A Hidden "Mountain-Sea-Lake" Paradise in Jiangnan! A Healing Weekend Getaway at Nanhu Lake for Two Days and One Night

📍Location: Nanhu Lake Scenic Area, Haiyan, Jiaxing
✨Highlights: Free Entry | Orange Picking & Camping | Lakeside Hiking | Go-Karting

🌊 Slow Lakeside Living
Stay by the "Little West Lake": Check into the lakeside **Huguang Mountain Residence**, a white-walled, black-tiled garden hotel within the scenic area. Open your window to misty boat scenes, with the lake's islet faintly visible in the morning fog—like stepping into an ink-wash painting of Jiangnan (book a lake-view room in advance!).
Budget Alternative: Opt for the Zen-inspired **Muxinju Homestay**, a hillside retreat where you can fall asleep to the sound of pine trees under the stars.

🍊 Seasonal Fun: Autumn Orange Picking (Must-Do in November!)
Head straight to Huangshawu Orange Grove, where countless "little lanterns" hang from the branches! Let your kids play "countryside farmers," using bamboo clippers to pick thin-skinned, juicy honey oranges—the air is filled with a sweet-tart fragrance. Every plucked orange brings giggles (ticket includes tools, with low-hanging trees perfect for kids).

🚀 Adrenaline Rush Moments
Mountain Go-Karting: Tackle the S-curves and elevation changes on the track! Suit up in racing gear, hit the gas, and zoom through the woods—even the parent-child double kart is a thrill (safety gear is top-notch).
Summit Views: Hike to **Yingke Peak** or **Baiyun Pavilion** along the 39km "First Trail of Hangzhou Bay" for a breathtaking panorama—emerald mountains embrace the lake, which meets the East Sea! 🌅 The sunrise here is speechlessly beautiful.

⛺ Lakeside Afternoon Tea
Set up a white tent on the lawn near Yinlu and savor **orange-infused desserts** as the sunset turns the lake into gold foil. The softest light for photos is between 3-5 PM in autumn—nature’s own filter!

📌 Practical Tips
Transport: A 1.5-hour drive from Shanghai/Hangzhou. Rent an e-bike (¥30/hour) to explore the vast scenic area.
Tickets: Free entry! Paid attractions inside include Yunxiu Nunnery (¥10) and Tanxianling Stone City (combo ticket ¥10).
Food: Don’t miss the eyebrow-raisingly fresh fish head tofu soup! **Lamb noodles** with rice wine in Ganpu Ancient Town are a hidden gem.
Heads-Up: Dining options in the park are average—pack snacks. Avoid crowded weekends.

"More serene than West Lake, more delicate than Slender West Lake"—Nanhu Lake’s rustic charm lies in this secret realm where mountains, sea, and lake intertwine.