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💰 Budget Breakdown

· Total cost: 1.2k-1.5k (student-friendly!)

· Tickets: ~400 yuan (Turtle Head Isle 90 + Lingshan Buddha 210 + Nianhua Bay 120, combo tickets save more)

· Accommodation: Budget hotels 200/night, high-end Zen inns 699/night (includes tickets)

· Food: ~100 yuan/day, snacks will fill you up!

🌿 Must-Visit Spots｜July Exclusive

1. **Turtle Head Isle 🌊** → Lake Tai's lotus flowers in full bloom! Boat through pink floral seas, Hanfu photoshoots guaranteed 📸 → Pro tip: Enter before 7 AM to avoid crowds, bring mosquito repellent!
2. **Nianhua Bay·Fantasy Night Tour ✨** → Free must-see night show! Drone sky lanterns + blue lotus fireworks (starts at 19:30)
3. **Huishan Ancient Town 🏮** → Free after 18:30! Lanterns transport you to Tang-Song era, pair with mung bean soup + crispy twists
4. **Nanchang Street Canal 🚣** → Night strolls under red lanterns, munch on taro desserts + soup dumplings
5. **Liyuan Lotus Pavilion 🪷** → Portrait photography gem! Lotus leaves as foreground, ethereal vibes

🚶 3-Day Itinerary｜Lazy Summer Edition

**Day 1: Zen Slow Living**
· AM: Lingshan Giant Buddha (touch Buddha’s feet for blessings) → Brahma Palace’s starry dome ✨
· PM: Nianhua Bay creek photoshoot → Stay overnight for temple bells 🔔
· Eat: Vegetarian noodles + Zen set meals (included in ticket)

**Day 2: Old Town Vibes**
· Breakfast: Xishengyuan’s savory wontons + juicy soup dumplings (sweet-tooth heaven!)
· AM: Donglin Academy light shows → Huishan’s ancestral halls
· PM: Nanchang Street iced tea! Must-try "Moon Teahouse" lychee ice bowl 🧊

**Day 3: Nature Therapy**
· Dawn: Guanshe Hill fog + fishing boats at 6:30 → Liyuan lotus portraits
· PM: Changguangxi Wetland’s glass boats (free! Reeds = instant calm)

🍜 Food Hall of Fame (Locals Approved)

✅ **Must-Eats**
- Soup dumplings: Chen Dazui Wonton (Qinyuan), Xishengyuan (shrimp filling = god-tier)
- Braised ribs: "Sanfengqiao" (fall-off-the-bone tender!)
- Spicy sour soup: Fenglei Village’s "Lao Yao" (🌶️ addicting)
- Yulan cakes: Crispy fried glutinous rice pockets (Caozhang Road)

❌ **Skip These**
- Nanchan Temple snack street (overpriced) → Try Daoxiang Market’s midnight soy-dipped fried dough!
- "Taihu Three Whites" (risky if not from trusted spots)

🏨 Stays by Budget

· **Luxury**
→ Nianhua Bay’s Paramita Hotel: Free Zen crafts + night show views, from 699/night

· **Budget Kings**
→ Ronghua Hotel (Nanchang Street): Prime location! Family rooms + free parking, 207/night
→ SUISU Future Stay: 5.0-rated smart hotel! Projector + parking, near subway

· **Student Picks**
→ Home Inn (Nanchan Temple): 118/night! Walk to Sanyang Plaza, 5.0-rated