Jiaxing and Hangzhou high-speed trains only take half an hour. Although I have visited scenic spots such as Xitang and Wuzhen multiple times, I haven't been to the city center of Jiaxing much. This time, it was very special. I embarked on a 48 hour journey of Jiaxing's delicious scenery with friends from the United States, Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hungary. This time we won't go to crowded towns like Wuzhen and Xitang, but rather go sightseeing and experience a hundred bowls of delicious food.

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The Hangzhou high-speed railway arrived at Jiashan South Station. In the morning, Li Shutong visited the Memorial Hall and had a first experience of a hundred bowls of delicious food for lunch - the Sixteen Flavors of Pinghu. In the afternoon, they experienced the Nanhu Tourist Area. After dinner, they had a boat banquet at the Jiashan Salon Hotel and stayed at the Jiaxing Salon Hotel

In the morning of Day 2, visit Jiashan Dongyun Village Slippers Pond, experience Jiashan Ten Bowls of Jiayao Hundred Bowls Series in Dongyun Village, and in the afternoon, visit Gefei Song Chocolate Town, DIY Chocolate, and have a pleasant return journey

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Visit to Li Shutong Memorial Hall

The Li Shutong Memorial Hall in Pinghu City is located in the Dayingzhou area of the Donghu Scenic Area. Dayingzhou was built in the 37th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1558), and the old Nine Waters intertwined and intertwined, resembling the Nine Dragons playing with pearls in the Cangming Yinghai. Therefore, it is known as the Nine Dragons playing with pearls. The memorial hall is built on the shore of the lake, and its architectural design is an elegant and pure white lotus flower, which is a landmark building of the Donghu Scenic Area. In 2007, it was rated as a national AAAA level tourist attraction.

【 Jiayao Baiwan - Pinghu Sixteen Flavors 】

Integrating the flavors of the four seasons, it includes four parts: "spring food flavor", "summer food flavor", "autumn food freshness", and "winter food warmth". "Spring Food Flavor" focuses on light foods such as wild vegetables, flowers, and soy products, highlighting the seasonal flavor of the food; "Summer food with multiple flavors" is mainly characterized by a variety of flavors that are appetizing; "Autumn Fresh Flavor" takes shrimp and crabs as the main cooking inspiration, advocating local ingredients, ancient methods of production, and local cuisine, which is the authentic taste of the sea; The warm taste of winter food highlights the warmth and calories of food.

South Lake Scenic Area

South Lake is named after its location in the south of Jiaxing city. South Lake was originally named Qiuhu, Luweichi, and Machang Lake. South Lake is divided into two lakes, east and west, resembling the neck of mandarin ducks. In ancient times, mandarin ducks often lived in the lake, so it is also known as Yuanyang Lake. As it is located in the water network zone of the Taihu Lake Lake basin, the terrain around it is flat, and the rivers and harbors are crisscross. The lake is connected with the Changshui Pond, Haiyan Pond, Hangzhou Pond, and the discharged Pinghu Pond, Jiashan Pond, and Suzhou Pond. The terrain is like the Eight Diagrams, so it is also known as the "Beautiful Water and Blessed Land". Since the Tang Dynasty, South Lake has become a popular tourist destination in Jiangnan due to its charming scenery of "light smoke brushing against the sand and a gentle breeze approaching". Since the Song Dynasty, Jiaxing South Lake, along with West Lake in Hangzhou and East Lake in Shaoxing, has become one of the three famous lakes in Zhejiang.

Red Boat

The South Lake Red Boat, also known as the South Lake Revolutionary Commemorative Boat, is located in the South Lake, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province. It is the symbolic birthplace of the CPC. South Lake has always been a famous scenic spot in Jiangnan, with many painted boats in the lake for tourists to visit. On July 23, 1921, the first National Congress of the CPC was held secretly in Shanghai. On the evening of July 30th, the meeting was forced to be suspended due to sudden patrols and searches. On the morning of August 2, many delegates took the morning train from Shanghai to Jiaxing, continued the agenda of the conference on a silk screen boat in the South Lake, and announced the birth of the CPC. Afterwards, the local government replicated a silk screen boat and painted a boat, which was anchored on the shore of a small island in the center of Nanhu Lake, serving as a commemorative ship for the Nanhu Revolution, for the public to admire. In 1964, Dong Biwu returned to Nanhu. He boarded the painted boat, filled with emotions, and wrote a poem with a brush: "The sound of revolution spreads in the painted boat, giving birth to the Communist Party to celebrate the workers and peasants; it is now the Qingming Festival, misty and misty with mist and rain." Now, on the shore of the red boat anchorage in Nanhu, there is a "Visiting Traces Pavilion" built. The pavilion was built in 1985, with a Dong Biwu Poetry Stele erected inside. The three characters "Visiting the Pavilion" on the plaque were inscribed by Yang Shangkun in 1986.

Jiaxing Salon International Hotel

The Salon International Hotel is located next to Nanhu Park and is a great place to stay at night because the hotel adopts a Japanese management system, so the hygiene conditions are very good. The bed here is very soft, the bathroom is cleaned very clean, the air conditioning, TV and other equipment are also great, and there is also a buffet.

[Slippers Beach]

Slippers Beach is located in Dongyun Village, Jiaxing. It is the second 3A level scenic village in Dayun Town, Zhejiang Province. The government has integrated people's homestays with local culture and created it into a cultural and tourism characteristic scenic spot that integrates rural customs, new agricultural experiences, and homestay inheritance experiences.

【 Gefei Song Chocolate Town 】

European style buildings are full of romantic and fresh exotic atmosphere, making you feel like you are visiting a foreign land while staying in China; A top-notch international chocolate production line made up of advanced equipment, allowing you to witness the magical secrets of chocolate production; Cocoa beans tell you a wonderful chocolate story, allowing you to experience the magical charm of cocoa beans.

The two-day and one night itinerary will officially begin below

Jiaxing and Hangzhou high-speed trains only take half an hour. Although I have visited scenic spots such as Xitang and Wuzhen multiple times, I haven't been to the city center of Jiaxing much. This time was very special, and I embarked on a 48 hour trip to Jiaxing with friends from the United States, Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Hungary. This time we won't go to crowded towns like Wuzhen and Xitang, but rather go sightseeing and experience a hundred bowls of delicious food.

We went to the Li Shutong Memorial Hall at the first stop of the Jiashan South High Speed Railway Station. We first learned that Li Shutong was in the Hupao Park in Hangzhou. Two years ago, when we visited, we learned that Li Shutong became a monk in the Hupao Park.

There is also the Li Shutong Memorial Hall in Pinghu, Jiaxing. Li Shutong is a quite legendary figure. He was the first musician in China to compose music using the staff, and he was also a very spiritual poet. He was a patriotic young man full of passion, and a renowned monk who chose to become a monk in his heyday. He is also a great educator, who educated famous figures such as Feng Zikai and Pan Tianshou, and made immortal contributions to the Chinese art community. He has experienced countless unknown stories throughout his legendary life,

The Li Shutong Memorial Hall is located within Shutong Park, where interested friends can learn about the complex and colorful life of Li Shutong, a remarkable figure. His surroundings are Donghu Park in Pinghu, with a very beautiful environment. The entire memorial hall is shaped like a beautiful lotus flower. The main building of the memorial hall is divided into two levels: upper and lower. The second floor has seven exhibition rooms and a circular exhibition hall that can display hundreds of calligraphy and painting works.

Go up the stairs to the second floor. In the middle is a statue of Master Li Shutong - Hongyi carved from Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area White Marble. According to the interpreter, it weighs 20 tons.

The exhibition room showcases Li Shutong's outstanding life trajectory through the use of life photos and historical materials from various periods, including calligraphy, painting, seal carving, music, drama, poetry, education, Buddhist achievements, and social influence. It showcases Li Shutong's spiritual journey from the secular world to Buddhism, providing a place for people to admire, remember, learn, and study. Here, foreign friends from various countries have learned about such a legendary figure in China through translation.

Opening hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm, free to visit;

It's already noon after leaving the Li Shutong Memorial Hall, and our highlight is to experience Jiaxing's delicious cuisine with foreign friends. Old Pinghu is a very famous restaurant in the center of Pinghu City.

The decoration style of Laoping Lake is very unique, with several rows of large lanterns hanging outside the restaurant, displaying the names of specialty dishes. Every night, it emits a dazzling yellow light, attracting countless tourists to come and taste it. The decoration inside the restaurant is very rustic, without the feeling of grandeur, delicacy, and grace. It is a simple and close to life feeling. The Eight Immortals table and the employees wearing ancient costumes all bring a sense of familiarity, and the ordering method in Laoping Lake is also very special. The staff will give customers a bamboo tube, which is filled with various bamboo sticks with the name of the dish. If you like a dish, just draw out the bamboo sticks with the name of the dish.

At Laoping Lake, you can experience the sixteen flavors of Pinghu, a hundred bowls of delicious food. As the name suggests, Pinghu Sixteen Flavors has a total of sixteen dishes, each of which is a masterpiece.

The most interesting and novel among them is the scumbag. Bad egg, with a history of more than 250 years, was once praised by Emperor Qianlong and thus became famous as a tribute. Abandoned eggs are made from high-quality glutinous rice and wine lees, with a soft and tender shell and a semi transparent jelly like appearance. The yolks inside are bright orange red, and the taste is unparalleled. The entire production process of bad eggs takes 4-5 months,

In addition, the famous dishes such as rice balls, wild vegetables, round buns, support waist cakes, and golden soup sponge gourd balls in the Sixteen Flavors are all delicious. The famous dishes such as Pinghu Braised Goose, Drunken Carp Beads with Pork, Xincang Little Eggplant, and Goose Head and Neck make diners salivate.

The meat of Pinghu braised goose is plump and rotten, with a fragrant aroma that is rich but not greasy, making it a masterpiece. The fresh and tender fish meat in the Zui Li Zhu embedded meat contains the richness of pork, and the charming aroma of wine lees takes both to the next level, which is definitely a major feature of winter in Pinghu. Xincang small eggplant is simply marinated with sugar, soy sauce, and other seasonings, making it crispy, tender, and tender, making it super appetizing. Goose head and neck is a type of pastry named after its attractive appearance. The soft and sticky goose head and neck are wrapped in a layer of coconut paste outside and a layer of bean paste inside, which has a rich taste and is loved by children. Laoping Lake is a very unique old restaurant, and you can definitely find the flavor you like.

After finishing lunch, I came to the South Lake Scenic Area in Jiaxing with foreign friends. Although the South Lake Scenic Area in Jiaxing, Zhejiang is not as famous as West Lake, it has its own charm, not to mention its historical significance. Next, Niu Ge will introduce the beauty of the South Lake Scenic Area to everyone.

The South Lake Scenic Area actually does not require tickets. You can walk along the lakeside and enjoy the beautiful scenery. If you want to go to the island in the middle of the lake and wait for the Yanyu Tower to see the red boat, you need to buy tickets. The ticket price is 55 yuan, and there are also discounts for the elderly and children, which is indeed much more affordable than boat tickets for other attractions.

The South Lake Red Boat is moored on the shore. It is the place where the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held, and it is also a symbol of the spirit of the CPC.

Climbing to the Yanyu Tower is the place where passengers can climb up and gaze. From the Yanyu Tower, you can see the endless blue lotus leaves that touch the sky, and the unique red lotus flowers that reflect the sun. During the transition of summer and autumn, rain often falls on Nanhu Lake. Looking from the misty and rainy tower, the misty and misty rain fills the air, and the tranquil scenery on the lake surface is fully visible. The Yanyu Tower itself is also a delicate attic, with great ornamental value.

Inside the Wuxiang Temple, there is the highest tower in Jiaxing. Climbing to the top of the 7-story tower also requires some physical strength, but you will never regret it. Here, you can overlook the entire Jiaxing urban area.

South Lake is truly a place that is both beautiful and peaceful, giving people an infinite sense of security. It has too many attractions, such as the Wu Xiang Temple, the former residence of Shen Junru, Xiaoyingzhou, Fanghezhou, etc. You also need to go and see what kind of poetic and picturesque scenery the famous people in textbooks have seen?

The day's itinerary has ended, and I will stay at Jiaxing Salon International Hotel in the evening

The Salon International Hotel is located next to Nanhu Park and is a great place to stay at night because the hotel adopts a Japanese management system, so the hygiene conditions are very good. The bed here is very soft, the bathroom is cleaned very clean, the air conditioning, TV and other equipment are also great, and there is also a buffet. Of course, if you are a foodie and want to eat more sumptuously, Niu Ge suggests that you book a boat banquet in advance.

The boat banquet in Nanhu is the highlight of our itinerary, as it is the only boat in Jiaxing that allows us to enjoy the scenery while eating. We need to make an appointment one week in advance to have it.

Enjoying not only the process of eating, but also the relaxed and comfortable feeling of enjoying the scenery, chatting with family, friends, and loved ones while enjoying the scenery on the lake, and pecking at two sips of light wine and two sips of good food as the night falls. At night, South Lake is less noisy during the day and has a slightly quieter feeling. It is no longer like South Lake, but more like a water town in Jiangnan, so quiet and beautiful, giving people infinite laziness and imagination.

Along the way, the small boat will pass through many famous attractions in Jiaxing, such as Nanhu Lake, Yuehe River, Meiwan Street, Shizihui Ferry, Haogu Pagoda, and so on. When passing through the bridge cave, you can also see the reliefs behind the bridge, which are so exquisite and delicate, and are beautiful things that you never have the chance to see in daily life. On such a night, there is still noise in the distance, only warmth on the boat and peace on the lake.

There are many themed styles for boat banquets, and you can choose your favorite to decorate them. Niu Ge's favorite is the antique decoration. The entire boat banquet, from the tablecloth to the tea bowl, is decorated with blue and white porcelain patterns, appearing elegant, generous, and noble.

Every dish on board is meticulously cooked, with some being seafood, making it incredibly delicious. The name of each dish is a story, a legend. By the way, there are many beautiful sisters on the ship who will personally serve you soup.

Boat banquets were a privilege that only ancient nobles could have, but now they have flown into the homes of ordinary people. On the boat, sipping delicious food and sipping sake, watching the night scenery, the boat gently ripples on the lake, leaving all worries behind. The best enjoyment in the world is undoubtedly this.

The next morning we returned to Jiashan, preparing to experience the new countryside here. Slippers Beach is a typical village in the Jiangnan water town. It used to be an underdeveloped countryside, but in recent years, it has been transformed and developed into a very popular farmhouse in China.

There are many greenhouses in the slipper bank, which are filled with various small vegetables. Many local residents who enjoy eating fresh vegetables come from the city to pick them, which is not only an entertainment activity, but also allows them to pick their favorite safe, fresh, and nutritious vegetables. Many people say that picking vegetables in the greenhouse is much more interesting than strolling around the mall. It's both comfortable and relaxing, with green eyes everywhere.

The residential buildings here have also been transformed into high-end homestays, with all walls painted white and roofs made of high-quality bricks and tiles. They look neat and uniform, not only exquisite but also retaining the original simple and ancient style of the homestay. Many guests who come here for sightseeing choose to rest overnight in homestays. The hosts are warm and hospitable, and they even serve their specialty dishes to guests! And the rent is also cheap, overall it's just one word, "worth it!"

The food in the farmhouse is also very delicious. The pure natural seasoning is all the simplest onions, ginger, salt, and garlic, without the various bottles, jars, and color additives in big cities. It is just as delicious and healthy! The uncles and aunts who cook are all dressed in festive outfits, with bright red aprons that are friendly and festive at first glance. The prices of the dishes are much cheaper than those in other restaurants, and the quantity is still quite large!

After finishing lunch at the farmhouse in the slipper bank, we went to the last stop of our trip: Gefei Song Chocolate Town

Gefei Song Chocolate Town is definitely a fairytale like place, for chocolate enthusiasts and children, it is simply heaven. Below, Niu Ge will introduce to you the delicious town of Gefeisong Chocolate located in Jiaxing County, a fairy tale world.

The chocolate factory in Gefeisong Chocolate Town is a castle like building, with shades of brown, white, and brown. The castle is surrounded by lush trees, making it seem like a fairy tale. The ticket to Gefeisong Chocolate Town is 120 yuan.

There are various types of chocolates in the chocolate factory, with different colors, flavors, and appearances. Some are ordinary rectangular squares, while others are made into various shapes of small animals, which are both cute and delicious. DIY chocolate is one of the most fun projects in the Ge Fei Song chocolate factory. There are four types of molds to choose from, and after pouring, you need to draw the pattern you want on the chocolate. This requires mastering the strength of the lines, otherwise the lines drawn are thick, thin, and not aesthetically pleasing. DIY chocolate is also a technical activity!

Gefei Song Town also has a sea of flowers throughout the four seasons, and different flowers such as tulips will bloom according to different seasons, which is most suitable for parent-child and couples to take photos. Here, you can also experience the fun of taking a small train. Children love this activity very much, blowing the wind and watching the scenery as if they have become the princess prince in fairy tales. By the way, Gefei Song Chocolate Town can also hold a romantic wedding. Do you also want to be a sweet bride?

This romantic and sweet town is not only the favorite of children, but also a must visit place for couples in love. Although the small town is not yet fully built, its sweetness and romance have begun to take shape. Are you sure not to embark on an exciting chocolate trip?