4 Hidden Gems in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! 1-Hour High-Speed Rail Access

“10 Times Less Crowded Than Suzhou and Hangzhou! These 4 Small Towns Are Breathtakingly Beautiful!"** 🚗 Nanxun, Zhoushan, Moganshan, Kunshan—Direct high-speed rail or self-driving access, fewer people, beautiful scenery, low prices, perfect for a spontaneous weekend getaway! 🚗 Transportation Guide ▫️ **Nanxun**: 30-minute taxi from Huzhou High-Speed Rail Station (about 20 RMB per person for carpooling) ▫️ **Zhoushan**: 1.5-hour bus from Ningbo (direct to Zhujiajian) ▫️ **Moganshan**: 40-minute taxi from Deqing West Station (car rental recommended) ▫️ **Kunshan**: 17-minute high-speed rail from Shanghai Hongqiao (faster than the subway) 🏡 Heavenly accommodations from 150+ RMB per person ✔️ **Nanxun**: Bai Jian Lou Riverside Inn (open the window to see the black-awning boats) ✔️ **Zhoushan**: Zhujiajian Fisherman’s Homestay (includes three meals, about 200 RMB per person) ✔️ **Moganshan**: Bamboo Forest Poolside Guesthouse (pet-friendly) ✔️ **Kunshan**: Jijiadun Ideal Village (pastoral style, super healing) 📝 Must-Do List for the Four Towns* **1️⃣ Nanxun: The Last Pure Land of Jiangnan** ✅ **Free admission before 7:00 AM**! Enjoy the misty morning at Bai Jian Lou with no crowds ✅ **Hidden activity**: Take the 3 RMB water bus (locals only know this) ✅ **Must-eat**: Double sauce noodles (crispy pork + fried fish), Dingsheng cake 2️⃣ Zhoushan: The Ultimate Island-Hopping Tour ✅ **Dongji Island**: Filming location of "The Continent" (buy ferry tickets in advance) ✅ **Zhujiajian**: Daqingshan coastal self-driving tour (stop and take photos anytime) ✅ **Late-night snack**: Shenjiamen food stalls (60 RMB per person to eat your fill) 3️⃣ Moganshan: Top Summer Escape Spot ✅ **Yucun Square**: Republic of China style café + cultural shops ✅ **Free fun**: Biwu Longtan (glass water creek trekking) ✅ **Exclusive delicacy**: Bamboo forest chicken soup (stewed with mountain spring water) 4️⃣ Kunshan · Suzhou: Shanghai’s Backyard Garden ✅ **Jinxi Ancient Town**: 10 times quieter than Zhouzhuang (boat ride only 80 RMB) ✅ **Yangcheng Lake**: Not just famous for hairy crabs! Cycling here is super comfortable ✅ **Artistic check-in**: Treasure Island Village (pretend you’re in Taiwan) 🍜 Regret if You Don’t Try Series ✔️ **Nanxun**: Xunti (featured on "Twelve Flavors") ✔️ **Zhoushan**: Seafood noodles (30 RMB, more seafood than noodles) ✔️ **Moganshan**: Bamboo forest free-range chicken pot (soup so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows raise) ✔️ **Kunshan**: Aozao noodles (both red and white soup are amazing) 💡 Insider Tips Only Locals Know ⚠️ Nanxun is free after 5 PM (night views are even more beautiful) ⚠️ Bring seasickness medicine for Zhoushan island hopping (Dongji route is very bumpy) ⚠️ Book Moganshan’s popular guesthouses one month in advance ⚠️ Kunshan Metro Line 11 goes directly to Shanghai Disneyland