Jiaxing Day Trip Itinerary – Easy Escape from Shanghai! 🇨🇳✨

While spending some time in Shanghai, I squeezed in a one-day trip to Jiaxing — a peaceful little city with history, nature, and a touch of Jiangnan charm 🌿

It’s just about 1 hour away from Shanghai by train, super easy and chill!

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🚄 Transport
• To Jiaxing: Shanghai South → Jiaxing Station
🕰️ 11:29 → 12:20
• Return: Jiaxing → Shanghai South
🕰️ 19:22 → 20:35
💰Only RM8.15 per trip (booked on Trip.com!)

🚃 From Jiaxing Station, you can hop on the local tram to reach the main attractions

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🗺️ Route:
Jiaxing Station ➡️ South Lake ➡️ Lake Heart Island ➡️ Nanhu Tiandi ➡️ Catholic Church ➡️ Zicheng Ruins Park ➡️ Yuehe Old Street ➡️ Back to Station

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📍Top Stops:

1️⃣ South Lake + Lake Heart Island + Nanhu Tiandi
These 3 spots are all connected!

2️⃣ Catholic Church + Zicheng Ruins Park
• Walkable and peaceful
• Saw couples taking wedding photos here 💒📸

3️⃣ Yuehe Old Street
Loved the vibrant local vibes ✨
🌺 Explore Huaniao Alley filled with plants, birds & fish
🌰 Visit the Zongzi Museum for stories behind this iconic rice dumpling
🫖 Lots of tea houses and cafes along the river — perfect for a relaxing break

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⏰ Finished the day by heading back to Jiaxing Station for my train back to Shanghai 🚄

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Jiaxing is such a relaxing little city – no rush, no crowds, just good vibes, slow walks, and small beauties waiting to be noticed 💕

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