Zhenjiang | March-April is the perfect time to visit, fewer crowds and beautiful scenery!
by BeachLover77
Mar 16, 2025
🌸 1. Quanzhou, Fujian|3 Days ¥900·Half City of Smoke, Half City of Immortals
💥 Highlights: World Heritage Sites with Free Entry! Xunpu Flower Hairpins for ¥40 All-Day Photos, Mini Buses for ¥2 Citywide
💰 Budget Tips: West Street Homestays at ¥150/Night, Street Food for ¥10 to Fill Up
📍 Must-Do List
• Sunrise at Kaiyuan Temple Twin Pagodas: Catch the 7am Red Wall & Flying Swallows🕊️, Avoid Crowds for Zen Shots
• Xunpu Village Flower Hairpins: ¥40 for Hairstyling + Outfit! Play "Sea Maiden" by Oyster Shell Houses🌊
• Guanyue Temple Fortune Sticks: Toss Divine Cups for Answers (Donation-Based), Insanely Popular!
🚶♀️ Pilgrimage Route
Day1: West Street (Vermicelli Soup ¥5 + Vinegar Pork) → Clock Tower → Xiaoxi Cheng Art Wall → Meichaofeng Rooftop for Pagoda Sunset📸
Day2: Xunpu Hairpins → Zhenwu Temple → Tianhou Palace Nanyin Music (Free Intangible Heritage!)
Day3: Wulin Ancient Village (Free Nanyang Arcade Photos) → Return with Manjian Cake (¥10/Box)
🍜 Nostalgic Flavors
• Auntie’s Chicken Skeleton: ¥12/Portion! Curry Crispy Snack
• Auntie Zhuang’s Taro Cake: ¥3/Piece! Sells Out Fast at 4pm🔥
• Shuimen Guozai Vermicelli Soup: ¥5 + Vinegar Pork & Crullers! Unbelievably Fresh
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🍃 2. Lishui, Zhejiang|3 Days ¥1k·Jiangnan’s Last Secret Land
💥 Highlights: Free Terraced Fields Hikes! Homestays at ¥100/Pax, Jinyun Pancakes ¥3/Each
💰 Budget Tips: Yunhe Terraces Farmstay at ¥200/Night, Breakfast Included!
📍 Secret Spots
• Morning Fog at Guyun Painting Town: 6am Boat Ride on Ou River🛶, Ink Painting Views
• Yunhe Terraces Sunrise: Jiuyun Ring for Sunlight☀️, Mirror Reflections During Water Season
• Jinyun Xiandu: Old Man & Ox Photo at Dinghu Peak (Free! Drone Spot at Zhutan Mountain)
🚗 Healing Route
Day1: Lishui Station → Guyun Painting Town (Tongji Weir + Wenchang Pavilion) → Ou Riverside Homestay
Day2: Yunhe Terraces Sunrise → Silver Valley Stream Hike → Kenggen Stone Village Tea
Day3: Jinyun Xiandu → Rock Cave Library Photos → Return with Pancakes
🌾 Mountain Delicacies
• Jinyun Pancakes: ¥3/Each! Amber Crispy Skin with Dried Veggies & Fat
• Chuzhou Lotus Seed Soup: ¥8/Bowl! Sweet with Chewy Rice Cake
• Tea Feng Loach Pot: Sour Cabbage + Perilla, Tender & Fresh
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🌊 3. Weihai, Shandong|3 Days ¥1.2k·25℃ Glass Sea Solo Trip
💥 Highlights: Seaside Hostels at ¥80/Night, ¥10 Seafood Dumplings, Free Coastal Road!
💰 Budget Tips: Rent E-Bikes for ¥50/Day, Buy & Cook Seafood for ¥5
📍 Photo Magic
• Maotou Mountain Viewpoint 2: Foggy "Cat Ear Rocks"🐈, Ethereal Vibes
• Huoju 8th Street: 6am "Little Kamakura" Road! Pastel Houses = Ultimate Therapy
• Xianghai Shipwreck: Low Tide Walk to Brüel Ship⛵, Apocalyptic Shots
🛵 Coastal Route
Day1: Weihai Station → Hanlifang (BBQ ¥60/Pax) → Seaside Park Sand Play
Day2: Maotou Mountain Coastal Road → Half Moon Bay Beach → Heqing Pier Seafood (¥15/Scallop Basin)
Day3: Xianghai → Jiming Island Cliff Café → Return with Fish Dumplings
🦪 Seafood Code
• Haobao Rushan Oysters: ¥20/Plate! Palm-Sized with Wasabi Soy Sauce
• Seaweed Buns: ¥3/Each! Dong Sheng’s Stuffed with Seaweed & Shrimp
• Mama’s Spicy Chicken Feet: ¥15/Portion! Addictively Tender & Spicy
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🏯 4. Zhenjiang, Jiangsu|3 Days ¥800·Slow Life in Carb Heaven
💥 Highlights: Free Jinshan Temple Morning Rituals, Pot Lid Noodles ¥10/Bowl, Xijin Ferry Free Entry
💰 Budget Tips: Daxilu Old Town Homestays at ¥120/Night, Walk to Attractions
📍 Zen Itinerary
• Jinshan Temple Dawn: 6:30 Monk Rituals🙏, Avoid Crowds with Temple Bells
• Xijin Ferry Night Lights: 7pm Cloud Terrace Pavilion for Ancient Street Illumination✨, Tang-Song Time Travel
• Beigu Pavilion Railings: Recite Xin Qiji’s Poetry at "No.1 Under Heaven" Inscription
🍜 3-Day Slow Burn
Day1: Zhenjiang Station → Xijin Ferry (Auntie Li’s Pot Lid Noodles ¥10) → British Consulate Ruins
Day2: Jinshan Temple → Zhenjiang Museum (Free!) → Beigu Mountain Reflections
Day3: Jiaoshan Steles → Vinegar Museum Tasting → Return with Yao Meat
🔥 Carb Treasures
• Huotou Shao Crab Roe Buns: ¥12/Each! Sip Broth First, Then Meat
• Jin Gang Ti: ¥2/Each! Caramel Alkaline Bread = Aroma Overload
• Yong’an Road Paper-Wrapped Shumai: ¥5/Each! Glutinous Rice + Meat, Rich but Light
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✨ Pro Tips
1️⃣ Accommodation Hacks:
• Quanzhou: Stay Within 200m of West Street, Avoid Bar Noise|Weihai: Seaside Hostels at ¥80 with Views
• Check for Hidden Cameras (Outlets/Smoke Detectors)
2️⃣ Transport Tricks:
• Zhenjiang: Bike Shares Between Sites|Quanzhou: ¥2 Mini Buses
• Lishui: Have Homestay Owners Haggle for 30% Cheaper Car Rentals
3️⃣ Food Safety:
• Weihai Seafood: Poke Holes in Market Bags Before Weighing! Avoid >¥5/Jin Processing Fees
• Zhenjiang Noodles: Skip Tourist Spots, Follow Local Queues
🌟 Smart Routing:
• Quanzhou + Zhenjiang High-Speed Rail Combo (4hrs Direct)! Double the Culture⏰
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