Sunrise over Jiangnan, a landscape like an ink painting

Slow Travel in the Ink-Wash Jiangnan | Complete 2-Day Spring Itinerary for Dongyang 🌿 Dongyang, rated as China's most beautiful water town by "Chinese National Geography," truly feels like stepping into an ink painting! Strolling between white walls and black-tiled roofs these past two days, I've completely fallen in love with this riverside town. ✨ Itinerary: Day 1: Lu Residence → Dongyang Wood Carving Museum → Dongyang Old Street Start your morning at Lu Residence to experience Ming-Qing era architecture - perfect for hanfu photos. Lunch at the time-honored "Dongyang Flavors" near the museum for authentic local dishes. Afternoon shopping for handicrafts on Old Street, then stay overnight at the Blossom Hill Inn. Day 2: Hengdian World Studios → Dream Valley Dedicate the whole day to Hengdian! Must-sees include the Qin Dynasty Palace and the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival area (rent period costumes here). The Dream Valley light show at night is spectacular - combo tickets offer better value. 🎯 Practical tips: 1. Best photo time: 7-8am when morning mist creates magical bridge-and-canal views 2. Wear comfortable shoes for Old Street's cobblestones - slippery when wet 3. Don't miss local specialty Dongyang Womian noodles at "Old Granny Womian" 🚗 Transportation: 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou, or take high-speed rail to Yiwu Station then transfer by bus. Walk or rent bikes within scenic areas to fully appreciate the water town charm.