Haining, why aren't you promoting this?! It's unbelievably beautiful and comfortable...
by Inspire_123_Taylor
Apr 23, 2025
**🌊【Haining 2-Day Itinerary】Qiantang River Tide + Leather Market Shopping Spree! Experience the "Tide City's" Dual Lifestyle for Just 300 Yuan per Person!**
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### **🚗 Itinerary at a Glance**
**Day 1: Tide Watching + Ancient Town**
• Morning: **Yanguang Tide-Viewing Spot** (Best tides on the 1st/15th of lunar month, entrance fee 30 yuan)
• Afternoon: **Baili Qiantang Cycling Route** (Most beautiful greenway, bike rental 20 yuan/hour)
• Must-try: **Yanjing Cake** (Intangible cultural heritage rice cake, 5 yuan/piece)
• Overnight: **Yanguang Kaiyuan Hotel** (River view from window, 300 yuan/night)
**Day 2: Fashion Exploration**
• Morning: **Haining Leather Market** (Genuine leather bags from Building A start at 200 yuan, bargain hard!)
• Afternoon: **Xu Zhimo's Former Residence** (Xiashi Old Street, free admission) → **Nanguan Xiang Lantern Street**
• Before leaving: Buy **pickled vegetables** (Xieqiao brand is the most authentic)
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### **⚠️ Essential Tips**
✔️ **Tidal Bore**: Check the "Qiantang River Tide Table" in advance, arrive 1 hour early to secure a spot
✔️ **Transportation**: Take Hangzhou subway Line 9 to Linping South Station, then transfer to bus
✔️ **Avoid Scams**: Bargain down to half price at the leather market, ignore "guides"
✔️ **Hidden Bonus**: Night tide viewing at the Tide-Viewing Park on the 18th day of each lunar month
(Actual expenses: tide viewing 30 yuan, leather bag 200 yuan, guesthouse 150 yuan)
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**📌 Important Notes**
• Safety first when watching tides (don't go down to the embankment)
• Leather market crowds double on weekends
• You can experience lantern making at the Xiashi Lantern Intangible Cultural Heritage Center
Post by Inspire_123_Taylor | Apr 23, 2025












