[4-City Spree in Jiangnan] Explore the Hidden Gems of Water Towns This May Day!

Just back from Jiangnan! This high-speed rail loop, covering destinations within an hour's reach of each other, offers picturesque bridges and flowing water, elegant gardens, and serene landscapes. Enjoy four poetic experiences for just ¥1,200 per person! (Exclusive bonus at the end) 🌿[Slender West Lake Must-Dos] ✅ Slender West Lake Night Tour: ✔️ Light show + live performance ¥175 (worth the price) ✔️ Hidden route: Enter through the west gate and head straight to the Twenty-Four Bridges ✔️ Breakfast recommendation: Take-out window at Qu Garden (no lines) ✅ Unique Experiences: ▪️ Hanfu photos at the Erfenyue Pavilion (free) ▪️ Check in at the trendy wall on Pishi Street ▪️ Grand Canal cruise (night cruise is even more beautiful) 🌸[Wuxi, Jiangsu Hidden Gems] 1️⃣ Lihu Lake Evening Cherry Blossoms: ✔️ Catch the last blooms in late April (entry ¥90) ✔️ Take photos of the lake view from the Caowan swing ✔️ Hidden photo spot: Wanlang Juanxue 2️⃣ Nianhuawan Zen Town: ✔️ Stay at the Boromiduo Hotel and get free entry ✔️ Hands-on experience: Sachet DIY 🏯[Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Experiences] ✅ Three Mountains and One Crossing: ✔️ Xijin Ferry night tour (free) ✔️ Visit Beigu Tower (site of Liu Bei's marriage proposal) ✅ Food Tour: ▪️ Guogai Noodles (Dahua vs. Shaoshunxing) ▪️ Experience the local life at Yongan Road Market ▪️ Dishes from Second Miss Zhou's Restaurant 🌊[Suzhou, Jiangsu Off-the-Beaten-Path Recommendations] ✔️ Watch the sunset over Taihu Lake from Xishan Island (free entry) ✔️ Rose flower wall at the Humble Administrator's Garden (entry ¥10) ✔️ Wedding photo shoot at the Couple's Garden (super sweet!) ✔️ Listen to Pingtan (storytelling and ballad singing in Suzhou dialect) on Pingjiang Road (¥38 including tea) 🚅[Transportation Tips] ✔️ Yangzhou → Zhenjiang bus ¥10 (intercity express) ✔️ Wuxi → Suzhou high-speed rail 15 min (second class ¥19) ✔️ Suzhou subway provides direct access to most attractions ✔️ Shared bikes + walking are the best combination 💡[Hard-Learned Lessons] ⚠️ Free entry to Slender West Lake before 7am ⚠️ Arrive at Lihu Lake before 8am to avoid crowds ⚠️ Guogai Noodles in Zhenjiang sell out in the afternoon ⚠️ Book Suzhou Pingtan one day in advance 🎁Hidden Bonus: Buy two get one free on Lafatou plum blossom cakes at Huishan Ancient Town in Wuxi