Today is Saturday, resting at home. In this autumn, people have an urge to go out for a walk.
I have been thinking for a long time. How about going to Chendang, Haiyan? I heard that the old street has been restored not long ago. Let's go and have a look.
The plan is to have lunch at Shengli Restaurant in the old street at noon. This is a restaurant in Yu Hua's novel.
Chendang Town belongs to Haiyan County. It was a swamp in ancient times with many water ponds. Chendang means sinking pond, hence the name. The history of the town can be traced back to the 25th year of Qin Wangzheng (222 BC). It belonged to Yongtai Township (later named Yongning Township) in the Tang Dynasty, Wudu of Yongning Township in the early Ming Dynasty, and Chendang District in the late Qing Dynasty. It became a town in the 21st year of the Republic of China (1932).
According to the "Haiyan County Atlas" of the Ming Dynasty, "Chendang is a big town, 26 miles away from the county, with water flowing in all directions, like Xishi, and people from the northwest of Haiyan all go there. There are five or six hundred shops, and grains, silk cloth, bamboo and wood, oil mills, and pawnshops are often big merchants."
Chendang's long history has nurtured its profound cultural heritage and created its cultural pattern of "one old man leading nine old men", which has preserved the unique charm of "small bridges, flowing water, and people" of the ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
Chendang has "nine old men", namely old streets, old houses, old ancestral halls, old wine, old lanes, old water ponds, old bridges, old temples, and old fishing villages.
It takes half an hour to drive from Jiaxing to Chendang, Haiyan. After arriving at Chendang Town, I found that there are many parking lots, all of which are free parking.
If you want to walk the entire length of Benhu Road in the old street from east to west, which is about 1.1 kilometers, you can park at the parking lot opposite the Chendang Brewing Factory, northeast of Zhendong Bridge on Jianan Highway. The south of the parking lot is Benhu East Road in the old street, next to the river.
The buildings on the side of Benhu East Road are still being demolished and rebuilt, and there is nothing to see. From Songzi An Lane to the west to Xixiao Street, both sides of the river are well built, with food and drinks, and a commercial atmosphere.
So, if time is limited, you can go directly to the parking lot on the old street of Benhu West Road, which is very convenient.
📍 Songzi An Lane
Introduction to the entrance: This Songzi An Lane is a relatively central lane in Chendang Town and is also relatively long. It is named because there is a Songzi An Temple in this lane. There is a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva in the nunnery. In addition to the three days of the birth on February 19th of the lunar calendar, the enlightenment on June 19th, and the ordination on September 19th, there are also young women who believe in the legend of Guanyin giving birth and come to the temple to pray for children. There is also a statue of God of Wealth in the nunnery. According to traditional customs, at the early morning of the fifth day of the Spring Festival every year, the Chamber of Commerce in Chendang Town will organize people to carry out the God of Wealth, starting from the entrance of the East Street Grain Station Lane, and beat gongs and drums along the way to send a stick of incense to each merchant, which means to send ingots to the God of Wealth. After each merchant owner walks out of the shop and kneels to the God of Wealth, he will receive ten sticks of incense and insert them into his own shop.
This lane is not long, and I didn't find the Nunnery for Childbirth even after walking to the end. There is an old house, Jusheng Square and Zhu Jusheng Memorial Hall.
Zhu Jusheng: The gunshots before dawn killed but never defeated the loyal martyrs. The life of Zhu Jusheng, a revolutionary martyr from Haiyan, was short but brilliant. Although his life was frozen at the age of 25, his revolutionary spirit has passed through the vicissitudes of history and shines brightly in the new era. In order to further commemorate the martyrs and carry forward their spirit, Haiyan County has built a Zhu Jusheng Memorial Hall in Chendang Town, Zhu Jusheng's hometown.
📍Yongning Zen Temple and Yongqingtang Bridge
📍Yongning Zen Temple
It was first built in the fourth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1631) and was called Guandi Temple. It was located in the Xishi Damiaochang of Chendang Town (now the location of Chendang Town Central Primary School).
Yongning Temple was built in 1641. Because of its large scale, it was commonly known as Chendang Temple.
In 2006, it was rebuilt in its current location and renamed Yongning Zen Temple.
In front of Yongning Zen Temple is Yongqingtang Bridge.
📍Yongqingtang Bridge
Commonly known as Chendang Bridge, the original ancient bridge was located in the east market of the market town and was a three-arched stone step bridge. The bridge crosses the Jiatang River and is connected to the original Qijia Village. Due to the flood discharge affected by the sea drainage of Nantaitou in Haiyan, it was moved to Chenjiagang between Yongqing Village and Jujin Village from April 1998 to April 1999. The bridge crosses Chenjiagang from northwest to southeast. The bridge was built in April of the third year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1725) and rebuilt in the eighth year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1882). It was designated as a county-level cultural relic protection unit in 2010.
🍽Dining recommendation: Shengli Hotel (east of the north end of Gongnong Bridge in the west section of the old street)
👍Most recommended: Chendang Old Wine, Original Shaomai
In 2014, the movie "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" adapted from Yu Hua's novel of the same name was filmed in Chendang Town, Haiyan County, and the real scene of Shengli Hotel was built on Shendang Benhu West Road and the north end of Gongnong Bridge, which is still preserved. Yu Hua wrote in his novel "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" that after selling blood, Xu Sanguan would go to Shengli Restaurant and order a plate of fried pork liver and two taels of rice wine. The original text of the novel reads: "They came to the restaurant called Shengli. The restaurant was at the end of a stone bridge. Its roof was not as high as the bridge. The roof was covered with weeds, which stretched out in front of the eaves like eyebrows. The restaurant seemed to have no door. The door and window were connected, with only two wooden bars in the middle. Xu Sanguan and his friends walked in from the place where the window should be. They sat at the table by the window. Outside the window was the small river that ran through the town, and a few green vegetable leaves floated on the river." In addition, the novel also wrote about Shengli Restaurant many times. For example, Xu Sanguan sometimes took Xu Yulan and the children to Shengli Restaurant to eat noodles. In particular, the last chapter of the novel wrote about Shengli Restaurant twice, once with a smile and once with tears. The emotional change was that Xu Sanguan learned that he could no longer sell his blood because of his old age. Yu Hua wrote: "He walked forward crying silently, passing the city's primary school, the cinema, the department store, and the snack bar where Xu Yulan fried dough sticks. He was at the door of his home, but he walked past it. He walked forward, walked across one street, walked across another street, and walked to the Victory Hotel. He still walked forward, walked past the clothing store, Tianning Temple, walked past the butcher's shop, walked past the watch shop, walked past the Five-Star Bridge, and walked to the hospital entrance. He still walked forward, walked past the primary school, and walked past the cinema..."
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Today is Saturday, resting at home. In this autumn, people have an urge to go out for a walk. I have been thinking for a long time. How about going to Chendang, Haiyan? I heard that the old street has been restored not long ago. Let's go and have a look. The plan is to have lunch at Shengli Restaurant in the old street at noon. This is a restaurant in Yu Hua's novel. Chendang Town belongs to Haiyan County. It was a swamp in ancient times with many water ponds. Chendang means sinking pond, hence the name. The history of the town can be traced back to the 25th year of Qin Wangzheng (222 BC). It belonged to Yongtai Township (later named Yongning Township) in the Tang Dynasty, Wudu of Yongning Township in the early Ming Dynasty, and Chendang District in the late Qing Dynasty. It became a town in the 21st year of the Republic of China (1932). According to the "Haiyan County Atlas" of the Ming Dynasty, "Chendang is a big town, 26 miles away from the county, with water flowing in all directions, like Xishi, and people from the northwest of Haiyan all go there. There are five or six hundred shops, and grains, silk cloth, bamboo and wood, oil mills, and pawnshops are often big merchants." Chendang's long history has nurtured its profound cultural heritage and created its cultural pattern of "one old man leading nine old men", which has preserved the unique charm of "small bridges, flowing water, and people" of the ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Chendang has "nine old men", namely old streets, old houses, old ancestral halls, old wine, old lanes, old water ponds, old bridges, old temples, and old fishing villages. It takes half an hour to drive from Jiaxing to Chendang, Haiyan. After arriving at Chendang Town, I found that there are many parking lots, all of which are free parking. If you want to walk the entire length of Benhu Road in the old street from east to west, which is about 1.1 kilometers, you can park at the parking lot opposite the Chendang Brewing Factory, northeast of Zhendong Bridge on Jianan Highway. The south of the parking lot is Benhu East Road in the old street, next to the river. The buildings on the side of Benhu East Road are still being demolished and rebuilt, and there is nothing to see. From Songzi An Lane to the west to Xixiao Street, both sides of the river are well built, with food and drinks, and a commercial atmosphere. So, if time is limited, you can go directly to the parking lot on the old street of Benhu West Road, which is very convenient. 📍 Songzi An Lane Introduction to the entrance: This Songzi An Lane is a relatively central lane in Chendang Town and is also relatively long. It is named because there is a Songzi An Temple in this lane. There is a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva in the nunnery. In addition to the three days of the birth on February 19th of the lunar calendar, the enlightenment on June 19th, and the ordination on September 19th, there are also young women who believe in the legend of Guanyin giving birth and come to the temple to pray for children. There is also a statue of God of Wealth in the nunnery. According to traditional customs, at the early morning of the fifth day of the Spring Festival every year, the Chamber of Commerce in Chendang Town will organize people to carry out the God of Wealth, starting from the entrance of the East Street Grain Station Lane, and beat gongs and drums along the way to send a stick of incense to each merchant, which means to send ingots to the God of Wealth. After each merchant owner walks out of the shop and kneels to the God of Wealth, he will receive ten sticks of incense and insert them into his own shop. This lane is not long, and I didn't find the Nunnery for Childbirth even after walking to the end. There is an old house, Jusheng Square and Zhu Jusheng Memorial Hall. Zhu Jusheng: The gunshots before dawn killed but never defeated the loyal martyrs. The life of Zhu Jusheng, a revolutionary martyr from Haiyan, was short but brilliant. Although his life was frozen at the age of 25, his revolutionary spirit has passed through the vicissitudes of history and shines brightly in the new era. In order to further commemorate the martyrs and carry forward their spirit, Haiyan County has built a Zhu Jusheng Memorial Hall in Chendang Town, Zhu Jusheng's hometown. 📍Yongning Zen Temple and Yongqingtang Bridge 📍Yongning Zen Temple It was first built in the fourth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1631) and was called Guandi Temple. It was located in the Xishi Damiaochang of Chendang Town (now the location of Chendang Town Central Primary School). Yongning Temple was built in 1641. Because of its large scale, it was commonly known as Chendang Temple. In 2006, it was rebuilt in its current location and renamed Yongning Zen Temple. In front of Yongning Zen Temple is Yongqingtang Bridge. 📍Yongqingtang Bridge Commonly known as Chendang Bridge, the original ancient bridge was located in the east market of the market town and was a three-arched stone step bridge. The bridge crosses the Jiatang River and is connected to the original Qijia Village. Due to the flood discharge affected by the sea drainage of Nantaitou in Haiyan, it was moved to Chenjiagang between Yongqing Village and Jujin Village from April 1998 to April 1999. The bridge crosses Chenjiagang from northwest to southeast. The bridge was built in April of the third year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1725) and rebuilt in the eighth year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1882). It was designated as a county-level cultural relic protection unit in 2010. 🍽Dining recommendation: Shengli Hotel (east of the north end of Gongnong Bridge in the west section of the old street) 👍Most recommended: Chendang Old Wine, Original Shaomai In 2014, the movie "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" adapted from Yu Hua's novel of the same name was filmed in Chendang Town, Haiyan County, and the real scene of Shengli Hotel was built on Shendang Benhu West Road and the north end of Gongnong Bridge, which is still preserved. Yu Hua wrote in his novel "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" that after selling blood, Xu Sanguan would go to Shengli Restaurant and order a plate of fried pork liver and two taels of rice wine. The original text of the novel reads: "They came to the restaurant called Shengli. The restaurant was at the end of a stone bridge. Its roof was not as high as the bridge. The roof was covered with weeds, which stretched out in front of the eaves like eyebrows. The restaurant seemed to have no door. The door and window were connected, with only two wooden bars in the middle. Xu Sanguan and his friends walked in from the place where the window should be. They sat at the table by the window. Outside the window was the small river that ran through the town, and a few green vegetable leaves floated on the river." In addition, the novel also wrote about Shengli Restaurant many times. For example, Xu Sanguan sometimes took Xu Yulan and the children to Shengli Restaurant to eat noodles. In particular, the last chapter of the novel wrote about Shengli Restaurant twice, once with a smile and once with tears. The emotional change was that Xu Sanguan learned that he could no longer sell his blood because of his old age. Yu Hua wrote: "He walked forward crying silently, passing the city's primary school, the cinema, the department store, and the snack bar where Xu Yulan fried dough sticks. He was at the door of his home, but he walked past it. He walked forward, walked across one street, walked across another street, and walked to the Victory Hotel. He still walked forward, walked past the clothing store, Tianning Temple, walked past the butcher's shop, walked past the watch shop, walked past the Five-Star Bridge, and walked to the hospital entrance. He still walked forward, walked past the primary school, and walked past the cinema..."
If it weren't for Mr. Yu Hua's brilliant writing, this pearl of Jiangnan hidden deep in time—Jiaxing Haiyan's Chendang—might still be quietly waiting to be discovered. 📷Must-Visit Attractions 1. Victory Hotel Although I'm not particularly interested in tourist-themed dining, the "two liang of rice wine and braised pork liver" Xu Sanguan ordered after selling blood in the novel "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" truly captivates me. This was our first stop. The signature stir-fried pork liver paired with a glass of Chendang rice wine relived the dining memories of Jiaxing residents. Tip: It's recommended to take a number before exploring. 2. Chendang Old Street This ancient, long street, though small, is filled with photogenic spots. Weekdays are sparsely populated, and development is moderate. Aside from the scorching summer heat, the overall experience is quite pleasant. 3. Brewery Formerly a Taixing sauce factory from the Guangxu period, it now displays a wealth of traditional brewing equipment. The creative ice cream is worth a try; at 18 yuan, the unique flavor makes it a steal. 4. The Barn Slightly further from the ancient town, the Barn is a creative space renovated from an old granary. It houses the Geometry Café, the Barn Bookstore, and a creative restaurant. Although we left abruptly due to the scorching heat, the literary atmosphere of the Geometry Bookstore was captivating, and a quiet break would surely have been a relaxing experience. 🏡 Accommodation Recommendation After comparing Kaiyuan Yiju and Haiyan Haili Kaiyuan, I ultimately chose the latter. While the price is slightly higher, the spacious room, circular bathtub, excellent breakfast, and attentive service make it well worth the price. While the hotel is a bit dated, its flaws outweigh its merits. 🍽Food Guide ☕️Xuanhutang Coffee, soy sauce latte 28 yuan/cup 📷Sunny Day Coffee, perfect for Jay Chou fans, with Yu Hua's signature. Their signature Chendang coffee may have rice wine in it, which is a bit strange. 🌸Pastry Shop, 3 yuan/piece. I bought a box to try; it was quite soft and chewy. 🍦Soy sauce flavored ice cream 18 yuan/stick 🍚Victory Hotel, pick up numbers at 10:00 am for lunch and 4:00 pm for dinner (limited number slots, once they're given out, they're gone). Ordered rice straw pork, pickled mustard greens and pork liver, siu mai, lion's head, sea cucumber shoots (a bit salty), and double stinky vegetables. 🔔Travel Tips It's recommended to visit on a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds. According to local rickshaw drivers, the small bridge next to the Victory Hotel is often crowded with tourists on weekends. If you're looking for a quieter time, a weekday is the best time. #Where to go during summer vacation #Ancient towns and villages worth visiting #Ancient towns around Jiangnan #Summer vacation family trip #Ancient towns and villages worth visiting
📅 Day 1: A Hipster's Taste of Salty Style Tour ☀️Morning Itinerary: - Chendang Old Street (Address: Zhongxing Road, Chendang Town, Haiyan County, Jiaxing City) ✔️Must-see at the "Victory Hotel," a Yu Hua-inspired restaurant! The retro calligraphy on the wall is a must-see for photos! 📸 ✔️Take a retro photo in front of Xuanhu Coffee and smell the century-old aroma of soy sauce at the Intangible Cultural Heritage Soy Sauce Factory (free! A real treat!) 🍚Lunch: Victory Hotel Nostalgic Set Menu (50 RMB per person) ✨Marinated Duck + Braised Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens—a must-try for Yu Hua fans! Paired with rice, it's enough to fill three bowls! 🥢 🌇Afternoon Itinerary: - Qiyuan (Ticket price: 35 RMB, Address: 368 Haibin East Road, Wuyuan Town) ✨Filming location for the 1987 version of "Dream of the Red Chamber"! A Hanfu photo opp! ⛩️ Recommended entry after 4 PM for the best lighting. - Haibin Park (Free "Guanhaiyuan" in the navigation) 🌅 The white windmills and the pink and purple sunset glow at sunset are breathtakingly romantic! A must-go for couples! 🌃 Dinner: Haibin Night Market (Haiyan Cultural Square) 🍢 All-you-can-eat for 15 yuan! Fried stinky tofu and shredded radish pancakes, yyds! 🏠 Accommodation: Yansu Slow Life (150 yuan per person) 📍 A 5-minute walk to Haibin Road, Japanese-style tatami with floor-to-ceiling windows, fantastic value. 📅 Day 2: A relaxing trip to Shanhai Lake 🌅 Morning: Sunac Land Sunrise Viewing (Free) 🌊 The silhouettes of the windmills and Ferris wheel, the golden light bathing the salt fields, are breathtakingly beautiful! 🥟 Breakfast: Hu Siling Xiaolongbao (Qinjian North Road) 🥟 10 yuan/basket, thin skin and juicy! Dipping in chili oil, I'm completely lost~ 🚴Morning: Bike ride around Nanbei Lake (electric bike rental: 30/hour) ⛰️Climb to the top of Eagle's Nest for a panoramic view of the three scenic spots (80 yuan admission) PS: There are few restrooms in the scenic area, so it's recommended to dine in advance. 🍜Lunch: "Jinliang Lamb Noodles" in Yanpu Ancient Town (40 yuan per person) Autumn and winter only! Lamb bone soup and handmade noodles, a perfect stomach warmer🔥 💎Afternoon: Fengyi Village (free) ✨Mine Emerald Lake and glass plank road, the view from the top is amazing! ⚠️But there are no guardrails, so be careful with children. 👍[Crazy Recommendation Zone] 1️⃣Few crowds, beautiful scenery, and low prices! Enjoy a delicious seafood restaurant for just 50 yuan🦐 2️⃣A hipster paradise! Yu Hua's hometown is packed with buffs📚 3️⃣Enjoy the mountains, sea, and lakes! A social media-savvy 📸 👎[Avoidance Zone] 🚌 Traffic is a major issue! Self-driving or chartering is recommended. 🍜 Limited food options! Eating twice in a row can be tiresome. 🚻 Primitive facilities! Be prepared. 💡[Secret Tips] ✅ Accommodation recommendations: - Couples: Kaiyuan Manju Lake View Room (300+) - Family: Nanbei Lake Lakeside Accommodation (500/night) 🎁 Hidden Gem: - Buy live small yellow croaker for 10 yuan/jin at Yulin Seawall 🐟 - Take photos in Qiyuan Hanfu—bring your own fan for even more stunning photos. 🧥 A windbreaker is a must! The seaside breeze is a perfect remedy for those who struggle. 💬 Summary: "The millennium salt fields retain their charm, a slow-paced, healing haven!" Poetry and distant views for just 500 yuan per person~ Tired of popular online cities? Come here to be a stylish and eye-catching guest! #YuHuaHometown #HaiyanTourism #NicheTravelDestinations #JiangsuZhejiangShanghaiSurroundingTours #SaltyLife 🧂✨
💰 Budget: 500 RMB per person/2 days 🚗 Transportation: Best by car or transfer to bus K172 from Hangzhou/Shanghai 📅 [DAY 1: A Literary and Artistic Journey] ⏰ Morning Itinerary 🍜 Chendang Old Street: Check in with Yu Hua's signature style 📍Address: Zhongdajie, Chendang Town, Haiyan County 🎫Admission: Free ✨Highlights: - Must-try: Shengli Restaurant's Braised Duck (Yu Hua's style!) - The "Serve the People" sign at the entrance of Xuanhu Coffee is stunning! - The aroma of century-old soy sauce from the intangible cultural heritage sauce factory is intoxicating. 📚 Chendang Barn: Literary Time 📍Address: Zhongliang Street, Chendang Town ✨Highlights: - An Instagram-worthy bookstore renovated from an old granary - A sparsely populated, beautiful coffee shop (¥25 per person) - The Yu Hua artwork wall is perfect for arty girls ⏰ Afternoon Itinerary 🎎 Qiyuan Time Travel Journey 📍Address: Haibin East Road, Wuyuan Subdistrict, Haiyan County 🎫Ticket: 35 yuan/person ✨Secret Features: - After 4:00 PM, the lighting is stunning (prime time for photos!) - Hanfu + fan props = a like-rich WeChat Moments - The same filming location as the 1987 version of "Dream of the Red Chamber" 🌅 Chase the sunset at Haibin Park 📍Directions: Guanhai Garden ✨Photo Tips: - White windmill + pink and purple sunset glow = wallpaper-worthy photos - Recommended arrival time: around 6:00 PM (best time to view the sunset) 🛌 Recommended Accommodation 🏠 Yansu Slow Life B&B 📍Location: 5-minute walk from Haibin Road 💰Price: 150 yuan per person ✨Features: - Japanese-style tatami mats + floor-to-ceiling windows - The butler will provide sweet soup for your goodnight! 📅 [DAY 2] Relaxing and Healing in the Mountains and Sea 🌄 A Secret Morning Spot 📍Sunrise Observation Point at the Big Windmill 🚗Directions: Sunac Land ✨Tips: - Arrive before 5:30 AM (to grab the center spot!) - The silhouettes of the windmill and Ferris wheel are breathtakingly beautiful 🍜 Breakfast Recommendations 🥟Hu Siling Xiaolongbao 📍Address: Qinjian North Road 💰Per Person: 10 RMB ✨Must-Orders: - Fresh Meat Xiaolongbao (so juicy!) - Remember to dip them in vinegar and chili oil 🚴 Cycling Around Nanbei Lake 📍Address: Yanpu Town 💰Car Rental: 30 RMB/hour ✨Highlights: - Climb to the top of Eagle's Nest for a panoramic view of the three scenic vistas - Take an electric bike ride around the lake for a truly enjoyable experience 🏯 Banpu Ancient Town Dining 🍜Jinliang Lamb Noodles 📍Address: Guangfu Street, Banpu Town 💰Per Person: 40 Yuan ✨Tips: - Autumn and Winter Limited Edition Stomach-Warming Recipe - Mutton Bone Soup: Delicious to the Eyes 💎Exploring Fengyi Village ✨Free Attractions: - Air-Raid Shelter (Great Adventure) - Glass Plank Road (Unbelievable Mine View) 👍[Recommended List] ✅ Few Crowds, Beautiful Scenery, and Low Prices ✅ Yu Hua's Hometown Buff ✅ Panoramic Views of Mountains, Seas, and Lakes 👎[Avoidance Guide] ❌Driving is recommended for inconvenient transportation ❌ Limited Food Options ❌Some Facilities are Primitive 💡[Blogger's Secret Tips] ✨Accommodation: - Kaiyuan Manju Lake View Rooms are recommended for couples - Nanbei Lake Accommodation is recommended for families ✨Hidden Activities: - Watch fishermen gather their nets at the Fish Scale Seawall - Bring brightly colored clothing for photos of the salt pans #SlowLifeTravel #YuHuaHometown #HaiyanTourism #UncommonTravelDestinations #Jiangsu,Zhejiang,ShanghaiNearbyTravel
Just over an hour from the start, you can reach this hidden gem of a town. 👀 A must-see when visiting Haiyan is watching the Qiantang River tides. But be sure to check the tide chart in advance! Missing out would be a shame. 📍The Dakoukou tide-watching spot (see the photo for details) allows you to avoid the crowds. ✔️ Breathtaking views directly over the Qiantang River. ✔️ Free and convenient parking. ✔️ Enjoy stunning views while driving. On the second day, enjoy a leisurely stroll. 🚶♀️ Recommended itinerary: Chendang Village ➡️ Official Sauce Garden ➡️ Chendang Wine Cellar ➡️ The Barn Each attraction is just over a kilometer apart. With plenty of time, you can explore at your leisure. 📸Must-see photo spots: ✨Ancient houses in Chendang Village ✨Old buildings at the Official Sauce Garden ✨Chendang Wine Cellar ✨The Barn is an absolute gem! Especially the scene from Jay Chou's "Confession Balloon," you absolutely have to take a picture! 🥰 🍜Great value food recommendations: Victory Hotel is an internet-famous restaurant. It was too crowded, so I can't comment on it much, but the photos are quite unique. I recommend going to Wanshangmian Noodle House, near the wine cellar and Guanjiangyuan. Super affordable pork ribs and pork liver noodles for only 15 yuan! Very affordable! I recommend the pork liver noodles, they're super delicious. The chef fries each bowl fresh in a wok, and it's not fishy at all. It's incredibly fragrant! 😋 Finally, we stopped by the library and cafe at the Granary to enjoy some downtime. ☕️ This weekend is truly relaxing~ #HaiyanTravel #QiantangRiverTideWatching #UncommonTravelDestinations #JiangsuZhejiangShanghaiNearbyTravel #WhereToWalkWeekend