2025 Haining Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

The Spring Festival is coming soon. Friends who are still struggling to decide where to go for the Spring Festival I would recommend you to come to this city of Chaole, Yanguan, which is full of history and art. It has the elegance and refinement of the ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, and is also a great place to watch the tides. The collision of elegance and grandeur is amazing While watching the tide, there are also many New Year blessing activities in the ancient city. Believe me, this is the right choice for traveling during the Spring Festival! - 📍Location: Chaole City, Yanguan, Haining, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 🚗Self-driving: 40 minutes from Hangzhou 🚄High-speed rail: Take it to "Haining West Station", then take a taxi out of the station 🚇Metro: Take the Hangzhou-Haicheng Intercity Railway to Yanguan Station, then take bus No. 333 directly to the scenic spot - 📷【Check-in and play recommendations】 1️⃣Yanguan Tide Wall: At the main entrance of the scenic area, the huge tide wall is very shocking. It is very spectacular whether it is during the day, at blue hour, or when the lights are on at night. 2️⃣Temple of the Sea: A historic ancient architectural attraction that enshrines the "God of the Sea". There will also be blessing activities during the Spring Festival. 3️⃣Music House: Located on the basement floor of the Main Singer Music Hotel, it is an immersive interactive experience museum where you can not only become a little musician and create as you like, but also learn about the creations and deeds of famous musicians. It is fun and interesting to visit. 4️⃣ Confucius Temple: This is an important place for Confucianism and ancient education. It is also an ancient building with a long history that combines the local culture of Haining. Not only that, it is also a good place to study and pray. 5️⃣Gongchen Water Gate: A gate that was preserved more than 600 years ago. It is not only one of the iconic buildings of the ancient city, but also the main channel for pipeline navigation. It is very suitable for ancient style photography. - 🏨【Accommodation recommendation】 Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel: A hotel that combines music and art atmosphere. The lobby design combines the style of Gongchen Water City Gate. The hotel is full of music culture and is very stylish. On the left side of the lobby is the entrance to the Music House, and on the right side is the lobby. You can have afternoon tea and desserts in the bar. On the fifth floor of the hotel, you can not only watch the tide, but also eat fresh hot pot by the city wall under the sunset. - ✨【Tips for playing】 ◆The Tide Wall starts at 9:00 am on weekdays, with a show every 15 minutes on the hour, and every 30 minutes on weekends ◆Stay in the hotel and enjoy the scenic spot ticket and take the tour bus ◆You can sing and record songs in the recording studio in the scenic area. Interested friends can go and have a look 🥳Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, come to the city of Chaole in Yanguan and start a promising year!

Who says Jiangnan only has soft Wu dialect? Haining's waves can slap you awake – the Qiantang River tide is a physical attack, bargaining at the Leather City is a magical crit, and the carb bombs directly blast through your weight defense line! Here's a truly honest guide compiled after my personal experience, you're welcome 👇 🌅 Tide Watchers, Disperse! Local's Secret Spots for Catching the Tidal Bore After being drenched at the Tide Watching Park, I realized: ✅ Three Must-Dos for Tide Watching: 1️⃣ Yan Guan's Hundred-Mile Qiantang Greenway (Navigate to "Hongyue Flowers," get off, and enjoy a 270° arc-shaped river bay) 2️⃣ Arrive 1 hour before the tide at "Lao Yancang's Returning Tide." The 20-story-high wall of water is more thrilling than a roller coaster. 3️⃣ Bring a waterproof phone case to capture the "Cross Tide." The collision of two tidal waves resembles silver dragons fighting. 💡 Cheat Sheet: Place a picnic mat on the riverside stone benches in advance to reserve your spot. A selfie stick with a GoPro is more useful than binoculars for a first-person view. ⚠️ Hard-Learned Lessons: Don't wear Hanfu to watch the tide! Don't ask me how my mamian skirt turned into a floor mop 😭 🛍️ Leather City Bargaining Survival Guide: Only Skilled Actors Can Pass After being intimidated by a 3800 RMB mink coat in Building A, my local friend taught me: ✅ Three-Hit Combo for Bargaining: 1️⃣ "My classmate is from Xiashi Street" (The vendor's eyes immediately become cautious) 2️⃣ "I just saw the same one in Building F" (Save some comparison pictures in your phone album) 3️⃣ "I don't have enough money on WeChat" Pretend to leave (You'll be called back within three steps) 💡 Must-Buy Items: Handmade small square bags on the 3rd floor of Building B ("Mention 'Aunt Xu' for a 30% discount") Cashmere scarves on the -1 floor of Building C (Saying they're gifts for teachers can get you down to 80 RMB/piece) 💥 Hidden Mission: After cutting the price in half, add 10 RMB. The vendor's suppressed laughter is more spectacular than the tide. 🍜 Dark Carb Bombs: Gaining Weight in Three Days 🐷 The Evil Way to Eat Gang Rou: Order Gang Rou rice with gravy at "Xu Ji" on Renmin Road. The trembling fatty meat resembles jelly, and paired with Jing Fen soup, it's a symphony of flavors. 🌰 Ancient Flavor Bomb: "Zhou's Lotus Root Starch" with Song Hua dumplings in Nanguanxiang. The stringy, glutinous dumplings coated in pine pollen are so fragrant they might cure your rhinitis. 🥟 Breakfast Assassin Alert: Winter bamboo shoot shaomai in Xiashi Old Street. The soup bursts out when you bite into it, requiring a spoon to catch it. It's even more extravagant than crab roe buns. 💬 Local Code: "Add an extra spoonful of Mei Cai" can transform any noodle dish into the Haining version of Tiramisu. Haining's other side is the gentleness after the tide recedes – the sun-dried Che Peng dried tofu from the old street granny withstands the test of time better than leather 🌇 (A worker frantically wiping their mink earmuffs reminds you: Don't expose genuine leather to the sun!!!)

Originating in Xiashi Town, Haining, Xiashi lanterns have been renowned throughout Jiangnan since the Tang Dynasty. With intricate craftsmanship, they serve both religious and entertainment purposes, showcasing magnificent beauty. Boasting a history of over 1,200 years, Xiashi lanterns have been listed as a first-batch national intangible cultural heritage. Stepping into the Xiashi Lantern Museum is like entering a dazzling world of lights and colors. The exquisite craftsmanship is truly stunning! Each palace lantern is made with four to five hundred thousand stitches, and each needle-punched lamp sheet requires various needle techniques, such as arranging, hooking, and breaking flowers, making them incredibly intricate. The teapot lamps, vase lamps, and antique lacquer pot lamps have received the World Outstanding Handicraft Product Badge from UNESCO, gaining international recognition! The Yuntian Pavilion Lantern is a favorite, featuring curved colorful railings, carved hall doors, curved colorful ridges, and painted needlepoint viewing pavilions. Each level has twenty-four pillars and twelve upturned eaves, presenting an antique charm. The Xiashi Lantern Festival during the Lantern Festival is known as the "First Lantern Market in Jiangnan." If you wish, you can visit the Haining Lantern Museum anytime to relive the stunning beauty and romance seen on CCTV's Spring Festival Gala!

#favouriteitinerary A while ago, I visited Yanguan Ancient Town, with its 2,000-year history and unique blend of tidal rhythms and Jiangnan charm. I marveled at the Tidal Viewing Park, arriving early to secure a good spot for the tidal bore. The Jin Yong Academy, with its Jiangnan garden-style architecture, brought his stories to life. The Yufeng Soy Sauce Garden, with its 180 years of heritage, offered a taste of traditional craftsmanship. The free entry and convenient opening hours made it easy to explore. Yanguan Ancient Town's historical depth and cultural beauty left a lasting impression. I highly recommend visiting to experience its unique charm.

#favouriteitinerary 📍 Yanguan Ancient Town: With a history spanning over 2,000 years, this ancient city offers a unique blend of tidal rhythms and the gentle charm of Jiangnan. 🎫 Tickets: Free entry (some attractions may have separate fees) 🕰 Open: 08:00 - 16:30 🏮Must-Visit Attractions: 🔹 Tidal Viewing Park: Known as the "Number 1 Sacred Place to View the Tide," this park offers the best vantage point to see the tidal bore. Check the tide schedule before your visit and arrive early to secure a good spot. 🔹 Jin Yong Academy: Featuring Jiangnan garden-style architecture, the academy houses a vast collection of Jin Yong's works, vividly bringing his stories to life. 🔹 Yufeng Soy Sauce Garden: With 180 years of heritage, this garden allows you to taste the flavors of time and appreciate the charm of traditional craftsmanship. 💡Travel Tips: 🔸When watching the tide, ensure you stand at a safe distance from the embankment to avoid any accidents. 🔸Always check the weather forecast before your trip and make sure to take sun protection measures. Enjoy your journey through the historical depth and cultural beauty of Yanguan Ancient Town! 🏯🌿😊 #travel #china

Following in the footsteps of the poet Xu Zhimo, I arrived in Haining. After visiting the No. 3 Silk Factory, Xu Zhimo's Tomb, and the Crescent Moon Theater, I finally arrived at Xu Zhimo's former residence on Ganhe Street. Anya Hall, built in 1926, is a small Western-style building. It was his love nest with Lu Xiaoman and is now a provincial-level cultural relic protection site in Zhejiang. The former residence preserves the poet's manuscripts, letters, portraits, personal belongings, and Lu Xiaoman's paintings. He associated with many prominent figures, and the plaques in the residence were inscribed by Jin Yong, Qi Gong, Kang Youwei, and Zang Kejia. The ancient well in the garden is also known as the "Fountain of Love." Xu Zhimo's study is called "Mei Xuan," because Lu Xiaoman's original name was "Lu Mei." He was willing to put in the effort for this passionate love. To cover the enormous expenses, he even worked five jobs at one time. Before the plane crash, he carried Lu Xiaoman's landscape painting and sought inscriptions from many famous artists. Interestingly, Xu's father later recognized Zhang Youyi as his adopted daughter, so a bedroom was specially set up for her in the former residence, next to Xu's mother's room. The residence also had hot and cold water pipes, electric lights, bathrooms, and other facilities, making it quite a luxurious house. Xu Zhimo came from a prominent family in Haining. The Xiashipu Xu family regarded Songting Gong as their ancestor, and the brick carvings on the former residence bear the four characters "Donghai Anya," the name of their ancestral home. His grandfather, Xu Xingpao, was a businessman for generations and founded the Xu Yufeng Sauce Garden. His uncle, Xu Rongchu, was a great book collector, and his study was named "Zilai Pavilion." His father, Xu Shenru, was the richest man in Haining and a far-sighted industrialist. He founded the Yutong Bank, Shuangshan Silk Factory, and the Electric Light and Telephone Company. He also developed fire-fighting services, was enthusiastic about public welfare, and founded a vocational training center for the poor. In 1910, under the introduction of his uncle, Shen Junru, he studied at Hangzhou Prefecture Middle School, where he met Yu Dafu, and they often discussed literature together. In 1918, Xu Zhimo went to the United States to study with the dream of saving the country, aspiring to be China's Alexander Hamilton. In 1921, introduced by Dickinson, he entered Cambridge University and met Lin Huiyin. In 1924, he joined the New Culture Movement and founded the Crescent Moon Society with Hu Shi, Liang Qichao, and others. In 1932, after his death, he was buried in Dongshan, Haining. The talented woman Ling Shuhua wrote the epitaph "Cold Moon Shines on the Poet's Soul." In 1983, Xu Zhimo's tomb was moved to the banks of Baishui Spring in Xishan, next to the tomb of his son, Xu Desheng. In 1915, Zhang Youyi married Xu Zhimo. After their divorce in 1921, Zhang Youyi quickly recovered, gave birth to Xu Desheng, and taught German at Soochow University. In 1928, she became the vice president of the Shanghai Women's Commercial Bank and concurrently the general manager of "Yunshang Clothing Company," Shanghai's first women's fashion company. In 1926, Lu Xiaoman married Xu Zhimo. Lu Xiaoman was proficient in English and French and was also skilled at playing the piano, acting, and painting. She studied under Liu Haisu and collaborated with Xu Zhimo on the five-act play "Bian Kungang," which became famous in Beijing and Shanghai. Between 1920 and 1928, Xu Zhimo traveled to Europe three times, socializing with famous figures such as Russell, Dickinson, and Hardy. He was a courageous ambassador and bridge for cultural exchange between East and West, hoping for nothing more than "green grass, distant people, a stream of cold water." The poet is gone, but his poetic spirit lives on. He pursued love and freedom throughout his life, singing passionately about the ideals of love and beauty in the world, living for love and dying for love.

Haining Tide Sculpture Park Travel Guide Haining Tide Sculpture Park is located on the banks of the Qiantang River, covering an area of nearly 100,000 square meters. It is an excellent place to enjoy art, natural scenery, and leisure experiences, especially during the Spring Festival, when you can feel the unique atmosphere of the collision between the New Year and natural wonders. Park Highlights • Unique Sculptures: In May 2015, the first "Tide of the East: Haining China International Sculpture Exhibition" was held by Haining City and the China Sculpture Institute. 35 award-winning works were enlarged into 4-5 meter sculptures and permanently displayed here. These works are centered on Haining's tide culture, such as "Soul of the Qiantang River," which reflects the surging tide, "Tide Surfer," which shows the heroic posture of tide surfers, and "Statue of Mr. Wang Guowei," which contains Haining's historical and cultural elements. They combine Haining's profound history, culture, natural scenery, and contemporary art concepts to interpret the connotations of Haining's "natural tide" and "cultural tide." • Tide Watching Experience: The park is an excellent place to watch the "big gap cross tide" of the Qiantang River. When the tide comes, you can see the tides from different directions colliding with each other, creating huge waves, which is very spectacular. • Leisure Cycling: There are bicycle paths around the park. Rent a bicycle and ride along the Wengjin Line, where you can see ginkgo forests, cherry blossom forests, osmanthus forests, and gesang flower seas, as well as scenic fish ponds and thatched cottages, and feel the fresh natural atmosphere. During the Spring Festival, you can also see 60 acres of red plums blooming one after another. Travel Route Planning • Art and Nature Fusion Route (2-3 hours): After entering the park, first appreciate the large tide culture-themed sculptures at the entrance to understand the park's artistic atmosphere; then stroll through the sculpture park and carefully savor each sculpture; then go to the riverside tide-watching platform and wait for the tide (pay attention to safety and stand in the designated area); finally, walk along the riverside trail and enjoy the river view and the scenery on the other side.

Song people drank wine, pursuing style and etiquette. Plum vases were used to store wine, which was poured into a pot before drinking. The pot was placed in a warming bowl, and hot water was poured in to warm the wine, which was then poured into a cup for drinking. After the Song Dynasty, porcelain incense burners gradually became mainstream. Hanging paintings originally referred to paintings related to tea that were hung next to the seats at tea parties. Later, scrolls of poems, lyrics, calligraphy, and paintings became the main focus, and they became an important medium for home appreciation or elegant gatherings. The Hutian Kiln in Jingdezhen was one of the largest ancient kilns in the Song and Yuan dynasties. The famous Qingbai porcelain was first fired in the Song Dynasty. Underglaze painting began in the Three Kingdoms period, and overglaze painting began to appear in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Doucai and Wucai porcelain were first fired in the Chenghua and Jiajing periods of the Ming Dynasty. In the Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong periods, further techniques were developed, such as Famille Rose, enamel, and overglaze blue, ink, and gold. Blue and white porcelain was first fired in the Tang Dynasty and matured in the Yuan Dynasty in Jingdezhen. The cobalt material used to paint Yuan blue and white porcelain was a rare material produced in ancient Persia, which disappeared after the Xuande period. Jiaxing was an important lacquerware production center in the Yuan Dynasty, especially famous for its carved lacquerware. Qianlong visited Jiangnan six times, and visited Haining four times to inspect the seawall. A total of about 13,826 zhang of fish scale stone seawall was built. The Chen family bought the Yuyuan Garden in Salt Officer in the late Ming Dynasty, and it was passed down to Chen Yuanlong, who renamed it Suichu Garden. After Qianlong stayed there, he renamed it Anlan Garden. There were many book collectors in Haining during the Ming and Qing dynasties, including Xu Xiangqing, Zhou Mingfu, Zhu Yibin, and Lu Yu in the Ming Dynasty. After the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods of the Qing Dynasty, there were Zha Shenxing, Wu Qian, Ma Sizhan, Chen Zhan, Xu Dun, Chen Bangyan, and Jiang Guangxun. Haining's book collectors wrote many books, and many of them became famous for their engraved books. They also collected gold and stone tripods, famous calligraphy and paintings, and Han seals and Jin bricks. Haining has two outstanding representatives of gold and stone research - Liu Zhou and Wang Guowei.

Yanguan Tides and Music Resort is a unique park that combines the thousand-year-old tide culture with modern entertainment! It is not only a great place to watch the tide but also an excellent place to experience the wonders of the Qiantang River tidal bore. Here, you can feel the grandeur of the "world's largest tidal bore," learn about the mysteries of tides in the tide culture theme area, and enjoy a variety of interactive entertainment and immersive performances that take you through time and space to experience the dual shock of nature and culture! Detailed guide: Transportation: It takes about 1 hour to drive from Hangzhou or Jiaxing, or you can take a high-speed train to Haining West Station and then take a taxi. Tickets: It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance on the official website or platform, as ticket prices may fluctuate during the Tide Watching Festival. Must-do activities: Tide Watching Platform: Enjoy the Qiantang River tidal bore and feel the magnificent sight of the "one-line tide." Tide Culture Museum: Learn about the formation of tides and their historical culture. Immersive Performance: Experience the stunning performance that combines tide culture with modern technology. Dining recommendations: Try local specialties such as Haining jar meat and Chao Xiang fish balls. Travel tips: Check the tide time in advance and choose the best time to watch the tide. Bring sunscreen, a camera, and warm clothes (it can be windy by the river). It is recommended to avoid peak holidays for a better experience. Yanguan Tides and Music Resort is a perfect combination of natural wonders and cultural charm, waiting for you to experience the shock of the Qiantang River tidal bore and the profound heritage of tide culture!

🎫 [Ticket & Boat Price List] 💰Scenic Area Ticket: CNY 60 (half price for students) 🛶Qinglong Shipyard Boat: ▪️Daytime (8:30–17:00): CNY 60/person/round trip 💦 Waterfall Screen: Free! ▪️Free to take photos! Right at the entrance of the scenic area (no ticket required), a 15-minute water curtain show is played every hour and half hour 🥟[Tide Watching] Key Point!! There is a tide watching spot in the scenic area (an additional CNY 30 is required) ➡ You can see the Qiantang River tidal bore Note: The tide is the largest from the 1st to the 5th and from the 15th to the 20th of each lunar month. Be sure to check the mini program "Qiantang River Tidal Bore" for specific times. There are different tide watching spots, and the tide watching time is different for each spot. 👏Best Time to Visit The best time to watch the tide is around the 18th day of the eighth lunar month. However, you can also see tides of different scales from the 1st to the 5th and from the 15th to the 20th of each lunar month. Check the tide schedule in advance. 🌟Must-visit Spots ☑️Yanguan Tide Wall: The most spectacular view in the entire scenic area, open for 15 minutes every hour, recommended to visit after the lights are on at night ☑️Haishen Temple: It is said to be dedicated to the "God of the Zhejiang Sea", and people come here to pray for blessings during the Spring Festival ☑️Ancient City: There are many Spring Festival-themed activities in the ancient city during the Spring Festival, with a strong festive atmosphere. You can also enjoy the sunset on the city wall at dusk. ☑️Tide Watching: The tide time is different every day. You can go to the Tide Watching Park according to the tide time, which is very spectacular! ☑️Yanguan Music House Museum: Very well-designed, you can feel the charm of music up close, with rich content and many interactive experiences, very suitable for family trips ☑️Recording Studio: A professional recording place to realize your dream of becoming a singer

In the 2nd century AD, Lu Xun was appointed as the military officer of Haichang (now Haining) and led the county affairs, encouraging and supervising agriculture and sericulture. During the Southern Song Dynasty, the capital was moved to Lin'an, which promoted the development of the sericulture and silk industry in Haining. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the sericulture industry in Haining developed even faster, with the saying "sericulture is ten times more profitable than farming" and "silkworms mature in half a year." Yunlong Village in Zhouwangmiao Town, as a typical representative of sericulture production in Haining, not only retains a large number of traditional sericulture production techniques but also has formed a series of folk activities related to silkworms. Yunlong's sericulture customs mainly include the customs of "worshiping the silkworm god," "inviting the silkworm flower goddess," "welcoming the silkworm flower," "silkworm cat," "warding off evil," "silkworm prohibition," and silkworm god worship, as well as the customs of "performing silkworm flower opera," "sweeping the silkworm flower ground," "joining the silkworm flower crowd and wearing silkworm flowers," "inserting willow branches," and the customs of "silkworm news dumplings," "welcoming relatives and asking for silkworm flowers," "sending silkworm flowers," "pulling silkworm flower strings," and "coiling silkworm flowers" related to weddings and funerals, as well as language, life taboos, and local traditional folk arts related to sericulture production. Every year during the Qingming Festival and on the birthday of Emperor Ma Ming on the twelfth day of the twelfth lunar month, Haining's sericulture farmers hold a series of sacrificial activities and sing the silkworm god song "Emperor Ma Ming" to pray for the protection of the silkworm god for sericulture production. The "Zha Taiping" (also known as "Zha Canhua") is popular in Dingqiao, Yuanhua, and Huangwan in Haining, and originated from the temple fairs of Chongjiao Temple, Taiping Guangfu Temple, and Yue Temple. During the Zha Taiping period on the fifth day of the second lunar month every year, villagers gather, and there are monkey and horse opera troupes, street performers, and a wide variety of agricultural tools, silkworm tools, and other miscellaneous goods. People enjoy squeezing and jostling each other, with the saying "everyone squeezes together, and the whole year will be peaceful." Flowers made of colored paper, cocoons, or silk, used as women's head ornaments, are also called "silkworm flowers" in the silkworm-producing areas. On this day, newlywed women and young women who raise silkworms wear silkworm flower head ornaments and deliberately join the lively crowd, hoping to "prosper more and more." The "Silkworm Flower Horse Lantern Dance," also known as "Jumping Horse Lantern," is a folk dance evolved from the legend of "Silkworm Flower Bodhisattva Ma Ming Wang." Performers carry horse lanterns on their backs and use running and jumping steps to move the horse's head in dance movements. Initially, performers would go from village to village, performing for silkworm families and wishing for abundant silkworm flowers. Later, it gradually developed into a group dance with three groups: "horse riders," "vase girls," and "horse egg pickers." The "horse egg pickers" are clowns with strange performances. There is a saying among the people that "saving silkworms is like putting out a fire." Haining's "rocking fast boat," also known as "stepping on the white boat," is a folk water sports activity held to worship the silkworm god. During the rocking fast boat performance, there are 16 people on the boat, including one female rower.

Haining is known as the "land of fish and rice, silk capital, and cultural center." It was first established as Yanguan County in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and was renamed Haining Prefecture in 1329, meaning "eternal peace of the river and sea," and was under the jurisdiction of Hangzhou Prefecture. Haining Xucun flour sculpture originated in the Qing Dynasty, also known as "rice sculpture," is a folk art made of cooked rice flour dough and hand-molded. It is still widely used in Haining folk customs such as beam raising, festivals, weddings, funerals, and birthdays. Haining bamboo weaving is best represented by the traditional bamboo weaving craftsmanship of Maojiadou in Yanguan Town. The stone carvings unearthed from the Han tombs in Chang'an Town show that Haining stone carving skills were already very mature in the Han Dynasty, reached their peak in the Tang Dynasty, and became more realistic in style during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Haining's specialties include Baiguo sesame cakes, Chang'an banquet balls (fish balls), Xieqiao pickles, and Wang vegetables (baby bok choy). Zhu Wanchang Baiguo sesame cakes originated from a pastry and snack shop founded by Ma Wanxing in Yanguan, Haining in the 10th year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1871), and there is a saying that "in the north (Xiaoshi) there is Tian Yixing, and in the south (Yanguan) there is Zhu Wanchang." Haining's three knives, namely medicine knives, cake knives, and slicing knives (kitchen knives), were created by the century-old shop Zhou Shunxing Iron Shop in the 14th year of the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty (1888), and have a history of more than 100 years. Haining has a custom of making Xishi "moon cakes" during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Xishi moon cakes are commonly known as "collapsed cakes." It is said that Fan Li personally selected the best green beans, kudzu root, and lotus root every day, crushed them into filling, and made them into cakes. To thank the people of Youquan, Xishi taught them the silkworm breeding techniques of Mangluo Village in Zhuji. The local people called her "Silkworm Flower Goddess" and made a few moon cakes every Mid-Autumn Festival to express their longing. Colorful calico is a handicraft developed on the basis of blue calico. Colorful calico is bright and vivid in color, simple and elegant in pattern, and full of rustic charm. Zuqun, also known as apron or tuanyishang, is blue in color, can keep the legs warm, and is convenient for labor, and is a traditional men's clothing in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Blue and white calico headscarves are an important symbol of women's clothing in the eastern part of Haining.

Haining was formerly known as Haichang, and is a world-famous place to watch the Qiantang River tide. It is a city that has been seriously overlooked. "Haining" means "peaceful sea," expressing the people's wish for "peace and prosperity for all." The Qiantang River embankment was called the "Sea Defense Embankment" before the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the "Sea Defense Embankment" after the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the "Haiyan Embankment" in the Song Dynasty, the "Taiping Embankment" in the Yuan Dynasty, the "Barrier Embankment" and "Sea Defense Embankment" in the Ming Dynasty, and the "Sea Embankment" in the Qing Dynasty. Emperor Qianlong visited Jiangnan six times, four of which he visited Haining to inspect the sea embankment project. Every time he visited Haining, he stayed at the home of Chen Yunlong, the Yuyuan of Chen Ge, which was later named "Anlan Garden," meaning "may the waves be calm." The Yan'guan Sea Defense Embankment was rebuilt in the Tang Dynasty, with soil as the embankment. In the Yuan Dynasty, stone piles and wooden cabinets were used to build the embankment, which was called the "Stone Embankment." In the Ming Dynasty, wooden cabinets and bamboo were used to build the embankment. In the Kangxi period, the fish scale stone embankment was built. The Haining Fish Scale Sea Embankment is a barrier against tides and protects the Taihu Plain from floods and tides. It is known as one of the three great ancient Chinese construction projects, along with the Great Wall and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The Haining Sea Defense Embankment in the Tang and Song Dynasties was a soil embankment, located 3 miles south of the county seat. In 1720, Zhejiang Governor Zhu Shi improved the technology based on the Ming Dynasty's Huang Guangsheng Fish Scale Stone Embankment and built a 500-zhang Fish Scale Stone Embankment near the old salt warehouse, which was the first time in Haining's history that a Fish Scale Stone Embankment was built. The "Piling Song" is a folk music created by the embankment workers based on the rhythm of their labor. The lyrics are simple and lively, the melody is high-pitched and exciting, the rhythm is steady and powerful, and the melody is varied. The Qiantang River tide watching began in the Han and Wei Dynasties, flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and has a history of more than 2,000 years. It is said that the 18th day of the eighth lunar month is the birthday of the tide god, and today it is the Tide Watching Festival. After the construction of the Sea God Temple in the ninth year of the Yongzheng period (1731), all the sea gods in the temples were worshipped here. Every year from the 18th day of the eighth lunar month, plays are performed here to celebrate. On the 18th day, the sea defense officer and his subordinates wear court clothes to offer sacrifices, and the tide is worshipped by provincial and local officials at the Daguan Pavilion next to the Zhan'ao Tower. Haining salt production originated from Liu Bang's nephew, King Wu of Liu Bi, who boiled seawater to make salt, and has a history of more than 2,100 years. The Qiantang River fishing techniques include catching tide fish, netting eel fry, netting shrimp, trawling, and netting fish. Catching tide fish means catching fish with the tide, using a net to catch fish when they jump out of the water. The formation of Chang'an is closely related to the creation of waterways. The name of Chang'an Town is also related to the three locks and two dams of Chang'an. The Chang'an Lock is an important water conservancy hub connecting the Grand Canal and the Shangtang River system. The Chang'an Lock was the first to create a double lock, with multiple functions such as tide control, water storage, and water circulation, which is evidence of China's ancient water conservancy technology leading the world. Chang'an Town set up a post station as early as the fifth year of the Tang Dynasty (631), called "Sangting Post," and later changed to "Yiting Post." In the Northern Song Dynasty, it was changed from a market to a town, and the name has not changed for more than a thousand years. The Hongqiao Bridge over the Shangtang River was famous in the Song Dynasty. There are also legends about the Qili Pavilion, He Wenxiu, Chen Ge, and the Ziwei Legend. The Haining Waterwheel Song, also known as the "Hatou Song," is a high-pitched and bright song. The Hatou Song can unify the rhythm, adjust the labor intensity, and calculate the number of waterwheel rotations and the amount of labor. In the past, farmland was irrigated by human-powered waterwheels, and farmers used the "Hatou" counting method and voluntary labor exchange to rotate the waterwheels. When the marks on the wheel and axle met, it was called "one ha," and when they met, they sang, with one person asking and the others responding. The Waterwheel Song initially only had a call-and-response form, but in the 1930s, the call-and-response formed a dragging tune, called "Hatou Xian." In the late 1940s, a more complete "Hatou Song" was formed. The Haining Saizi Book, also known as the "Saizi Song" or "Praise God Song," originated from the ancient folk sacrificial storytelling art and evolved into a storytelling style in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Haining Saizi Book does not use makeup or props, and only one person performs. It is mostly performed at weddings, birthdays, childbirth celebrations, and recovery ceremonies.

Ziwei Mountain, also known as Xishan, stands alongside Dongshan (Shenshan). The mountain's peak is 47.5 meters above sea level and was praised as the "First Peak of Haichang" by the early Ming Dynasty poet Bei Qiong. Legend has it that the two mountains were once one, known as Xiashi Mountain, before being split by Qin Shi Huang. The mountain is home to Ziwei Pavilion, where Bai Juyi, a scholar of the Tang Dynasty, once climbed to view Xiashi Lake. The Zhongshu Sheng (Central Secretariat) was later renamed Ziwei Sheng. On the north slope, beside Baishui Spring, are the tombs of Xu Zhimo and Qian Jundian. On the west slope is the Qian Juntao Art Museum, and on the south slope are the Former Residence of Zhang Zongxiang and the Xu Bangda Art Museum, making the mountain the cultural center and highland of Haining City. Huili Temple on the south slope was built by Zhang Yanguang, a minister of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, on his own property. The Huili Temple Stone Pillar was first built in the 15th year of the Xiantong period of the Tang Dynasty (874) and is a national key cultural relic protection unit. Huili Temple, Ziwei Bridge, and the Japanese Invasion Watchtower are cultural relic protection units of Haining City, while Guangfu Temple and Xu Zhimo's Tomb are cultural relic protection sites of Haining City. Xishan Park to the north is the oldest public garden in Haining. Of the "Twelve Scenic Spots of Xiachuan," Ziwei Spring Dawn, Xisi Smoke Bell, Crane Pavilion Fairy Cave, Shangfang Morning Breeze, and Fang'an Evening Meditation are all located on Xishan.

Nanguanxiang Historical and Cultural Block is named after the guanxiang (a type of gate) built by Zhou Zongyi, a Ming dynasty loyalist who resisted the Qing dynasty. In history, there was a yanglongfang (a type of fire-fighting facility) in Nanguanxiang Street. Zhou Zongyi set up 10 guanxiang and 42 water fences on the main roads of water and land in Xieshi Town, which were opened early and closed late to prevent thieves. Nanguanxiang is the only remaining relic. When the Qing army entered the pass, Zhou Zongyi spent all his family property to recruit thousands of volunteers. Later, he died in the battle to defend his hometown, and his wife also drowned herself. Today, there is a Zhou Zongyi Memorial Hall in Nanguanxiang Street, and his spirit still exists. The iron ruyi from the Song dynasty in the museum was used by Zhou Zongyi to fight against the Qing army. It was a gift from Zhao Qingxian in the Song dynasty, and later obtained by Zhang Zongxiang, who named his study "Iron Ruyi Hall" in memory of it. The municipal-level cultural relics protection units in Nanguanxiang Street include Nanguanxiang, Wu Shichang's Former Residence, Guandi Temple Hall, and Dayao Bridge. The Huanshui Bridge opposite Guandi Temple, also known as Xihuan Bridge, was built in the fourth year of the Jianwen period of the Ming dynasty (1402). It is commonly known as "Tang Bridge" and is a three-ring arch bridge. Nanguanxiang Street relies on the convenience of the Grand Canal to sell grain from the four townships of the county, commonly known as "Xianghuo Xing Rice Shop". The buildings in Nanguanxiang Street are built along the Luotang River, with shops in the front and workshops in the back, mostly from the Qing dynasty to the Republic of China. The houses on the inner side of the street are mostly multi-entry courtyards, with the deepest courtyards having as many as six entries. Generally, the first entry is a simple shop, and the latter entries are more elaborate, reflecting the social culture of "wealth is not shown outside". Famous people such as historian Wu Qichang, Redologist Wu Shichang, and film art educator Shen Songsheng came from here. On the other side of the river is the Third China Silk Factory founded by Xu Zhimo's father, which is now the Kangqiao 1924 Cultural and Creative Park. The street is open until late at night, with museums, memorial halls, and art galleries (Zhang Jialing) gathered together. No reservation is required and admission is free, making it very suitable for reverse travel during holidays.

Qian Juntao was a man of many talents, and he was the best example of the saying "a book designer who doesn't know poetry, painting, and seal carving is not a good musician." He was also the best example of the saying "a young man is crazy about one thing" by Wang Guowei. Qian Juntao learned music from Liu Zhiping, a disciple of Master Hongyi, and later founded the "Wanye Bookstore" in Shanghai, where he served as the editor-in-chief of the New Music Publishing House. He also composed more than 100 songs and was known as "the pioneer and founder of modern music publishing in China." Qian Juntao was a master of seal carving, and he carved more than 20,000 seals in his lifetime. His seals, such as "Yinyin Shengge Chuchu Sui" and "Qingshan Xiajiu Shiqianhang," were all inscribed with long inscriptions in cursive script, full of vigor and vitality. He named his study "Wujuanku Zhai" after the words "Wumen" by Zhao Zhiqian, "Juansou" by Huang Shiling, and "Kutie" by Wu Changshuo. Qian Juntao's freehand paintings had a literati flavor, a rich sense of metal and stone, and a musical feel. He was good at book design and was deeply influenced by Lu Xun's aesthetic ideas, and was known as the "Qian Cover" for his call for new culture. He was an artist for more than 70 years, and his circle of friends and teachers was luxurious, with famous teachers such as Feng Zikai, Wu Mengfei, Wu Changshuo, and Huang Binhong. He was also a poet, essayist, and collector, and donated his lifelong collection to the country in his later years.

Haining Museum is a world of its own. During the New Year, there is a temporary exhibition of "plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum" where you can experience the charm of the gentleman's style. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Huang Fengchi, a book merchant from Huizhou, edited and published the painting album "Four Albums of Plum, Bamboo, Orchid, and Chrysanthemum." Plum, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum, known as the "Four Gentlemen," began to spread widely and became the subject of repeated depictions by literati. In the Northern Song Dynasty, the monk Zhongren created ink plum blossoms, and Yang Buzhi developed the double hook method of painting plum blossoms. In the Yuan Dynasty, Wang Mian called himself the owner of the Plum Blossom House, and at the end of the Qing Dynasty, Gao Ye Hou had a seal that read "paint plum blossoms that do not let others." At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, Zhao Mengjian and Zheng Sixiao were both known as masters of ink orchids. The orchids painted by Zheng Sixiao had no soil or roots, implying that the land had been taken by foreigners and was unwilling to take root. Yao Yuqin and Qi Baishi were known as "North Qi and South Yao" and were good at painting orchids.

Haining is a city blessed by the gods, with many outstanding figures and stars. From the knowledge and style of the Neo-Confucianist Zhang Jiucheng, to the profound philosophy of Wang Guowei; from the martial arts world of Jin Yong, to the romantic poems of Xu Zhimo, the city has produced many famous calligraphers and painters, giving it a unique artistic temperament and spiritual connotation. The Xu Bangda Art Museum is located at the foot of Xishan Mountain. No reservation is required, and it is not far from the Zhang Zongxiang Calligraphy and Painting Institute, Xu Zhimo's Former Residence, and the Qian Juntao Art Museum. The museum has an exhibition called "Tide to the Future", which features many award-winning works. On a windy day, there are not many visitors, so it is quite peaceful.

| A visual and auditory feast. At Yanguan Music City, embark on a wonderful journey where music and tides intertwine. 📍 Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel As soon as you step into the hotel, you are greeted by an artistic atmosphere in the lobby, where warm yellow lights and musical elements blend perfectly, and soft melodies drift from the café. The public areas of the hotel, whether the lobby or the café, are filled with a sense of relaxation. At sunset, the entire hotel is bathed in a warm orange glow, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, with complete facilities, making you feel at home. As night falls, enjoy a palace hot pot feast, where delicious food and beautiful scenery complement each other. The Music House Museum in the hotel houses many treasures of music history, from ancient instruments to modern music creations. While listening to music stories with your left ear, you can almost hear the surging tides of the Qiantang River with your right ear. 📍 Explore the Attractions Gongchen Gate has witnessed the passage of time, exuding a strong sense of history. The tides of the Qiantang River, with their overwhelming momentum, allow you to feel the majestic power of nature. The saying "The tides on the 18th day of the eighth lunar month are unparalleled in the world" is indeed well-deserved. Strolling through the Confucius Temple, the tranquil atmosphere is filled with a rich cultural ambiance, making you immerse yourself in the long river of history. The Prime Minister's Street is full of the charm of Jiangnan water towns, and the opera performances on the ancient stage showcase the charm of traditional culture in every move. The Tide City Art Center and Tide Wall add a touch of modern artistic vitality to the city. Yanguan Music City is a temple of music, a corridor of history, and a double feast for the eyes and ears, waiting for you to explore!

Haining, Jiaxing | Encounter the real-life "Zelda" In Haining, Jiaxing, there is a stunningly beautiful place that seems to belong to another world. It is not the Zelda from the game, but it has a captivating scenery that rivals the fantasy world. It is the Shenxian Lake, a treasure park transformed from a mining pit site. 🚗Transportation: Self-driving is highly recommended, as it allows you to arrange your itinerary freely and enjoy the scenery along the way. As the car gets closer, the anticipation for the mysterious beauty grows stronger. Upon arrival, although parking is tight, it is free, which adds a touch of happiness to the journey. 🌳Scenic Highlights: Entering Shenxian Lake, you are greeted with a strong sense of wilderness. The lake water is a mesmerizing blue, as if nature has carefully mixed colors and poured them into the lake. The large patches of Gesang flowers bloom freely by the lake, creating a colorful contrast with the blue water, forming a stunning picture. A casual photo can turn into a masterpiece. Aerial views offer an even more breathtaking experience, as the unique landforms of the mining pit blend with the clear lake water and the romantic sea of flowers, creating a masterpiece of earth's art. 📸Photography Tips: Be sure to visit on a sunny day! The sunlight on the lake surface creates sparkling waves, and the blue of the lake becomes more saturated, resulting in vibrant and eye-catching photos. For outfits, choose light-colored clothing, such as white dresses or light blue shirts, to complement the lake and mountain scenery. Stand by the lake with the water and Gesang flowers as the background, or stroll among the flowers, capturing natural moments for a high photo success rate. 📌Travel Tips: The scenic area is open for free, allowing everyone to enjoy this gift from nature. However, be sure to follow safety instructions, play responsibly, and protect this beautiful land together. ✅Nearby Attractions: - Fengyi Village: A village full of Jiangnan water town charm, with white walls and black tiles, small bridges, and flowing water. Here, you can slow down, enjoy a leisurely rural life, and taste authentic farmhouse cuisine. - South-North Lake: A unique landscape where mountains, sea, and lake merge. You can climb mountains for a panoramic view, stroll by the lake, and admire the vast sea. The natural scenery is breathtaking. - Guanhai Garden: A perfect place to watch the sea. Here, you can wait for the sunrise and sunset, watching the sun rise or set from the sea horizon, dyeing the sky and sea with brilliant colors, creating a romantic atmosphere. Come to Haining, Jiaxing, visit Shenxian Lake, encounter the real-life "Zelda," embark on an unforgettable nature journey, and create beautiful memories!

Yanguan Tidal Music City in Jiaxing is a place that combines history and culture with music and art. Here, you can find not only ancient streets and buildings, but also rich musical experiences and modern entertainment facilities. Whether you are strolling through the ancient streets or enjoying the charm of art in the music venues, you will find your own fun here. 🏨Accommodation recommendation: Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel The rooms in this hotel are designed with musical elements and are spacious and comfortable, allowing you to intuitively feel the aesthetics of life brought by music. When you stay at the hotel, be sure to try their Palace Banquet Hot Pot, where you can enjoy delicious food while enjoying the beautiful scenery, as if you were in a palace feast. Oh, and don't forget to visit the Music Home Museum, which not only showcases a rich history and culture of music, but also offers a variety of interactive experiences. Here, you can listen to music with your left ear and the tide with your right ear, and feel the music and nature. How to visit Yanguan Ancient Town? Gongchen Gate is an important historical site in Yanguan Ancient Town. This Yuan Dynasty city gate, which is more than 600 years old, bears witness to the glorious past of Yanguan. The Tidal Wall is one of the iconic landscapes of Yanguan Tidal Music City. The huge tidal wall is especially charming at night, with colorful lights and gurgling water, creating a visual feast. The ancient opera stage is one of Yanguan's cultural heritages, where traditional opera performances are often held, allowing you to feel the unique charm of Jiangnan culture. 🗺️Itinerary recommendation Morning: Arrive at Yanguan Tidal Music City, check in at Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel, and take a short break before heading to Gongchen Gate and Confucius Temple to feel the weight of history. Noon: Enjoy lunch at the Palace Banquet Hot Pot in the hotel, and enjoy a musical performance while tasting delicious food. Afternoon: Visit the Music Home Museum to learn about music culture; head to the Tidal Wall to experience a visual and auditory feast. Evening: Stroll along Beida Street, taste snacks, and feel the fireworks of the ancient town. Yanguan Tidal Music City is a charming place where both music lovers and history and culture enthusiasts can find their own fun.

Former Residence of Xu Zhimo: Located on Ganhe Street, Haining City, Zhejiang Province, this was the short-term residence of Xu Zhimo and Lu Xiaoman after their marriage. The residence was built in 1926 and has two courtyards. The main building is a two-story, three-room villa with a combination of Chinese and Western styles. It is now a cultural relic protection unit in Zhejiang Province.

Finally checked in in real life The Qiantang River tide from the textbook Super shocking, worth the trip Super convenient, just go 📍 Haining Yanguan, Jiaxing® City of Tides 🚗 40 minutes from Hangzhou 🚄 30 minutes by taxi from Haining West Station

Temple of the Sea God: Located in Yanguan Ancient Town, Haining, the temple was first built in September of the 8th year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1729) and completed in November of the 9th year of the Yongzheng reign. Most of the buildings were destroyed during the Xianfeng reign and rebuilt in the 11th year of the Guangxu reign (1885). The entire building is divided into nine courtyards, with east, middle, and west routes in the vertical direction. Currently, there are stone arches, stone squares, stone lions, Qingcheng Bridge, the main gate, the main hall, and the imperial stele pavilion. The main hall is built in the style of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, which is magnificent and spectacular. It is now a national key cultural relic protection unit and one of the best-preserved temples of the sea god in China.

One of the main reasons I came to Haining, Jiaxing, was to see the Haining Lantern Festival, a local specialty. There is a lantern show in the Nanguanxiang Historical and Cultural District these days, and to get a better look, I went to the Lantern Museum at the Haining Museum to appreciate the charm of the lanterns. 📍Detailed address: Haining Museum is a third-class museum, and the exhibits I am most interested in are the Haining Lanterns, which are different from those in other places. It is located opposite Xishan Park, about 600 meters from Haining Railway Station. 🌟Highlights: The Lantern Museum is on the second floor of the museum, with various exhibits of Haining Lanterns. As an intangible cultural heritage, you can learn about the whole picture of Haining Lanterns here. Haining Lanterns are indeed the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage. The Lantern Museum fully displays the history and development of Haining Lanterns, as well as various techniques. You can see dragon boat lanterns, teapot lanterns, vase lanterns, bead curtain umbrellas, pinzi pavilions, cornucopias, and more. Especially the little animals in the lanterns, they look really lifelike and very cute. 📝Tips: To really get to know a city, you must visit the local museum and appreciate the essence of the city. The Haining Museum will give you a comprehensive understanding of Haining's lantern culture, in addition to its tidal bore. It is worth a visit. In addition, it is free and does not require a reservation.

Chen Ge Lao Residence: Located on Guyi Road in Yanguan Ancient Town, Haining City, Zhejiang Province, it is one of the main attractions in Haining Yanguan Tourist Resort. It was first built during the late Ming Dynasty by Chen Yuxiang, the great-grandfather of Chen Yuanlong. During the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, Chen Yuanlong rebuilt and expanded the residence after becoming a prime minister. The residence consists of three parts: the east, middle, and west. During the 150 years from the late Ming Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty, the Chen family was famous and influential, with 32 people passing the imperial examination, 3 people becoming prime ministers, 13 people becoming ministers, and more than 300 people becoming officials. The Chen family was famous for its success in the imperial examination and officialdom. In the late Qianlong period, the Chen family declined, and most of the buildings in the residence were demolished by the end of the Qing Dynasty. Only the sedan hall in the middle and some buildings in the east, such as the ancestral hall, sleeping building, Yunxiang Pavilion, and Shuangqing Caotang, remain. However, the remaining buildings are well-preserved, with exquisite architecture and decoration, solid wood carved doors and windows, and a simple and elegant style, fully reflecting the glory of the Chen family in the past.

Haining Police Station: Located at the corner of Cangmuqiao Street in Yanguan Ancient Town, Haining City, Zhejiang Province, it faces the Chen Ge Lao Residence across the river. It faces south and has three main buildings. The first building is a large house with a single-eave gable and hip roof and three bays, with traditional lattice doors and windows, and the interior is furnished as a conference room; the second building is a Western-style red brick building in the style of the Republic of China, with two plaques hanging at the entrance: "Police Station Archives" and "Police Station Armory"; the third building is the old police station inn. The entire police station is well preserved and is one of the ancient sites in the ancient town, with certain historical significance and value for visitors.

Yanguan Tidal Music City has always been on my travel bucket list, exuding a unique charm that beckons me to explore. This holiday, I finally set foot on this legendary land and had an unforgettable travel experience. Upon arriving at Yanguan Tidal Music City, I was greeted by the rising tide of the Qiantang River. Standing by the riverbank, my heart surged with excitement as the tide roared in like a thousand galloping horses, crashing against the embankment with a deafening roar. The majestic scene allowed me to truly feel the power of nature and understand why the ancients were so fascinated by this world wonder. After witnessing the awe-inspiring tide, I strolled through the ancient city's streets and alleys, where the quaint buildings stood in harmony, as if transporting me back in time. The streets were lined with shops offering a dazzling array of goods, and the aroma of local snacks filled the air, making my mouth water. I stepped into a teahouse, ordered a cup of fragrant tea, and listened to the melodious tidal music, feeling the leisurely and pleasant atmosphere of this small city, which brought great relaxation to my body and mind. As night fell, Yanguan Tidal Music City revealed another enchanting side. The ancient city, illuminated by lights, appeared dreamlike and ethereal, in stark contrast to its daytime solemnity. I found a riverside restaurant, savored the local cuisine, and watched the shimmering lights on the river, as the day's fatigue melted away. Yanguan Tidal Music City boasts both the wonders of nature and a rich cultural heritage, along with a captivatingly relaxed atmosphere. I spent a fulfilling and delightful time here. If you also yearn for a journey that allows you to experience the charm of nature and the allure of culture, Yanguan Tidal Music City is definitely worth a visit!