I thought the beauty of Jiangnan in Hangzhou was already legendary, until I stumbled into the small town of Yixing!

I thought the beauty of Jiangnan in Hangzhou was already legendary, until I stumbled into the small town of Yixing! There are no overcrowded trendy check-in spots, only lake surfaces rippling beside white walls and black tiles, a red and white little train threading through bamboo groves, and flocks of birds brushing past shoulders as they circle—over two days, the whole family was completely captivated by this "laid-back kind of beauty"! [DoubleHearts] Reasons to recommend: ✅ Avoid crowded popular attractions, no need to rush your itinerary ✅ A relaxing vibe the whole family can enjoy, wrapped in the healing embrace of nature ✅ One-stop coverage for play, eat, and stroll—easy for moms with kids ✅ Slow-paced small town time, dialing life’s rhythm back to half speed [DoubleHearts] Attraction category guide [Seeding] Little Train in the Clouds: Ride the red and white train winding around the mountain, passing through bamboo groves and skimming the lake surface [Seeding] Photo tip: Choose a window seat and capture the “train piercing through the green sea” in the bamboo section Cost: Included in the scenic area ticket [Seeding] Bird Watching Appointment: Watch flocks of birds flying low and circling at Qingshan Square 📸 Best time: Early morning/evening (when birds are most active) [Sakura] Insider tip: There is a feeding spot next to the square where you can buy bird food to interact "Cultural Experience Route" - 🌉 Longyao Street & Handmade Experience: Explore the Longyao market, watch the kiln opening show, and make a Yixing clay teapot on the second floor 📸 Photo tip: Capture the smoky moment when pottery comes out of the kiln 💰 Cost: Yixing clay teapot experience about 80 RMB/person (materials included) - 🌉 Small Town Stroll: Wander Jiangnan alleys, check in at the vivid Red Mansion and XR experience store 📸 Photo spots: Alley entrances with white walls and black tiles, paired with lanterns for an ancient vibe 💰 Insider tip: Some shops offer free trials of intangible cultural heritage items "Nighttime Exclusive Route" - 🌉 Longteng Water Show & Fireworks: Watch water jets dance to music with fireworks blooming overhead 📸 Best spot: Open lakeside area (avoid tree obstructions) 4. Practical Information Module - Transportation 🚄 High-speed rail: Arrive at Yixing Station → taxi 30 minutes, about 50 RMB 🚗 Self-driving: 2 hours from Hangzhou / 2.5 hours from Shanghai, free parking available in town [Tulip] Tickets Basic ticket 120 RMB/person Including handmade experience ticket 180 RMB/person Accommodation: Homestays in town (about 300-500 RMB/night), 5-minute walk to main attractions Must-try Food List [Tableware] [Cutlery] Must-try dishes: Yixing dried bamboo shoots with braised pork, Yixing clay teapot stewed chicken soup Recommended restaurant: "Yaohu Shifang" in town (popular with locals) Price tip: About 50 RMB per person, portions large enough to share [Cutlery] Must-try snacks: Sugar-roasted chestnuts, osmanthus sugar lotus root Recommended stalls: Mobile stalls at Longyao market Price tip: Chestnuts 15 RMB/bag, sugar lotus root 8 RMB/segment [!] Pitfall Avoidance Guide ⚠️ The little train runs every 20 minutes, check the schedule in advance to avoid waiting ⚠️ Yixing clay teapot experience requires booking one day in advance (busy on weekends) ⚠️ Water show and fireworks only open on weekends/holidays, confirm before going on weekdays [DoubleHearts] Itinerary Template "One-day Highlights Itinerary" 09:00-10:00 Little Train in the Clouds 10:30-11:30 Bird Watching Appointment + Feeding Interaction 12:00-13:30 Lunch at Yaohu Shifang 14:00-15:30 Longyao Street + Yixing Clay Teapot Handmade Experience 16:00-17:30 Small Town Stroll + Photos 19:00-19:30 Longteng Water Show & Fireworks