Reverse travel! Hangzhou Shanghai 2 hours drive ancient town
by TaistoNurmi
Feb 20, 2025
🚗 Transportation Guide
📍 Location: Zhangzhu Town, Yixing City, Jiangsu Province (navigate directly to "Yaohu Town")
🚄 High-speed rail: 30 minutes by taxi from Yixing Station (about 50 RMB)
🚗 Self-driving: 1.5 hours from Wuxi/Changzhou, 2.5 hours from Shanghai/Nanjing
📸 Must-visit Attractions
1️⃣ Yaohu Light Viewing Platform
✔️ A must-shoot! The lake looks like a fairyland when mist rises in the early morning. Recommended to catch the sunrise at 6 AM, wearing a light-colored long dress for stunning photos!
2️⃣ Pottery Workshop Experience
✔️ Make pottery by hand (about 80 RMB per person), with a master craftsman guiding you step by step. You can take your finished product home~
3️⃣ Bamboo Forest Secret Trail
✔️ Quiet and less crowded, you can even dig for spring bamboo shoots after rain! Remember to wear non-slip shoes.
4️⃣ Lakeside Café "Wuli"
✔️ Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the lake view, Osmanthus latte + tiramisu is a perfect match. You’ll want to daydream here all afternoon~
5️⃣ Sunset Windmill Lawn
✔️ Come at 6 PM to watch the orange sea sunset! Picnic blanket + bubble machine = maximum atmosphere
6️⃣ Ancient Town Night Tour Light Show
✔️ Starts at 7 PM every Friday and Saturday, the cobblestone road with lanterns gives a strong time-travel vibe!
💡 Useful Tips
✅ Stay at the "Taoranju" guesthouse inside the scenic area, with lake views from the window for only 300+ RMB/night
✅ Wear Hanfu or New Chinese-style clothing! Many free props are available for rent in the scenic area
✅ Avoid Mondays (some venues are closed)
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