This slow-paced city near Hangzhou is perfect for a weekend getaway!

✔️ The hometown of Master Hongyi (Li Shutong)
✔️ One of the six great halls in Jiangnan, a Qing Dynasty residence
✔️ Well-preserved ancient pagodas and temples from the Ming Dynasty
✔️ A colorful town that feels like Europe
✔️ A myth-themed city that never sleeps in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai
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👉 Near Hangzhou, a 0.5-hour high-speed train ride will take you to this culturally rich and international city, [Pinghu, Jiaxing]
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🎈 If you have a weekend to spare, save this guide before you go
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📍 Shuidongdai Pedestrian Street
▪️ A pedestrian street transformed from a local old street, where you can enjoy both food and scenery
👉 Recommended [Maogou Noodle Shop], a century-old shop (opened in 1919)
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📍 Nanhetou Historical and Cultural District
▪️ Traditional Jiangnan water town scenery, retaining the layout of the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China
▪️ Local specialty shops, taverns, etc. are concentrated here, with both Jiangnan style and a lively atmosphere
👉 There are many cultural relics in the district, recommended Mo's Manor, Zhichuan School
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📍 Mo's Manor
▪️ A Qing Dynasty manor built in 1897, a typical Jiangnan merchant residence
▪️ "Dream of the Red Chamber", "The Legend of Jigong", etc. were filmed here
👉 It is also a great place to take new Chinese-style photos, with picturesque frames and window views in the manor
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📍 Baoben Zen Temple
▪️ Built in 1563, the temple is small, but locals come in an endless stream, and the incense is continuous
▪️ The iconic Baoben Pagoda stands on Parrot Island in East Lake (but is currently under repair)
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📍 East Lake Scenic Area
▪️ East Lake is to Pinghu what West Lake is to Hangzhou~
👉 You can take a boat tour on East Lake Square or walk along the greenway around the lake
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📍 Shutong Park
▪️ Pearl Pavilion, Zhongshan Memorial Tower, and Li Shutong Memorial Hall are all here
👉 Aerial photography of the lotus-shaped Li Shutong Memorial Hall blooming on the surface of East Lake is very photogenic
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📍 Mountains and Seas
▪️ A night tour city themed on the mythical stories of Journey to the West and Classic of Mountains and Seas
▪️ There are many restaurants and amusement facilities in the park, suitable for bringing children to check in
▪️ The entrance is the International Shopping Town, with colorful houses resembling European streets
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💡 Other tips
🔹 Most of the attractions are not far apart, and public transportation is very convenient, so a weekend is enough
🔹 Mountains and Seas is very close to Shanghai, so it is more convenient to take a taxi directly to [Jinshan North Station] to take the high-speed train when leaving
🔹 Pinghu is the down jacket capital, if you want to buy a down jacket, you can navigate to [China Garment City]