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This summer, a unique and fun family-friendly route from Nantong is here

Another great spot for trips around Nantong🙌🏻 Just a 4-hour high-speed train ride to Haining, Zhejiang. This summer itinerary lets you deeply experience the cultural charm of Haining~ DAY 1 Itinerary📲 Haining Shadow Play Performance Center → Haining Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum → Xu Zhimo Former Residence → XSpecies Here → Huaixuan Xintang → Dajianshan Scenic Area 1️⃣ Haining Shadow Play Performance Center Experience the charm of world-class intangible cultural heritage. Haining shadow play is a typical representative of Jiangnan shadow puppetry! Watch a spectacular shadow play performance and even operate the puppets yourself—kids will love it~ 2️⃣ Haining Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum: Located next to the performance center, the museum showcases various intangible cultural heritage projects, including Haining paper-cutting and Xiashi lantern art… You can also join hands-on heritage workshops in the Intangible Heritage Trend Space, such as DIY shadow puppets and glass hairpin making. 3️⃣ Xu Zhimo Former Residence: Stroll through the old house and you can almost see the poet’s life scenes. This small Western-style building has a unique exterior but features traditional Chinese interior design. Read "Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again" and feel the poetry and romance. 4️⃣ XSpecies Here: A space combining coffee, cultural creativity, and art exhibitions, perfect for photo ops with a strong artistic vibe! 5️⃣ Huaixuan Xintang: A free hidden gem exhibition hall! It features exhibitions on Jiang Baili’s life, Qian Xuesen and Jiang Ying’s stories, and China’s aerospace achievements. Learn about these legendary figures and feel their patriotism. 6️⃣ Dajianshan Scenic Area: A paradise for outdoor sports lovers. You can hike, cycle… and even try paragliding to overlook the Qiantang River from the clouds—super thrilling! In the evening, enjoy a stunning sunset here~ DAY 2 Itinerary📲 Yanguan Ancient City - City of Tide Music 1️⃣ This is an excellent spot to watch the Qiantang River tidal bore. The "tide watching time" can be checked in advance on the official WeChat account "Yanguan Tourism" for tide reports. 2️⃣ Explore ancient sites like Chen Ge’s Old Residence, Jin Yong Academy, Confucius Temple and School, and Wang Guowei Former Residence. It’s especially great for kids to learn and experience the charm of this thousand-year-old city. 3️⃣ In the evening, watch a rhythmic parent-child play specially made for kids called "Knock·Hi" at the theater, experiencing the purest joy! 4️⃣ 🏨 Stay overnight at the City of Tide Music Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel, where you can see the magnificent rise and fall of the Qiantang River tide right from your room. The hotel’s unique decor includes a Music Home Museum, where you can "encounter" international music masters, as if traveling through Vienna, making the experience unforgettable!
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Posted: Jul 25, 2025
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