Jiashan 4-Day, 3-Night Trip: Wander through Jiangnan for 2500 RMB per person

Hi~ It's time to discover the hidden gem cities in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! My bestie/boyfriend and I just unlocked the slow-paced life in Jiashan, enjoying a high-quality vacation for 2500+ RMB per person. Here's a practical guide, save it quickly! ✨

📍Itinerary
DAY1️⃣: Xitang Ancient Town night view → Misty Rain Corridor → Listen to folk songs at a clear bar
DAY2️⃣: Xitang morning view → Water Market → Check in at the filming location of "Mission: Impossible 6"
DAY3️⃣: Soak in Yunlan Hot Spring → Gefisong Chocolate Town DIY
DAY4️⃣: Meihua Temple Scenic Area (Wu Zhen's Tomb) → Return trip

🏨Accommodation Recommendation
Stayed at two different places for 3 nights, maximizing the experience!
✅【Xitang Yinxian Courtyard Inn】Riverside Inn (150+ RMB per person/night)
Open the window to see Wupeng boats, enjoy the tranquility of the ancient town in the morning, away from the crowds~
✅【Hyatt Regency Jiashan】Hot Spring Room (300+ RMB per person/night)
Includes Yunlan Hot Spring ticket! Private hot spring + high-altitude night view, super value and healing ❤️

🚗Money-saving Transportation Tips
Take high-speed rail to Jiashan South Station, taxi to Xitang costs about 30 RMB
Walk within the ancient town, choose Didi for cross-district attractions (daily transportation ≤ 60 RMB)

💫Must-experience Highlights
🌿【Xitang Ancient Town】Ticket 95 RMB/person (Free after 8 PM!)
✅Guide: Enter at 4 PM → Photograph red lantern reflections at dusk → Take a night boat ride (60 RMB/person) → Listen to songs at "Da Bing's Cabin" for a great vibe!
📸Photo Spots: Overlooking from Yongning Bridge, ink wash painting composition at Misty Rain Corridor

🍫【Gefisong Chocolate Town】Ticket 158 RMB including DIY
A fairytale-style manor! Ride a small train through the cocoa forest, make chocolates by hand for your loved one – super sweet! (Tried over 30 types of samples!)

♨️【Yunlan Hot Spring】Ticket 168 RMB
Soaking in an outdoor hot spring on a cold day is pure bliss! The red wine pool and bamboo forest pool are stunning for photos. Recommend bringing a bathrobe for Japanese-style photos 📸

🍜Food Red and Black List
Red List🔥:

Qiantang Renjia (Xitang Branch) 80 RMB per person
Steamed white fish + Cicada Skin Bao Yuan are must-orders! Riverside location with a superb view
Guan Laotai Stinky Tofu 10 RMB/serving
TOP 1 snack in the ancient town! Crispy outside, tender inside, perfect sauce
Lu's Wontons 15 RMB
Shepherd's purse wontons with fried dough cakes, a top choice for breakfast!
Black List🚫:
"Flower and Fruit Tea" in the scenic area is a rip-off! Seems like free samples, but actually sold by weight and super expensive 😭

💰Cost Breakdown (Total for 2 people: 4980 RMB)
Transportation: High-speed rail round trip Hangzhou/Shanghai ≈ 600 + intra-city transportation 300 = 900
Accommodation: Xitang 2 nights 600 + Hyatt 1 night 600 = 1200
Tickets: Xitang 190 + Gefisong 316 + Yunlan 336 ≈ 842
Dining: 200 per day × 4 days = 800
Other: Chocolate DIY/Hanfu rental, etc. ≈ 600

🎒Pre-trip Preparation
👉🏻Outfits: Hanfu/New Chinese style (Xitang is great for photos!) + hot spring swimsuit
👉🏻Items: Mosquito repellent (summer), power bank, waterproof phone bag (for boat rides)

📌Anti-scam Tips
1️⃣Choose accommodation within the Xitang scenic area! Let the inn owner take you in to save on tickets
2️⃣Don't take illegal taxis at Jiashan South Station! Directly call a ride-hailing service for transparent pricing
3️⃣Avoid Yunlan Hot Spring on weekends; the experience will be more than twice as good

Niche and photogenic, quickly save this relaxed Jiangnan guide~ See you in the comments if you have any questions 💌