Spent less than 1k for a 7-day solo trip, just a bit hot

Hangzhou West Lake

- Attraction Intro: China's only lake cultural landscape listed in the World Heritage List, blending natural scenery with millennia of cultural heritage.
- Itinerary: Broken Bridge→Bai Causeway→Autumn Moon on Calm Lake→Solitary Hill→Zhejiang Provincial Museum→Xiling Seal Engravers' Society→Su Causeway→Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor→Leifeng Pagoda. Optional lakeside cycling with rentals around ¥30/hour.
- Food Recs: Scallion Pancake Wraps at Hefang Street (¥2-5 each), Dingsheng Cake (¥3-5 each), West Lake Lotus Root Starch (¥8-15 per bowl).
- Lodging Tips: Hostel beds available at ¥50-100/night.

Shaoxing Lu Xun's Hometown

- Attraction Intro: Free admission to explore textbook landmarks like Three Flavor Study and Hundred-Plant Garden, experiencing Shaoxing's ancient water town charm.
- Itinerary: Lu Xun's Former Residence→Ancestral Home→Three Flavor Study→Hundred-Plant Garden→Lu Xun Memorial Hall, then proceed to Calligraphy Sage's Hometown and Anchang Ancient Town.
- Food Recs: Yellow Rice Wine Popsicle (¥5-8 each), Dried Vegetable Pancake (¥3-6 each), Shaoxing Stinky Tofu (¥10-15 per serving).
- Lodging Tips: Budget hotels in downtown area ¥100-200/night.

Zhoushan Zhujiajian

- Attraction Intro: Features beautiful beaches and mountain-sea scenery. Nansha Scenic Area offers wave-walking, sandcastle exhibitions, while free-access Dongsha has stunning sunrise/sunset views.
- Itinerary: Day 1 at Nansha Scenic Area, Day 2 sunrise at Dongsha, then self-drive or sightseeing bus tour at Daqing Mountain National Park.
- Food Recs: Seafood Noodles (¥20-40 per bowl), Grilled Squid (¥10-20 per skewer), Seaweed Cake (¥5-10 per box).
- Lodging Tips: Fisherman's homestays at ¥150-300/night with authentic fishing village experience.

Taizhou Guoqing Temple

- Attraction Intro: Free-entry Sui Dynasty ancient temple exuding Zen serenity, featuring historic architecture amidst picturesque surroundings.
- Itinerary: Guoqing Temple→Sui Pagoda→Sui Plum Tree→Mercy Release Pond→Seven Buddha Pagodas, perfect for meditation and appreciating ancient structures with natural landscapes.
- Food Recs: Nearby specialties include Stuffed Rice Cake (¥5-10 each), Egg White Dumplings (¥8-15 per serving), Ginger Soup Noodles (¥15-30 per bowl).
- Lodging Tips: Standard city hotels at ¥100-200/night.