2 Days 1 Night Exploring Minghe Ancient Town｜Autumn Relaxation Nanny-Level Guide

Start your journey and experience the tranquility and poetry of the Jiangnan water town in Minghe Ancient Town! 🍁 Here, there is no noise, only white walls and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water, and the scent of osmanthus flowers filling the town～

💫 Day 1 💫

⏰ Morning: Stroll around Minghe Ancient Town
📍 Address: Minghe Ancient Town, Guanhaiwei Town, Cixi City, Ningbo
✨ Recommended activities:
- Check in at the popular stilted buildings and capture stunning reflection photos
- Discover the stories of seven ancient bridges and unlock hidden photo spots
- Walk through the old street smelling the osmanthus fragrance and feel the exclusive autumn romance
🚗 Transportation tips:
Drive and navigate to "Minghe Ancient Town Parking Lot," 10 RMB/day
Take bus No. 206 to "Minghe Ancient Town Station"

🍽️ Noon: Top-notch farmhouse cuisine in the ancient town
🔥 Must-try list:
- Steamed white fish (incredibly fresh and tender!)
- Osmanthus sugar lotus root (sweet but not greasy)
- Cixi small seafood (seasonal special)
🏡 Recommended restaurant: Ancient Town Family (about 60 RMB per person)

🌇 Afternoon: Blessings at Jin Xian Temple
📸 Photo guide:
- Must take photos under the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree
- Red walls and black tiles make great shots
- Get a "Persimmon Wish" amulet for a festive touch
🕒 Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (free admission)

🌙 Evening: Sleep by the water
💤 Recommended homestay: Water Pillow Family
- Riverside view room with balcony
- Includes special breakfast
- Attentive butler service
💰 Price reference: 300-500 RMB/night

✨ Day 2 ✨

⏰ Morning: Cycling at Du Lake
🚴‍♂️ Tips for fun:
- About 8 km around the lake, beginner-friendly
- Reed marsh photos come with natural filters
- Surprise encounters with egret flocks
📍 Rental point: Ancient town entrance (30 RMB/hour)

🍽️ Noon: Lake fresh feast
🦐 Fisherman’s house must-orders:
- Drunken lake shrimp (signature must-try)
- Stir-fried snails in sauce (perfect with drinks)
- Du Lake fish head soup (so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows raise)
🍶 Paired perfectly with homemade rice wine!

🎨 Afternoon: Intangible cultural heritage experience
🧧 New Year painting DIY:
- 600 years of craftsmanship heritage
- Customizable exclusive New Year paintings
- Experience price 68 RMB/person
🥮 Osmanthus cake making:
- Master chef hand-in-hand teaching
- Take home 6 finished cakes
- Experience price 58 RMB/person

🌟 Practical tips:
1. Outfit suggestion: Hanfu/New Chinese style for great photos
2. Best season: September to November (osmanthus + ginkgo)
3. Money-saving tip: Combo tickets are more cost-effective
4. Hidden perks: Some homestays offer complimentary souvenirs

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