Yixing Autumn Family Trip: A Slow-Paced Guide to an Artistic City

🍂 Yixing Autumn Family Trip: A Slow-Paced Guide to an Artistic City Yixing, an artistic city infused with the essence of autumn, is a treasure destination for family outings in the fall! The bamboo sea with forests dyed in various colors, ancient streets fragrant with osmanthus, and warm pottery kilns... it allows children to connect with nature and history, while enjoying family warmth at a slow pace. 🚗 Autumn Itinerary: Connecting Nature and Culture, More Comfortable During Off-Peak Times Day 1: Listening to the Wind in the Bamboo Sea · Zen-inspired Yunhu Lake - Morning: Yixing Bamboo Sea (In autumn, the bamboo sea sheds its deep summer green, taking on golden and crimson hues. Walk the wooden boardwalk with your kids, watch sunlight dapple through the bamboo leaves, climb to the "First Peak of Southern Jiangsu," and overlook the autumn colors covering the mountains). - Noon: Farmhouse restaurant near Bamboo Sea, try "Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots" (Fresh autumn bamboo shoots are tender and soaked in meat juice, kids love it). - Afternoon: Dajue Temple (The temple is hidden beside the Bamboo Sea, with clear autumn scenery. Take your kids to explore the Zen-inspired courtyard, where white walls, gray tiles, and fallen ginkgo leaves complement each other); Yunhu Lake (Stroll along the lake in the evening, watch the autumn waters merge with the vast sky, and tell your kids the story of this "man-made lake"). Day 2: Pottery Clay Adventure · Ancient Street Charm - Morning: UCCA Yixing Ceramic Factory No. 2 Museum (The industrial-style architecture is especially photogenic under the autumn sun. Take your kids to an art exhibition, and on weekends, there's a parent-child pottery market where kids can hand-mold a small clay pot). - Noon: Shushan Ancient South Street (Explore the ancient street and enjoy local food, try "Black Rice" (sticky rice wrapped in the fragrance of Chinese blueberry leaves, soft, sweet, and refreshing in autumn), and "Scallion Oil Noodles" (a traditional local snack with rich savory sauce). - Afternoon: Dongpo Academy (In the autumn courtyard, tell your kids the story of Su Dongpo and Yixing, and see ancient ginkgo leaves forming a golden carpet); Longbeishan Forest Park (Stroll through the park in the evening, watch the metasequoia forest turn rust-red under the autumn sun, and chase fallen leaves or fly kites with your kids on the lawn). Day 3: Fun Town · Cultural Exploration - All Day: Yaohu Town (Fewer crowds and beautiful scenery in autumn. Take your kids to the water park (the water temperature is moderate, so no worries about catching a cold), visit the Zisha Teapot Museum (see the "Art of Clay and Fire," where kids can experience throwing pottery on a wheel and make their own unique autumn pottery). 🍜 Autumn Delicacies: Heartwarming Yixing Flavors - Dried Bamboo Shoot Series: Autumn is the perfect season for bamboo shoots. "Stewed Chicken with Dried Bamboo Shoots" and "Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots" feature dried bamboo shoots that absorb the meat's flavor, offering a crisp, tender, and nutritious dish. - Black Rice: Made from new autumn rice dyed with Chinese blueberry leaf juice, it carries a natural herbal fragrance, sweet but not greasy, perfect as a snack for kids. - Scallion Oil Noodles: A traditional Yixing noodle dish. Wide noodles tossed with fragrant scallion oil and soy sauce, simple yet aromatic. A bowl for breakfast kickstarts an energetic day. - Zisha Clay Pot Stew: A local specialty, slow-cooked in a clay pot similar to Zisha teapots. The soup is fresh and rich in flavor, perfect for warming the body and nourishing the stomach in autumn. 🌟 Autumn Tips - Attire: Yixing autumn mornings and evenings are slightly cool, so bring a light jacket for your kids. Wear comfortable athletic shoes when exploring the Bamboo Sea and Longbeishan. - Transportation: Attractions are spread out, so self-driving is the most convenient. It's about a 40-minute drive from the city to the Bamboo Sea, with stunning autumn scenery along the way. - Accommodation: We recommend Longyin Xishan Hotel, nestled in the mountains. Open your window to a bamboo sea or tea garden full of autumn colors. In the morning, listen to birdsong and watch the morning mist with your kids for a perfect experience! Yixing's autumn holds both artistic romance and family tenderness. Will you take your kids to see the autumn colors in the Bamboo Sea first, or play with clay at the pottery factory?