Haiyan Weekend Travel Guide: Escape the City Bustle

This weekend, come to Haiyan, Jiaxing to unwind! A two-day, one-night slow-living itinerary will take you far from urban noise to enjoy the leisurely charm of this coastal town 🚗✨

🌊 Day 1:
Start your morning at the seaside [Guanhaiyuan Park]—its ocean-view boardwalk is perfect for photos! Nearby, try the time-honored boat cuisine at "Yujiale" (Address: Next to Guanhaiyuan Scenic Area) for fresh, affordable seafood. In the afternoon, head to [Nanhu Lake Scenic Area]. The lake is vast, so renting a bike to cycle around and soak in the lakeside scenery is highly recommended.

🌅 Day 2:
After a leisurely morning, visit [Qiyuan Garden], one of the best-preserved private gardens in Jiangnan and a filming location for *Dream of the Red Chamber*. Stop by the nearby "Qiyuan Teahouse" for tea and snacks. In the afternoon, explore [Haiyan Museum] to learn about the town’s millennia-old salt history, then pick up fresh seafood at Yanguan Fish Market to take home.

Tips:
1. Rent an e-bike at Nanhu Lake for an easier ride.
2. Haiyan’s sunrise is stunning—worth waking up early for!
3. Don’t miss local specialties like seafood congee and Yanbang cuisine.

🍽️ Food Recs:
▫️ Xujia Lamb Restaurant (authentic mutton, Address: Xinqiao North Road, Wuyuan Street)
▫️ Yanguan Fish Market’s live-seafood stalls
▫️ Haiyan snacks: braised pork in jars and marinated duck tongues

🌞 Perfect for a weekend recharge! Scenic, uncrowded, and budget-friendly—ideal for a quick escape from the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai grind!

Post by IdaAndersson | Jul 4, 2025