[2025 Jiaxing Attraction] Travel Guide for Yanyu (Smoke and Rain) Building (Updated Jun)

✨|||Girls! Just discovered a heavenly hotel hidden in a Jiangnan-style garden! Open the window to the shimmering Nanhu Lake, with white walls and black tiles adorned with fresh early summer greenery—every snap is instantly social media-worthy 📸 🏯 Hotel Highlights: A Chinese aesthetic hotel with its own garden charm! Lake-view rooms frame the entire Nanhu Lake through floor-to-ceiling windows. The courtyard features rockeries and water features, creating picturesque scenes at every turn, and even the hydrangeas at the corners bloom gently in late May. Families with kids, take note! Indoor heated pool + kid-friendly activities + children's breakfast packages, and the butler thoughtfully prepares little gifts for the little ones 🎁 📍 Unbeatable Location: Just a 10-minute walk from Jiaxing Railway Station, and the Red Boat at Nanhu is right outside the door! Wake up early to enjoy Misty Rain Tower without the crowds. Jog along the lakeside boardwalk as the morning breeze carries the fragrance of lotus leaves—this is the perfect way to embrace early summer! 🚶 Endless Nearby Fun: ✔️ A 5-minute walk takes you to Nanhu Tiandi shopping district, with trendy milk tea and lakeside brunch spots. ✔️ A 10-minute bike ride unlocks the Gothic romance of the Catholic Church, where the white architecture under the trees looks like a dreamy wedding backdrop. ✔️ Spend a day exploring nearby ancient towns! Just 40 minutes by car, you can drift on a boat in Xitang to the sound of cicadas, or check out the newly opened Song Dynasty-style market in Puyuan—perfect for Hanfu lovers to snap stunning shots on cobblestone streets! Psst: The hotel’s tea room serves iced Longjing tea that pairs perfectly with the lake-view terrace. At sunset, curl up in a wicker chair with a cold drink and watch the reflection of Wu Xiang Temple’s pagoda shimmer on the golden lake—this is the ultimate early summer therapy in Jiangnan 💫

👍Reasons to Recommend: - Jiaxing South Lake is where the revolutionary Red Boat of Chinese revolution set sail, with rich red cultural heritage. - Along with Nanjing's Xuanwu Lake and Hangzhou's West Lake, it's known as one of the three famous lakes in the Jiangnan region, featuring captivating scenery where "light mist brushes the islets and gentle breezes are about to arrive." - The scenic area has excellent surrounding facilities, abundant food options, convenient transportation, and is suitable for all types of visitors. Detailed Address: No. 1 Nanxi West Road, Nanhu District, Jiaxing City. Admission Fees: Free entry, boat ticket 20 yuan/person. 📅Travel Guide: - Classic One-Day Tour: - Morning: Enter South Lake Scenic Area from the south gate, take a boat from Huijing Garden Dock to the island in the center of the lake, visit Yanyu Tower, enjoy the ancient architecture and lake scenery; pay respects at the Red Boat, experience the historical significance of the First CPC National Congress held here; visit Wuxiang Temple and Haoguta Pagoda to learn about the historical culture and overlook South Lake's beautiful scenery. - Noon: Head to Xiexi Street to taste local delicacies such as Xiexi Street shaomai and Zhenzhenlaolao zongzi. - Afternoon: Take a taxi to Yuehe Historical District, visit the Zongzi Culture Museum and Embroidery Culture Museum to learn about traditional culture; experience local life at the flower and bird market; when tired from walking, try specialty snacks at Xiaopangzi Wonton Shop. Red Culture Tour: - Morning: Visit the South Lake Revolutionary Memorial Hall to learn in depth about the historical background and significance of the Chinese Communist Party's founding. - Noon: Dine near the memorial hall, tasting Jiaxing specialty dishes. - Afternoon: Enter South Lake Scenic Area, take a boat to the island in the center of the lake, visit the Red Boat and Yanyu Tower and other attractions, experiencing the red culture atmosphere firsthand. - Leisure Sightseeing One-Day Tour: - Morning: Enter through Huijing Garden, stroll and enjoy the garden landscape, then take a boat to the island in the center of the lake to visit Yanyu Tower and the Red Boat. - Noon: Enjoy lunch at Nanhu Tiandi, with various options to taste local cuisine or other specialty foods. - Afternoon: Tour counterclockwise along the South Lake shore, visiting Xiaoyingzhou, South Lake Hotel, Wuxiang Temple, Lanxiu Garden, and South Lake Greenway in sequence, enjoying the lake scenery and shoreline views. 🍜Food Guide: - South Lake Boat Cuisine: Features rich Jiangnan watertown characteristics, such as South Lake crab and South Lake water chestnut, with delicious flavors available at restaurants around South Lake. - Jiaxing Zongzi: Jiaxing's traditional famous snack, with pork and salted egg yolk varieties being the most famous. Recommended brands include Zhenzhenlaolao and Wufangzhai, available at supermarkets and specialty stores throughout the city. - Xiexi Street Shaomai: Thin skin with generous filling and flavorful soup, one of Jiaxing's specialty snacks available at some snack shops on Xiexi Street. - Tongxiang Pot: Made by stewing various ingredients, with rich flavors such as black fish pot and chicken feet pot, available at many Tongxiang pot restaurants throughout Jiaxing. 🏨Accommodation Guide: - Jiaxing South Lake Hotel: Located by South Lake, with elegant Chinese courtyard style, convenient location, beautiful views of South Lake, suitable for tourists seeking high-quality accommodation. - Jiaxing Lushihui Kaiyuan Guantang Hotel: Features distinctive family rooms, the entire district has traditional Chinese style, convenient surrounding transportation, complete dining and entertainment facilities, suitable for families with children. - Budget hotels like Hanting and Home Inn: Affordable prices, economical, distributed throughout various locations in Jiaxing city, convenient for travel, suitable for budget-conscious tourists. 💗Other Tips: - Follow the official WeChat account of the South Lake Revolutionary Memorial Hall in advance to learn about exhibition information and guided tour arrangements. If you need guide service, book in advance. - If you plan to take a boat tour, note the operating hours to avoid missing the last boat. - Wear comfortable shoes for walking around the scenic area. - In summer, take precautions against sun exposure and mosquitoes; in winter, dress warmly.

Complete Jiaxing Travel Guide 🚀 🌟Must-Visit Attractions - South Lake Scenic Area 🚢: Birthplace of the Red Boat! Climb Yanyu Tower for panoramic lake views, and enjoy spectacular light shows at night ✨ - Wuzhen 🌉: West Zone night views are unparalleled! Take a pole boat through water alleys, and visit the blue calico workshop for authentic charm - Xitang Ancient Town 🏮: Stroll along the rain and mist corridors, check out Shipi Lane, and enjoy the therapeutic lantern reflections in the evening - Yuehe Historical District 🏘️: Experience the vibrant atmosphere of a Jiangnan water town! The ancient streets are filled with delicious food and thousand-year-old cultural relics 🍜Local Specialties - Jiaxing Zongzi 🥟: Soft and fragrant sticky rice dumplings with egg yolk and meat, must try the Wufangzhai brand - Zao Dan 🥚: Eggs preserved in wine dregs with a rich aroma and unique jelly-like egg white texture - Wenhu Marinated Duck 🦆: Savory and flavorful with firm meat, perfect for snacking while watching TV or with alcohol - Dingsheng Cake 🍰: Soft sweet bean paste filling with auspicious patterns imprinted on the cake - South Lake Water Caltrop 🌰: Hornless water caltrops with thin skin and tender flesh, delicious when boiled 🚗Transportation Guide - External: Direct high-speed train to Jiaxing South Station 🚄; convenient access via Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway if driving - Internal: Public buses cover scenic spots 🚌; special tourist lines available to Wuzhen and Xitang 🏨Accommodation Recommendations - City Center: Near South Lake, convenient for travel - Wuzhen/Xitang: Waterfront guesthouses 🛖, with water town views right outside your window - Yuehe District: Traditional-style inns for a slow-paced lifestyle experience 🗺Route Planning - One-day tour: South Lake → Yuehe Historical District (See the Red Boat during the day, explore ancient streets at night) - Two-day tour: Day 1 Wuzhen; Day 2 Xitang (Experience different ancient town styles) - Three-day tour: Day 1 South Lake + Yuehe; Day 2 Wuzhen; Day 3 Xitang + Meihua Island Scenic Area 🌸

🌟 Trip Highlights Garden Elegance: Climb Yanyu Tower to enjoy ink-painting-like Jiangnan scenery, stroll through Lanxiu Garden to appreciate stone carving art Grand Canal Charm: Night tour of Yuehe Old Street, experience blue calico tie-dye and Xishi lantern crafting Four Seasons Aesthetics: Spring cherry blossom poetry festival, summer lakeside light show, autumn South Lake water chestnut picking, winter plum blossom fragrance hunting Culinary Feast: Wufangzhai rice dumplings, boat cuisine delicacies, Yanji cake and other authentic Jiangnan flavors 📅 One-Day Essential Itinerary Morning: Lake Island Poetry 1️⃣ Heart of the Lake Island Take a painted boat to the island, explore Ming and Qing dynasty ancient buildings. Yanyu Tower houses famous stone carvings including Su Shi's "Horse Ticket" and Wu Zhen's "Wind and Bamboo Painting." Climb the Nine-Bend Bridge for a panoramic view of South Lake; in spring, you can see egrets dancing (ticket includes boat fare: 60 yuan). 2️⃣ Lanxiu Garden Stroll through the stone inscription corridor, a 270-meter gallery embedded with 95 historical stone carvings. The garden layout showcases Jiangnan elegance (ticket: 5 yuan). Afternoon: Grand Canal Experience 3️⃣ Yuehe Historical District Wrap an "Original Heart" rice dumpling to experience intangible cultural heritage skills, listen to Pingtan opera "Mandarin Duck Lake Boat Song" in a teahouse. At dusk, walk across bridges with lanterns. Don't miss the time-honored "Wenhu Marinated Duck." Evening: Lakeside Healing 4️⃣ Xiangjia Pond Lake Greenway Cycle 4.5 kilometers through pine forests and wetlands, or take a boat to pick seasonal Chinese quince and juicy peaches (June-July only) 🛎️ Practical Tips 1️⃣ Ticket Discounts: Local resident annual pass costs 60 yuan/year for unlimited entry; non-local tourists can purchase "Lake Island + Canal Cruise" combo ticket for 20% savings. 2️⃣ Photography Secrets: Southeast corner of Yanyu Tower: Capture Nine-Bend Bridge reflections in morning mist (recommended arrival before 7:00 AM) Reed Junction Granary: Frame Gothic church with traditional horse-head walls for magical compositions 3️⃣ Transportation Guide: Take high-speed train from Hangzhou/Shanghai to Jiaxing Station, taxi to scenic area costs about 15 yuan; electric cart rental within scenic area: 30 yuan/hour

On Saturday afternoon, we experienced the custom cruise project 🛥 at the Four Points by Sheraton Jiaxing Hotel 🏨. This ship is called "An Fu Lu," and its name has a history. Emperor Qianlong's imperial boat that took Empress Xiaoxianchun on his tour to the south was named "An Fu Lu." 📍Meeting point: Lobby on the 1st floor of Four Points by Sheraton Jiaxing 🕞Meeting time: Around 15:20 every Saturday afternoon ⚓️Boarding point: Pier near the hotel (led by staff) ⌛️Sailing time: About 1.5 hours (round trip) 🌟Cruise Highlights: 🔹The route passes through major popular attractions and popular online destinations in Jiaxing, saving you the fatigue of walking tens of thousands of steps on your own. 🔹Taste the refreshments that Emperor Qianlong loved to eat when he traveled to the south, exquisite and delicious 🔹There are commentators on board who vividly tell the allusions along the coast 🌊Attractions along the way: 🔸Canal Park🔸Three Pagodas Park🔸Xueyin Temple🔸Fanli Lake Park🔸Qinjian Bridge🔸Yuehe Historical Block🔸Xiucheng Bridge🔸Nanhu Scenic Area🔸Meiwan Historical Block It is said that Emperor Qianlong had to stop in Jiaxing for his six trips to the south, and he climbed the misty rain tower 🏯 eight times and wrote more than 20 poems 📜, which shows his love for Jiaxing 💕. Others take their kids downstairs, but we take our kids directly through time to be "Little Qianlong 👲🏻", take the "An Fu Lu" cruise ship, see historical sites, and listen to explanations. It's really more interesting than taking ten extracurricular classes 😊.

[Awesome] Living in Jiangsu, which is called "Jiangsu without nightlife" by netizens, I still can't get used to it when I came to Jiaxing, because there is even less nightlife here than in our country. So, take advantage of the daylight and go for a good stroll. · [StarsEyeUU] One-day tour route Jiaxing Museum--Nanhu Lake Island--Nanhu New World--Jiaxing Station--Wu Xiang Temple (Haogu Tower)--Zicheng Ruins Park--Shaonian Street--Yuehe Historical and Cultural District--Luxihui Historical District · [Dolphin] Transportation These places are all very close, and public transportation, shared (electric) bicycles, and walking are all possible. · 1️⃣ Jiaxing Museum There are many highlights in Jiaxing Museum, especially the various cultural relics from the Songze culture period, which are very cute and touch the aesthetic taste of our ancestors thousands of years ago. The museum is divided into two areas, north and south. The south area has two basic displays, "The Source of Hexing" and "The Fertile Land of Jiahe", while the north area has basic displays, "Meili Yunshang", "Harmony and Coexistence" and "Harmonious Jiali", and both areas have temporary exhibitions. · 2️⃣Nanhu Lake Island Tickets for the Lake Heart Island can be purchased from the official WeChat account of "Jiaxing Nanhu Scenic Area" for round-trip boat tickets. Nanhu is Jiaxing’s most shining business card, and the spirit of the Nanhu Red Boat has been passed down from generation to generation. But for martial arts fans, Jiaxing has Zuixianlou, Yanyulou, and Jin Yong. The Zuixian Tower in Nanhu Lake is the site of the battle between the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan and Qiu Chuji. The Yanyu Tower on the island in the middle of the lake is the battlefield where the Seven Sons of Quanzhen fought against the East Evil. So, how can this not be considered a pilgrimage for martial arts fans? · 3️⃣ Jiaxing Station This was also the first time I made a special trip to check in at a train station while traveling. The North Square of Jiaxing Station has replicated the old station building in the style of the Republic of China at a 1:1 scale. The first floor displays the deeds of the representatives of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China who came to Jiaxing in 1921, as well as introductions to Jiaxing celebrities. The second floor is a cultural and creative space and a coffee and tea bar. Jiaxing Station is a sunken railway station. The ground space is all land, and there is a different world underground. From the ground to the underground, it feels like a time-travel experience. The passage from the North Square to the South Square is full of technology. · 4️⃣ Wu Xiang Temple (Haogu Tower) Wu Xiang Temple, as the name suggests, is the temple of Wu Zixu. Inside is the Haogu Tower, one of the "Seven Towers and Eight Temples". This is currently the only tower in Jiaxing that can be climbed. Standing on the top of the tower, you can overlook the city scenery. · 5️⃣Zicheng Ruins Park Zicheng was first built during the Three Kingdoms period and was the seat of county and government offices in Jiaxing throughout the ages. It records the evolution of local political power, systems, and officials throughout the dynasties and contains a profound institutional culture. Next to Zicheng Park is Jiaxing Catholic Church, where you can check in. · 6️⃣ Juvenile Street Shao Nian Street is an ordinary commercial street, but it connects Zicheng and Yuehe, so you can go shopping there~ · 7️⃣Yuehe Historical and Cultural District I like lively historical and cultural blocks. Yuehe has all the elements of an ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River, with small bridges, flowing water, houses, white walls, black tiles, and horse-head walls. But I like the flower market inside the most. The flowers are beautiful and cheap. I really want to buy them~ There is also a Zongzi Culture Museum where you can visit. When you come to Jiaxing, how can you not get to know Zongzi again? · 8️⃣Luxihui Historic District It’s diagonally opposite the Yue River. Maybe because it was dark when I went shopping, I felt like nothing was going well, so I decided to go shopping again in the daylight.

Travel in the opposite direction after the Lunar New Year and unlock the slow life of Jiangnan water towns in Jiaxing. Located at the intersection of Wu and Yue, Jiaxing is a typical Jiangnan city, the birthplace of the Communist Party of China, and the hometown of Jin Yong. Nanhu Lake is also the setting of the battle between the Seven Freaks of Jiangnan and Qiu Chuji in The Legend of the Condor Heroes. Experience the culture of Wu and Yue and Jin Yong's martial arts culture. ... 🚅Transportation Jiaxing is close to Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. There are two train stations: Jiaxing Station and Jiaxing South Station. Jiaxing Station is located in the city center, while Jiaxing South Station is further away. However, there is a tram that goes directly to the city center. There are shared electric bikes in the city center. 🏨Accommodation Near Nanhu Lake and Yuehe Street 🏃🏻‍♀️Route Day 1: Jiaxing Museum - Huijingyuan Wharf, Nanhu Lake - Misty Rain Tower - Nanhu Tiandi - Train Station - Wuxiang Temple/Hao Gu Tower - Zicheng Ruins Park - Catholic Church - Shaonian Road - Yuehe Historical Street (all within walking distance). Day 2: 🚖Wuzhen - 🚌Tongxiang High-Speed Railway Station 🍜Food Jiaxing is famous for its zongzi (rice dumplings). Wufangzhai and Zhenzhenlaolao are two well-known stores. We recommend the salted egg yolk and pork zongzi. In summer, you can also try the local specialty, Nanhu water caltrop. ... 🚦Must-visit Attractions 1️⃣Jiaxing Museum A great place to learn about the water town culture of Jiaxing. A must-visit for tourists. 2️⃣Nanhu Lake Together with West Lake in Hangzhou and East Lake in Shaoxing, Nanhu Lake is one of the three famous lakes in Zhejiang. Main attractions include Misty Rain Tower, Xiaoyingzhou, Wuxiang Temple & Hao Gu Tower, the Red Boat of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall. Misty Rain Tower and the Red Boat are located on the island in the center of the lake. You need to take a ferry from Huijingyuan Wharf (CNY 20 for a round trip). 🌟Misty Rain Tower is named after the poem "480 temples in the Southern Dynasties, how many pavilions are in the mist and rain?" It has a rich history and culture. It is also the place where the Seven Taoist Priests of Quanzhen fought Huang Yaoshi in The Legend of the Condor Heroes. 🌟Wuxiang Temple was built in memory of Wu Zixu. Climb Hao Gu Tower for a panoramic view of Nanhu Lake and Jiaxing. Trains pass by the nearby railway from time to time. 3️⃣Nanhu Tiandi When you leave the island by ferry, the ferry will stop at Nanhu Tiandi Wharf. You can only get off here. It is an open commercial street with a "Jiaxing" wall for photos. 4️⃣Jiaxing Station Known as the "train station in the forest," it is the first fully underground train station in China. It is full of technology. The north station building is a restoration of the old building and is now open as an exhibition hall. It is both retro and high-end. 5️⃣Zicheng Ruins Park With a history of over 1,700 years, it has always been the site of the county and government offices of Jiaxing throughout the dynasties. It has witnessed every step of Jiaxing's urban development. 6️⃣Catholic Church A Gothic-style building completed in 1917, it is known as the "third church in the Far East." The lawn in front of the church is a great place for photos. 7️⃣Yuehe Historical Street Walk through Shaonian Road from the Catholic Church to reach this ancient street with the characteristics of Jiangnan water towns. The bluestone road, small bridges, and flowing water make for great photos. We recommend visiting the Zongzi Culture Museum to learn about the history of Jiaxing zongzi. You can also learn how to make zongzi, which is super fun! 9️⃣Wuzhen On the second day, we chose Wuzhen over Xitang for the ancient town tour. Tickets for Xizha in Wuzhen are CNY 150, Dongzha CNY 110, and a joint ticket is CNY 190. We only visited Xizha due to time constraints. On the way back, take bus K281 from Wuzhen Bus Station to Tongxiang High-Speed Railway Station. ... The two-day itinerary is compact and rich, allowing you to experience the natural beauty, history, culture, and modern charm of Jiaxing. It is worth a visit!

Zhejiang Yanyu Tower is located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China. It is an ancient building with rich cultural heritage. It is located on the bank of West Lake and is famous for its unique beauty and long history. Yanyu Tower attracts a large number of tourists with its exquisite garden design and elegant architectural style, especially in the rain and fog, it looks even more picturesque. There are many cultural relics, calligraphy and paintings collected in the building, showing the charm of Jiangnan culture. This is not only an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also a good place to experience traditional culture. No wonder Emperor Qianlong also visited the south of the Yangtze River many times. #Zhejiang #Mainland China Attractions #New Year's Destinations 2025

For thousands of years, Nanhu Lake has attracted visitors from all over the world with its unique charm. Scholars and literati throughout history have left countless moving poems and exquisite paintings about Nanhu Lake. Today, many stone inscriptions with high cultural value are still preserved on the island. However, the reason Nanhu Lake is so famous and attracts worldwide attention is because of a major event in modern Chinese history that took place here: the continuation of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China on a boat on Nanhu Lake in Jiaxing. The final agenda was completed, and the birth of the Communist Party of China was solemnly announced to the world. The ship of the Chinese revolution set sail here. As part of the site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the birthplace of the Communist Party of China, Jiaxing Nanhu Lake is recorded in history and is renowned at home and abroad, becoming a revolutionary holy land that people across the country yearn for.