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

Recently, instead of traveling far on weekends, I've been exploring around Hangzhou, and once again, I was amazed by Haining Yanguan! I have a feeling this place will soon be the hottest spot in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region! This place combines the delicate charm of Jiangnan with small bridges and flowing water, the majestic power of the Qiantang River tidal bore, and various music-themed events and museums, all infused with a trendy, musical vibe. If you're unsure where to go next weekend, I highly recommend visiting before it becomes overcrowded! 📍Haining Yanguan Tide Music City 🚗40-minute drive from Hangzhou 🚇Accessible by Hangzhou metro and high-speed rail! Take a taxi from the station to reach directly. 🚶Weekend 2-Day Itinerary ▪️DAY 1 Arrive at Yanguan Ancient Town ➟ Check into a hotel within the scenic area ➟ Visit Tide-Watching Park to see the "One-Line Tide" ➟ Music House Museum ➟ Infinity pool for swimming and sunset views ➟ Stroll through the Back Street Lawn Market and enjoy live music. ▪️DAY 2 Wang Guowei’s Former Residence ➟ Confucian Temple and School ➟ Sea God Temple ➟ Jin Yong’s Academy ➟ Check out and snap photos at the trendy wall outside the scenic area. 🏨We stayed at the Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel 📍Located by the Qiantang River within the scenic area, the location is unbeatable! No wonder it’s a favorite of Zhou Xun! 🎵The Music House Museum is on the basement level—full of design and atmosphere, with many interactive music-related games that are both fun and educational. 🛟In the evening, head to the 5th-floor infinity pool—cool and shaded, listening to music while enjoying river views. The sunset on clear days is breathtaking! 🌊Tide-Watching Park 👍Featured on elementary school textbook covers! You’ll only understand its grandeur after seeing it in person! 🔍Check the daily tide schedule on "Tide is Coming" in advance. Arrive 15 minutes early to secure a good spot. ✔️We witnessed the "One-Line Tide"—the tidal forms vary at different times. ✔️Don’t leave right after! Snap a photo at the landmark wall under the Zhan'ao Pagoda. The riverside dam offers a manga-like perspective when shot from below. 💃Interactive Performances 🌟Concentrated at the Royal Dock and the Back Street Lawn (close to the tourist center). ✔️Evening Breeze Market + KTV: Great outdoor vibe—perfect after dinner, enjoying snacks and music in the breeze. ✔️Stilt Parade: A hit with kids, running from the Ancient Stage to the Royal Dock. ✔️Many other programs and activities can be found on the official app. 🏯Confucian Temple and School + Sea God Temple + Jin Yong’s Academy 🚶All three attractions are close and easy to explore on foot. ✔️Confucian Temple and School: A must-visit if you have upcoming exams! ✔️Sea God Temple: A palace-style shrine dedicated to the sea god—my favorite spot! Ancient trees and architecture with few crowds. ✔️Jin Yong’s Academy: Step into the martial arts world of Jin Yong, with familiar and fascinating exhibits. 📸Photo Spots 🔹Entrance Trendy Wall: Active for 15 minutes every hour. 🔹Fujia Bridge: Small bridges, flowing water, ancient pagoda, rowing boats, and cartoon-like clouds. 🔹Hotel 5th-Floor City Wall: Capture the blue hour when the wall lights up. 🔹Sea God Temple: Red walls + ancient trees. 🔹Confucian Temple and School: Panchi Corridor Bridge. 💡Travel Tips ❶Scenic area shuttle buses make sightseeing effortless. ❷Boat route recommendation: Changmuqiao Dock ➟ Royal Dock ➟ Fujia Bridge. ❸Plenty of dining options inside the scenic area, with restaurants and snack shops at the entrance. ❹Don’t forget your swimsuit! There’s a costume experience center—set aside a day for dress-up photos.

Are you brave enough to think of calling a thousand-year-old ancient city "trendy"? The "tide" is not just the tide of Qiantang River, The "flow" is not just the flowing water of Jiangnan, This place is filled with music and fashion. The ancient tide-watching city visited by Qianlong six times on his southern tours. - 📍 Yanguan, the City of Tide Music 🚗 30+ mins drive from Hangzhou, 2+ hours drive from Shanghai 🚄 Haining West Station / Tongxiang Station (🚗 transfer available) 🚶‍♀️ Day 1: Yanguan Tide Wall ➡️ Gongchen Gate ➡️ North Street ➡️ Imperial Wharf ➡️ Chen Pavilion Old Residence ➡️ Police Station ➡️ Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel ➡️ Tide Watching Day 2: Confucius Temple and School Official ➡️ Sea God Temple ➡️ Jin Yong Academy ➡️ Wang Guowei Former Residence ➡️ Tide-Watching Park ➡️ Zhan’ao Tower (The ancient city is quite large; one day is not enough to see it all. You can choose to stay at the Music Home Resort Hotel, which offers shuttle service.) - About photo spots 📷 1️⃣ Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel: A resort hotel favored by many celebrities. The hotel lobby is both avant-garde and elegant. The basement level features the Music Home Museum where you can learn about musicians' stories and listen to various instruments. The fifth floor has an infinity pool where you can swim while watching the tide. The hotel connects to the city wall, which lights up at night with a music show. After enjoying the buffet, you can relax here with a drink. 2️⃣ Yanguan Tide Wall: Two walls at the entrance of the scenic area where the tide flows down in sync with music at set times. 3️⃣ Gongchen Gate: Over 600 years old city wall covered with green plants. The round arch gate on the water can be passed by boat. 4️⃣ Imperial Wharf: The wharf where Qianlong arrived. 5️⃣ Tide-Watching Park: The place to watch the tide in the ancient city. You can overlook the "first line tide" from Zhan’ao Tower. (Hotel guests can walk to the riverbank opposite the hotel entrance to watch the tide.) 6️⃣ Sea God Temple: Qianlong prayed here when he came to Yanguan. The ancient building is grand and tall, perfect for photos at the stair entrance. 7️⃣ Confucius Temple and School Official: A great photo spot with the Forbidden City-style red walls. Below is an in-depth travel guide for Yanguan, the City of Tide Music, combining natural wonders, historical culture, and special activities to help you plan your trip efficiently: --- ### 🌊 **1. Must-Experience Highlights** 1. **World Wonder: "Qiantang River Great Tide"** - **First Line Tide**: The best spot is under Zhan’ao Tower in Tide-Watching Park. The tide looks like a white ribbon across the river, majestic and powerful. It happens twice daily; arrive one hour early to secure a spot. Scan the AR telescope QR code for real-time tide height and flow speed data. - **Return Tide & Fish Scale Tide**: At Old Salt Warehouse (15 minutes by car), you can see the return tide. Rare fish scale tides may appear around the first and fifteenth days of the lunar calendar. - **Tide Timing**: The best tide-watching periods are from the 1st to 6th and 15th to 20th of the lunar month. Check the mini-program "Qiantang River Tide Watching" in advance. 2. **Millennia-Old Historical Sites** - **Chen Pavilion Old Residence**: The mansion of a Ming dynasty grand scholar. Explore the "Qianlong’s identity mystery," touch the 600-year-old ancient luohan pine, and find the secret passage entrance. - **Sea God Temple**: Known as the "Forbidden City of Jiangnan," built by Emperor Yongzheng. Must-see are the Han white jade stone carving "Nine Dragons Plaque" and the imperial stele pavilion. The red walls and plum blossoms make for beautiful photos (Hanfu recommended). - **Jin Yong Academy**: Founded by Jin Yong himself, the library displays his manuscripts and the world of martial arts novels. The osmanthus tree was personally planted by the master. 3. **Cross-Integration of Music and Tide Culture** - **Music Home Museum**: One of only three worldwide, featuring interactive holograms where you can become a conductor performing "The Blue Danube." It houses Beethoven’s clothing and authentic pianos. - **Tide-Themed Art**: The Tide City Art Center offers a cross-over show of intangible heritage shadow puppetry and electronic music. The fifth-floor "Tide Sound Terrace" at the Lead Singer Hotel serves tide-themed afternoon tea. --- ### 🚗 **2. Transportation Guide** - **Self-Drive**: About 40 minutes from Hangzhou. Navigate to "Yanguan Tide Music City P4 Parking Lot" (10 RMB/day). - **Public Transport**: - High-speed rail to Haining West Station, then taxi for 30 minutes (about 50 RMB) or transfer to tourist line G5 (2 RMB). - Hangzhou Metro Line 9 → Hangzhou-Haining Intercity to "Yanguan Station," then transfer to a free shuttle bus inside the scenic area (flag down to stop). --- ### 📅 **3. Recommended Itinerary (1-2 days)** **Day 1: Historical Immersion** - Morning: Gongchen Water City Gate (Yuan dynasty) → Chen Pavilion Old Residence (secret passage exploration) → Imperial Wharf (Qianlong’s landing spot). - Afternoon: Sea God Temple (red wall photo spot) → Wang Guowei Former Residence (authentic manuscript of "Words of the Human World") → Confucius Temple and School Official (ancient imperial examination culture). - Evening: Climb the ancient city wall to admire plum blossoms (blue hour photo opportunity), then watch the "Tide Wall" artificial waterfall at 9:00/12:00/15:00 (lasts 15 minutes). **Day 2: Tide Music Adventure** - Morning: Jin Yong Academy → Tide-Watching Park Zhan’ao Tower (first line tide). - Afternoon: Music Home Museum (holographic concert) → Yufeng Sauce Garden (183-year-old sauce culture) → Tide Market creative market. - Night: Join the "Rivers and Lakes Poetry and Wine Party" or Tide Dream Music Live (tide sounds + fireworks show). --- ### 🍜 **4. Taste of Yanguan** - **Jar Meat**: Signature dish of the Prime Minister’s Mansion restaurant, tender and flavorful, paired with yellow wine. - **Banquet Balls**: Fish balls made from minced silver carp, with the freshest shepherd’s purse filling at "Fengqing Street Snack Shop." - **Yellow Wine Drunken Crab**: Rich crab roe soaked in fragrant wine. - **Hidden Menu**: Around the 18th day of the eighth lunar month, "Chaoyun Pavilion" offers steamed shad fish (reservation required). --- ### 📌 **5. Practical Tips** - **Tickets**: Buying separate tickets for Tide-Watching Park (about 35 RMB), Sea God Temple (about 20 RMB), and Chen Pavilion Old Residence (about 15 RMB) is more cost-effective. Combo tickets may include unnecessary spots. - **Accommodation**: Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel (sound wave-themed rooms), Sauce Garden Inn (rustic style). Booking includes Hanfu experience and double breakfast. - **Gear**: Non-slip shoes (due to water mist at the tide wall), windproof jacket, hat (strong riverside wind). - **Off-Peak Travel**: Spring (March-June) has fewer crowds and more flowers, with rich "Qianlong IP" activities; autumn (around the 18th day of the eighth lunar month) has the strongest tide but is crowded. --- ### 🎉 **6. Dragon Boat Festival Special Events (May 31 - June 2)** - **Folk Experiences**: Zongzi making (Sauce Garden Inn), DIY colorful ropes (bamboo shop), Five Poisons science class (Xuande Gate). - **Music Parties**: Grassland concert (Changmu Bridge Lawn), drum set experience (free badge gift). - **Tide Market**: Explore music and creative products around the ancient stage, taste novel snacks. --- ### 💎 **Classic Routes and Time Reference** Below are recommended durations and highlights for main attractions to help you flexibly plan according to your interests: | **Attraction Type** | **Recommended Spot** | **Suggested Duration** | **Core Highlights** | |---------------------|---------------------|------------------------|---------------------| | **Natural Wonders** | Tide-Watching Park | 1.5-2 hours | "First Line Tide" spectacle, best view from Zhan’ao Tower | | | Tide Wall | 30 minutes | Artificial waterfall, tide release 3 times daily | | **Historical Sites** | Chen Pavilion Old Residence | 1 hour | Ming dynasty grand scholar’s mansion, secret passage exploration | | | Sea God Temple | 1 hour | "Forbidden City of Jiangnan," Nine Dragons Plaque, red wall photo spot | | | Jin Yong Academy | 1 hour | Jin Yong manuscripts, martial arts culture display | | **Cultural Experience** | Music Home Museum | 1.5 hours | One of three worldwide, holographic concert experience | | | Yufeng Sauce Garden | 40 minutes | 188-year-old brand, traditional sauce culture | | **Special Activities** | Ancient City Wall | 30 minutes | Plum blossom viewing, blue hour photography | | | Tide Market | 1-2 hours | Creative products, specialty snacks | --- The charm of Yanguan lies in the grandeur of the rising tide and the flowing melodies in the alleys. It is recommended to watch the tide early, explore the deep residences at noon, and enjoy the feast at night to fully experience this thousand-year journey of tide sounds.

Emperor Qianlong visited Jiangnan six times, and four of those visits were to this very place. What secrets does it hold? It wasn't until I boarded a rowing boat and drifted into this hidden paradise that I understood. From across the shore, I witnessed the tidal bore charging forward like ten thousand galloping horses. Only then did I truly grasp the profound impact of standing atop the ancient city walls. 📍Yanguan Tide Music City 🚄Haining West Station / Tongxiang Station (take a taxi from there) 🚗30+ mins drive from Hangzhou 🚶‍♀️Yanguan Tide Wall ➡️ Gongchen Gate ➡️ North Street ➡️ Imperial Dock ➡️ Chenge Mansion ➡️ Police Station ➡️ Sea God Temple ➡️ Jin Yong Academy ➡️ Confucian Temple & School ➡️ Wang Guowei’s Former Residence ➡️ Tide-Watching Park ➡️ Music House Museum **About the Experience** 1️⃣ **Tide-Watching Park**: The prime spot for observing the tidal bore. Tide times vary daily, so check in advance (or ask staff). 2️⃣ **Yanguan Tide Wall**: Two grand walls at the entrance display tide schedules. Stunning by day and during blue hour. 3️⃣ **Gongchen Gate**: Pass through the gate by boat to enter the ancient town. Live pipa performances happen here on the water. 4️⃣ **Imperial Dock**: Where Emperor Qianlong disembarked during his southern tours. 5️⃣ **Chenge Mansion**: Step into the scholarly legacy of Haining’s Chen family and marvel at the centuries-old podocarpus tree. 6️⃣ **Sea God Temple**: Majestic architecture—pose on the steps for photos, and don’t miss the symmetrical courtyard inside the ceremonial gate. 7️⃣ **Confucian Temple & School**: The red walls make for an iconic photo backdrop. 8️⃣ **Music House Museum**: Located in the basement of the Singer Music Resort Hotel, this museum shares musicians’ stories and offers immersive soundscapes. Try your hand at conducting! For a relaxed visit, stay at the **Singer Music Resort Hotel**. The museum is on the 1st floor, and guests can avoid crowds at the Tide-Watching Park—just step outside to see the bore. Shuttles provide easy access everywhere. --- ### **Travel Guide to Yanguan Tide Music City, Haining, Zhejiang** Covering transportation, attractions, experiences, food, and tips for a fulfilling trip. --- ### **1. Essentials** - **Address**: Tide-Watching Park, Yanguan Town, Haining, Jiaxing, Zhejiang - **Highlights**: One of the world’s best spots for the Qiantang River tidal bore, blending natural wonders with historic culture. - **Best Tide Time**: Mid-Autumn Festival (lunar Aug 15–18). Check local updates for daily tide schedules. --- ### **2. Transportation** - **Train**: To Haining West/Tongxiang Station, then a 30-min taxi. - **Drive**: From Hangzhou/Shanghai via G92 Expressway, exit at Yanguan. - **Bus**: Take T109 from Haining downtown. --- ### **3. Top Attractions** 1. **Tide-Watching Park** - **Must-see**: Zhan’ao Pagoda, Mao Zedong’s Tide Poem Pavilion, White Stone Plaza. - **Ticket**: ~¥50 (peak season), ¥30 (off-season). 2. **Sea God Temple** - **Unique**: Imperial Qing-era architecture, dubbed "Little Forbidden City of the South." 3. **Jin Yong Academy** - **For fans**: Exhibits on the wuxia novelist’s life and works, with a "Jianghu" theme. 4. **Wang Guowei’s Former Residence** - **Cultural gem**: Childhood home of the master scholar. 5. **Chenge Mansion** - **History buffs**: Linked to rumors of Emperor Qianlong’s lineage. --- ### **4. Unique Experiences** - **Tide Spectacles**: "Silver Line Tide" here, "Reflected Tide" at Laoyancang, "Crossing Tide" at Daquekou (check schedules). - **Tide Science**: Visit the Tidal Bore Museum to learn its formation. - **Night Lights**: Holiday light shows illuminate the ancient town. - **Riverside Cycling**: Rent bikes along the Qiantang Greenway—stunning in autumn. --- ### **5. Food Picks** - **Jar Pork**: Braised belly in clay pots (try at Qianlong Restaurant). - **Yanqiu**: Steamed fish-pork balls. - **Jingfen**: Haining-style vermicelli soup with offal. - **Radish Cake**: Crispy street snack. - **Eateries**: Chunxi Noodle House, Qiantang Fishing Village. --- ### **6. Stay Options** - **Luxury**: Yanguan New Century Resort (traditional-style, near tides). - **Boutique**: "Fangcao House" or "Huaju Elegance" in-town guesthouses. - **Budget**: Haining city chains (e.g., Home Inn). --- ### **7. Tips** 1. **Safety**: Never cross barriers—tides surge unpredictably. 2. **Timing**: Arrive 1–2 hours early (earlier in peak season). 3. **Attire**: Windproof layers (fall/winter); sun protection (summer). 4. **Extend Your Trip**: Pair with Haining Leather City or Jiaxing’s South Lake (1-hour drive). --- ### **8. Sample Itinerary (1 Day)** - **AM**: Tide-Watching Park → Sea God Temple → Chenge Mansion - **Noon**: Local lunch (jar pork, yanqiu) - **PM**: Jin Yong Academy → Wang Guowei’s Home → Riverside cycling - **Eve**: Return or explore Haining night markets. **Pro Tip**: The compact town is walkable. Stay overnight for serene mornings by the river.

Here is a detailed travel guide for the best of Yanguan: Best time to visit • Best time to view the tide: The annual Tide Watching Festival falls on the 18th day of the eighth lunar month, when the tides are at their most spectacular. However, good tides can also be seen around the 1st and 15th days of each lunar month. • Seasonal features: In spring (March to May), you can enjoy plum blossoms and a variety of flowers, as well as the charm of the ancient town; in summer (June to August), the temperature is high, making it ideal for tide watching and water activities; in autumn (September to November), in addition to tide watching, the climate is cool and the autumn scenery of the ancient town is charming; in winter (December to February), there are fewer people, so you can quietly enjoy the tranquility of the ancient town, and sometimes even enjoy the snow. Recommended attractions • Tide Watching Resort Park: The best place to see the "One-Line Tide", with ancient sites and exhibitions such as the Zhan'ao Pagoda. You can get daily tide information at the visitor center. • Chen Gelao Mansion: An ancient building from the Ming Dynasty, said to have been visited by Emperor Qianlong many times. The exquisite carvings tell the story of the past. • Sea God Temple: Built in the Qing Dynasty, with red walls and black tiles, it is magnificent and has many legends. The painted beams and columns are exquisite, and the stone lions at the entrance are ancient artifacts. • Jin Yong Academy: A Jiangnan garden-style building, the foundation of which was laid by Mr. Jin Yong himself, where you can experience martial arts culture. • Wang Guowei's Former Residence: A national key protected cultural relic, where the master of Chinese studies, Wang Guowei, spent his youth. His life story is on display. • Yanguan Tide Wall: Dubai-style waterfall wall with beautiful waves that run with music, making it highly photogenic. Recommended food • Local specialties: "Du" shredded radish cake, golden, crispy, salty and fragrant; Along Pot Shop's secret pork rib pot, old duck pot, etc.; Chaoma Snacks' Haining Jingfen, with a large bone broth base and chewy sweet potato noodles; as well as Haining jarred pork, Qiantang fish balls, Wangcai, etc. • Snacks and desserts: Sweet osmanthus cake is crispy on the outside and glutinous on the inside, sweet but not greasy; there are also Scholar Beef Offal, Xiaosichuan Roasted Sweet Potato Vermicelli, Xiaojiu Fried Rice Cake, Guansao Wonton and other delicacies from all over the country. Recommended accommodation • Xuande Gate Hotel: Quaint and elegant, built along the river, with a view of small bridges, flowing water, and houses when you open the window. • Kaiyuan Yiju Resort Manor (Haining Yanguan Tide Watching Resort Park Branch): Excellent location, some rooms have direct views of the Qiantang River tide. • Radisson Resort Hotel, Haining Qiantang Mingyue: Beautiful environment and complete supporting facilities. • Haining Yanguan Ancient City Xi Mo Homestay: With Jiangnan characteristics, you can feel the tranquility and charm of the ancient town. Transportation guide • High-speed train: Take the high-speed train to Haining West Station, then take a taxi for about 30 minutes; or go to Haining Station and take bus 109 to the scenic spot. • Intercity Railway: In Hangzhou, you can take the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Railway to Yanguan Station, then transfer to Haining 333 bus. • Self-driving: Navigate to "Haining Yanguan Ancient Town Chao Le Zhi Cheng". It is about 1 hour from Hangzhou and about 2 hours from Shanghai. Itinerary planning • One-day tour: In the morning, you can visit Yanguan Tide Wall, Gongchen Gate, North Street, Royal Pier, and Chen Gelao Mansion; in the afternoon, go to Sea God Temple and Tide Watching Resort Park. • Two-day tour: On the first day, visit Yanguan Chao Le Zhi Cheng Water Curtain, Gongchen Gate Rowing Boat, Liankaitang, Yufeng Sauce Garden, and Shenhuang Di Yi; on the second day, visit Tide Watching Resort Park, Sea God Temple, Confucius Temple, Jin Yong Academy, and Chao Le Art Center.

It is said that Emperor Qianlong visited Jiangnan six times and Yan Guan four times. How could I miss this ancient tidal town in the misty rain of Jiangnan? ▫️ 📍｜Yan Guan Ancient Town - City of Tidal Music 🚄｜Haining West Railway Station, take a taxi 🚖 or the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Railway 🚇 after exiting the station (40min drive from Hangzhou🚗) ⏰｜8:30-22:00 ▫️ You can always trust the aesthetics of our ancestors. Follow the royal family's spring outing route: Yan Guan Tide Wall👉Gongchen Gate👉Imperial Wharf👉Chen Gelao's Residence👉Sea God Temple👉Confucius Temple👉Tide-watching Scenic Park👉Music House Museum👉City Wall Sunset ▫️Travel tips ‼️Tide-watching times vary daily! Check the tide times in advance! ‼️The Yan Guan Tide Wall is spectacular in both sunny and rainy weather! But it's not always there! It starts at 9:00 am, every hour for 15 minutes! ‼️The scenic area is large, and the shuttle bus is more convenient! 20r/day unlimited rides, free if you stay in the scenic area! ▫️ ✔️Gongchen Gate In spring, the area around Gongchen Gate is picturesque. Be sure to take a sculling boat to experience the spring atmosphere, enjoy the "Drunken Jiangnan" afternoon tea on the boat, and experience the relaxing time in the ancient town. ✔️Tide-watching Scenic Park I finally got to see the Qiantang River tide, which I had never seen in my four years of studying in Hangzhou, next to the Zhan'ao Tower, accompanied by the drumbeat welcoming the tide, and enjoyed this "tidal bore"😎 ✔️Yan Guan Tide Wall Free viewing of the tide wall in front of the ancient city gate! Very impressive! ✔️Spring Scenery in Yan Guan The ancient town in the rain ☔️ is another scene of misty and intoxicating Jiangnan. First, view the cherry blossoms 🌸 by the long wooden bridge in front of Gongchen Gate. Second, visit the flower boats at the Imperial Wharf and enjoy Song Dynasty-style tea 🫖. You might even encounter a flower vendor and get flowers by composing poems 💐. ✔️Sea God Temple｜Confucius Temple and Academy Red walls of the ancient city and meaningful activities such as praying for blessings with tidal sounds! ✔️Music House Museum Immersive interactive music museum 🎵 experience the fun of interactive music! ✔️Chen Gelao's Residence The old residence exudes a strong spring atmosphere, with magnolia blossoms in bloom. The prominent past and the circulating "stories" are unforgettable. 〰️ It is said that Emperor Qianlong ate hot pot more than 60 times in a month! Here you can also experience the same hot pot feast as Emperor Qianlong 🍲… -

Traveling all over Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai Only then did I discover this ancient city that is as valuable as Suzhou and Hangzhou. Here there are not only small bridges and flowing water in Jiangnan There is also the stunning spectacle of the Qiantang River tide. Even Emperor Qianlong went to Jiangnan six times. I have visited here four times. If you don't know where to go on the weekend I strongly recommend coming here for a walk. . 📍Yanguan Ancient City-City of Chaole 🚗40 minutes by car in Hangzhou, 2 hours in Shanghai 🚇 Take a taxi from Hangzhou-Haicheng Intercity Railway to Yanguan Station for 30 minutes 🚄Take the high-speed rail to Haining West Station, then take a taxi for 20 minutes . ✅The tour route designated by Emperor Qianlong Yanguan Tide Wall➡️Gongchen Gate➡️Bei Dajie➡️Imperial Pier➡️Chen Ge Lao's House➡️Temple of Poseidon➡️Jin Yong Academy➡️Confucius Temple➡️Yanguan Music House Museum➡️Wang Guowei's Former Residence➡️Tide Watching Park . ✅Must check in 1⃣️Yanguan Tide Wall It is super stunning. It is located at the entrance of the scenic spot. It is open for 15 minutes every hour. Every shot is a blockbuster. 2⃣️Gongchen Gate The ancient city gate with a history of more than 600 years has rowing boats passing through it from time to time, which is very suitable for taking pictures. In addition, you must take a rowing boat decorated with flowers, travel through the waterways of the ancient city, and experience the pleasant time of afternoon tea on the Zui Jiangnan Cruise. 3⃣️Confucius Temple and Palace There are magnificent buildings here, as well as the same red walls as the Forbidden City. It is very suitable for taking photos and also for studying and praying. 4⃣️Temple of Tanah Lot Legend has it that the "God of Zhejiang Sea" is enshrined here. Emperor Qianlong would come here to pray for peace and prosperity every time he visited the south. 5⃣️Tide Watching Park Check in at the tide-watching spot in the Chinese textbook and watch the world's wonder "First Line Tide", the scene is super shocking 6⃣️Yanguan Music House Museum Very design-oriented, very large, you can feel the charm of music up close, and there is also manual interpretation service 7️⃣ Chen Ge Lao's House The magnolias are in bloom, and the old house is filled with the spirit of spring. The glorious past and the stories that have been passed down have left their mark here. . ✅ Accommodation This time I stayed at Xuandemen Hotel, which was very quiet. The Song aesthetics and Jiangnan gardens were integrated, and the photos were very good.

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!

There are so many ancient cities and towns in Zhejiang. There are always some moments that amaze and make people unforgettable. The ancient city I discovered this time - the Chaole City of Yanguan, It’s really memorable! Yanguan not only has a rich history and culture and the spectacular Qiantang River tide-watching. If you are by the Qiantang River, Then you must not miss the event of welcoming the money tide on the banks of Qiantang River. It is said that the tide of money rolling in through the Year of the Snake signifies the arrival of wealth and good fortune. 🚗About transportation: It is only a 40-minute drive from Hangzhou. It only takes 1 hour to drive to Shanghai. Yanguan is also a popular place for watching tides and a gathering place for former residences of celebrities. With profound cultural heritage, A must-do in the New Year! 📷 Tour highlights: Yanguan Tide Wall Starting from 9:00 every day You can take pictures every 15 minutes. This place matches the new Chinese style clothing very well! Tanah Lot Feel the cultural atmosphere here! A thousand-year-old ancient building The first choice for New Year's blessings Tide Watching Park Finally saw the Qiantang River tide-watching spot in the Chinese textbook! The mighty force drives the island, and the angry voice fights the Pi Xiu. " This is the Qiantang River Tide described by Fan Zhongyan🌊 Many people come here just to see the magnificent sight of the Qiantang River tide. Yanguan Music House Museum If you are interested in music, Then you must go to the Yanguan Music House Museum. Here you can immerse yourself in the creative stories of the Viennese music masters. You can also take the same blockbuster photos as the master! The Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel not only has comfortable rooms, but the city wall on the 5th floor is also a good place to watch the tide. In the evening, you can eat city wall hotpot and watch the sunset over the city wall, stealing half a day of leisure. New Year, New Beginnings. Why not record a song you like in the studio to start a promising new year?

Yanguan, the place where the tide rises in the Qiantang River From the Mid-Autumn Festival to the New Year, we are here at the Chao Le City of Yanguan! If you are planning to come, check out my guide! Route 1: Classic Parade Line (walking + tour bus, 5-6h) Visitor Center - Changmu Bridge - Shuicheng Gate - Sanmiao Lane - Yufeng Sauce Garden - Canghe Street - Police Station - Cangmu Bridge - Chenge Old House - Yanwa Bridge - Chenghuang Temple - Qilin Zhaobi - Fujia Bridge - Back Street - Beisi Alley (tourist station) - Wang Guowei's Former Residence Station - Tanah Lot Temple Station (Thai Temple, Jin Yong Academy, Confucius Temple Academy) Route 2: Time-saving check-in line (walking, 3 hours) Visitor Center - Changmu Bridge - Shuicheng Gate - Sanmiao Alley - Yufeng Sauce Garden - Canghe Street - Police Station - Cangmu Bridge - Chenge Old House - Yanwa Bridge - Chenghuang Temple - Qilin Screen Wall - Royal Wharf - Fujia Bridge - Hou Street-Yanguan Theater-Nanxiaoqiao-North Street ①Yanguan Chaoqiang At the gate of the scenic spot, two tidal walls face each other on the left and right. Against the backdrop of the ancient city wall in the middle, there is a soul-stirring feeling. The camera is on the far left of the left tide wall. The shooting time is 10 o'clock and the water is released for half an hour every hour. ②Ancient city wall Located in the Main Music Resort Hotel, it overlooks the magnificent tide surface, which is magnificent at sunset. You can drink a cup of "Yanguan" coffee on the terrace, or have a meal of hot pot that crosses the city wall. ③Gongchenmen There are rowing boats coming and going here, and the Jiangnan water town has a strong atmosphere. It's very pleasant to sit around with a small bridge and flowing water. If you like ancient culture, there is also an armor refining hall here that specializes in selling armors. Go in and experience the ancient battlefield. ④Music House Museum This is the first and only interactive music experience museum in Asia authorized by the Austrian Music House. Located on the B1 floor of the Main Music Resort Hotel, it is very suitable for taking children. You can learn about the creative process of the seven great music masters and have close contact with various classical instruments. Food: Gongchen Chinese Restaurant, Chunxi All Day Dining Restaurant, Qianlong Banquet Ball, Eye Cake, Aaron Pot, Haining Crock Pork, Xucun Crab Noodles Accommodation: The city wall on the 5th floor of the Singer Music Resort Hotel has a view. The parent-child room is very spacious. The children's bunk beds are in separate rooms. They do not disturb each other with their parents, which is very user-friendly. The lobby is beautiful and the coffee bar is great for a drink. Of course, another Xuandemen hotel is also good. 🎉 Say goodbye to the old and welcome the new with a new sound, come to the Chao Le City of Yanguan and start a promising year ahead!

Yanguan has a big surprise for you! The world's best place to watch the tide, Yanguan, is a must-see on the first day of 2025. The popular tide wall is a must-see. The tide rushes down the wall like a waterfall. It's real tide! 🥳 🌟 Depart from Hangzhou in the morning and visit the ancient city ✔️ Have hot pot on the city wall for lunch. Feel like a nobleman from a thousand years ago. At 13:00, you can see the tide. Lucky 💯, you can plan ahead! ✔️ 🌟 In the afternoon, go to Yanguan Tide City Art Center to see the first performance of Swedish national treasure Robert Wells. The English version of the most popular ethnic style is so shocking! A group of music kids! 🌟 Then go to Yanguan Music House (Museum), the first and only interactive music experience museum in Asia. Seven rooms, seven masters, and interactive experiences. The architectural design integrates the elements of waves, scales, Chinese dragons, and human structures. 🌟 Accommodation: Lead Singer Hotel and Xuande Gate Hotel, one is modern style, the other is ancient architecture. 🚶📷 Attractions: Chen Ge's House ➡️ Qilin Screen Wall ➡️ Wang Guowei's Former Residence ➡️ Haishen Temple ➡️ Jin Yong Academy ➡️ Confucius Temple ➡️ Haining State City Site ➡️ Imperial Wharf ➡️ Armor Refining Hall Come to Yanguan Tide City and start a promising year!

All rivers in the world are rivers🌊 Only here do the tides sing!🎵 Most ancient towns in Jiangnan are gentle as water, but Yanguan insists on blending the millennium-old tide sounds into the bluestone slabs💃 Here, you can: 👉See the palace where Emperor Qianlong stayed during his six southern tours hidden at the city wall's base 👉Hear Yue opera melodies drifting from the cracks of century-old houses 👉Even watch the magnificent rise and fall of the Qiantang River tide without leaving your room Two days and one night, you can chase the tide and listen to the waves, and also explore the alleys to savor the authentic Jiangnan lifestyle🔥 This perfect blend of strength and gentleness can only be found in Yanguan! 📍Must-visit checklist 1️⃣ Tide Viewing Park The real-life version of the "tide line" from your Chinese textbook🌊 Zhan'ao Tower is the best spot for photos📸 The tide advances sequentially from No. 1 to No. 6 Remember to secure a front-row spot an hour early! 2️⃣ Chen Pavilion Old Residence The palace where Qianlong stayed during his four southern tours🏯 Holds folk secrets about Qianlong's origins🔍 3️⃣ Haishen Temple The "Forbidden City of Jiangnan" built by Emperor Yongzheng's decree Red walls and green tiles are even more photogenic than the Forbidden City!💫 4️⃣ Music Home Museum The growth story of a piano master is hidden in interactive exhibits🎹 5️⃣ Former Residence of Zheng Xiaocang An antique-style building🏮 Precious manuscripts take you through a time tunnel⏳ ⚠️Practical tips 📆 Tide viewing times: Check the "Yanguan Tourism" tide table in advance🌊 Even small tides allow you to see the "tide line" 👗 Dressing guide: It’s windy by the river, bring a light jacket Wear comfortable shoes for the stone paths👟 🍜 Food guide: Claypot rice dumplings｜Wangcai buns｜Caolu cakes Enjoy all the Jiangnan specialties at once!😋 🏨 Accommodation recommendation: Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel Infinity pool on the 5th floor with views of the Qiantang River Watch the tide rise and fall right from your bed🏊 The charm of Yanguan✨ Is blending natural wonders with cultural heritage Into every corner of life Chasing the tide by day💨 Strumming the guitar by night🎸 This "half rivers and lakes, half fireworks" experience Is the wildest way to explore Jiangnan!

Carefully selected “relaxing” small towns and destinations reachable within about 1.5 hours by car from Zhejiang Huzhou. Each has its own charm, and there’s always one that will make you want to just “laze” there. 🌈 1. Stunning Island Relaxation (Looking East) ✅1. Haining, Jiaxing - Tide Chasing and Cultural Retreat Haining is not just a leather city; its other side is the tranquil Qiantang Riverbank and a small town full of cultural atmosphere. 🚄 Transportation: About 1 to 1 hour 10 minutes by car from Huzhou city center. High-speed train from Huzhou Station to Haining West Station takes 30 minutes. 🌈 “Relaxing” Highlights: 🏖 Yanguan Tourist Resort: Not only the best place to watch the “world’s first tide,” but also a quiet ancient town shaded by green trees. You can stay at riverside RV campsites or homestays, cycling or walking along the hundred-mile Qiantang ecological greenbelt at dawn or dusk, with almost no one around, just the river breeze and trees. 🛰 Nanguanxiang Historical and Cultural Street: A free ancient street built by the water, especially charming when lanterns light up at night. The street has many teahouses, bookstores, and creative shops, quiet and peaceful, perfect for a slow stroll. 🏡 Liangjiadun Scenic Area: A trendy internet-famous village focusing on pastoral scenery and design-style homestays, with cafes and art galleries, a model of “countryside relaxation.” 🍜 Food: Jingfen noodles, Yanqing cake. 🏡 Accommodation: Kaiyuan Guantang Hotel in Yanguan, boutique homestays in Liangjiadun, comfortable hotels in the city. ✅2. Cixi, Ningbo - Reclamation Culture and Wetland Town Cixi hides a world-class wetland park, an excellent place for birdwatching and zoning out. 🚖 Transportation: About 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Huzhou. High-speed train from Huzhou Station to Yuyao North Station (about 1 hour), then transfer by bus or taxi to Cixi city center (about 20 minutes). 🌈 “Relaxing” Highlights: 👉 Hangzhou Bay National Wetland Park: Filming location of the movie “Search.” The ecological environment is excellent, with green reeds in spring and summer, and flying reed flowers in autumn and winter. You can take a boat, cycle, or quietly watch migratory birds from the birdwatching house, and the whole world becomes peaceful. 🏡 Minghe Ancient Town: “Hegao scenery rivals Suzhou,” an ancient town by the mountain and lake, with low commercialization and strong local life atmosphere. The town hides many authentic rice cake and dumpling snack shops; eating while walking is the way to go. 🏖 Shanglin Lake Yue Kiln National Archaeological Site Park: A must-visit for ceramic enthusiasts. Countless celadon shards are scattered by the lake, quiet and historic. 🥞 Food: Yangmei berries (a must-eat if visiting in June!), rice cake dumplings, various seafood snacks. 🏡 Accommodation: Many hotel options in Cixi city, and riverside homestays in Minghe Ancient Town. --- 🌈 2. Deep Mountain Secret Relaxation (Looking West/South) ✅3. Fuyang District, Hangzhou - Real Scene of “Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains” Fuyang is the real scene depicted in Huang Gongwang’s “Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains,” with profound mountain and water heritage, perfect for escaping the world. 🚖 Transportation: About 1 hour 30 minutes by car from Huzhou. 🌈 “Relaxing” Highlights: 🏖 Tongzhou Island: A small island in the middle of the Fuchun River, known as “Misty Rain Tongzhou.” You can cycle, camp, kayak, or just hang a hammock in the riverside woods and daydream all day. 🏡 Dongziguan Village: Famous for the novel by Yu Dafu with the same name, now a trendy village with highly designed “Hangzhou-style residences.” White walls and black tiles, beautiful lines, the village is built by the river and very quiet. 🌲 Huang Gongwang’s Secluded Residence: Quiet environment, deep bamboo forest, walk slowly along the trail to experience the mindset of the painter’s seclusion here. 🥩 Food: Freshwater fish from the Fuchun River. 🏭 Accommodation: Camping sites and homestays on Tongzhou Island, boutique homestays in Dongziguan Village, and cost-effective hotels in Fuyang city. ✅4. Anji County, Huzhou - Deep Creek and Green Mountains for Ultimate Relaxation Although part of Huzhou, Anji is vast, with many ultimate “relaxing” spots more than an hour’s drive away. 🚖 Transportation: To Baofu Town, Zhangcun Town, and other southwestern areas, about 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes by car from Huzhou city center. 🌈 “Relaxing” Highlights: 🌲 Villages around the Northern Zhejiang Grand Canyon: You don’t have to enter the scenic area; villages near the canyon like Shiling Village and Dali Village have clear streams and many homestays, truly “open the door to see mountains, open the window to hear streams.” 🌿 Longwang Mountain: The source of the Huangpu River, very well preserved, original and quiet. The homestays at the foot of the mountain are perfect for summer retreats, oxygen intake, and complete disconnection. 🍃 Xiaohangkeng: Known as “Little Switzerland of Anji,” with open lawns, clear streams, and distant tea gardens forming a beautiful picture, a paradise for camping lovers. 🥞 Food: Bamboo shoot feast, wild vegetables. 🏡 Accommodation: Boutique homestays in the above areas are the first choice, blending design and nature perfectly. --- ✅3. Ancient Water Town Relaxation (Looking North) 5. Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu - Gentle Land by Taihu Lake Crossing the provincial border northward, you can instantly reach the vast misty Taihu Lake shore. 🚖 Transportation: About 40 minutes to 1 hour by car from Huzhou (especially Nanxun) to ancient towns like Lili and Zhenze in Wujiang; about 1.5 hours to Dongshan and Xishan Islands. 🌈 “Relaxing” Highlights: 🥞 Lili Ancient Town: A very quiet, almost non-commercialized ancient town with corridors and deep alleys, preserving the original residents’ lifestyle. Here you can experience the purest slow life of the water town. 🌿 Zhenze Ancient Town: An ancient town that prospered due to the silk industry, small and exquisite. Sitting by the river with a bowl of authentic Zhenze black tofu and tea can fill an entire afternoon. 🌿 Suzhou Dongshan/Xishan Islands: Peninsulas and islands deep in Taihu Lake, with beautiful scenery along the lakeside road, famous for flowers, fruits, and tea. Find a homestay facing Taihu Lake to watch the sunrise and sunset, drink tea, and daydream—this is the ultimate “relaxation.” 🥞 Food: Su-style soup noodles, various pastries. 🏭 Accommodation: Lake-view homestays by Taihu Lake, old house inns converted in ancient towns. 💡 Final Tips: ✨ 1.5 hours is under ideal traffic conditions; please allow more time on weekends or holidays. ✨ For a “relaxing” trip, food and accommodation are key; booking in advance greatly enhances happiness. ✨ Choose one destination for an in-depth experience; it fits the essence of “relaxation” better than rushing around. Wishing you find your ideal “relaxing” paradise around Huzhou and enjoy a perfect short holiday!

This summer, stop being a "weekend special forces"! Crowded attractions, rushed schedules, too many people... just thinking about it is exhausting! Why not find a place to lie flat and relax? Highly recommend this hidden micro-vacation spot—Haining Yanguan Tide Music City! 📍【Location】 Yanguan Tide Music City is located in Haining, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 🚗 About a 40-minute drive from Hangzhou 🚙 About a 1.5-hour drive from Shanghai, super convenient transportation. ⭐【Must-Visit Attractions】 ✅ Tide Viewing Park The best place to watch the Qiantang River tidal bore, where you can see the stunning "frontline tide," and the iconic Zhan'ao Tower built in the Song Dynasty, perfect for photos. 🔸Remember to check the tide schedule in advance. ✅ Yanguan Tide Wall At the entrance of the Visitor Center ⛩️, you can check in without entering the scenic area. The tide wall collides visually with the ancient city wall, creating a striking impact. It opens once every hour, lasting 15 minutes each time. ✅ Chen Ge Old Residence Built in the mid to late Ming Dynasty, a traditional Ming and Qing architectural style. Legend has it that the mystery of Emperor Qianlong’s identity is related to Chen Ge. The Chen family also has three treasures waiting for you to solve the mystery and explore. ✅ Jin Yong Academy A must-visit for martial arts fans! You can experience fun installations like "Left and Right Duel" and "Mount Hua Sword Debate," fulfilling your hero dream. 🏨【Accommodation】 🔹 Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel: Music-themed with a special touch, the fifth floor has an infinity pool 🏊‍♂️ and a private Qiantang Tide viewing platform, perfect for watching the tide and taking photos 📷. There are live performances at night, creating a great atmosphere. 🔹 Xuandemen Hotel: Jiangnan garden style, adjacent to the ancient city wall, with an elegant environment. It has an indoor heated pool, includes breakfast, and offers a free tide viewing shuttle. Falling asleep to the sound of flowing water is super cozy. 📅【Travel Itinerary Planning】 ⭐ One-day Tour: Yanguan Tide Wall (check in at the tide wall water curtain at 9 AM) → Tide Viewing Park (watch the tide according to the tide schedule) → Jin Yong Academy → Sea God Temple → Beidajie Tide Market for delicious food. ⭐ Two-day Tour: Day 1: Chen Ge Old Residence → Armor Refining Hall (experience wearing armor) → Music Home Museum → Yufeng Sauce Garden (DIY sauce painting) → Evening stroll through the ancient city night scene; Day 2: Confucius Temple and School (praying for academic success) → Tide Viewing Park (watch the tide) → Newspaper Apartment (movable type printing) → Former Residence of Zheng Xiaocang. Come to Yanguan Tide Music City and feel this unique charm! No need for special forces-style check-ins, this is what a vacation should be like!

Who understands! The days chased by KPIs really make it hard to breathe, so on the weekend I decisively took the whole family to hide away in Yanguan Ancient Town, starting a 2-day, 1-night laid-back micro-vacation with no need to rush the morning commute, no need for planning, and even the alarm clock could be turned off. I realized that relaxation can truly be “lived”! Early morning, I was gently awakened by the sound of the Qiantang River tide. As soon as I opened the curtains, I could see a shimmering river view. In the afternoon, I sat by the ancient city wall soaking up the sun, listening to an old grandma slowly telling stories while fanning herself. At dusk, I hummed off-key songs with the street band, and even the evening breeze carried the unique gentleness of Jiangnan. This slow pace feeling is truly healing! Families with kids don’t need to worry here at all. Children can have fun paddleboarding in the “Boat Tour Summer” activity while I sit on the shore drinking tea and watching the clouds drift by. Plus, from 2 PM to 7 PM there’s the live-action game “Battle of Tide Music,” where kids get fully engaged following NPCs to solve puzzles. Finally, I got my “free time from the kids” and could leisurely explore and eat throughout the ancient town! The highlight is staying at Xuande Gate Hotel—it’s a total steal! Kids under 1.2 meters not only get free admission but also free rides on the scenic area’s electric carts. The minibar in the room offers a free first order and a welcome fruit plate. The restaurant’s 20% discount coupon saved me the cost of two milk teas. The family rooms are super spacious, and the kids can quietly do homework at the small desk before bed. Detail-oriented moms will be deeply touched by these thoughtful designs! The biggest surprise is that the food here doesn’t have the usual overpriced tourist trap prices. The Haining jar pork at the Ancient City Gate Restaurant is sticky and tender without being greasy, and the sauce garden dishes carry an authentic fresh aroma. Even my usually picky eater kids finished two bowls of rice each. No more worries about bad meals in tourist spots! Finally, here’s a lazy traveler’s guide: On day one, check into the hotel and slowly stroll around the ancient town in the afternoon, then watch the Qiantang River tide at dusk. On day two, after breakfast, take the kids paddleboarding, then visit the Music Home Museum. After lunch, take a leisurely trip back—no need for special forces-style check-ins. This kind of vacation is the real deal! Spend 24 hours in Yanguan, soak your work anxiety into tea, turn fleeting moments into poetry, and realize that happiness is really simple. Next time, I’ll bring the whole family here to relax again! 📍Location: Jiaxing Yanguan Ancient Town

✨Discovered the perfect weekend getaway spot in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai Start a two-day, one-night trip here, it’s so much fun Whether adults or kids, everyone can have a blast😆! 🌊【Tide Watching】You must experience the Qiantang River tide in person! There are great tide-watching spots by the river with fantastic views. The tide layers upon layers, ever-changing and surging powerfully. Watching it live is truly thrilling🥰! But remember to check the tide schedule in advance before going, or you might easily miss the exciting moments📅! 🎭【Immersive Script Experience】Change into your costume and start the immersive script murder game! Just pick up a Republic of China newspaper at the visitor center to begin easily, no need to familiarize yourself with the script beforehand, just play boldly and confidently🤩! Here, you can listen to opera, storytelling, and pingtan, drink tea in an old teahouse, experience scenes from ancient costume dramas, and fully satisfy your drama cravings😎! You can also personally try traditional cultural activities like rubbing prints and making incense, which is really meaningful and worth exploring👍! 💧【Water Activities】With the hot summer weather, water activities are a must! Paddleboarding, canoeing, boating... various water activities keep you cool all summer, truly essential for summer🥳! Rowing on the lake while admiring the ancient-style buildings on both shores, you can’t help but marvel at the beauty of the ancient city. This feeling is just so pleasant🌳! 🎶【Lawn Concert】At night, there’s a super exciting lawn concert. A big crowd listening to live music outdoors, that surge of emotions is really amazing😍! No wonder it’s called the City of Tide Music, great sound and fun, adding a unique color to this trip🎵! 📍【Location and Accommodation】Salt Officer Ancient City - City of Tide Music Scenic Area, within 2 hours’ drive from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, super convenient🚗! There is accommodation inside the scenic area, decorated in Republic of China style with lots of details like vintage telephones and old newspaper walls, beautiful and convenient. Staying here feels like traveling back to the Republic of China era🥰! 💰【Great Value Package】There’s a super cost-effective 799 RMB package now! Includes Police Officer Apartment / Reporter Apartment, 2 days and 1 night Unlimited entry within 2 days with facial recognition🎫 After changing costumes, take photos in your room or at historical spots like the Royal Wharf and Gongchen Gate, instantly becoming the lead character in a Republic of China drama, with a high photo success rate📸! ✔️The dining options are also rich The package includes a double police officer meal / reporter meal (featuring specialties like Haining jar meat and Jiangyuan dishes). You can enjoy food while encountering NPCs acting scenes in the old teahouse and grocery store in the scenic area, immersing yourself in both the taste and the story. It’s really amazing🤩!

This is not just an ordinary ancient town for tide watching, but a millennium-old town awakened by musical notes and the sound of tides💫 Watching tides + listening to music + playing in the water + taking Hanfu photos = an amazing four-in-one experience✨ Crafted with care by the Wuzhen operation team, this investment is definitely worth it! 🔥 Five must-visit attractions, missing even one is a crime 🔥 1️⃣ 【Best Tide Viewing Spot】The stunning center stage 👇 Here you get the best angle to watch the tide 👉 Under the Ao Tower, the tide rushes like snow 📸 Stand in front of the ancient city wall and take photos with the great tide Truly realizing "the moment the tide rises and falls, eternal memories stay in the heart" 2️⃣ 【Yanguan Tide Wall】A photo magic spot ⏰ At every hour, the "Tide Wall Water Curtain" show begins 📸 Perfect for Hanfu photo shoots, check it out? 🧚‍♀️ Instantly transform into an ancient-style fairy, not a dream Recommended props: oil-paper umbrella + round fan = full fairy vibes💯 3️⃣ 【House of Music】The ultimate interactive experience 🎵 Asia’s only Austrian Vienna authorized House of Music museum 👉 Same stunning setup as Vienna 🎹 Step on the piano keys + water play with sound waves + exhibition of 7 music masters Truly a paradise for kids🎶 4️⃣ 【Music Party】Explosively fun 🎸 Irregular themed parties 🤟 Impromptu stage shows that rock the crowd 🌃 City wall live music + 5th floor infinity ♾️ pool = summer-only romance Recommended outfit: neon colors = the coolest in the crowd✨ 5️⃣ 【Martial Arts Romance】Dream come true moment 📚 Jin Yong Academy ⚔️ Mount Hua Sword Discussion installation simulating real battles 🥋 Ambidextrous fighting + lightness skill challenges Martial arts fans, this is your place! 🏨 Highly recommended accommodations: 🎵 Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel · Infinity pool + private tide viewing platform · Each room has its own music player 🌿 Xuande Gate Hotel · Small bridges and flowing water, Jiangnan style · Heated pool + private garden · Exquisite morning tea that will move you to tears 📍 Detailed guide: Address: No. 188 Gongchen Road, Yanguan Town, Haining City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province 🚗 Transportation guide: · 40 minutes direct from Hangzhou · 1.5 hours by car from Shanghai Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days Recommended outfit: white/light colors + Hanfu as an option

For those of us chased by KPIs and deadlines, we really need an "escape plan"! Last weekend, my sisters and I hid away in Haining’s Yanguan Tide Music City! Just stayed one night, and I felt like I hit the "reset button"—anxiety completely cleared! I seriously can’t praise this kind of “micro-vacation” relaxation enough! 🌊 Healing moment: zoning out by the Qiantang River Sitting in the tide-watching park, watching the river surge and hearing the roar of the tide. At that moment, my worries felt as tiny as grains of sand, instantly swept away by the tide! So healing! In the evening, strolling along the riverbank, the breeze was super gentle, and my anxiety really felt blown away! 🏮 Everyday magic: slow strolls through the ancient town’s alleys Diving into the old streets of the ancient town, with bluestone paths and mottled walls, full of everyday life vibes. No commercial noise, just slow wandering, daydreaming, and eating a sugar-coated hawthorn stick while walking🍡. Got super lucky and caught a street music performance! The vibe was so chill, humming along, happiness maxed out!🎶 🏨 Core of lying flat: Xuandemen Hotel nailed it! Gotta give a shoutout to the Xuandemen Hotel where we stayed! This deal really made me feel like I hit the jackpot!💰 Tickets: Stay and get free admission to Yanguan Tide Music City + Tide Watching Park Worry-free: Free scenic shuttle bus🆓 + luggage handling (hands-free!), instantly boosting the vacation vibe! Little surprises nonstop: Free minibar drinks🍹 on the first night + welcome fruit🍉! Food & fun discounts: 20% off hotel restaurant (excluding seafood and drinks) + indoor/outdoor pools + gym! Super worth it! This “lying flat” cost-performance ratio is unbeatable! No long journeys, no complicated plans. In Yanguan, just “soak” in the sound of the tide, everyday life, and music, and naturally relax. Spend one night’s money, buy a long-lost feeling of “no anxiety”—worth it! 📍Destination: Yanguan Tide Music City 🏨Highly recommended stay: Xuandemen Hotel (worth staying just for these perks!) Pack up your anxiety and toss it to the Qiantang River! Head out this weekend to “lie flat”!

Must-visit attractions🌟 • Tide Watching Park: The best place to watch the "world wonder" Qiantang River tidal bore! Check the tide times in advance on the "Tide is Coming" mini program⏰, and it’s recommended to arrive at least half an hour early. Choose a spot with a wide view (like near the Zhan’ao Tower), and when the tide rushes in, the shock will be unforgettable for life🌊; • Yanguan Tide Wall: Right at the entrance of the visitor center, free to check in! It "operates" for 15 minutes on the hour, with spectacular splashing water💦. Wearing Hanfu and taking photos nearby creates a full ancient atmosphere, with a 100% chance of great shots📷; • Yanguan Music Home Museum: Hidden in the basement (B1) of the Lead Singer Music Hotel, it’s Asia’s only Austrian-authorized interactive music museum🎶. You can see Beethoven’s belongings and play the interactive piano. Music lovers must visit; • Cultural and Historical Sites: ◦ Jin Yong Academy: A paradise for martial arts fans, the ancient-style building contains elements from Mr. Jin Yong’s works, and you can experience the "Knight Check-in" interaction🏯; ◦ Sea God Temple: Built during the Qianlong era, known as the "Southern Palace of Jiangnan," with gorgeous carved beams and painted rafters, perfect for experiencing ancient royal sacrificial culture; ◦ Wang Guowei Former Residence: A quiet old house full of literary atmosphere, ideal for those who love literature and history to stroll slowly. Food Recommendations🍜 • North Gate Tide Market: One-stop to try all Haining specialties! Must-try Haining jar pork (sweet, glutinous, and not greasy, similar to Dongpo pork), Qianlong Banquet Balls (delicious fish balls), and the intangible cultural heritage Yan Jing Cake (fragrant, sweet, and soft). A joyful food tour😋; • Ancient City Gate Restaurant: Outside the water city gate, focusing on fresh local ingredients like Qiantang River fish and local seasonal vegetables. The taste is authentic, and the environment has a strong Jiangnan feel, perfect for a proper meal check-in🍲. Accommodation Options🛏️ • Lead Singer Music Hotel: A music-themed hotel with great character! Comfortable rooms, the music museum is on B1, and the rooftop restaurant lets you enjoy hotpot while watching the river view/tide🌉. It also includes free attraction tickets and breakfast, making your stay super worry-free; • Xuande Gate Hotel: Built by the river and very close to the ancient city wall. Open the window to see the Jiangnan water town scenery. Convenient transportation and free scenic shuttle bus rides, suitable for those who want a quiet ancient city stroll🚌. Travel Tips⚠️ • Don’t get too close to the railing when watching the tide, stay safe; • The scenic area is quite large; if walking is tiring, you can buy a 20 RMB all-day unlimited ride ticket for the sightseeing bus; • More dining options are on North Street, good for late-night snacks; • Spring and autumn (April-May, September-October) have comfortable weather, perfect for tide watching and exploring the ancient city. This time period is recommended. Transportation Guide🚌 • Self-driving: Navigate to "Yanguan Chao Le Zhi Cheng Visitor Center." About 1.5 hours from Shanghai, 40 minutes from Hangzhou. Priority parking at "Chao Le Zhi Cheng Parking Building No. 6," currently free, with charging stations on the 3rd floor🔌; • High-speed rail + bus: Take the high-speed train to Haining Station, then transfer to "Haining Tour Line 2 Branch," which goes directly to Yanguan Chao Le Zhi Cheng Station. A 6-minute walk from the stop🚄; • Scenic area transportation: Buy a 20 RMB all-day sightseeing bus ticket covering major attractions, hop on and off as you please. Pack your bags and come to Yanguan Chao Le Zhi Cheng for a "tide and music" date🎉! Practical Tips: 1. The scenic area parking lot is large, very convenient for self-driving 2. It’s more cost-effective to buy a combo ticket, including the theater + experimental hall 3. Pay attention to safety when watching the tide, do not climb over the railing

Just returned from Yanguan, my mind is still filled with melodies of musical notes mixed with the sound of the tide. Who would have thought that this ancient city hiding the Qiantang River tide has long woven music into every alley and every breeze🍃 Walking here feels like stepping on a musical staff, even the waves crashing on the shore and the small bridges with flowing water carry a rhythm. Two days and one night, stepping into this trendiest Jiangnan town. . Check-in route: DAY 1: Music route Tide Watching Park ➡️ Stay at "Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel" ➡️ Music Home Museum ➡️ Infinity Pool ➡️ Music Lawn DAY 2: Ancient town route Wang Guowei Former Residence ➡️ Gongchen Gate ➡️ Shui Niu Wharf ➡️ Yufeng Sauce Garden ➡️ "Battle of Tide Music" immersive live-action game ➡️ Yanguan Tide Wall . [Tide Watching Park] The best spot to watch the Qiantang River tide is here! The "rumbling" sound of wave pushing wave, a must-see natural wonder from textbooks, the "One-Line Tide." [Music Home Museum] The collection is very rich. Press the interactive button to hear music from over a hundred years ago, like listening to a live show traveling through time and space. [Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel] A blend of classical and modern, every corner is infused with musical elements🎵 The 5-level infinity pool faces the Qiantang River. You can watch the tide right from the hotel. . ▫️ Xie Jianghu Grand Parade: A steampunk-style troupe parading on stilts, super 🆒 ▫️ Battle of Tide Music immersive live-action game: Follow the storyline, roam the streets, and complete tasks ▫️ Water sports: Kayaking requires stepping to the beat to stay steady, and the boatman's little tunes are even more soothing than folk songs ▫️ Infinity pool: The blue-green water reflects the clouds, facing the Qiantang River, playing in the water is relaxing and healing ▫️ Evening breeze party: A stage set up on the riverside lawn, bands singing various songs, the wind is filled with the taste of chords~ ▫️ Also string light shows, sound waves galaxy, rock diaries, and other music experiences . Yanguan Musician Residency Program recruitment! Musicians, dream chasers, and others enjoy free accommodation and creative space to build a musical utopia together~

Take the whole family and hide away in Yanguan Ancient Town for a slow-paced 2-day, 1-night vacation, finally living the life you want～ 🚗 Just an hour and a half drive from Shanghai, no need to get up early or rush, and no need to stress over planning! The morning when you turn off the alarm is so healing, gently awakened by the sound of the Qiantang River tides. Open the window to an unobstructed river view, sunlight spilling over the ancient street, and even the air carries the gentle warmth of Jiangnan. Here’s the itinerary: Day 1: Check-in → Leisurely stroll around the ancient town → Watch the tide rise and fall at dusk Day 2: After breakfast, try paddleboarding → Visit the House of Music Museum → Return after lunch 👶 Traveling with kids can be effortlessly relaxing too! The kids went wild paddleboarding at "Zhou You Yi Xia," sweating buckets, while I sipped tea on the shore watching clouds drift by—a rare moment of peace～ The live-action game "Battle of Tides" from 2 PM to 7 PM is a total hit. Kids follow NPCs to solve puzzles nonstop, finally letting this tired mom enjoy wandering and eating in the ancient town worry-free. 🏨 Staying at Xuande Gate Hotel is truly a hidden gem! Kids under 1.2m get free admission, saving money right away. Free rides on the scenic area’s electric carts, no worries about kids walking too much. First minibar order free + welcome fruit, so thoughtful it touches your heart. 10% off restaurant coupons, saving enough for bubble tea in no time. The family room is super spacious, kids can write and draw at the little desk before bed—detail lovers will be very satisfied. 🍲 Thought scenic area food would be a trap, but the Riverside Banquet won me over. Haining jar-cooked pork is tender and sticky without being greasy, and the pickled vegetables carry that authentic old flavor. A vacation without a special forces-style checklist is the real vacation. In 24 hours at Yanguan, soak your work anxiety into tea and turn rushed moments into poetry. Turns out happiness is so simple— It’s the sound of kids chasing games, the gentle tide lapping the shore, the relaxed vibe of the whole family slowly wandering. I’ll definitely come back here to steal some leisure time next time～

Watching the Tide + Double the Fun of Immersion! 🔥 The sound of the Qiantang River tide is the background music, but the drama on the streets of the Republic of China era is the main theme. During our two days and one night in Salt Official, our whole family felt like we had fallen into a parallel universe: instantly immersed in the story, clutching the "Republic of China secret report" to sneak into the salt guild’s tax calculations; my daughter chased the newsboy to decode secret messages, my husband was pulled by the police chief to be an "informant," and even my mom sat in the teahouse listening to storytelling while chatting with NPCs—this immersive Jianghu experience unlocked with a 60 yuan ticket had every family member fully engaged! 🎭 Zero barrier to immersion! The whole family are “chosen actors” A single newspaper to rule them all: The "Tide Sound Daily" you get at the visitor center is the key to passing! The front has the mission list, the back has the map guide, even a 7-year-old can run around the streets following clues. My dad, who usually can’t follow instructions, actually ended up composing poetry with “Xu Xiaomo” at Yufeng Sauce Garden! The silver coin missions are super friendly, plus 20+ NPCs randomly acting out scenes: Singer Lin Dieyi hides secret codes in the record store, Police Chief Jiang Qingya suddenly slips you a “secret letter”… Social anxiety? Don’t worry! Every NPC is a “people expert,” gently guiding you if you’re shy, and if you get into character, they’ll happily act out lines with you! 💦 Double tide fun: Watch the world’s wonder + fully enjoy summer water activities The plot resonates with the tide sound, a summer-exclusive water fun blast: Brain-teasing script murder? Jump on a paddleboard/canoe and instantly switch to cool mode! Row through the ancient city waterways, kids go wild with water fights, parents shoot “Jiangnan misty rain” masterpieces under the corridor—family needs all met with one click~ 799 yuan divine package! Eat, stay, and shoot immersive scenes in a triple combo || Accommodation | Dining | Privileges | | Themed room | Police apartment with vintage phone + old newspaper wall | Double police officer meal | ✅ Face recognition 48h unlimited park entry | | Costume experience | Reporter apartment terrace instantly becomes the editor-in-chief of "Shen Bao" | Reporter meal includes sauce garden specialty dishes | ✅ Choose from cheongsam/police uniform (included in package) | | Photo hotspot | Take Republic of China style portraits in the room | Have morning tea at the old teahouse while encountering NPCs for acting scenes | ✅ Check in at Royal Wharf + Gongchen Gate for iconic plot scenes | 📌 Tips from experienced visitors 1. Tide is king! Check the “Salt Official Tide Watching Schedule” in advance, the plot missions are more exciting with the tide 2. Costume change early! The 148 yuan costume package cheongsam is popular, arrive before 9 am for full makeup and styling 3. Focus on parent-child play: Get children’s missions from the grocery store grandma, water activities are shaded after 4 pm 4. Night tours have surprises: NPC performances are more intense at dusk, the police apartment night view is legendary! When Lin Dieyi softly sings "Night Shanghai" in the twilight, and the Qiantang River breeze lifts her emerald cheongsam—inside and outside the story, the tide sounds roar in symphony at this moment. On this Salt Official trip, we weren’t just tide watchers, we became the waves surging in the tide. For 799 yuan, you get 48 hours of family time-traveling fun. So tell me: will you choose the Sauce Guild or the Salt Guild boss? Salt Music City Official Tips 📍 Navigation: Salt Official Ancient City · Tide Music City Scenic Area 🚗 1.5 hrs drive from Shanghai, 1 hr direct from Hangzhou 🎫 Recommended to buy the 799 package (search Police Officer/Reporter Apartment on Trip.com) 🌊 Tide watching times: updated daily, see the scenic area mini program

Before coming, I thought all ancient towns were pretty much the same, until in Yanguan I was drawn into the Republican-era streets by a poster for "The Battle of Tide Music"—gentlemen in long gowns reciting poetry on the street, the police chief at the station smiling and chatting with you about salt taxes, even the river tides seemed to carry the rhythm of an opera script. This wasn’t just a visit to an ancient town; it was like falling into a breathing old dream of Jiangnan. Just an hour and a half drive from Shanghai, as soon as I entered the old city, a young man in a traditional mandarin jacket handed me a newspaper. My mom was pulled into a chat by the teahouse owner about “the salt prices back then,” and even I, usually shy, got a pat on the shoulder from Detective Jiang: “Miss, can you keep an eye on a suspicious person?” A 60-yuan ticket had this magic—walking around, I was drawn into the story. After playing hard, I hid away in Xuande Gate Hotel. The hotel gave out tickets to the scenic area and tide-watching, free rides on electric carts, a free first minibar order, and an 20% off coupon for the restaurant that saved me enough for a milk tea—detail lovers will adore this~ In the afternoon, holding the newspaper, I took on challenges—Mr. Xu at the sauce garden tested me on poetry lines, and if I answered right, I got silver coins; at the record shop, Lin Dieyi winked and quizzed me on music theory. Even a shy person like me wasn’t scared; the NPCs always caught my nervousness. I was hiding in a corner when someone handed me a cup of tea and said, “Help watch the accounts,” and before I knew it, I was being praised for being “careful.” The best part was the switch between quiet and lively: in the morning, I “battled wits” with salt merchants; at noon, I went back to the room to eat braised pork (sticky and not greasy); in the afternoon, I paddled a canoe through the waterways, and as the tide surged, the NPCs shouted “Tide Music Contest,” the sound of waves mixed with the story, giving me goosebumps; at night, I went to the Imperial Wharf to see lanterns light up and hear the tide rise, like standing in the moonlight of the Republican era. Tips: Staying at Xuande Gate Hotel really feels like finding a treasure: tickets for two adults and one child to the scenic area plus tide-watching tickets are included, free rides on the shuttle bus, the first minibar order is free with welcome fruit, and the restaurant’s 20% off coupon saves you the cost of two milk teas. The biggest surprise was the food! I was prepared for the usual “expensive and disappointing” scenic area meals, but the river boat banquet completely changed my mind: Haining braised pork was sticky and tender, falling apart with a chopstick poke; the sauce garden dishes carried the fresh flavor of old jars, enough to eat two bowls of rice. Here’s the itinerary to copy: Day 1: Lie down for an hour after arriving at the hotel → stroll the ancient town and try snacks in the afternoon → watch the night tide at the tide-watching spot at dusk → explore the night street on your own Day 2: Leisurely have morning tea → visit the Music Home Museum → after lunch, slowly head back Turns out vacation doesn’t have to be rushed. In 24 hours in Yanguan, I realized happiness is so simple—it’s just the sound of the tide, the evening breeze, and the moments of laughing and joking with the people around you.

Choked by KPIs? The City of Tides and Music in Yanguan, just a 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou/Shanghai, offers the Qiantang River tidal bore, ancient city vibes, and music parties—perfect for curing urban anxiety! Here’s a direct guide to follow👇 🚗 Easy transportation: Escape the rat race in 1 hour - Self-drive: Direct access via Yanguan exit on Hangpu Expressway, 40 minutes from Hangzhou, 1.5 hours from Shanghai. Free parking at the hotel (navigate to “City of Tides and Music Visitor Center Plaza Parking Buildings 6 and 7”). - High-speed rail: Arrive at “Haining West Station,” then a 30-minute taxi ride—just follow along without worries. 🌊 Relaxing activities: 24-hour relaxation guide Daytime: Zone out watching tides · Stroll the ancient city - Tide watching relaxation: Head straight to “Tide Viewing Park” and lie back to watch the tidal bore! Check the mini-program “Qiantang River Tide Watching” in advance; the roar of the tide crashing ashore instantly soothes anxiety. - Leisurely strolls without fatigue: - Haishen Temple red walls: Enjoy light and shadow afternoon tea + photo ops like the Forbidden City 📸, with stunning light effects at 4 PM. - Chen Ge Old Residence: Touch century-old Luohan pine trees. Night: Music therapy · Tipsy night tour - Free concerts: - Evening breeze lawn party: Even if you sing off-key, have fun! The champion wins a room voucher at Xuande Gate Hotel. - African drum circle: Dip your feet by the pool while listening to electronic blues, with special cocktails paired with the summer night breeze 🍹. 🏨 Hotel win: Stay at Xuande Gate Hotel = ultimate perks champion New in 2024! All-inclusive relaxation benefits👇 - Free! Double tickets to the scenic area - Free shuttle bus within the scenic area and luggage check-in service - Surprise gift on your birthday stay - Private tide viewing: Exclusive river view right outside the hotel - Free minibar drinks - Enjoy 20% off at the hotel restaurant and 40% off some packages at Music Home

🚗 A 1-2 hour self-drive from Shanghai, just a press on the accelerator to reach Yanguan. No need for planning, no rushing schedules, this is a spontaneous "laid-back holiday": 🌅 Wake up in the early morning to the sound of the Qiantang River tide, with the river breeze slipping through the window cracks; 🚶 In the afternoon, stroll on the ancient city’s stone-paved streets, the calls from old shops mixed with faint music, rest on the stone steps when tired, watching the sunlight flicker along the walls; 🎶 In the evening, follow the music drifting from the alleys, your steps naturally slowing down. 🏨 First night at Xuande Gate Hotel The room is stocked with washed fruits, toys for kids, and a thoughtfully prepared free minibar in the fridge; tickets for the scenic area, the tide-watching park, and free shuttle bus are all arranged, plus a 40% discount at the Music House, so you don’t have to worry about anything. 🏨 Second night switch to the Lead Singer Hotel, which includes tickets to the Music House Museum. After all, this is Yanguan Ancient City - the City of Tide Music, created by the Wuzhen operation team, where the musical atmosphere flows from street to alley. 🌃 When night falls, the ancient city lights up one by one, and the music becomes clearer—maybe a street corner artist’s singing and playing, or melodies drifting from a tavern. As you wander, your heart quiets. Yanguan is perfect for "wasting" 24 hours ⏳: 🌊 Watch the tide come in the morning, standing and daydreaming for a while; ☀️ In the afternoon, bask in the sun by the ancient city wall, watching people pass by with smiles; 🎤 At night, go to the square for an open-air concert, kids nodding their heads to the rhythm, adults humming along—there’s no better way to start a child’s holiday with music; 🏠 Returning to the hotel, the sound of the tide and river breeze drift through the window, becoming the most soothing background sound for sleep. No competing for attractions, no rushing schedules—come to Yanguan, where the holiday exists only for happiness and relaxation.

Attention Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai workers! Hidden here is an "anti-involution" trendy ancient city—Yanguan. This time, I went to Yanguan Ancient City with my bestie to start a 48-hour laid-back vacation mode! 🌞 Wake up naturally in the morning, feel the weekend rocked awake by a black-awning boat. Open the window and see the boatman wearing a bamboo hat rowing through the mist, like he escaped from an ink painting. The scenic area tickets given by the hotel quietly lie on the bedside, even sparing me the trouble of planning. 🚶 Stroll inside the ancient city, feel the lively atmosphere of the old streets, and experience Yanguan Ancient City's intangible cultural heritage projects. In the afternoon, bask in the sun by the ancient city wall. Waste time on a bench in the Tide Watching Park. 🌛 At night, walk along the imperial path like Emperor Qianlong, sit in the restaurant where moonlight weaves through the windows and mingles with the lights on the food, adding a touch of haze and removing some vulgarity, soothing the restless heart. Reject anxiety, feel the relaxation of summer. 🏨 This time we stayed at Xuande Gate Hotel, which is basically our base for chilling out. ✅ Free Yanguan Trendy Music City scenic area tickets + Tide Watching Park tickets (based on maximum occupancy) ✅ Enjoy privileges upon check-in, and kids get small gifts too ✅ 10% off at the hotel restaurant, plus 40% off at Music Home 📷 Yanguan 48h laid-back itinerary 📅 Day 1: Be a salted fish ▪️ 15:00 Check in at Xuande Gate, first show off the welcome fruit ▪️ 16:00 Ancient city stroll: Visit the "Forbidden City of Jiangnan" Confucius Temple to learn how the ancients relaxed ▪️ 18:00 Tide watching and dining: BBQ on the hotel terrace with craft beer, waiting for the "frontline tide" to roar past beneath your feet ▪️ 21:00 Night stroll 📅 Day 2: Moderate revival ▪️ 10:00 Coffee to recharge: Even the cup says "Reject Anxiety" ▪️ 11:00 Handmade therapy: Experience Haining shadow puppetry DIY ▪️ 14:00 Poolside photo shoot: Floating afternoon tea on the hotel rooftop, remember to add the "sea salt filter" in editing ▪️ 16:00 Hands-free retreat: Hotel delivers luggage directly to the parking lot, lazy people spend the last second lying down

Who understands, family! With less than half a month before school starts, I just discovered this magical place to take kids. Departing from Shanghai, a 2-hour high-speed train ride, it’s truly a happiness booster tailor-made for families in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai～😄 Personally tested, kids are excited from morning till night without parents having to shout, here’s a 2-day 1-night nanny-level guide!✨ · 🌊 Big tide alert: The Chinese textbook comes alive! ✅ Must-visit tide-watching park! Arrive 1 hour early to secure the golden spot under the Ao Tower, the tide wall light show on the hour is stunning! When the waves rush in, the kids are all “wow” throughout! Take the chance to teach them about tidal principles, learning while playing, they listen very attentively. ✅ Get your ancient city stamp! Visiting the former residence of Zheng Xiaocang feels like traveling back to the Republic of China era, exploring Jin Yong Academy to find “heroic shadows,” the kids are excited all along the way. 🎵 Music Magic House: The secret base that frees parents The Music Home Museum is legendary! One of only three interactive high-tech museums worldwide, tapping the piano lights it up, touching the guzheng produces beautiful melodies… but the kids’ favorite is the voice-controlled bubble zone, chasing and playing crazily for an hour without getting tired. 🏄 Summer water fun is super joyful! Come experience the “Summer Boat Adventure.” You can choose paddleboarding or canoeing, paddling like little dolphins, learning new skills in nature. Take a boat tour around the ancient city, listen to the water’s stories, and feel the gentleness of the old town~ 🎭 Large-scale live-action game “Battle of Tide Music” turns the ancient city into a children’s adventure playground. The “little players” follow the storyline completing tasks all over town, having a blast on their own! 🏨 Relaxed vacation life: detail lovers rejoice! We stayed at 📍Yanguan Chaole City Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel ▪️ The family room comes with a small desk, can you believe the kids voluntarily wrote holiday essays before bed? Plus, the bathroom has anti-slip mats and a kids’ toiletry kit, details are top-notch. ▪️ The infinity pool on the fifth floor is amazing! Recommended to come at 4 PM, swim while enjoying the river view. Post your pool photos, your friends will love it! ▪️ Weekend buffet at Qinyuan Western Restaurant offers a wide variety to satisfy kids’ taste buds; on weekdays, try the Gongchen Jiangnan Feast and River Boat Feast, unique Jiangnan specialties worth trying. ▪️ Staying at the hotel includes free shuttle service to all attractions, so even a full day of walking with kids won’t be tiring~ A 2-day 1-night family trip lets children step out of textbooks to see the world, feel the beauty of our country’s mountains and rivers, and gain a lot while playing. Say no to boring pure study, truly combining education with fun. · The little one said he can brag all semester! “I’ve seen the Qiantang River tide!”💨hhh～😆 Kids departing from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, book your high-speed train tickets now!!

Chased by work? Want to relax this weekend? The Lead Singer Hotel in Yanguan Ancient Town is truly a great choice👍 First, the best part! Staying here gets you tickets🎫 to: Yanguan Tidal Music City, the Tidal Bore Viewing Park, and the Music Home Museum No need to queue up to buy tickets yourself; just pick them up conveniently when you check in, saving you a lot of trouble Only 1.5 hours by car from Shanghai and Hangzhou🚗 Once at the scenic area, you can ride the shuttle bus for free No need to walk under the sun🌞, comfortably explore the ancient town with ease There’s a little surprise hidden in the room✨ First-time minibar drinks are free, and the welcome fruit is very fresh🍉 If it’s your birthday🎂, there’s a special little surprise too, the details are quite heartwarming After all, it’s a hotel in the Tidal Music City🎶 You can watch open-air performances at night and hum along with the band🪗 Use your ticket to enter the Music Home Museum🎵, and take your time enjoying it If you get hungry, the hotel restaurant offers a 20% discount (excluding drinks and seafood)🍴. Great value for family gatherings or drinks with friends Want a short trip to relax, combining fun and leisure? This place might just hit the spot for you～😉

Summer vacation is almost over, but if moms still want to take their kids out to play, head here for one last pre-school celebration 🎉. We just went with our kids, and they were so excited, constantly saying how spectacular the Qiantang River tide from their Chinese textbook really is! This millennium-old city of tidal joy hidden in Jiaxing has perfectly combined natural wonders + cultural study + water party into the perfect end-of-summer trip before school starts! 3️⃣ Top reasons to visit ✅ Textbook comes to life: Watch the tide from the prime spot in Tide Viewing Park, recreating the scene from the first Chinese lesson "Watching the Tide" ✅ Explore the life of a literary master: Visit the former residence of Zheng Xiaocang to uncover the growth path of the People's Education Press editor, kids will eagerly flip through their textbooks ✅ Activate artistic senses: The Music Home Museum has seven rooms 🈶 seven masters, get up close with music masters and enjoy an immersive musical script murder experience 🚣 Summer exclusive activities ▫️ Paddleboard and canoe: Enjoy a summer water playground with professional coach guidance ▫️ Real-life adventure game: Large-scale script murder "Battle of Tides," kids explore independently while parents get a break 🏨 Worry-free guide 🔸 Stay: Family rooms at the home music resort hotel, spacious with dedicated desks for homework, every detail considered. 🔸 Eat: Weekend Western buffet / weekday Jiangnan feast, dining by the river with great atmosphere 🔸 Travel: 1-hour high-speed train from Shanghai to Haining, 20-minute taxi to the scenic area After this trip, the kids even asked to write a tide-watching diary on their own! Limited to before school starts in September, seize the end of summer vacation and give your child a meaningful growth gift 💡Tips: ✔️ Tide times vary daily, check the tide table in advance ✔️ The music museum is closed every Tuesday, avoid traveling on Mondays ✔️ Wear non-slip shoes! Watch out for slippery ancient stone roads and wet surfaces after the tide