A 2-day itinerary for the underrated treasure city of Xinyu, Jiangxi.

Jiangxi has so many fun cities and attractions to visit! After visiting the popular destinations, I chose the lesser-known Xinyu this time. I didn't expect it to be such an underrated treasure city! It's definitely worth spending a weekend exploring. . 📍Xinyu, Jiangxi 🚄3.5 hours from Hangzhou | Perfect for a weekend getaway . 🗺️2-day, 1-night itinerary ▪️Day 1 Arrive in Xinyu ➡️ Xiabu Embroidery Museum ➡️ Kuangxin Town ➡️ Ganxi Folk Street ▪️Day 2 Fairy Lake ➡️ Xinyu Colorful Village ➡️ Return . ✅ Xiabu Embroidery Museum 🎫 Free ✔️A museum themed around Xiabu embroidery, where you can enjoy the exquisite local intangible cultural heritage embroidery art for free. ✅ Kuangxin Town 🎫 CNY 40 ✔️It's best to arrive in the afternoon before it gets dark, so you can take photos of both the day and night views. ✔️The architecture is in the style of the Tang and Song dynasties, so it's recommended to wear Hanfu for photos. ✔️At night, when the lights are on, it feels like you're back in the Tang dynasty, with a great atmosphere. ✅ Ganxi Folk Street 🎫 Free ✔️A local specialty commercial street with a concentration of food and snacks, as well as many folk culture displays. ✔️It's recommended to visit at night to eat and stroll around, and experience Xinyu's nightlife. ✅ Fairy Lake 🎫 Admission + boat ticket: CNY 100 ✔️Xinyu's "Little Qiandao Lake," where you can take a boat ride on the lake. There are many islands with different themes, each with its own unique scenery. ✔️Recommended islands: Dragon King Island, Love Island, and Qixi Island. ✅ Colorful Village 🎫 Free ✔️Xinyu's internet-famous village, with colorful houses that have a fairytale feel. ✔️The village also has entertainment activities and photo spots. . 🏨 It's more convenient to stay in the city center, but if you stay at Fairy Lake, you can enter the scenic area earlier the next day to take photos. 😋 Jiangxi cuisine is generally quite spicy, so if you usually eat mild food, it's recommended to prepare some stomach medicine in advance.