a way children can understand~ Evening stroll in Yangming Ancient Town, lanterns light up super romantically, buy freshly made mustard pancake for the kids to eat while walking 😋 Day 2 Healing Mountains and Waters 📍 Siming Lake Redwood Forest Ticket: Free Best season: November to January next year Photo tips: Recommended to shoot before 10 AM, the light is very soft~ The wooden boardwalk along the lake is about 2.5 km, stroller-friendly 📍 Liangnong Ancient Town Intangible cultural heritage experience: Big Cake DIY Workshop 💰 50 RMB/portion Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Kids fight to finish the glutinous rice and red bean big cake they made themselves! Day 3 Heart Learning Enlightenment 📍 Wang Yangming Former Residence Address: Beibinjiang Road, Yuyao City Ticket: Free (reservation required) Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 Photo spots: Courtyard bamboo shadows + Heart Learning bookmark wall, perfect for kids dressed in Hanfu! 😋 Food Highlights and Warnings Highlights: ✔️ He Ji Yellow Croaker Noodles (Yangming East Road Branch) 💰 Average 60 RMB, broth so fresh you’ll lick the bowl ✔️ A Qiao Big Cake (Liangnong Branch) Freshly steamed osmanthus flavor is the best 💰 25 RMB/box ✔️ Yuge Bay Farmhouse Must-eat autumn Mou Mountain Lake hairy crabs Warnings: ✖️ Packaged big cakes at scenic spots’ entrances ✖️ Off-season bayberry products ⚠️ Notes 1⃣ Hemudu guided tours need to be booked 1 day in advance 2⃣ Siming Mountain has many winding roads, beginners should not drive themselves 3⃣ Persimmon Festival (October)/Redwood season weekends are extremely crowded 4⃣ Big cakes must be bought freshly steamed! Vacuum-packed ones taste much worse Yuyao is truly the top family trip destination in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! Culture is never boring, the scenery is super healing, and the food is especially kid-friendly~ If budget allows, just go for it! ✨