2h High-Speed Rail Direct|4 Off-the-Beaten-Path Slow Cities, Low Cost, Super Relaxing and Healing Fewer Crowds, No Rush
“2h High-Speed Rail Direct|4 Off-the-Beaten-Path Slow Cities, Low Cost, Super Relaxing and Healing✨
Fewer crowds, slow pace, low prices, travel anytime without stress, perfect for students and workers to go all out🚄
Zhejiang · Quzhou
Core: Southern Confucius Ancient City, full of local life, off the beaten path and non-commercialized🏮
Must-visit: Night tour at Shuitingmen🌃, Southern Confucius Family Temple, Lanke Mountain, Mazhandi food stroll
Transport: High-speed rail direct to Quzhou Station, city covered by walking/public transit
Food: Santou Yizhang, baked pancakes, rice dumplings, all for about 15 RMB per person to eat until full
Accommodation: Old town homestays 90-160 RMB/night, walking distance to attractions
Save money: Most attractions free, snack alleys half the price of scenic spots
Experience: Leisurely stroll ancient streets, spicy food heals, so comfortable you won’t want to leave
Tips: Mild spice is enough, wear comfortable shoes for a slow stroll
Anhui · Jixi
Core: Authentic Huizhou, fewer people, quiet scenery, Huizhou slow life🌿
Must-visit: Longchuan Ancient Village🏯, Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Trail light hiking, Jixi Museum
Transport: High-speed rail to Jixi North Station, bike-sharing/walking very convenient
Food: Hu Shi hot pot, Jixi fried vermicelli, stinky mandarin fish
Accommodation: Longchuan Village homestays 100-180 RMB/night, scenic views from windows
Save money: Museum free, ancient village free in early morning
Experience: White walls and black tiles are super healing, no noise, peaceful and cozy
Tips: Only walk the entrance section of the ancient trail, easy and not tiring
Jiangxi · Yanshan
Core: Ancient town under Wuyi Mountain, hometown of four types of paper, niche and tranquil🍵
Must-visit: Hekou Ancient Town🏮, Ehu Academy, Shitang Ancient Village, Xinjian River stroll
Transport: High-speed rail to Shangrao Station, then 20 minutes by intercity train
Food: Yanshan hot noodles, Dengzhan rice cake, clear soup, river noodles
Accommodation: Ancient town homestays 80-150 RMB/night, quaint and traditional
Save money: Ancient town free, local snacks average 5 RMB
Experience: Time slows down, local life and poetry coexist, super stress-relieving
Tips: Visit ancient town early morning, fewer people and better photos
Jiangsu · Gaoyou
Core: Water town in Wang Zengqi’s writings, slow canal city, fragrant duck eggs🦆
Must-visit: Yucheng Post Station🚚, Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall, Gaoyou Lake, Zhenguo Temple
Transport: High-speed rail direct to Gaoyou Station, 10-minute taxi to city
Food: Pubaorou (steamed pork), salted duck eggs, Yangchun noodles, Qinyou Dong sugar
Accommodation: Nanmen Street homestays 90-170 RMB/night, near old street
Save money: Memorial hall free, buy duck eggs at the market for better deals
Experience: Daydream by the canal, gentle food, the pinnacle of slow life
Tips: Choose salted duck eggs with flowing oil, don’t buy at scenic spots
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1.”@Daniel@901 Perry · 7 months ago