3 Days 2 Nights Jiangnan Secret Journey in Songyang (Budget 1000 RMB Version)

🗺️ Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Ancient Village Exploration Route
Songyang County → Yangjiatang Village → Songzhuang Village → Chenjiapu Village
Day 2: Cultural Experience Route
Damus Mountain Tea Garden → Huang Family Mansion → Ming and Qing Old Street
Day 3: Mountain and Water Healing Route
Ruoliao Primitive Forest → Return trip

🚌 Transportation Plan (Total Budget 💰200 RMB)
High-speed Rail:

Hangzhou East → Songyang Station (💰110 RMB, 2.5 hours)
County to ancient villages by bus (💰6-10 RMB/trip)

Self-driving/Carpool:

Carpool between ancient villages (💰30-50 RMB/segment)
Rent electric scooter (💰50 RMB/day)

🏡 Daily Detailed Itinerary
【Day 1】Golden Potala Palace Tour
7:30-10:00 Hangzhou → Songyang Station → Yangjiatang Village

🚌 Transport: Bus No. 212 (💰8 RMB)
📸 Must-shoot:

Panorama of the "Golden Potala Palace" (best light in the afternoon)
500-year-old camphor tree at village entrance

12:00-13:30 Farmhouse lunch (per person 💰30 RMB)

🍲 Recommended dishes:

Braised pork with preserved vegetables
Salted tofu

14:00-16:00 Songzhuang Village (free)

🌉 Internet-famous stone arch bridge:
Best shooting time 15:00-16:30
💦 Water play spot: stone slab bridge by the creek

17:00-19:00 Chenjiapu Village (free)

📚 Vanguard Bookstore:
Shoot cliffside bookstore + drink cloud coffee (💰28 RMB)
🌇 Sunset spot: Feiniaoji Guesthouse viewing platform

Accommodation: Xikeng Village Homestay (💰120 RMB/night including breakfast)

【Day 2】Tea Fragrance and Culture Route
6:30-8:30 Damus Mountain Tea Garden (free)

🚴 Cycling: Rent bike 💰20 RMB (7 AM morning mist is most beautiful)
☕ Experience:
Tea room tea roasting experience (💰30 RMB)

10:00-11:30 Huang Family Mansion (💰30 RMB)

🏯 Wood carving highlights:

204 different longevity characters in Baishou Hall
Plum, Orchid, Bamboo, and Chrysanthemum Pavilion

12:30-14:00 Ming and Qing Old Street (per person 💰25 RMB)

🥢 Snack recommendations:

Zhuangyuan Cake (💰6 RMB)
Braised salted chicken (💰15 RMB/serving)

15:00-17:00 Yanqing Temple Pagoda (💰10 RMB)

🏰 Song Dynasty leaning tower:
Same tilt degree as the Leaning Tower of Pisa

【Day 3】Forest Healing Route
8:00-12:00 Ruoliao Primitive Forest (💰50 RMB)

🌲 Hiking route:
Millennium Rhododendron Valley → Dragon Waterfall (round trip 3h)
💦 Special experience:
Mountain spring tea brewing (bring your own tea leaves)

13:00 Pre-return shopping:

🛍️ Souvenirs:
Dragon Boat Festival tea (💰20 RMB/package)
Smoked ham (💰35 RMB/jin)

💰 1000 RMB Budget Allocation (per person)
Item Cost Money-saving Tips
Transportation 200 High-speed rail + bus + short-distance carpool
Tickets 90 Huang Family Mansion + Yanqing Temple Pagoda + Ruoliao
Accommodation 240 Homestay 2 nights (shared room more cost-effective)
Meals 200 Farmhouse dishes + snacks
Experiences 50 Tea roasting + cycling
Souvenirs 50 Tea leaves + ham
Emergency funds 20 Rain gear/medicine
Total 1000

📸 Photographer’s Secret Spots
Yangjiatang Village:
Shoot "Golden Potala Palace" reflection at 3 PM (use puddles or mirrors)

Songzhuang Ancient Bridge:
Shoot ink wash effect on rainy days (reduce exposure compensation by 1 stop)

Chenjiapu Vanguard Bookstore:
Use bookshelf as foreground to shoot floor-to-ceiling window cloud sea

Damus Mountain Tea Garden:
Aerial shot of tea field lines (best height 80 meters)

🍜 Local Food Map
✅ Must-eat list:

Shalei (💰8 RMB): brown sugar glutinous rice fried dough sticks
Huizhi Cake (💰5 RMB): traditional snack made with plant ash
Rice wine large intestine noodles (💰15 RMB): old shop at south gate of old street

❌ Avoid tips:
Be cautious buying "wild mushrooms" in scenic spots
Qingming rice cakes outside Qingming season may not be fresh

⚠️ Local Tips
Transportation tips:
Last bus to ancient villages at 16:30 (if missed, can call village shuttle car 💰15 RMB)
Confirm electric scooter battery level (many slopes in mountainous area)

Photography tips:
Morning mist most likely the day after rain
Ask villagers in advance about drying times for autumn sun-drying scenes

Hidden perks:

Xikeng Village Cloud Viewing Pavilion offers free tea breaks
Some homestays offer traditional papermaking experience by appointment

With this guide, you can explore the "Last Jiangnan Secret" for just 1000 RMB! If budget allows, it’s recommended to add 💰150 RMB to stay at Feiniaoji Guesthouse in Chenjiapu Village and lie back watching the sea of clouds roll by~ ☁️