Pujiang Summer Two-Day Getaway

Hike Fairy Mountains, Explore Hidden Streams, and Slurp Kilometer-Long Noodles in This 25°C Zhejiang Secret

📅 Trip Dates: July 2025 (Weekend or Any Two Days)
☀ Weather: Sunny with Thunderstorms, 26~35°C (70% Humidity, Muggy Afternoons)
👗 Outfit Tips:
- Top: Light-colored linen Hanfu/Forest-style Sundress (Perfect for ancient village photos, Hanfu rental 50 RMB/2 hours)
- Bottom: Water-resistant Wide-leg Pants + Non-slip Crocs (Slippery caves, easy for water play)
- Props: Bamboo Hat (20 RMB rental), Oil-paper Umbrella (Sun & Rain), Soft Light (Night Photography Essential)
- Sun Protection: Mosquito Repellent (Mountain Bugs Are Fierce!), Ice Silk Arm Sleeves, Foldable Mini Fan💨

> 💡 Hidden Gem: Pujiang’s summer is the 18°C breeze in Songxi’s underground stream, the spicy warmth of Beef Clear Soup, and the hundred-meter-long noodle spun by Grandma, carrying the nostalgia of home.

**DAY 1: Fairy Mountains & Ancient Village Streams**
🚗 Route: Xianhua Mountain → Songxi Ancient Village → Overnight in Panzhoujia
> 💳 Cost: Xianhua Mountain 116 RMB + Songxi Free + Accommodation 300 RMB ≈ 416 RMB

🌄 Morning: Xianhua Mountain · Cloud-High Views (8:30-11:30)
- Maiden Peak Viewpoint: Summit the 720.8m peak at dawn mist! Pose with an umbrella by the "Yellow Emperor’s Cauldron" rock, capturing the sea of clouds over the "Sword-Split Stone" (📸 Photo Spot: "Zhaoling Palace" cliff at sunrise).
- Glass Walkway Thrill Shot: Sit sideways with legs dangling for a canyon backdrop (📍 Secure safety harness!).
- Prop Hack: Rent Hanfu with wide sleeves, spread arms like sword-flying in the wind.

🍜 Lunch: "Xianhua Flavors" Farmhouse (12:00-13:00)
- Must-Try Dishes:
- Bamboo Shoots with Bacon: Wok-fried over firewood, smoky aroma infused (38 RMB).
- Ash-Water Zongzi: Ancient-style sticky rice dumplings, pull-apart shots (10 RMB each).

💦 Afternoon: Songxi Ancient Village · Cool Off in Hidden Streams (14:30-18:00)
- 700m Southern Song Underground Canal: Lantern-lit exploration of the 18°C stream, shoot "Earth’s Core" silhouettes (📸 Pose: Barefoot water-splashing action shots).
- Hundred-Child Stone Walls: Hanfu-clad poses by fertility stone walls (Northern Song lime mortar), capture mossy steps and light interplay.
- Ancient Camphor Tree Play: Toss petals into the stream, low-angle shots for mirrored reflections.

🌙 Stay: Panzhoujia "Noodle Art Homestay" (300 RMB/night)
- Wake to noodle-drying racks like harps, join morning noodle-pulling (free handmade sticky rice sausage!).

**DAY 2: Millennial Rice & Song Dynasty Craft**
🚗 Route: Shangshan Ruins → Jiangnan First Family → Longde Temple Pagoda → Return
> 💳 Cost: Shangshan Ruins 40 RMB + Jiangnan First Family Combo Ticket + Longde Pagoda Free ≈ 40 RMB

🌾 Morning: Millennial Rice & Pottery Clues (8:30-11:00)
- Rice Origins Museum: Hold 10,000-year-old carbonized rice for "time-travel" shots (📸 Angle: Raise pottery in reconstructed hut).
- Ancient Rice Field Light Play: Pose "harvesting" with stone sickle, frame fields and distant peaks.

🍲 Lunch: Zhengyimen Century-Old Soy Milk (11:30-12:30)
- Must-Eat Classics:
- Savory Soy Milk with Youtiao: Dip fried dough strips, sprinkle scallions/chili (5 RMB), shoot rustic vibes by the stream.
- Preserved Veggie Buns: Bursting juice close-ups (2 RMB each).

🏯 Afternoon: Family Lore & "Black Myth" Vibes (13:30-16:00)
- Jiangnan First Family Archways: Recite ancestral rules in Hanfu (📸 Prop: Replica ancient texts from the clan hall).
- Longde Pagoda "Wukong" Shoot: Recreate "Black Myth: Wukong" poses with bamboo staff by the pagoda.

❗ Pro Tips:
1. Transport Perks:
- High-speed rail to "Pujiang Station" grants free entry to Xianhua/Jiangnan First Family/Shenli Gorge (valid until 2025).
- 37min from Hangzhou, 1.5h from Shanghai.
2. Crowd Avoidance:
- Enter Xianhua before 8 AM; Songxi streams clear post-3 PM.
- Longde Pagoda glows golden at 5 PM sunset.
3. Unique Experiences:
- Learn to pull "kilometer-long noodles" in Panzhoujia (20 RMB, best with bamboo shoot toppings).
- Sip Lychee Iced Soup (10 RMB) with crystal jelly & coconut milk.
4. Total Cost: ~200 RMB tickets + 300 RMB stay + 150 RMB food ≈ 650 RMB/pax (High-speed rail discounts = ultimate value!).

> ✨ Pujiang’s romance: Sitting in a century-old soy milk shop, hearing cicadas as Song Dynasty water chimes, while youtiao soaks up savory broth in your bowl.