Recommended Reverse National Day Trip: A Hidden Gem Self-Drive Route Around Nanjing

Who says you're tired of Nanjing❓ Just a half-hour drive from the city center to Pukou, discover a magical route
🫧One-stop experience of the wonder of Pearl Spring, the healing lakeside hot springs, and the leisurely artistic villages
📷Perfect for photos, relaxation, and family fun—so chill
Escape the city this National Day and enjoy an ideal perfect holiday in Pukou～

⭕️One-day self-drive route:
Pearl Spring Scenic Area ➠ Danxi Lakeside Hot Spring Mountain Residence ➠ Xiangtang Village

1⃣️Pearl Spring Scenic Area
▪️Check out the wonder of Pearl Spring: Be sure to clap your hands by the spring! Watch bubbles rise like pearls, so magical!
▪️Rafting on Mirror Mountain Lake: Drifting on the lake amidst mountains and water, you’ll feel completely relaxed～
▪️Ride the forest cable car and climb Nanjing’s 10,000-meter Great Wall for a wide and open view

2⃣️Danxi Lakeside Hot Spring Mountain Residence
▪️Nestled in the secret mountain and water realm of Laoshan, it looks like a secret garden floating among the mountains
▪️Order a drink by the lake, facing the beautiful lake and mountain scenery, so cozy
▪️Lakeside terrace and minimalist architectural lines make every snap feel like a high-end vacation photo

2⃣️Xiangtang Village
▪️Stroll and take photos in the village: white walls and black tiles, rice fields and flower seas, every step in the village is a scenic view
▪️If you’re lucky, you might catch a themed market or exhibition, where you can find many adorable handmade crafts
▪️The National Geographic red-framed viewing platform is right by the village entrance road
▪️The artistic landmark Zhizi Coffee, transformed from an old house, order a gardenia latte to max out your artsy vibes