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Four Hidden Gems Within 2 Hours of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai by High-Speed Rail

Who understands the fear of being controlled by crowds during holiday trips?😫 Today, I'll share a few less-traveled destinations around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai that are accessible within 2 hours by high-speed rail. They offer beautiful scenery, fewer crowds, and great photo opportunities. Save them now! 🌆Yangzhou Yangzhou is truly a poetic city, and its spring beauty is breathtaking.🌸 • Recommended Attractions: Slender West Lake, every step is a scene, as if you're in a painting. Stroll along the lake and feel the gentle breeze, it's incredibly relaxing. Geyuan Garden, with its Four Seasons Rockeries, is also unique, allowing you to experience the charm of different seasons in one garden. • Recommended Months: March - May, when Yangzhou is filled with blooming flowers, especially the viburnum, pure white and incredibly beautiful. • Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Reasons to Recommend: Besides the beautiful scenery, Yangzhou's cuisine is also irresistible. Start your day with a bowl of steaming Yangzhou fried rice and a basket of soup dumplings. In the afternoon, try the authentic Yangzhou dried tofu shreds, refreshing and delicious. In the evening, stroll through Dongguan Street and experience the lively atmosphere of the ancient city.🎇 🌊Zhoushan Zhoushan is a place favored by the sea, with azure waters, fine sandy beaches, and simple fishing village life.🐟 • Recommended Attractions: Dongji Island, the filming location of the movie "The Continent," offers stunning sunrises and sunsets, perfect for capturing amazing photos. Gouqi Island is also great, with its hills covered in goji berries and breathtaking sea views. • Recommended Months: June - September, when the weather is warm and the water is clear, perfect for swimming, surfing, and other beach activities. • Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Reasons to Recommend: A paradise for seafood lovers! All kinds of fresh seafood, steamed or stir-fried, are delicious. Enjoying seafood while feeling the sea breeze is pure bliss. You can also experience fishing at sea and feel the joy of harvest. 🍃Anji Anji is a green world surrounded by bamboo.🎋 The air is fresh, a natural oxygen bar. • Recommended Attractions: China Bamboo Sea, with bamboo covering the mountains, stepping into it is like entering a green ocean. Zhongnan Baicao Garden is also worth visiting, with various adorable animals and exciting amusement park rides. • Recommended Months: April - October, enjoy lush greenery in spring and summer, and colorful foliage in autumn. • Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Reasons to Recommend: Perfect for family trips and team building. Bring your children to get close to nature and learn about various plants and animals. For team building, you can participate in outdoor expansion activities to enhance team cohesion. The local farm stays are also unique, offering authentic farmhouse dishes. 🏮Shaoxing Shaoxing is a city with a rich history and culture, full of the charm of a Jiangnan water town. • Recommended Attractions: Lu Xun's Former Residence, where you can see the Baicao Garden and Sanwei Bookstore from Lu Xun's writings and experience the childhood of the literary giant. Anchang Ancient Town is also great, preserving the authentic Jiangnan water town style, with preserved sausages and pulled white sugar as local specialties. • Recommended Months: Suitable all year round, each season has its own beauty. Spring offers blooming rapeseed flowers, summer is perfect for admiring lotus flowers, autumn brings fresh fruits, and the winter snow scenery is also unique. • Recommendation Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Reasons to Recommend: Stroll through the streets and alleys of Shaoxing, experiencing the life of a water town. The local yellow wine is also famous. Visit the Yellow Wine Museum to learn about the brewing process and taste authentic yellow wine. These four cities each have their own unique characteristics, and their natural scenery and cultural landscapes are worth exploring. Take advantage of the holiday and choose your favorite destination!💕
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Posted: Mar 16, 2025
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