3-Day Self-Driving Tour in Ruian, Wenzhou, Zhejiang

3-Day Self-Driving Tour in Ruian, Wenzhou, Zhejiang: City Cultural Tour
Morning
Yuhai Tower (one of the four major libraries in Zhejiang, a combination of ancient architecture and gardens)
Zhongyi Street Historical and Cultural District (Ming and Qing style old street, suitable for taking photos and tasting snacks)
Afternoon
Tongxi Scenic Area (boating on the lake, exploring the scenery of "Little West Lake")
Longshan Park (climb the tower to overlook the panoramic view of the city)
Day 2: Western Mountain and Water Tour
Morning
Huling Town (experience the hot spring resort, cycle through Huanglin Ancient Village)
Jinzi Mountain (hike to the top, watch the sea of clouds and strange rocks)
Afternoon
Jinji Mountain (alpine meadow, excellent sunset shooting spot)
Day 3: Coastal Style Tour
Morning
Beiji Island (take a boat from Dongshan Pier, explore the lighthouse, fishing village, and starry sky camping)
Or Meilongxi Scenic Area (family rafting, bamboo forest hiking)
Afternoon
Dongyuan Wooden Movable Type Printing Village (world intangible cultural heritage, experience movable type printing)
Return or continue to explore surrounding areas (such as Pingyang Nanyandang Mountain)
II. Recommended Self-Driving Routes
Departure from Wenzhou City
Route: G15 Shenyang-Haikou Expressway → Ruian City (about 1 hour)
Departure from Hangzhou
Route: Hangzhou-Jinhua-Quzhou Expressway → Zhuyong Expressway → G15 Shenyang-Haikou Expressway (about 4 hours)
Western Mountain Area Route
Ruian City → Huling Town → Jinzi Mountain → Jinji Mountain (winding mountain roads, drive carefully)
III. Must-Try Food
Ruian Seafood
Recommendations: Steamed Swimming Crab, Fish Ball Soup, Sea Snail
Huling Beef Steak
Specialty: Chinese-style braised beef steak with rice noodles
Snacks
Dengzhan Gao (fried cake with shredded radish filling), Nuomi Tie (crispy rice crust), Shuangchui Gao
Location: Around Zhongyi Street and Yuhai Square
IV. Precautions
Transportation
There are many curves on mountain roads. Experienced drivers are recommended.
There are fewer ferries to Beiji Island. Check the timetable in advance (about 2.5 hours by boat).
Season
Summer is suitable for island tours (bring sunscreen), autumn and winter are suitable for mountain climbing and hot springs.
Safety
Pay attention to the tides during coastal activities. Do not enter undeveloped areas without permission.
Environmental Protection
The ecology of Beiji Island is fragile. Do not litter.
V. Surrounding Joint Tours
If time permits, you can extend to:
Wenzhou Nanxi River (1.5 hours' drive, ancient villages and mountains)
Cangnan Yuliao Beach (2 hours' drive, the golden coast of southern Zhejiang)