Pujiang Summer Two-Day Getaway

Hike Fairy Mountains, Explore Hidden Streams, and Slurp Kilometer-Long Noodles in This 25°C Zhejiang Secret 📅 Trip Dates: July 2025 (Weekend or Any Two Days) ☀ Weather: Sunny with Thunderstorms, 26~35°C (70% Humidity, Muggy Afternoons) 👗 Outfit Tips: - Top: Light-colored linen Hanfu/Forest-style Sundress (Perfect for ancient village photos, Hanfu rental 50 RMB/2 hours) - Bottom: Water-resistant Wide-leg Pants + Non-slip Crocs (Slippery caves, easy for water play) - Props: Bamboo Hat (20 RMB rental), Oil-paper Umbrella (Sun & Rain), Soft Light (Night Photography Essential) - Sun Protection: Mosquito Repellent (Mountain Bugs Are Fierce!), Ice Silk Arm Sleeves, Foldable Mini Fan💨 > 💡 Hidden Gem: Pujiang’s summer is the 18°C breeze in Songxi’s underground stream, the spicy warmth of Beef Clear Soup, and the hundred-meter-long noodle spun by Grandma, carrying the nostalgia of home. **DAY 1: Fairy Mountains & Ancient Village Streams** 🚗 Route: Xianhua Mountain → Songxi Ancient Village → Overnight in Panzhoujia > 💳 Cost: Xianhua Mountain 116 RMB + Songxi Free + Accommodation 300 RMB ≈ 416 RMB 🌄 Morning: Xianhua Mountain · Cloud-High Views (8:30-11:30) - Maiden Peak Viewpoint: Summit the 720.8m peak at dawn mist! Pose with an umbrella by the "Yellow Emperor’s Cauldron" rock, capturing the sea of clouds over the "Sword-Split Stone" (📸 Photo Spot: "Zhaoling Palace" cliff at sunrise). - Glass Walkway Thrill Shot: Sit sideways with legs dangling for a canyon backdrop (📍 Secure safety harness!). - Prop Hack: Rent Hanfu with wide sleeves, spread arms like sword-flying in the wind. 🍜 Lunch: "Xianhua Flavors" Farmhouse (12:00-13:00) - Must-Try Dishes: - Bamboo Shoots with Bacon: Wok-fried over firewood, smoky aroma infused (38 RMB). - Ash-Water Zongzi: Ancient-style sticky rice dumplings, pull-apart shots (10 RMB each). 💦 Afternoon: Songxi Ancient Village · Cool Off in Hidden Streams (14:30-18:00) - 700m Southern Song Underground Canal: Lantern-lit exploration of the 18°C stream, shoot "Earth’s Core" silhouettes (📸 Pose: Barefoot water-splashing action shots). - Hundred-Child Stone Walls: Hanfu-clad poses by fertility stone walls (Northern Song lime mortar), capture mossy steps and light interplay. - Ancient Camphor Tree Play: Toss petals into the stream, low-angle shots for mirrored reflections. 🌙 Stay: Panzhoujia "Noodle Art Homestay" (300 RMB/night) - Wake to noodle-drying racks like harps, join morning noodle-pulling (free handmade sticky rice sausage!). **DAY 2: Millennial Rice & Song Dynasty Craft** 🚗 Route: Shangshan Ruins → Jiangnan First Family → Longde Temple Pagoda → Return > 💳 Cost: Shangshan Ruins 40 RMB + Jiangnan First Family Combo Ticket + Longde Pagoda Free ≈ 40 RMB 🌾 Morning: Millennial Rice & Pottery Clues (8:30-11:00) - Rice Origins Museum: Hold 10,000-year-old carbonized rice for "time-travel" shots (📸 Angle: Raise pottery in reconstructed hut). - Ancient Rice Field Light Play: Pose "harvesting" with stone sickle, frame fields and distant peaks. 🍲 Lunch: Zhengyimen Century-Old Soy Milk (11:30-12:30) - Must-Eat Classics: - Savory Soy Milk with Youtiao: Dip fried dough strips, sprinkle scallions/chili (5 RMB), shoot rustic vibes by the stream. - Preserved Veggie Buns: Bursting juice close-ups (2 RMB each). 🏯 Afternoon: Family Lore & "Black Myth" Vibes (13:30-16:00) - Jiangnan First Family Archways: Recite ancestral rules in Hanfu (📸 Prop: Replica ancient texts from the clan hall). - Longde Pagoda "Wukong" Shoot: Recreate "Black Myth: Wukong" poses with bamboo staff by the pagoda. ❗ Pro Tips: 1. Transport Perks: - High-speed rail to "Pujiang Station" grants free entry to Xianhua/Jiangnan First Family/Shenli Gorge (valid until 2025). - 37min from Hangzhou, 1.5h from Shanghai. 2. Crowd Avoidance: - Enter Xianhua before 8 AM; Songxi streams clear post-3 PM. - Longde Pagoda glows golden at 5 PM sunset. 3. Unique Experiences: - Learn to pull "kilometer-long noodles" in Panzhoujia (20 RMB, best with bamboo shoot toppings). - Sip Lychee Iced Soup (10 RMB) with crystal jelly & coconut milk. 4. Total Cost: ~200 RMB tickets + 300 RMB stay + 150 RMB food ≈ 650 RMB/pax (High-speed rail discounts = ultimate value!). > ✨ Pujiang’s romance: Sitting in a century-old soy milk shop, hearing cicadas as Song Dynasty water chimes, while youtiao soaks up savory broth in your bowl.