Qianlong did not deceive me; I finally found a micro-vacation paradise for relaxing and strolling with kids in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area!

Bring your parents and children to enjoy the slow life together at Yanguan Ancient City - City of Tide Music — featuring two main themes: "Tide Watching" and "Music." It is China’s first and only cross-scene music carnival held beside a world-class natural wonder (the Qiantang River Tide). Enjoy the waves of music by day and watch the natural tide by night, a collision of natural wonders and diverse music. But this year, tide watching is very different:
✔️ The biggest tide of the year coincides with the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays. You can learn about the natural science of the great tide, the cultural history of the Sea God Temple, the intangible cultural heritage customs of tide worship, and the legendary stories of the Tide God.
✔️ Tons of activities: music carnival, night tide concerts featuring six music styles, 65 bands, and 18 hours of non-stop performances!
✔️ Great value: hotels under the City of Tide Music brand offer free tickets to three parks, free all-in-one attraction passes, free immersive script murder game "Battle of Tide Music," and free access to a 3,000-acre garden.

💥 Reasons to recommend:
⭐ World-famous tide-watching spot, visited four times by Qianlong during his six southern tours! The former residences of Wang Guowei and Xu Zhimo are here.

⭐ Jiangnan water town charm, small bridges and flowing water, ancient city tide walls, beautiful and less crowded.

🔴 National Day travel itinerary:
Day 1⃣️: Yanguan City of Tide Music ➠ Yanguan Tide Wall ➠ Gongchen Gate ➠ Royal Wharf ➠ Yufeng Sauce Garden ➠ "Battle of Tide Music" live-action game ➠ Little Planet Amusement Park
Day 2⃣️: Tide Watching Park ➠ Zhan’ao Tower ➠ Confucius Temple and Academy ➠ Sea God Temple ➠ Wang Guowei Former Residence

From October 1 to October 13, throughout the National Day holiday, the scenic area has prepared an amazing music carnival! Every day features five top-level music performances covering styles like neoclassical, jazz, blues, folk, and electronic music.

⭐ About the hotels: 1⃣️ Xuande Gate Hotel is surrounded by water on three sides, a century-old residence with Song Dynasty aesthetics and Jiangnan garden style, resting by the moat. It’s truly elegant, refreshing, and pleasing to the eye. Multiple room types are available, with a heated pool and gym—really fantastic. Guests receive free tickets to Yanguan City of Tide Music, Tide Watching Park, free shuttle rides, and more. Family-friendly with occasional exquisite gifts!

2⃣️ Lead Singer Music Resort Hotel is built on the city wall overlooking the Qiantang River tide, adjacent to Tide Watching Park, featuring an infinity pool with sunset views over the Qiantang River. Full of old Qiantang charm, vacationing here is amazing. Guests get free tickets to Yanguan City of Tide Music, Tide Watching Park, free shuttle rides, and family-friendly perks. During tide season, guests also receive a tide-watching energy pack! Western and Chinese breakfasts are served. Some rooms are decorated in Hermes orange, and electric grand bed rooms come with AI air suspension mattresses. The hotel also houses one of only three Music Home Museums worldwide—perfect for a relaxing vacation!

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Post by JamesonBrennandfr | Sep 28, 2025