Jiaxing's Hidden Sunset Secret Spot: A Fairytale Town Just 1.5 Hours by Car

Who knew! I discovered a free-entry sunset paradise in Jiaxing this weekend✨
Haiyan Fengyi Scenic Area truly captures the romance of autumn perfectly—this 3A-level fairytale village hides a sapphire mine pit, tea garden café, and a lighthouse that’s the perfect spot to shoot sunsets and blue hour moments. The crowds are super light, so every shot looks amazing!

⏰ Best time: Rush there at 4 PM!
You can catch the healing moment when the orange sunset floods the rice fields and also capture the dreamy blue hour atmosphere. The lighting is so perfect, no editing needed~

🚶‍♀️Nanny-level CityWalk route (tested, no detours)

1. Mine Pit Moon Lake + Four Seasons Flower Sea
The emerald lake formed by the abandoned mine pit is stunning! You can enjoy the breeze at the lakeside pavilion, and the winding wooden boardwalk leads straight to the viewing platform. Although the flower sea isn’t fully in bloom, the lush green boardwalk is perfect for forest-style photos with a cinematic vibe in every frame.
2. Fengyi Secret Air-Raid Shelter
A 300-meter mountain tunnel feels like traveling through a time tunnel! The lights on the rock walls create a mysterious atmosphere. It’s a natural 22°C air-conditioned room in summer—perfect for an adventure with kids that will have them screaming with excitement~
3. Summit Viewing Platform (a must-climb!)
A 10-minute easy hike to the top offers a breathtaking view of the entire village! On one side is the lush green village, on the other golden rice fields—half summer, half autumn. On misty days, it looks like a fairyland descending to earth~
4. Mountain Tea House + Up & Down Coffee
Who can resist a café in the tea garden! Surrounded by tea trees on the mountain, sitting by the window sipping a latte while listening to birdsong and shooting fresh, beautiful photos is pure healing☕️
5. Lighthouse Restaurant (Sunset Center Stage!)
Be sure to go up to the second-floor viewing platform! The moment the sunset glows over the mine pit lake is breathtaking. At night, enjoy farmhouse dishes while waiting for the blue hour—the slow life vibe is fully on~

💡Must-know tips for self-drivers
📍 Location: Jiaxing Lighthouse Restaurant (inside Fengyi Scenic Area)
🚗 Transport: 1.5 hours direct drive from Shanghai/Hangzhou, no winding roads
🅿️ Parking: Free! Plenty of parking spaces nearby, no worries
🎫 Tickets: Free! Free! Free! Important to say three times

Before it gets crowded, hurry up and grab your buddies for a self-drive trip~ The sunset glow on the lighthouse is a scene you’ll remember all autumn!