Spring Outing to Shen Dang in Yu Hua's Writing

🌅Step into the dreamy town of Haiyan, Jiaxing—a place delicately portrayed by Yu Hua's writing. It's like entering a flowing ink painting where your soul dances with gentle waves until reaching that magical azure blue sea🌊. Here, time flows slowly, allowing you to relax, escape from the hustle and bustle, and immerse yourself in unique tranquility and leisure.
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📍【One-Day Tour Highlights】👣
Shen Dang Ancient Town🏘️ → Shen Dang Granary🌾 → Official Sauce Garden🥣 → Big Windmill🎡 → Tide Sound Pavilion🌊 → Ocean View Garden🏖️
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🚌【Transportation Guide】
Starting from Jiaxing South Station, take the convenient intercity bus K175 to Song Po East Road. After a pleasant kilometer walk, the traditional charm of Shen Dang Ancient Town comes into view🏞️🌿. For the rest of your journey, whether strolling along stone paths or taking taxis between attractions, everything is delightfully convenient, making your trip worry-free!
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📍【Shen Dang Ancient Town】🏘️
In this ancient town, nature and culture coexist harmoniously, with commercialization as light as morning mist. Creative shops await your exploration🛍️. Victory Hotel, famous from Yu Hua's novel "Chronicle of a Blood Merchant," stands with a camphor tree at its entrance, its swaying shadows whispering stories of the past🍂. Xuanhutang Coffee☕️, hidden in a deep alley, offers a cup of Shen Dang coffee and bamboo chairs. The large "Shen Dang" characters on the wall make for instantly artistic photos!📸
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📍【Official Sauce Garden】🥣
A century of sauce fragrance, rich and lingering, preserves memories of traditional flavors. Yu Hua once praised: "Shen Dang yellow wine is beyond words!" Here, you can indulge in that pure goodness. Grab a sauce-flavored ice cream🍦 and take photos against the ancient walls to capture this unique moment. The exquisite craftsmanship of old artisans repairing vats, aged wine in cellars, and the rich aroma from the soy sauce drying field—each spot exudes the mellow charm of years gone by.👴
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📍【Shen Dang Granary】🌾
Cylindrical granaries surrounded by lush greenery and flower fields, with a small playground filled with laughter. A wall of red brick with white lyrics sings the melody in your heart. The geometric bookstore and coffee shop☕️ offer rich coffee—remember to order early before exploring other corners!
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📍【Big Windmill】🎡
Windmills, Ferris wheels, lawns, and the sea create a romantic atmosphere. The sea breeze gently caresses as you stroll along the coast, where time seems to stand still, leaving only beautiful memories.🌊
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📍【Tide Sound Pavilion】🌊
A paradise for beachcombing—bring your own slippers and tools to explore the ocean's secrets. Sunrise and sunset create a sky mirror effect, painting breathtaking scenery that refreshes the mind and spirit.🌅
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📍【Ocean View Garden】🏖️
Walking along the coastal path from Tide Sound Pavilion brings you to Ocean View Garden. Close to the city center with convenient taxi access, it's the perfect place to end your journey.🚕