Jiangsu! Yixing's Hidden Ancient Town, a Fairyland Check-in Spot

🏮Yixing's Secret Wonderland! The Most Complete One-Day Tour Guide to Yaohu Town🏮 This healing little town hidden around Wuxi is absolutely amazing! Not only can you rent Hanfu to travel through time, but you can also get the same Jiangnan water town scenes as in "A Dream of Splendor." Totally in love～🎐 🌈Must-visit spots recommended: 1️⃣ Five-Story Wenchang Tower 📍Town Center Area This magnificent pagoda is the iconic landmark of Yaohu! Every eave and corner is picture-perfect. It’s recommended to wear Hanfu for photos; the light and shadow on the spiral staircase are stunning～ The highlight is you can climb to the top to overlook the entire town! 2️⃣ Yunhu Teahouse 📍East side of Wenchang Tower Immerse yourself in the elegant Song Dynasty tea-making experience, with tea masters teaching you step by step. Their Yaohu cloud mist tea is fragrant and refreshing, paired with handmade tea snacks, simply timeless! 3️⃣ Baigong Workshop Handcraft Experience 📍Intangible Cultural Heritage Area Who understands the joy of making small purple clay items by yourself! The master craftsman patiently guides you through the wheel-throwing technique, and you can even engrave characters and take your work home～ (ps: reservation required 1 hour in advance) 4️⃣ Yaohu Night View 📍Lakeside Boardwalk Be sure to come to the lakeside when the lights come on at dusk! Lanterns reflected on the water look like a flowing galaxy. Every Friday night, there’s a water screen movie; the best viewing spot is near Tingyuxuan. 🍜Foodie Guide: ▫️Ancient Street Fried Gluten: 15 RMB/serving, the juicy kind! ▫️Zhangzhu Stinky Tofu: Look for the "Wang Ji" old brand ▫️Lake Fresh Restaurant: Silverfish steamed egg so fresh it’ll blow your mind (about 60+ RMB per person) 🚌Transportation tips: Take the "Yixing Tourism Express" directly from Wuxi Station (1.5-hour ride) Self-driving: Navigate to "Yaohu Town Parking Lot" for 3 hours free parking 💡Hidden activities: ▪️Hanfu rental available at the Tourist Center (68 RMB/2 hours including hairstyle) ▪️Pingtan performance at the ancient stage at 3 PM ▪️Collect stamps from 6 check-in spots to exchange for a limited edition bookmark Recommended visiting time: Enter at 10 AM → Leave at 4 PM This way you can avoid peak crowds and enjoy both daytime and nighttime scenery～ Remember to wear comfortable shoes; walking on the bluestone pavement for long can hurt your feet!