Wen Zhou
by Veronna
Sep 7, 2025
🌟 Wenzhou 2 Days 1 Night Travel Guide | Explore Ouyue Charm on a 2500 RMB Budget
✨ Highlights:
• Best Value: Selected boutique homestays at 250 RMB/person/night + local recommended snacks
• Cultural Immersion: Visit the millennium-old city and intangible cultural heritage experiences
• Weather Fit: Mostly cloudy recently (around 25℃ during the day), perfect for outdoor activities
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📅 Day 1: Ancient City Stroll + Riverside Nightscape
Morning
• 9:00-12:00 Wuma Street Historic District
• Stroll along the "Wenzhou version of Nanjing Road," admire the blend of Chinese and Western arcade buildings
• Must-eat: Tall People Wonton (15 RMB/bowl) + Short People Rice Cake (10 RMB/piece)
• Hidden gem: Free ancient city commemorative stamp at the corner "Free Bookstore"
Afternoon
• 14:00-17:00 Jiangxin Island (Ferry 30 RMB round trip)
• Take a boat to the island to visit the East and West Twin Towers, perfect for photos with ancient trees in Song Garden
• Time-saving tip: Take the 14:30 ferry to avoid midday tour groups
Evening
• 19:00-21:00 Nantang Night Tour (Free)
• Walk along the illuminated boardwalk and catch a surprise Ouyu Opera flash performance
• Dinner recommendation: Nantang Food Stalls (80 RMB/person to try Ouyue Three Fresh Delicacies)
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📅 Day 2: Mountain and Water Secret Spot + Tea Experience
Morning
• 8:30-11:30 Yandang Mountain Lingfeng Scenic Area (Entrance 50 RMB)
• Take high-speed train to Yandang Mountain Station (28 minutes/25 RMB), then taxi to the scenic area (20 RMB)
• Must-see: Hezhang Peak and Guanyin Cave, recommended to hire a local guide for explanation (50 RMB/hour)
Afternoon
• 13:00-15:00 Sanyang Wetland (Free)
• Take a rowboat (60 RMB/boat) through the "Venice of Southern Zhejiang"
• Afternoon tea: Wetland Tea Garden to experience Wuniu Early Tea (35 RMB/person)
Return
• 16:30 Return from Wenzhou South Station, you can bring Wenzhou duck tongue as a souvenir (vacuum-packed 35 RMB/bag)
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💡 Tips
1. Transportation: Shared bikes + Didi recommended in the city, taxis between attractions all under 30 RMB
2. Dress: Light jacket + sneakers, some steps in Lingfeng Scenic Area are steep
3. Budget Control: Total cost about 2400 RMB (including round-trip high-speed train estimated at 500 RMB)
4. Cultural Bonus: If on a weekend, visit Zeya to experience traditional papermaking (advance reservation required)
🌿 This guide balances classic and off-the-beaten-path, with both culinary delights and natural healing—pack your bags and set off now!
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