A romantic city perfect for the whole family, accessible by high-speed rail

🌿First stop: Suzhou
【The pinnacle of Jiangnan water towns!】
🚉Transport: Suzhou Station/Suzhou North Station, step off and enter a painting!
⭐Recommended activities:
- Time travel in the Humble Administrator's Garden, bamboo forest rubbing fun for kids!🎋
- Ride a black-awning boat on Pingjiang Road, see red lanterns at night on Shantang Street🏮
- Suzhou Museum designed by I.M. Pei, interactive exhibits kids love!
🏡Accommodation: Homestay on Pingjiang Road for 300 RMB/night, open the window to small bridges and flowing water～
💰Cost: 800-1200 RMB per person for 3 days, stress-free family trip!

🌊Second stop: Xiamen
【A cultural paradise for kids!】
🚇Transport: Xiamen Station/Xiamen North Station, super convenient high-speed rail!
🔥Must-visit:
✓ Gulangyu Island’s international architecture🏛️ + beach shell digging🐚
✓ Cycling on Island Ring Road chasing the sunset🚴‍♂️
✓ Science and Technology Museum where kids don’t want to leave!
🏨Accommodation: Recommended Zengcuoan homestays or sea view hotels, 400-600 RMB/night
💸Cost: 1500-2000 RMB per person for 4 days, enjoy seafood to your heart’s content!

🏞️Third stop: Yangshuo
【The pinnacle of mountain and water countryside!】
🚆Transport: Yangshuo Station (transfer by bus 1h from Guilin)
💯Family experiences:
- Li River bamboo raft photo op with 20 RMB background📸
- Cycling on Yulong River + fishing in rice paddies🐟
- Night tour of West Street with beer fish dinner!
🏡Accommodation: Homestay by Yulong River 200 RMB/night, breakfast included, great value!
💰Cost performance: 1000 RMB per person for 3 days, play with happiness～

🏯Fourth stop: Yangzhou
【Huaiyang morning tea forever!】
🚅Transport: Direct to Yangzhou East Station
🌸Slow life experience:
☑️ Morning boat ride on Slender West Lake feeding swans🦢
☑️ Eat crab roe soup dumplings at Quyuan Teahouse😋
☑️ Make intangible cultural heritage crafts on Dongguan Street
🏠Accommodation: Near Wenchang Pavilion 200 RMB/night, convenient everywhere!
💵Cost: 800 RMB per person for 3 days, most attractions are free!

🌊Fifth stop: Weihai
【Best place for beachcombing + zoo!】
🚊Transport: Weihai Station/Weihai North Station direct
🐚Must-try:
✓ Digging sand crabs at Naxianghai🦀
✓ Feeding giraffes at Shendiao Mountain🦒
✓ Patriotic education at Liugong Island
🏖️Accommodation: Homestay at the beach 350 RMB/night, step out the door to the sea!
💰Cost: 1000-1500 RMB per person for 3 days, unlimited seafood!

🏮Sixth stop: Phoenix Ancient Town
【Full Miao ethnic charm!】
🚆Transport: Phoenix Ancient Town Station
🌌Night activities must-do:
✅ Release river lanterns on Tuojiang River🏮
✅ Wear Miao costumes for photo shoots📷
✅ Stream tracing and water play at Feishui Valley
🛏️Accommodation: Guesthouse by Hongqiao Bridge 250 RMB/night, fall asleep to the sound of water～
💴Cost: 1200 RMB per person for 3 days, Hunan cuisine 40 RMB per person, truly delicious!