Stunning Hanfu Photo Spots in Zhuji

📅 Day 1: Cultural Roots Exploration + Culinary Feast
🚄 Morning: Arrive in Zhuji (High-speed rail recommended)

Hangzhou East → Zhuji Station (24-minute high-speed rail / Second-class seat 32.5 RMB/person)
Take a taxi to a downtown hotel (approx. 20 RMB)

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations (Budget 500 RMB/night)

Popular Choice: 〖Yaojia·Yangxin Villa〗 (Zen-inspired B&B within Xishi Hometown Scenic Area)
Cost-effective: 〖New Century Grand Hotel Zhuji〗 (City center river view room)

🍜 Lunch: 60 RMB/person
Chewy handmade noodles with

⛩ Afternoon: In-depth Tour of Xishi Hometown (Entrance fee 80 RMB/person)

Must-visit: Xishi Temple, popular Hanfu photo spot (Hanfu rental 50 RMB/hour)
Hidden Gem: Gu Yue Tai within the scenic area offers scheduled Yue Opera performances (free)
Cultural & Creative Experience: "Huan Sha Study" next to Fan Li Temple for unique stamp collecting

🌉 Evening: Xiangjie Cultural & Creative Park (Free)

Super cool lantern street that lights up after 17:00
Must-eat: Teng Geng (Zhuji-style rice noodle rolls), Tang Yang (glutinous rice dessert)
Popular photo spot: "Zhuji" glowing character wall on the second floor

🍻 Nightlife:

Artsy vibe: Head to the rooftop "Qingyue City" Sky Bar
Local flavor: Jiangdong Road night market food stalls (Ciwu Dajian noodles + crayfish)

⛰️ Day 2: Mountain & Water Wonderland + Pearl Shopping Spree
🌄 Morning: Wuxie Scenic Area (Entrance fee + boat ticket 70 RMB/person)

Suggested Itinerary:

Take a boat into the scenic area → Electric car to Wuxie Zen Temple → Hike to see the five-tiered waterfall
Off-the-beaten-path route: Descend from Ziwei Ridge trail, fewer crowds and beautiful scenery

Photo Tips: Take slow-shutter photos of the flowing water in front of the Second Waterfall's Water Curtain Cave

💎 Noon: Huadong International Jewelry City (Free admission)

Bargaining Guide:

Buy freshwater pearls by the strand (recommended millet pearl necklaces 100-200 RMB)
Request an appraisal certificate
Hidden shop: "Angel's Tears" direct store on the 4th floor of the North District

🍲 Lunch: 80 RMB/person

"Pearl Town" Restaurant: Pearl Chicken Hotpot (a specialty dish marinated with pearl powder)

🚗 Return Trip:

Recommended to book trains after 15:00, can stop by "Baitahu National Wetland Park" on the way

💰 Budget Breakdown (Total cost for 2 people)

Item
Cost

Transportation
High-speed rail 130 + Taxi 40 = 170 RMB

Accommodation
500 RMB

Tickets
300 RMB

Dining
600 RMB

Shopping
500 RMB (Pearls)

Other
200 RMB (Hanfu/Electric car, etc.)

Total
2270 RMB