The misty Jiangnan soothes the ordinary soul

Weekend getaway from Shanghai! Misty Jiangnan, waterside Wuzhen – the perfect healing trip for working professionals
🚗 Itinerary Overview
Day1: Shanghai → Nanhu Lake, Jiaxing → Yuehe Historical Block (Stay in Jiaxing)
Day2: Jiaxing → Wuzhen West Scenic Zone (Stay inside the scenic area)

📍 Day1: Shanghai → Nanhu Lake → Yuehe Historical Block
🚗 Driving route: 1.5h direct from Shanghai to Nanhu Lake, Jiaxing
🎫 Tickets: Nanhu scenic area is free, boat ride 20 RMB (must-try!)
▪ Nanhu Scenic Area
➡️ Misty Rain Tower: One of Jiangnan's three famous towers, shrouded in mist on rainy days like an ink painting
➡️ Red Boat: Site of the First CPC National Congress, rich in history
➡️ Lake cruise: Best at dusk to see golden sunlight dancing on the water
▪ Yuehe Historical Block (Stunning night views!)
➡️ Small bridges over flowing water + white walls and black tiles, quieter than Xitang
➡️ Zongzi Museum: Must-try Jiaxing rice dumplings!
➡️ Bar street: Sip huangjiu wine while listening to pingtan music

📍 Day2: Jiaxing → Wuzhen West Scenic Zone
🚗 Driving route: 1h from Jiaxing to Wuzhen
🎫 Tickets: West Scenic Zone 150 RMB, but **free entry + shuttle if staying inside
▪ Must-dos in West Scenic Zone
➡️ Mu Xin Art Museum (20 RMB): Minimalist aesthetics, perfect for photos
➡️ Zhaoming Academy: Ancient charm, healing to listen to rain under the eaves
➡️ Wuzhen Post Office: Mail a postcard to your future self
➡️ Night gondola ride (60 RMB/person): Magical when lanterns light up, peaceful sound of oars
▪ Hidden experiences
🔸 Wake before 7am for empty cobblestone streets in misty fairyland
🔸 Water market breakfast: Soy milk + fried dough sticks by the water
🍜 Food recommendations
✅ Scholar's Lamb Noodles: Tender meat in rich broth
✅ Dingsheng Cake: Steamed soft cake symbolizing "certain victory"
✅ Radish Cake: Crispy outside, tender inside (worth queuing for!)
🏠 Accommodation tips
👉 Wuzhen B&Bs (inside scenic area): Choose riverside rooms for tranquil nights after crowds leave
📸 【Photo spots】
1️⃣ Misty Rain Tower at Nanhu (best on rainy days)
2️⃣ Wuzhen West Scenic Zone night views (blue hour is magical)
3️⃣ Mu Xin Museum spiral staircase (minimalist masterpiece)
4️⃣ Yuehe's lantern alley (red lanterns create perfect ambiance)
💡 【Pro tips】
▪ Last Nanhu boat departs at 5pm – don't miss it!
▪ Book Wuzhen accommodation early (peak season sells out)
▪ Vacuum-packed Jiaxing zongzi make great souvenirs
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✨ "Misty Jiangnan soothes the ordinary soul.
Three days and two nights are enough to slow down weary urban spirits."