Huzhou Two-Day One-Night Food and Sightseeing Guide, Focused on Not Getting Tired!

Preparation Check the weather forecast in advance and bring appropriate seasonal clothing. Don’t forget sunscreen and rain gear. If you plan to take photos, bring a power bank for a hassle-free trip. Huzhou Station is close to the city center, while Nanxun Station is near Nanxun Ancient Town—choose according to your needs. Public transportation within the city is convenient, and there are shared electric scooters, but parking spots are limited, so pay attention to the riding range. Accommodation near Yishang Street in the city center offers great value and easy access to food and shopping. If you have a limited budget, compare prices on various platforms to find cost-effective hotels. Itinerary Day 1: City Highlights Tour • Morning: After arriving in Huzhou, head to Xiaoxi Street. This street is full of artistic vibes, with many creative shops and cafes. Stroll leisurely, soak in the artistic atmosphere, and snap plenty of photos—great for capturing beautiful shots. • Noon: Move to Zhuangyuan Street and find an old teahouse by the river. Order a tea set costing about 38 yuan per person, listen to traditional storytelling, and taste local snacks like dry-pulled noodles, Qianzhang buns, and wheat-flavored blood glutinous rice cake—all worth trying. • Afternoon: Next, visit Yishang Street, a food paradise. Try Xu Zhongliang’s Dingsheng Cake, fresh and hot, soft and sweet; Ding Lianfang’s Qianzhang buns with vermicelli soup, fresh and delicious; and Lao Qian’s Wanzi Crab Roe Soup Dumplings, with soup bursting in every bite. • Evening: Head to Fisherman’s Wharf for a lakeside walk, wait for the sunset, and enjoy the famous “Toilet Ring” night view. The moment the lights turn on is magical. • Night: Visit Taihu Ancient Town and don’t miss the Iron Flower performance, where molten iron blooms into dazzling fireworks—an incredibly stunning scene. The best viewing spot is the rooftop of Longzhimeng Hotel. Day 2: Deep Tour of Nanxun Ancient Town • Morning: Arrive early at Nanxun Ancient Town and go straight to Baijian Building. Take a wooden boat ride (160 yuan per boat, sharing with 4 people is more cost-effective) along the river to experience the charm of the water town. • Noon: Find a small shop in the ancient town to try Shuangjiao noodles, a sweet unique flavor, and embroidered vegetable dishes, fresh and tasty. • Afternoon: Visit Xiaolian Manor, a classical garden with stunning scenery. In summer, lotus flowers bloom beautifully—perfect for photos. Then go to Liu’s Ladder Number to see red brick Western-style buildings with Roman columns mixed with Chinese carvings—a unique blend. Finally, visit Zhang Jingjiang’s former residence, enjoy a cup of smoked bean tea, and the old ginkgo tree in the backyard is very photogenic. Food Recommendations • Dry-pulled noodles: chewy noodles with rich toppings, a must-try. • Oil-drizzled shrimp: made with fresh river shrimp, tender and flavorful, satisfying bite after bite. • Wheat-flavored blood glutinous rice cake: best eaten hot, sweet and soft with a strong wheat aroma. • Pine needle soup dumplings: fluffy dough steamed on pine needles, giving a unique fresh scent, served with a free bowl of bone broth. • Lard cake: steamed and then sandwiched with fried dough sticks, pan-fried until golden on both sides, available in salty and sweet flavors, crispy outside and soft inside. Tips • It’s hard to get a taxi after the fireworks show at Taihu Ancient Town at night. Plan your transportation in advance, or leave quickly after the fireworks to catch a bus or book a ride early. • Nanxun Ancient Town is free to enter after 5 PM. If you want to save on tickets, enter after this time, but check the opening hours of small attractions inside in advance.