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✨ **Jiaxing South Lake | A Fairy's Dreamy Travel Guide** ✨ ——Misty lakes, Red Boat stories, and traditional photo spots all in one! --- ### 🌸 **【Must-Visit Highlights】——Ethereal Photo Spots** 1. **South Lake Red Boat** 🌿 - **Ethereal Rating**: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The "Red Boat," site of the First CPC Congress, combines history and poetry. Recommended to wear Hanfu or plain long dresses for a "time travel" photoshoot! - 📍 Location: Next to the Lake Island, accessible by boat. 2. **Yanyu Tower** 🌧️ - **Ethereal Rating**: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Inspiration for Du Mu's "480 Temples of the Southern Dynasties," traditional architecture + lake views, like a fairyland in misty rain! Beautiful lake views from second-floor windows. 3. **Lake Island Cruise** 🚤 - Take a traditional boat ride on South Lake, capture the dynamic movement of hair in the breeze. Recommended during sunset for therapeutic golden ripples on the water! --- ### 🍃 **【Transportation Guide】——How to Get There?** - **High-speed Rail**: Shanghai/Hangzhou → **Jiaxing South Station**, 20-minute taxi to South Lake Scenic Area (about 💰CNY 25). - **Self-driving**: Ample parking lots 🅿️, arrive early on weekends. - **Within Scenic Area**: Walking + boat rides (combo ticket 💰CNY 60 includes Lake Island ferry + Yanyu Tower admission). --- ### 🍜 **【Special Local Delicacies】——A Taste of Jiangnan** 1. **Zhenzhenlaolao Zongzi** 🫔 - Must-try traditional and fermented bean curd meat zongzi! Sticky rice wrapped around savory meat, best enjoyed hot! 2. **South Lake Water Chestnuts** 🌰 - Sweet and hornless, delicious boiled or stir-fried, full of water town charm! 3. **Yuehe Historical District** 🍶 - Recommend "Zou Da Xian's" drunken crab and osmanthus lotus root. Dine by the river for perfect ambiance! --- ### 📸 **【Photo Tips】——Secrets for Perfect Shots** 1. **Outfits**: Light-colored Hanfu, qipao, or linen dresses, paired with oil-paper umbrellas/fans. 2. **Timing**: 7-9 AM for fewer people and soft light, or 4-6 PM for backlit silhouettes. 3. **Props**: Traditional umbrellas/lanterns available for rent at entrance (💰CNY 10-20). --- ### 🌟 **【Nearby Attractions】——Day Trip Extensions** - **Meihua Island Scenic Area**: Ancient ginkgo trees + zen town, golden autumn leaves create a fantasy drama feel! - **Yuehe Old Street**: When lanterns light up at night, stroll the stone paths like traveling back to Song Dynasty. --- ### 🏡 **【Accommodation Recommendations】——Places to Rest** - **Nanhu Academy Hotel**: Traditional courtyard + scholarly atmosphere, lake view from windows (💰CNY 400+/night). - **Jiaxing Luxi Kaiyuan Guantang**: Secluded water town homestay, private villa compounds (💰CNY 600+/night). --- 💌 **Friendly Tips**: ① Summer essentials: mosquito repellent + parasol, don't forget sunscreen! ② Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall requires reservation 1 day ahead (free). ③ Visit on working days for empty shots, avoid peak hours. Jiaxing South Lake, half rich in history, half misty Jiangnan charm. Start your fairy-like journey now! ✨ 📷 Tag me in your posts, can't wait to see your beautiful photos!
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