A Day Two Visit to Yixing Yaohu Town

Yaohu Town, located in Yixing, Jiangsu, is a poetic and lively town just an hour's drive from Nanjing. Here is a detailed travel guide to help you better plan your trip:
1. Transportation
Self-driving: About a 1-hour drive from Nanjing, very convenient.
High-speed train: After arriving at Yixing Station, take a taxi to Yaohu Town, which takes about half an hour.
2. Must-visit Attractions
Dragon Kiln: One of the town’s most historic landmarks, it uses traditional wood-fired methods to make pottery, where you can witness the artistic miracle of pottery combined with flames.
Mingling Street and Lakeside Pier: This is Yaohu’s "internet-famous street," lined with Ming and Qing style buildings, with many stalls selling handicrafts and specialty foods.
Dragon-shaped Water Show: At 8 PM, be sure to watch the dragon-shaped water show, the town’s most spectacular nighttime performance, combining fountains, fireworks, and lights, like a water dragon soaring over the blue waves.
3. Food Recommendations
Yaohu’s Three Treasures: Purple clay cake, Yaohu bamboo shoot soup, honey-glazed stewed pig’s trotters.
Bamboo-woven Tea Snacks: Try handmade bamboo-woven snacks at the tea shops on Mingling Street, fragrant and sweet but not greasy.
4. Accommodation Recommendations
“Lakeside Cottage”: Open the window to see green mountains and clear water, a perfect experience.
5. Best Season to Visit
Winter: Fewer people and beautiful scenery, perfect for quietly enjoying the beauty of life.
6. Tips
Ticket Information: Tickets for attractions like the Dragon Kiln and Purple Clay Sanctuary range from 20 to 50 yuan. The family package for Bamboo Rat Hot Wave Park is more cost-effective. Advance booking is required during holidays.
Accommodation: There are many boutique guesthouses in Yaohu Town, such as “Lakeside Cottage,” where you can open the window to see green mountains and clear water, offering a perfect experience.
Transportation Advice: Only a 1-hour drive from Nanjing, self-driving is the most convenient. Inside the town, there are electric carts and small trains, making travel worry-free.
We hope this guide helps you have a pleasant holiday in Yaohu Town!