A breathtaking autumn fairy tale! A must-visit destination in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai!!

✨【Transportation Guide】✨ ▫️A blessing for road trippers: Approx. 1.5 hrs' drive from Changzhou/Wuxi Airport. Navigate to "Yao Hu Ancient Town Tourist Service Center". ▫️Tips for high-speed rail travelers: A 30-min taxi ride from Yixing Station. Ride-sharing is recommended for better value. 🚂【Top 5 Must-Do Activities】🚂 1️⃣ Cloud Train (💰CNY 30/person) → A 50-min fairy tale journey through bamboo forests, tea fields, and lakes. The 4 pm trip is highly recommended for stunning sunset views in the vintage carriages! 2️⃣ Yao Hu Bamboo Rat Water Park → Rainbow slides + Giant Wave Bay + Water War Zone, the best choice for family fun! The evening show features a spectacular dragon water show with dazzling light and shadow effects. 3️⃣ Wu Peng Boat Tour → Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the lake against the backdrop of white-walled and black-tiled Jiangnan architecture. Dress in *hanfu* for amazing photos! 4️⃣ Ginkgo Avenue → Golden ginkgo trees + antique lanterns in October. The best photo spot is in front of "Cui Yuan Xing Restaurant". Bring a transparent umbrella for dreamy photos with falling leaves. 5️⃣ Night Stroll on Tian Street → When the lanterns light up, it's like traveling back to the Tang and Song dynasties. Try the bamboo tube milk tea & pottery DIY. You might even encounter an immersive theater performance. 📸【Best Photo Spots】📸 ✔️European Arch: Pretend you're in Switzerland. White walls + arches + blue sky = cinematic masterpiece. ✔️Stone Bridge and Wu Peng Boat: Shoot from a low angle under the bridge to capture the same aesthetic as *A Dream of Splendor*. ✔️Red Brick Coffee Shop: Capture a lazy vibe by posing with a cup of coffee by the window in this American retro-style cafe. 🏡【Accommodation & Food】🏡 ▪️Lake-view guesthouses: "Shan Ju Yin" series is recommended, with a bathtub facing the bamboo forest. Includes breakfast for two + Cloud Train tickets. ▪️Top-notch buffet: Unlimited servings of cheese-baked lobster and sashimi platter. Great value at CNY 198 per person! ▪️Must-try snacks: Dried bamboo shoots and pork buns, black rice balls, and Yangxian tea jelly. Street vendors offer the most authentic flavors. ⚠️【Things to Avoid】⚠️ ❶ Pets must be checked in at the pet service center. Reserve a cage in advance by phone. ❷ Tickets are valid for a single entry on the day of purchase. It is recommended to enter the park before 9 am. ❸ Some activities are suspended on rainy days. Check the official announcements before your visit. 💡【Suggested Itinerary】💡 DAY 1: Cloud Train tour → Bamboo forest hike → Night stroll on Tian Street DAY 2: Water park fun → Wu Peng boat afternoon tea → Photoshoot at Ginkgo Avenue 🌟 This autumn, make sure to visit Yao Hu Ancient Town! Save this guide and start your healing Jiangnan journey.