Day 1 Nanjing → Changxing → Biyan Ancient Road → Taihu Ancient Town → Nanjing
07:15
07:15-07:30 (15 minutes to sign in, please do not be late), Nanjing Metro Line 1, Andemen Station Exit 1!
07:30
After gathering, we set off together to the destination. The tour leader led the interaction on the bus, introduced himself and explained the itinerary, and we laughed and laughed all the way to the destination.
10:00
Arrived in Huzhou;
How can you not visit these three pedestrian streets in Huzhou: Xiaoxi Street, Zhuangyuan Street and Yishang Street?
Many people only know Yishang Street, but in fact these three streets are almost together and can be reached on foot.
Tour route: Enter Xiaoxi Street from Laodong Road, stroll and take photos. Across the river, cross the bridge next to Caishen Pavilion Teahouse to Zhuangyuan Street. Walk east and cross the road to Yishang Street for shopping and eating.
The total time is about 3 hours, including taking photos, feeding the fish, eating, drinking and waiting in line.
Xiaoxi Street is a gathering place for young artists. It is full of artistic atmosphere. It is suitable for those who like literature and photography. You can stroll here slowly.
Zhuangyuan Street Huzhou Niu's Zhuangyuan Hall is a good place to learn about the ancient imperial examination system and culture
Yishang Street is a food street that every city has. It is recommended to walk along the lake first, and then turn into the main street to eat.
13:00
Drive to Biyan Temple.
In the afternoon, hike along the Biyan Ancient Trail, one of the ten ancient trails in Changxing. Biyan Temple is a renowned Buddhist holy site in Changxing, where you will find cliff carvings of "Empty the World" and "Cold Spring," Longhua Temple, the horse-riding ridge of King Xiang, the horse-drinking pool, horse-tying wood, and sword-grinding stone.
After warming up, we prepared to begin our hike, following the Biyan Ancient Trail behind the temple up to a ridgeline lined with giant windmills. This ridgeline is exposed to the sun, so wear sunscreen. The Biyan Ancient Trail traverses Bian Mountain, 521.5 meters above sea level and a remnant of the East Tianmu Mountain range. Climbing to the summit of Nanyun Peak, we gazed upon the majestic expanse of 36,000 hectares of Taihu Lake. The wind blew, and the distant mountains and sailboats seemed to be right before our knees. The 72 gullies of the East and West rippled into the distance, looming in the distance. Accompanied by the sound of windmills, we descended the mountain to our starting point. The descent was both challenging and enjoyable, but the steep slopes warranted careful attention. We returned to our starting point.
5:00 PM
We will take a bus to Taihu Ancient Town, 3 kilometers away, and explore the town at our own pace.
7:00 PM
Tour Taihu Ancient Town at night, explore the Jiangnan Water Village, and watch intangible cultural heritage performances
Taihu Ancient Town is a man-made complex of newly constructed, ancient-town-style buildings. It's home to a diverse array of delicious food and exciting interactive street performances, creating endless fun. While the town offers a variety of restaurants and shops, the value for money is relatively low. We recommend bringing your own food and opting for chain restaurants if dining within the town. Various performances are also held in the evenings, though they may be canceled in case of rain. For details, please check the official Taihu Ancient Town performance schedule.
A brief guide to performances (please refer to the official performance schedule of Taihu Ancient Town)
7:30 PM
After the performance, the tour leader will remind everyone to return to the bus.
10:00 PM
Returning to the starting point, everyone was reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes.
