Stay at Xiangwang Homestay in Jinhua by the mountains! Open the window to see the mountains + giant screen projection is amazing
by REMINGTON PATTERSON
Oct 17, 2025
š **Classic Itinerary Recommendations**
**Day 1: Shuanglong Cave Adventure + Ancient Zicheng Time Travel**
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**Shuanglong Cave**: Glide through a 0.3-meter rock crevice on a small boat, marvel at the 20-meter Milky Way Waterfall in Binghu Cave, and witness stalactites transforming into mythical beasts from *Classic of Mountains and Seas* under 3D lighting (Recite the full text of *Notes on Shuanglong Cave in Jinhua* in advance to receive a blessed talisman from the Great Immortal Huang).
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**Ancient Zicheng**: Stroll along thousand-year-old bluestone paths, climb Bayong Tower for a sunset view over the Wujiang River, and donāt miss the must-try night snacksāpork bone hotpot and Donghe meat pies (just Ā„30 per person for a full meal).
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**Wujiang River Fantasy Night**: Board an AR-equipped cruise to enjoy laser water screen shows and witness the digital revival of ancient docks.
**Day 2: Hengdian World Studios Extravaganza**
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**Qin Dynasty Palace**: Snap photos at filming locations from *Nirvana in Fire* and experience the 4D roller coaster *Dragon Emperorās Adventure*.
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**Ming-Qing Palace**: Dress in Qing Dynasty attire for a "Cold Palace" photoshoot and watch the live-action show *Forbidden City Spectacular*.
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**Dream Valley**: Splash around at the night water park and catch the *Mountain Torrent* special effects show (summer exclusive).
š½ļø **Must-Try Food List**
- **Honey-Glazed Lotus Root with Ham**: A signature dish from Zichengās time-honored eateriesāsavory and sweet perfection.
- **Dried Vegetable Crispy Pancakes**: Freshly baked on "Pancake Street," „10/bag.
- **Jinhua Soup Dumplings**: Thin-skinned and bursting with broth, best paired with chilled *Muxian* tofu.
ā ļø **Travel Tips**
1ļøā£ **Transport**: 40-minute high-speed train from Hangzhou; charter a car to Hengdian (1.5h from Jinhua).
2ļøā£ **Tickets**: Shuanglong Cave + shuttle bus Ā„75; Hengdian combo tickets from Ā„299 (20% discount for online booking).
3ļøā£ **Hidden Gem**: Wear Hanfu for a maze photoshoot at Zhuge Bagua Village (1h drive from downtown).
4ļøā£ **Best Season**: JuneāSeptember for cave escapes; November for autumn foliage.
*"Jinhuaās magic lies in Shuanglong Caveās millennia-old stalactites, Hengdianās cinematic dreams, and the night marketās rising steam in Ancient Zicheng."* This weekend, unlock a time-traveling adventure in central Zhejiang! šø
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