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Locals told me this is the best place to visit in Haining!

"Spring tides bring sudden evening rain" isn't that just Yan'guan! While Hangzhou residents are squeezing their heads to take pictures of cherry blossoms, This ancient city by the Qiantang River is already having a blast. Thousands of hectares of tidal waves, the whole city is full of flower shadows. A spring outing party from the Song Dynasty is directly full!!! 1 hour from Hangzhou, 2 days and 1 night on weekends. Let's experience the royal spring outing route together~ - 📍Yan'guan Ancient Town - City of Tidal Music 🚇Subway: Take Hangzhou Metro Line 9 to [Linping South High-speed Railway Station], then transfer to Hang-Hai Intercity Railway to [Yan'guan Station] Exit A, and take a bus or taxi to get there~ 🚄High-speed Rail: [Haining West Station] is the closest‼It is more convenient to take a taxi to get there~ 🚘Self-driving is recommended‼Navigate to "Yan'guan City of Tidal Music", parking is convenient at the entrance~ - Day1⃣:(Qianlong's Southern Tour Route)Gongchen Gate → Imperial Wharf → Chen Gelao's Residence → Sea God Temple → Tide-watching Scenic Park Day2⃣:Yan'guan Tide Wall → Wang Guowei's Former Residence → Sea God Temple → Confucius Temple and School → Jin Yong Academy → Music House Museum → Return - ✅Travel tips: 🟡Yan'guan Tide Wall:The best spot for taking photos‼On the left and right sides of the scenic spot entrance! It starts on the hour and lasts for 15 minutes! The huge tide rushing down the slope is spectacular~ 🟡Zui Jiangnan Cruise Afternoon Tea:Afternoon tea + cruise‼Not only is the presentation exquisite, but the taste is also very delicious. You can make an appointment with a few friends and enjoy a leisurely time on the flower boat in spring, and enjoy the scenery of the ancient water town along the way~It is also very suitable for family outings~ 🟡Gongchen Gate:An ancient city gate with a history of more than 600 years‼The sculling boat slowly passes through here, the willow branches hanging down between the black tiles, swaying with the tranquility and comfort of the ancient city, the breeze is gentle, it's really comfortable~ 🟡Chen Gelao's Residence:The magnolia flowers in the ancient house are already in bloom‼In the courtyard full of spring, the cornices and corners are hooked with white clouds, and while enjoying the flowers, people can also hear stories about "Joking about Qianlong"~ 🟡Sea God Temple:A temple where Qianlong would come to pray every time he toured the south! The environment here is very large, close to the river, and enshrines the "God of the Zhejiang Sea"~Now there are two prayer activities every day~ 🟡Confucius Temple and School:The red walls here are very photogenic‼It is very suitable for taking ancient style photos. In addition to praying for studies, you will also encounter flower vendors carrying fresh flowers here, who will want to write poems with you~ 🟡Music House Museum:You can immersively learn about the works of music masters‼The entire exhibition hall has a great sense of design, displaying the musical works of masters and precious musical instruments. You can also take photos and interact with the piano on site~ 🟡Tide-watching Scenic Park:The best spot for tide watching‼It is right by the Qiantang River, next to the "Zhan'ao Tower", where you can see the spectacular "One-line Tide"~The tide watching time is different every day, remember to check the tide information in advance~ - ✅About accommodation: This time I chose the Xuande Gate Hotel‼This is the former residence of Zhu Xi, quiet and elegant, integrated with the surrounding Jiangnan gardens, the natural landscape is very comfortable~There is a pick-up and drop-off service here, so it will be very convenient to travel~ - You can watch the tide in Yan'guan all year round. The tide has different forms at different times. The sunrise and sunset are very beautiful. Come here to play this spring, and don't forget to have a steaming Qianlong hot pot feast~
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Posted: Mar 27, 2025
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