Shanghai has too many back gardens, and Zhuji is one of them

Shanghai has too many back gardens, and Zhuji is one of them.||🚗Transportation: It takes a little over an hour by high-speed train from Shanghai to Zhuji, but you need to grab tickets in advance on weekends, otherwise, you'll only be able to get train tickets, which take over four hours one way. If you have your own car or rent one, it's also very convenient to get there. Day1️⃣ Head straight to the Shanxiahu Pearl Market There are a huge number of stalls, worthy of being the largest pearl market in the world. 🚖 It takes about 40 minutes by taxi from Zhuji high-speed train station, so the first day is basically only enough to arrange this one itinerary. It's best to do some research on pearl selection in advance, plan what diameter and quality you want to buy, and determine your budget. Go straight for your target, otherwise, it's easy to be spotted by the shop owners as a pearl novice or a casual shopper, and you might get ripped off or ignored. Day2️⃣ Xishi's Hometown—Zhuji Museum ⛲️ Xishi's Hometown is a large park where many locals also come to play on weekends, and it's very comfortable to stroll around and feel the slow pace of local life. 🗿 The Zhuji Museum is definitely worth a visit, tracing the history of Homo sapiens, recalling the struggle for dominance between Wu and Yue, and telling the story of Xishi in detail. 🍲 Food: The food in Zhuji is generally light. Must-eat: Ciwu noodles, steamed dishes, baked buns For store recommendations, you can check out a previous post I made about Zhuji food recommendations.