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Danyang—A Millennium of Elegance, a Legendary World of Glasses

**Danyang—A Millennium of Elegance, a Legendary World of Glasses** ✨ **A Glance at a Thousand Years, Encounter Danyang** ✨ This is the poetic dwelling of Jiangnan, the gentle whisper of history. Danyang, a small city favored by time, holds the secrets of Wu-Yue culture and flows with the lingering charm of the Six Dynasties literary tradition. --- **🌿 Must-Visit Spots to Unlock Danyang’s Charm** ✅ **Southern Dynasties Tomb Stone Carvings** — Touch the royal aura from 1,500 years ago; the stone beasts are silent but tell the story of dynastic changes. ✅ **China Glasses City** — A dazzling world of “glasses,” where one-third of the world’s eyewear originates; the fashion choice for fittings and the king of cost performance! ✅ **Jizi Temple Feijing Well** — A world wonder! Six ancient wells surprisingly gush out three flavors (sour, sweet, bitter) of clear spring water, a millennium-old mystery waiting for you to explore. ✅ **Wanshan Park** — Climb Wanshan Tower for a panoramic city view and enjoy the slow life by the canal in the sunset glow. --- **🍜 Taste Danyang, a Jiangnan Journey for Your Palate** ▸ **Dongxiang Mutton Noodles** — A warming autumn and winter must-have, tender meat with rich, milky broth. ▸ **Lingkou Dried Radish** — Crispy, salty, and fragrant, perfect with porridge; a culinary heritage passed down through intangible cultural craftsmanship. ▸ **Barley Porridge with Yangcao Buns** — The “golden combo” of Danyang breakfasts, simple yet addictive hometown flavors. --- **📸 Check-in Tips** ✔ Best in spring and autumn, stroll along the winding Jiuqu River and watch the reeds sway ✔ Bargaining tips at Glasses City: start at half price, stay calm is key ✔ Guided tours recommended for stone carvings; the sleeping relics will “come alive” --- **🚗 Ready to Go** ▪️ High-speed train from Shanghai/Nanjing in 1 hour, a treasure spot for weekend family trips ▪️ 2-hour drive from Hangzhou, stop by Maoshan for even more fun --- **#DanyangTravel#** Not popular, so peaceful; Not trendy, so authentic. Come here and be a “local” for a day— Listen to storytelling at a teahouse in the morning, explore ancient relics in the afternoon, Chew on cured meat by the canal as the lights gradually come on at dusk... **✨ So many stories in this small town, waiting for you to turn the next page✨**
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Posted: Jun 8, 2025
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