A Lazy Person's Blessing! Guide to 5 Low-Cost Travel Cities: Save Money and Worry Less

If you want to travel but dislike crowds, have a limited budget, and are too lazy to plan, this **"Lazy Person's Low-Cost City Guide"** is your homework shortcut! Spend little and enjoy high cost-performance, with off-the-beaten-path yet comfortable experiences! --- **📍 Yangzhou · Slow Life Water Town** **✅ Suitable for: Lazy people who love gardens, morning tea, and a slow pace** **💰 Cost: 300-500 RMB per person/day** **✨ Must-Visit Recommendations** - **Slender West Lake (Ticket 100 RMB, recommended to go early at 7 AM to avoid crowds)** - **Pishi Street (Free, artsy shops + cafes)** - **Ge Garden / He Garden (Ticket 45 RMB, classic Jiangnan gardens)** - **Morning Tea Experience: Quyuan Teahouse / Fuchun Teahouse (Around 50 RMB per person)** **🚗 Transportation Tips** - Yangzhou attractions are concentrated; **riding shared electric scooters** is the most convenient! - Take high-speed rail to **Yangzhou East Station**, taxis in the city are affordable. **🍜 Food Recommendations** - **Hot Dry Shredded Tofu, Crab Roe Soup Dumplings, Yangzhou Fried Rice** (must-try!) - **Simple and Plain Meals (affordable Huaiyang cuisine, about 30 RMB per person)** --- **📍 Shaoxing · Scholarly Water Town** **✅ Suitable for: Lazy people who love culture, ancient towns, and the taste of yellow wine** **💰 Cost: 200-400 RMB per person/day** **✨ Must-Visit Recommendations** - **Lu Xun's Hometown (Free, reservation required in advance)** - **Calligraphy Sage's Hometown (Free, authentic old Shaoxing atmosphere)** - **Anchang Ancient Town (Free, less crowded than Wuzhen)** - **Cangqiao Straight Street (Free, snacks + yellow wine milk tea)** **🚗 Transportation Tips** - Shaoxing metro connects directly to Hangzhou (day trips possible from Hangzhou). - City attractions are walkable or accessible by shared bikes. **🍜 Food Recommendations** - **Yellow Wine Popsicle (5 RMB), Stinky Tofu (10 RMB)** - **Treasure Hunt Shaoxing Cuisine (60 RMB per person, recommended drunken chicken)** --- **📍 Wuhu · Little Chongqing of Anhui** **✅ Suitable for: Lazy people who love snacks, river views, and low budgets** **💰 Cost: 200-300 RMB per person/day** **✨ Must-Visit Recommendations** - **Wuhu Ancient City (Free, beautiful night views)** - **Binjiang Park (Free, super healing Yangtze River sunset)** - **Fantawild Dream Kingdom (optional if budget allows)** **🚗 Transportation Tips** - Take high-speed rail to **Wuhu Station**, starting taxi fare is 7 RMB. - Convenient buses, attractions are close to each other. **🍜 Food Recommendations** - **Xiao Gao Zha Meat Steamed Rice (10 RMB per person)** - **Geng Fuxing Shrimp Roe Noodles (Old brand, 20 RMB per person)** --- **📍 Jingdezhen · Artistic Porcelain Capital** **✅ Suitable for: Lazy people who love handmade crafts, photography, and off-the-beaten-path trips** **💰 Cost: 300-500 RMB per person/day** **✨ Must-Visit Recommendations** - **Taoxichuan Cultural and Creative Street (Free, stunning night views)** - **Imperial Kiln Museum (Free, popular photo spot)** - **Letian Pottery Creative Market (Open Saturday mornings)** **🚗 Transportation Tips** - The city is small, taxis or walking are fine. - Take high-speed rail to **Jingdezhen North Station**, close to downtown. **🍜 Food Recommendations** - **Fuzhou-style Fried Dough Stick with Mochi (5 RMB)** - **Home-style Meals (50 RMB per person, local cuisine)** --- **📍 Liuzhou · Snail Noodle Paradise** **✅ Suitable for: Foodies, snail noodle lovers, and budget-conscious lazy travelers** **💰 Cost: 200-400 RMB per person/day** **✨ Must-Visit Recommendations** - **Longtan Park (Free, karst landscape)** - **Ma'anshan Viewing Platform (Free, panoramic view of Liuzhou)** - **Yaobu Ancient Town (Free, stunning when lit up at night)** **🚗 Transportation Tips** - Liuzhou is small, taxis are cheap, and buses are convenient. - Take high-speed rail to **Liuzhou Station**, very close to city center. **🍜 Food Recommendations** - **Fengzhang Snail Noodles (10 RMB per person)** - **Victory Barbecue City (Night snack heaven, 30 RMB per person)** --- **📌 Lazy Traveler Tips** 1. **Choose accommodation in the city center** so you can walk or bike to attractions and save on transport. 2. **Eat off-peak**; popular spots have long lines, so find local-recommended small eateries. 3. **Check the weather in advance**; Jiangnan is rainy, bring an umbrella! 💡 **These 5 cities are low-cost, slow-paced, and perfect for lazy travelers! Save this guide and go whenever you want!**