Weekend Getaway | A Two-Day, Two-Night Slow Travel Guide to Huzhou

Thanks to the convenient Huzhou–Suzhou–Shanghai High-Speed Railway, I took my parents to Huzhou for a fulfilling weekend. After a two-day, two-night experience, I genuinely feel that Huzhou is a great place for a weekend getaway. The completely different day and night experiences in Nanxun Ancient Town, strolling along Yishang Street and Xiaoxi Street, experiencing the tranquility and excitement of the old streets, and the hospitality of the Huzhou people all left a deep impression on me. After returning, I quickly wrote this guide, hoping that friends who come across this post can visit Huzhou for a unique weekend! 🚅Transportation: Take the Huzhou–Suzhou–Shanghai High-Speed Railway to Huzhou East, Huzhou, or Huzhou Nanxun Station. ⭐Before March 25, 2025, with a high-speed rail ticket to Huzhou Nanxun and your ID card, you can enjoy free access to all attractions within Nanxun Ancient Town within 72 hours. Please redeem your ticket at the Tourist Center after arrival. 💚Two-Day, Two-Night Huzhou Itinerary💙 🟠Day 1⃣️ Friday Evening: See the night view of Nanxun Ancient Town. 🟢Day 2⃣️ Saturday Daytime: Explore Nanxun Ancient Town during the day. ✅Ancient Town sightseeing route: South Gate➡️Little Lotus Manor➡️Jiayetang Library➡️Former Residence of Zhang Shiming➡️Liu's Steps➡️Former Residence of Zhang Jingjiang 🟢Day 2⃣️ Saturday Evening: Fisherman's Wharf➡️Taihu Ancient Town (with fountain and fireworks show) 🔵Day 3⃣️ Sunday Daytime: Tiefo Temple (during the plum blossom season)➡️Yishang Street (food street)➡️Xiaoxi Street (a coffee lover's paradise) 🍱Huzhou Cuisine: 🔶Nanxun Ancient Town: Double-Crossing Noodles, Xun Braised Pork Hock, and Three-Course Tea (Smoked Bean Tea, Green Tea, and Rice Tea) at Zhuangyuan Restaurant, and Dingsheng Cake. 🔷Yishang Street: Ding Lianfang chain stores, Zhoushengji (highly recommend the chicken feet and drumsticks), and finally, try the restaurant with the longest queue!