Three days in Tonglu shattered my spending philosophy
by MysticEclipse4444
Aug 21, 2025
 The Jiangnan secret realm crowned by National Geographic! Stay in a lake-view hotel with kids, enjoy painless activities, fun for both adults and children😉
The ultimate Jiangnan water town family trip! Bookmark this post and you're all set👇
🚗 Transportation:
- High-speed rail: Hangzhou East → Tonglu, 35 minutes direct (tons of trains!)
Rent a car immediately after arriving at the station (book on Trip.com 5 days in advance! Fully booked on holidays)
- Self-driving: 1.5 hours from Shanghai
The Fuchun River scenery along the way is stunning📸
⚠️ Winding mountain roads with many curves, beginners drive cautiously
🏨 Accommodation:
- Conrad Hangzhou Tonglu Hotel
📍 Address: Tianxi Lake Resort Area, Tonglu County
💎 Cloud-level luxury! Every room offers a 270° lake view
- Tonglu Shilili Mango Tower Villa
📍 Address: No. 939 Daqishan Road, Tonglu County
🛝 Kids’ pool + picture book library + all-inclusive family activities
Freshly made rice cake breakfast is irresistibly fragrant🤤
📝 3-Day Itinerary
Day 1: First Encounter with Mountains and Water
1. Daqishan National Forest Park
🕘 8:00-16:30 💰 65 RMB/person
Family-friendly trails, the sapphire sky pond is breathtaking!
2. Tongjun Mountain
🕘 8:00-17:00 💰 10 RMB/person
Boat tickets sold separately, immersive experience into the painting "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains"
3. Fuchun River Greenway
Family bike rental 💰 30 RMB/hour
Orange sunset filter vibes are perfect🍊
Day 2: Fun Overload
📍 Tianzidi Wild Park
🕘 8:30-17:00 💰 199 RMB/person
💥 Flying magic carpet painless uphill ride
🎢 Snow leopard coaster, parent-child ride for maximum fun
🌊 Zilong Gorge glass rafting, scream all the way
🦖 Dinosaur Valley non-powered playground for a full day of energy release!
Day 3: Slow Life in Ancient Villages
1. Shen’ao Ancient Village
🕘 Open all day 💰 Free
5 RMB tea house storytelling is a great deal, bamboo weaving DIY is super fun
2. Luci Bay
🕘 8:00-18:00
Stand-up paddleboarding 💰 80 RMB/hour, freshly caught river fish so fresh it’ll blow your mind🐟
🍜 Food:
- Fat Lady Restaurant
📍 Daqishan Road, Tonglu County
Signature fried chicken with rice is forever delicious🍚
- Tongjiang Fireworks
📍 Chunjiang Road, Tonglu County
Intangible cultural heritage roasted chicken + handmade crispy rice crust, full of wok aroma!
- Xu Wantong Smoked Duck
Vacuum packed, the more you chew the more flavorful the duck feet👅
⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance Tips:
1. Bring a change of clothes for rafting! The 10 RMB raincoat at the scenic spot is a steal
2. Sunscreen and mosquito repellent double protection is a must for Daqishan
3. Book popular homestays 1 month in advance
4. The cave temperature is a constant 18℃, a light jacket is life-saving
Tonglu’s summer is the coolness of the streams💦, the fireworks of ancient villages🎇, and the laughter of kids~ Quality families, just go for it!
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