Huzhou 2-3 Day Leisure Travel Guide: The Ultimate Jiangnan Slow Life Experience

Huzhou 2-3 Day Leisure Travel Guide
— South of Taihu Lake, turning Jiangnan’s slow life into poetry

✨Itinerary Overview✨
(2-day classic / 3-day in-depth)

【DAY1】
🚅 Arrive by high-speed train → Nanxun Ancient Town
- Must-do: Photography at Baijianlou, absolutely stunning 👏 (less crowded before 8:00 AM), hand-rowed boat ride for iconic Jiangnan shots 🌿
- Afternoon: Taihu Lake Resort Area (Moon Square - Fisherman’s Wharf)
Key check-in: 8:00 PM Sheraton light show, breathtaking～
🌃 Night stroll on Yishang Street, a paradise for snack lovers!

【DAY2】
⛰️ Mogan Mountain day trip
- Classic route: Jianchi Waterfall → Yucun Cultural & Creative Plaza check-in → trendy homestay brunch
- Afternoon: Xiangzhu Lake Wetland or Xinshi Ancient Town
🌾 Xiangzhu Lake recommended for birdwatching and reed maze from March to November
🎶 Evening at Yucun Market Livehouse, full of vibe!

【+DAY3 Optional】
🎋 Anji in-depth tour
- Morning: China Bamboo Sea (glass plank road is super photogenic)
- Afternoon: Jiangnan Tianchi Pan Mountain Road + Ski Resort/Tianchi
🚗 Return trip in the evening

🚗 Transportation Tips 🚗
1️⃣ High-speed train: Hangzhou 20min, Shanghai 45min, Nanjing 1.5h → Huzhou Station
🚖 Rent a car inside the station, 30min to downtown
2️⃣ Self-driving: Navigate to G50 Huyu Expressway "Huzhou South" exit
🅿️ Downtown parking 2-3 RMB/30min
3️⃣ Within city: Bus 1-2 RMB, scan QR code to ride
💡 Renting a car is recommended for Mogan Mountain/Anji for convenience

🌈 Top 5 Must-Visit Spots 🌈
1️⃣ Free Nanxun Ancient Town
📍 Nanxun Town, Nanxun District
💫 Recommended activities: Hand-rowed boat 40 RMB/person, Zhang Shiming’s Baroque-style residence

2️⃣ Mogan Mountain (ticket 105 RMB including shuttle)
📍 Mogan Mountain Scenic Area, Deqing County
🐔 Must-eat: Luzhuadang Bamboo Chicken
🌄 Best view: Sunset at Xuguang Terrace

3️⃣ Taihu Lake Resort Area (free)
📍 Taihu Road, Wuxing District
🚴 Cycling route: Moon Square → Fisherman’s Wharf
🦐 Authentic dish: Steamed Taihu Three Whites

4️⃣ Xiangzhu Lake Wetland (ticket 80 RMB)
📍 Xiangzhu Lake Scenic Area, Deqing County
🐦 Special experience: Crested Ibis watching, reed maze

5️⃣ Anji Bamboo Sea (ticket 58 RMB)
📍 Tianhuangping Town, Anji County
🎥 Film location: Same as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
🌁 Cloud experience: Glass plank road + track small train

🏡 Accommodation Picks 🏡
▫️ Nanxun: Giant Junlan (with hot springs)｜300-600 RMB
▫️ Mogan Mountain: Naked Stables｜800-3000 RMB
▫️ Downtown: Dongwu Kaiyuan Mingdu｜200-400 RMB
▫️ Taihu: Sheraton Moon Hotel｜600-1500 RMB

🍜 Food Must-Try 🍜
1️⃣ Sangchai Braised Lamb
🏠 Old Huzhou Restaurant｜60 RMB/person
⏰ Hours: 11:00-20:30

2️⃣ Taihu Three Whites
🏠 Fisherman’s Wharf Boat Restaurant｜100 RMB/person

3️⃣ Qianzhang Steamed Buns
🏠 Ding Lianfang (Yishang Street branch)｜12 RMB/basket
🌅 Perfect for breakfast!

💰 Budget Reference 💰
Total cost for 2 people, 2 days ≈ 1900 RMB
Includes:
🚄 Transportation 520 RMB
🎫 Tickets 370 RMB
🏠 Accommodation 900 RMB
🍽️ Food 300 RMB

⚠️ Avoid Pitfalls Tips:
1️⃣ Visit Mogan Mountain early on weekends! Arrive at the visitor center before 8:30 AM～
2️⃣ Winter addition: Night skiing at Jiangnan Tianchi Ski Resort is more cost-effective
3️⃣ Sun protection is a must for Taihu cycling! No shade by the lake 🌞

💕 Slow down the pace and find your poetic moments in Huzhou～