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I have been thinking for a long time. How about going to Chendang, Haiyan? I heard that the old street has been restored not long ago. Let's go and have a look.
The plan is to have lunch at Shengli Restaurant in the old street at noon. This is a restaurant in Yu Hua's novel.
Chendang Town belongs to Haiyan County. It was a swamp in ancient times with many water ponds. Chendang means sinking pond, hence the name. The history of the town can be traced back to the 25th year of Qin Wangzheng (222 BC). It belonged to Yongtai Township (later named Yongning Township) in the Tang Dynasty, Wudu of Yongning Township in the early Ming Dynasty, and Chendang District in the late Qing Dynasty. It became a town in the 21st year of the Republic of China (1932).
According to the "Haiyan County Atlas" of the Ming Dynasty, "Chendang is a big town, 26 miles away from the county, with water flowing in all directions, like Xishi, and people from the northwest of Haiyan all go there. There are five or six hundred shops, and grains, silk cloth, bamboo and wood, oil mills, and pawnshops are often big merchants."
Chendang's long history has nurtured its profound cultural heritage and created its cultural pattern of "one old man leading nine old men", which has preserved the unique charm of "small bridges, flowing water, and people" of the ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
Chendang has "nine old men", namely old streets, old houses, old ancestral halls, old wine, old lanes, old water ponds, old bridges, old temples, and old fishing villages.
It takes half an hour to drive from Jiaxing to Chendang, Haiyan. After arriving at Chendang Town, I found that there are many parking lots, all of which are free parking.
If you want to walk the entire length of Benhu Road in the old street from east to west, which is about 1.1 kilometers, you can park at the parking lot opposite the Chendang Brewing Factory, northeast of Zhendong Bridge on Jianan Highway. The south of the parking lot is Benhu East Road in the old street, next to the river.
The buildings on the side of Benhu East Road are still being demolished and rebuilt, and there is nothing to see. From Songzi An Lane to the west to Xixiao Street, both sides of the river are well built, with food and drinks, and a commercial atmosphere.
So, if time is limited, you can go directly to the parking lot on the old street of Benhu West Road, which is very convenient.
📍 Songzi An Lane
Introduction to the entrance: This Songzi An Lane is a relatively central lane in Chendang Town and is also relatively long. It is named because there is a Songzi An Temple in this lane. There is a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva in the nunnery. In addition to the three days of the birth on February 19th of the lunar calendar, the enlightenment on June 19th, and the ordination on September 19th, there are also young women who believe in the legend of Guanyin giving birth and come to the temple to pray for children. There is also a statue of God of Wealth in the nunnery. According to traditional customs, at the early morning of the fifth day of the Spring Festival every year, the Chamber of Commerce in Chendang Town will organize people to carry out the God of Wealth, starting from the entrance of the East Street Grain Station Lane, and beat gongs and drums along the way to send a stick of incense to each merchant, which means to send ingots to the God of Wealth. After each merchant owner walks out of the shop and kneels to the God of Wealth, he will receive ten sticks of incense and insert them into his own shop.
This lane is not long, and I didn't find the Nunnery for Childbirth even after walking to the end. There is an old house, Jusheng Square and Zhu Jusheng Memorial Hall.
Zhu Jusheng: The gunshots before dawn killed but never defeated the loyal martyrs. The life of Zhu Jusheng, a revolutionary martyr from Haiyan, was short but brilliant. Although his life was frozen at the age of 25, his revolutionary spirit has passed through the vicissitudes of history and shines brightly in the new era. In order to further commemorate the martyrs and carry forward their spirit, Haiyan County has built a Zhu Jusheng Memorial Hall in Chendang Town, Zhu Jusheng's hometown.
📍Yongning Zen Temple and Yongqingtang Bridge
📍Yongning Zen Temple
It was first built in the fourth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1631) and was called Guandi Temple. It was located in the Xishi Damiaochang of Chendang Town (now the location of Chendang Town Central Primary School).
Yongning Temple was built in 1641. Because of its large scale, it was commonly known as Chendang Temple.
In 2006, it was rebuilt in its current location and renamed Yongning Zen Temple.
In front of Yongning Zen Temple is Yongqingtang Bridge.
📍Yongqingtang Bridge
Commonly known as Chendang Bridge, the original ancient bridge was located in the east market of the market town and was a three-arched stone step bridge. The bridge crosses the Jiatang River and is connected to the original Qijia Village. Due to the flood discharge affected by the sea drainage of Nantaitou in Haiyan, it was moved to Chenjiagang between Yongqing Village and Jujin Village from April 1998 to April 1999. The bridge crosses Chenjiagang from northwest to southeast. The bridge was built in April of the third year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1725) and rebuilt in the eighth year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1882). It was designated as a county-level cultural relic protection unit in 2010.
🍽Dining recommendation: Shengli Hotel (east of the north end of Gongnong Bridge in the west section of the old street)
👍Most recommended: Chendang Old Wine, Original Shaomai
In 2014, the movie "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" adapted from Yu Hua's novel of the same name was filmed in Chendang Town, Haiyan County, and the real scene of Shengli Hotel was built on Shendang Benhu West Road and the north end of Gongnong Bridge, which is still preserved. Yu Hua wrote in his novel "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" that after selling blood, Xu Sanguan would go to Shengli Restaurant and order a plate of fried pork liver and two taels of rice wine. The original text of the novel reads: "They came to the restaurant called Shengli. The restaurant was at the end of a stone bridge. Its roof was not as high as the bridge. The roof was covered with weeds, which stretched out in front of the eaves like eyebrows. The restaurant seemed to have no door. The door and window were connected, with only two wooden bars in the middle. Xu Sanguan and his friends walked in from the place where the window should be. They sat at the table by the window. Outside the window was the small river that ran through the town, and a few green vegetable leaves floated on the river." In addition, the novel also wrote about Shengli Restaurant many times. For example, Xu Sanguan sometimes took Xu Yulan and the children to Shengli Restaurant to eat noodles. In particular, the last chapter of the novel wrote about Shengli Restaurant twice, once with a smile and once with tears. The emotional change was that Xu Sanguan learned that he could no longer sell his blood because of his old age. Yu Hua wrote: "He walked forward crying silently, passing the city's primary school, the cinema, the department store, and the snack bar where Xu Yulan fried dough sticks. He was at the door of his home, but he walked past it. He walked forward, walked across one street, walked across another street, and walked to the Victory Hotel. He still walked forward, walked past the clothing store, Tianning Temple, walked past the butcher's shop, walked past the watch shop, walked past the Five-Star Bridge, and walked to the hospital entrance. He still walked forward, walked past the primary school, and walked past the cinema..."
Today is Saturday, resting at home. In this autumn, people have an urge to go out for a walk. I have been thinking for a long time. How about going to Chendang, Haiyan? I heard that the old street has been restored not long ago. Let's go and have a look. The plan is to have lunch at Shengli Restaurant in the old street at noon. This is a restaurant in Yu Hua's novel. Chendang Town belongs to Haiyan County. It was a swamp in ancient times with many water ponds. Chendang means sinking pond, hence the name. The history of the town can be traced back to the 25th year of Qin Wangzheng (222 BC). It belonged to Yongtai Township (later named Yongning Township) in the Tang Dynasty, Wudu of Yongning Township in the early Ming Dynasty, and Chendang District in the late Qing Dynasty. It became a town in the 21st year of the Republic of China (1932). According to the "Haiyan County Atlas" of the Ming Dynasty, "Chendang is a big town, 26 miles away from the county, with water flowing in all directions, like Xishi, and people from the northwest of Haiyan all go there. There are five or six hundred shops, and grains, silk cloth, bamboo and wood, oil mills, and pawnshops are often big merchants." Chendang's long history has nurtured its profound cultural heritage and created its cultural pattern of "one old man leading nine old men", which has preserved the unique charm of "small bridges, flowing water, and people" of the ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Chendang has "nine old men", namely old streets, old houses, old ancestral halls, old wine, old lanes, old water ponds, old bridges, old temples, and old fishing villages. It takes half an hour to drive from Jiaxing to Chendang, Haiyan. After arriving at Chendang Town, I found that there are many parking lots, all of which are free parking. If you want to walk the entire length of Benhu Road in the old street from east to west, which is about 1.1 kilometers, you can park at the parking lot opposite the Chendang Brewing Factory, northeast of Zhendong Bridge on Jianan Highway. The south of the parking lot is Benhu East Road in the old street, next to the river. The buildings on the side of Benhu East Road are still being demolished and rebuilt, and there is nothing to see. From Songzi An Lane to the west to Xixiao Street, both sides of the river are well built, with food and drinks, and a commercial atmosphere. So, if time is limited, you can go directly to the parking lot on the old street of Benhu West Road, which is very convenient. 📍 Songzi An Lane Introduction to the entrance: This Songzi An Lane is a relatively central lane in Chendang Town and is also relatively long. It is named because there is a Songzi An Temple in this lane. There is a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva in the nunnery. In addition to the three days of the birth on February 19th of the lunar calendar, the enlightenment on June 19th, and the ordination on September 19th, there are also young women who believe in the legend of Guanyin giving birth and come to the temple to pray for children. There is also a statue of God of Wealth in the nunnery. According to traditional customs, at the early morning of the fifth day of the Spring Festival every year, the Chamber of Commerce in Chendang Town will organize people to carry out the God of Wealth, starting from the entrance of the East Street Grain Station Lane, and beat gongs and drums along the way to send a stick of incense to each merchant, which means to send ingots to the God of Wealth. After each merchant owner walks out of the shop and kneels to the God of Wealth, he will receive ten sticks of incense and insert them into his own shop. This lane is not long, and I didn't find the Nunnery for Childbirth even after walking to the end. There is an old house, Jusheng Square and Zhu Jusheng Memorial Hall. Zhu Jusheng: The gunshots before dawn killed but never defeated the loyal martyrs. The life of Zhu Jusheng, a revolutionary martyr from Haiyan, was short but brilliant. Although his life was frozen at the age of 25, his revolutionary spirit has passed through the vicissitudes of history and shines brightly in the new era. In order to further commemorate the martyrs and carry forward their spirit, Haiyan County has built a Zhu Jusheng Memorial Hall in Chendang Town, Zhu Jusheng's hometown. 📍Yongning Zen Temple and Yongqingtang Bridge 📍Yongning Zen Temple It was first built in the fourth year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty (1631) and was called Guandi Temple. It was located in the Xishi Damiaochang of Chendang Town (now the location of Chendang Town Central Primary School). Yongning Temple was built in 1641. Because of its large scale, it was commonly known as Chendang Temple. In 2006, it was rebuilt in its current location and renamed Yongning Zen Temple. In front of Yongning Zen Temple is Yongqingtang Bridge. 📍Yongqingtang Bridge Commonly known as Chendang Bridge, the original ancient bridge was located in the east market of the market town and was a three-arched stone step bridge. The bridge crosses the Jiatang River and is connected to the original Qijia Village. Due to the flood discharge affected by the sea drainage of Nantaitou in Haiyan, it was moved to Chenjiagang between Yongqing Village and Jujin Village from April 1998 to April 1999. The bridge crosses Chenjiagang from northwest to southeast. The bridge was built in April of the third year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1725) and rebuilt in the eighth year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1882). It was designated as a county-level cultural relic protection unit in 2010. 🍽Dining recommendation: Shengli Hotel (east of the north end of Gongnong Bridge in the west section of the old street) 👍Most recommended: Chendang Old Wine, Original Shaomai In 2014, the movie "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" adapted from Yu Hua's novel of the same name was filmed in Chendang Town, Haiyan County, and the real scene of Shengli Hotel was built on Shendang Benhu West Road and the north end of Gongnong Bridge, which is still preserved. Yu Hua wrote in his novel "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood" that after selling blood, Xu Sanguan would go to Shengli Restaurant and order a plate of fried pork liver and two taels of rice wine. The original text of the novel reads: "They came to the restaurant called Shengli. The restaurant was at the end of a stone bridge. Its roof was not as high as the bridge. The roof was covered with weeds, which stretched out in front of the eaves like eyebrows. The restaurant seemed to have no door. The door and window were connected, with only two wooden bars in the middle. Xu Sanguan and his friends walked in from the place where the window should be. They sat at the table by the window. Outside the window was the small river that ran through the town, and a few green vegetable leaves floated on the river." In addition, the novel also wrote about Shengli Restaurant many times. For example, Xu Sanguan sometimes took Xu Yulan and the children to Shengli Restaurant to eat noodles. In particular, the last chapter of the novel wrote about Shengli Restaurant twice, once with a smile and once with tears. The emotional change was that Xu Sanguan learned that he could no longer sell his blood because of his old age. Yu Hua wrote: "He walked forward crying silently, passing the city's primary school, the cinema, the department store, and the snack bar where Xu Yulan fried dough sticks. He was at the door of his home, but he walked past it. He walked forward, walked across one street, walked across another street, and walked to the Victory Hotel. He still walked forward, walked past the clothing store, Tianning Temple, walked past the butcher's shop, walked past the watch shop, walked past the Five-Star Bridge, and walked to the hospital entrance. He still walked forward, walked past the primary school, and walked past the cinema..."
#MeetFellowTravelers #RecordTravelMoments #WorthVisitAncientTownsAndVillages #OffTheBeatenPathDiscoveryClub Following the footsteps of Yu Hua's works, we enter Chendang Ancient Town, a famous water town in Jiaxing with over 400 years of history. The old street of Benhu, a water town nestled by the river, features cobblestone streets, stone bridges, and ancient residences, characteristic of Jiangnan ancient town architecture. The old street is also the prototype for the story in Yu Hua's novel *Chronicle of a Blood Merchant*. The "Victory Restaurant" from the story is always packed with people—come for the delicious snack of "a plate of pig liver and two ounces of Shaoxing wine"! The newly renovated old street has regained its former vitality, with shops opening along the street: teahouses, cafes, local snack shops…
Actually, like other developed ancient towns, Chendang Ancient Town sells similar snacks, but it wins in terms of preserving some old-fashioned shops and cultural relics, making it quite suitable for leisurely strolls. 🪩 It used to be a great disco, perfect for taking some old-fashioned photos. 🍴 Shengli Restaurant is incredibly popular, offering the same stir-fried pig liver and yellow wine featured in the novel *Xu Sanguan Sells His Blood*. Recommended Route (can also be reversed): Chendang Granary — Chendang Sauce Garden — Chendang Ancient Town 📍 Chendang Ancient Town, Jiaxing City 🚗 2 hours from Shanghai 🚄 Transfer to bus or taxi at Jiaxing South Railway Station 🅿️ Chendang Granary Parking is free (there are many parking lots nearby).
🌟Haiyan|Unlock a Hidden Gem! Embark on a Healing Journey Through a Literary Town Following in the Footsteps of Yu Hua🌅 ------ 📌Highlights at a Glance • Immersive Literary Atmosphere: Experience the Victory Restaurant and Chendang Old Street, reminiscent of Yu Hua's novel *Chronicle of a Blood Merchant*, and immerse yourself in the scenes from the novel! • Panoramic Views of Mountains, Sea, and Lake: Nanbei Lake blends mountains, sea, and lake into one beautiful landscape, with few crowds and numerous free attractions! • Culinary Delight: Braised mutton, clear soup eel, and chigao (a type of rice cake)... foodies will be overjoyed! • Low-Cost Travel: Most attractions are free, allowing you to enjoy a 2-day, 1-night trip for just over 500 RMB per person! ------ 🚗2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary Day 1: Literary Nostalgia + Slow-Paced Old Street Life • Morning: ◦ Chendang Granary (Free): A cultural and creative park transformed from an old granary, with red brick walls and a coffee shop/bookstore—perfect for taking photos! 📸 The park also has a children's play area, making it family-friendly! ◦ Chendang Brewery (Free): A century-old soy sauce factory with a spectacular display of tens of thousands of wine jars drying in the sun! Check out the wine cellar featured in Yu Hua's novel and try a "soy sauce ice cream"—a surprisingly delicious combination! • Lunch: ◦ Shengli Restaurant: A must-try is the "Stir-fried Pig Liver + Yellow Wine" from the movie "Chronicle of a Blood Merchant"! The tender pig liver paired with the aroma of wine—just 50 RMB per person to experience the novel's charm! • Afternoon: ◦ Chendang Old Street (Free): Cobblestone streets and old buildings, free from commercial noise—every snapshot is a masterpiece. Stumble upon a riverside tea stall for a relaxing tea time! ◦ Qiyuan Garden (35 RMB entrance fee): A filming location for the 1987 TV series "Dream of the Red Chamber"! A small and exquisite Jiangnan garden, the winding path where Baochai chased butterflies is a perfect spot for photos in Hanfu! • Evening: ◦ Haiyan Windmills (Free): A row of white windmills along the coastline, silhouetted against the orange sunset sky – pure romance! 🌅 (Navigate to "Sunac Land") Day 2: Nature Healing + Sunrise Beachcombing • 5:30 AM: ◦ Guanhai Park (Free): Yu Hua said, "The most beautiful sunrise is in Haiyan!" Check the sunrise time in advance; after low tide, you can go beachcombing, collect seashells, and catch small crabs! (Remember to bring a jacket and spare clothes!) • Morning: ◦ Fengyi Village (Free): Hike up the mountain to explore the mine pit lake, overlooking the emerald green "gem" from the glass walkway. The air-raid shelter is currently closed, so don't go empty-handed! The tea gardens at the foot of the mountain are refreshing and healing; taking photos here feels like stepping into a comic book! • Noon: ◦ Baixingjia/Shuibei Restaurant: A popular local restaurant. Order a bowl of Haiyan braised mutton noodles; the mutton is tender and not gamey, and the broth is rich and fragrant! • Afternoon: ◦ Nanbeihu Scenic Area (Free): The only mountain, sea, and lake scenic area on the north shore of Hangzhou Bay. Explore on foot or by shuttle bus (tickets required). Climb to the top of Yingke Peak for panoramic views of the lake and sea, boat on Bailuzhou Island, and experience the leisurely tranquility of "picking chrysanthemums by the eastern fence." ------ 🍜Food Hot and Cold List Must-Try Recommendations Highlights & Reference Prices Braised Lamb Slow-cooked over a wood-fired stove, tender and flavorful, a perfect breakfast with noodles! Approx. 40 RMB/bowl Clear Broth Eel, a traditional dish for the Dragon Boat Festival, fresh broth, tender meat, a must-have for health, seasonal price Chigao (sticky rice cake), steamed glutinous rice, symbolizing rising step by step, sweet but not greasy red bean paste filling, 5 RMB/piece Ganpu Lamb Stew with Lake Lamb + Red Dates and Yellow Wine, two ways to enjoy lamb, super satisfying! Approximately 120 RMB/serving. Shengli Restaurant's stir-fried pork liver, endorsed by a literary IP, is tender and smooth, paired with Shaoxing wine. 38 RMB/serving. ------ 💰Budget Reference (per person) • Transportation: 1.5 hours by car from Shanghai/Hangzhou (approximately 200 RMB round trip fuel cost); High-speed rail to Jiaxing South Station + taxi to the attraction approximately 50 RMB. • Accommodation: Budget hotel 150 RMB/night, recommended near Guanhaiyuan; B&Bs such as Muxinju approximately 400 RMB/night (lake view rooms are great value!) • Entrance Fees: Qiyuan Garden 35 RMB, most others are free, total cost can be kept under 50 RMB. • Dining: Main meals 50-80 RMB per person, snacks 10-20 RMB, approximately 200 RMB for 2 days. ✅Total Budget: 500-700 RMB (top value for money!) ------ 💡Off-the-beaten-path Tips 1. Sunrise Viewing Spots: Guanhaiyuan Embankment and Chaoyin Pavilion Corridor – the sky is most beautiful in autumn (September-October)! 2. Avoidance Tips: Fengyi Village air-raid shelter is closed; Nanbeihu Lake is too large, so it's recommended to buy a shuttle bus ticket. 3. Cultural and Creative Souvenirs: Soy sauce and rice wine from Chendang Brewing Factory; "Sanmao" badges from the Zhang Leping Memorial Hall (super cute at 2 yuan!) ------ #CityHumanitiesNotes #OffTheBeatenPathDiscovery #PlacesYouGetAskedAboutOnWeChat #AJourneyLikeASong #JiaxingHaiyan
🌊[Haiyan City Travel Guide] 3 themed routes to take your weekend away! 🌄 Route 1: Sunrise Mountain and Sea Route (Natural Landscape Theme) Length: 15 km Suggested Duration: 5 hours (including sunrise) Key Locations: 1️⃣ Guanhai Garden 📍Next to the Hangzhou Bay Bridge 🌅 5:30-6:00 AM is prime time for sunrise viewing! The golden-red sunlight bathes the bridge, resembling a painting. The "Chihai Guantang" urban balcony by the Fish Scale Stone Pond offers the best photo ops—remember to wear a windproof jacket! 2️⃣ Nanbei Lake Scenic Area 🌳 A 4A scenic area open 24 hours a day, offering stunning views of the mountains, sea, and lake! We recommend climbing to the top of Eagle's Nest for a panoramic view of the confluence of lake and sea. In the afternoon, enjoy an osmanthus latte at a lakeside café while watching egrets skim over the water. Hidden check-in spots: 🌾Fengyi Scenic Area 🚶A 10-minute walk to the mountaintop observation deck reveals the Moon Lake, a jewel embedded in a fairytale town. Exploring the air-raid shelter is truly mysterious, and the four-season flower fields surrounding the mine are in full bloom right now! Recommended dining experience: 🦀Pang Ge Liang Meat and Crab Pot (Haiyan North Street Branch) 📍No. 55 Zaoyuan East Road 🍲The meat and crab pot is generously portioned, the crab is fresh, and the broth is fantastic with rice! Price: 86 yuan per person. There will be a line after 4:30 PM, so avoid rush hour. Best time: Early morning sunrise viewing and a morning hike to Nanbei Lake. Transportation: Direct your driving directions to "Guanhai Garden" (free parking in the scenic area). Or take bus No. 171 to "Nanbei Lake East Station." Note: Guanhai Garden can be windy, so wear a hat to avoid being blown away! Wear non-slip shoes and walk along the stone pond. Route 2: Literary Fireworks Route (City Life Theme) Length: 8 km Suggested Duration: 4 hours Key Points: 1️⃣ Shendang Ancient Town 📚The prototype of the "Victory Hotel" in Yu Hua's "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood"! The bluestone pavement of Benhu Old Street and the former residence of the Wang family make you feel like you've stepped into a novel. 2️⃣ Shendang Brewery 🍶A time-honored establishment from the Guangxu era! 2,000 ceramic jars are laid out in the open-air drying yard, and the sight of artisans hand-twisting them is truly soothing. Reserve sealed jars of rice wine as a souvenir. Hidden Check-in Spots: 📖 Barn Bookstore 🌾A literary space renovated from an old barn, where sunlight filters through skylights onto the pages of books. Order a pour-over coffee and flip through Yu Hua's books—time will seem to slow down. Recommended Dining: 🍚 Shengli Restaurant 📍 Yongqing Road, Shendang Town 🥘 Must-try the "Stir-fried Pork Liver"! Fresh and tender, it embodies the classic flavors of Yu Hua's writings. 50 yuan per person. Arrive before 11:30 AM to avoid the lines. Best Time: Morning tour of the ancient town and afternoon brewery experience. Transportation: Directions to Shendang Ancient Town (free parking in the scenic area) or bus K207 to Shendang Hospital Station. Note: Scan the access code to enter the brewery. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobblestone paths. Route 3: Artistic and Trendy Route (Fashionable Art Theme) Length: 12 kilometers Suggested Duration: 4 hours Key Points: 1️⃣ Qiyuan Garden 🌸One of China's Top Ten Gardens! Pavilions and towers are scattered across the landscape, complemented by rockery and ponds. Photo opportunities in Hanfu are stunning! 2️⃣ Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum 🚀China's largest nuclear power-themed museum! VR control of nuclear reactors and AI debates on nuclear safety are a must-see for tech enthusiasts! Hidden check-in spots: 🎨Tian Ye Photography Base 🌾A cultural space nestled in the countryside! Colorful flower fields and quaint farmhouses are perfect for wedding photos or photoshoots. Recommended dining options: ☕Barn Cafe 📍Inside the barn in Shendang Town 🍰Red brick walls and hand-poured coffee create an industrial vibe! The "Sea Salt Caramel Latte" is recommended for a sweet yet refreshing experience. Best time: Morning photo opportunities at Qiyuan followed by afternoon Science and Technology Museum experience. Transportation: Direct your driving directions to "Qiyuan" (there's parking available near the scenic area). Or take bus K167 to "Qiyuan Scenic Area Station." Note: The Science and Technology Museum is closed on Mondays, so make reservations in advance! Light-colored clothing makes you look more photogenic~ 📸 Photography Tips: • Use a wide-angle lens to capture sunrise shots of the cross-sea bridge at Guanhai Garden • Wear Hanfu for a traditional Chinese-style photoshoot at Qiyuan • Bring a reflector for fill light at Tianye Base 🚗 Transportation Summary: • Driving is most convenient in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, where parking is mostly free at scenic spots. • For public transportation, take the high-speed rail to Jiaxing South Station, then transfer to bus K172 to Haiyan. Haiyan's beauty lies in its sunrises, old streets, and cutting-edge technology. Choose a route and go! 🌈 #HaiyanTravel #NicheDiscovery #RomanticTravelDestinationsInChina #WhereToWeekend #RelaxingDestinations