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Lazy Day Trip Guide to Yongkang! Super relaxing urban stroll route with great food and sights without the fatigue~

🚶First Stop: Ziwei Garden
A hidden gem in downtown Yongkang, Ziwei Garden's classical architecture is incredibly photogenic! With fewer crowds and stunning scenery, its pavilions and waterside terraces effortlessly create vintage-style masterpieces. Best visited at dawn or dusk for magical lighting—wearing Hanfu will make your photos pop! (Paid parking available, very convenient for self-drive)

🏨Hidden Gem Hotel Recommendation
Xibei Hotel (Yongkang West Station Baolong Plaza Branch) is the ultimate value-for-money choice! With Instagram-worthy rooms and cozy bedding that makes you want to stay in bed, it’s just a 5-minute walk to Baolong Plaza. After sightseeing, enjoy dinner and a movie at the mall—perfection!

🍜Must-Try Top 3 Local Eats
1️⃣ "Yongkang Flavors" on Baolong Plaza’s 4th floor—their wheat cakes with claypot chicken are a must!
2️⃣ Old Street Meat Pies on Ziwei North Road—juicy and only 3 RMB each
3️⃣ 24-hour Yongkang rice noodles next to the hotel—a late-night snack haven

💡Pro Tips:
✔️ The two spots are just 3 km apart, a 10-minute taxi ride
✔️ Ziwei Garden is free, just bring your ID for entry
✔️ Opt for a high-floor city-view room at the hotel—the night views are worth it
✔️ About 15-minute taxi ride from Yongkang Station to the hotel

Post by James Scott James23 | Jul 25, 2025