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Haiyan Suffering is Back, Really Don't Recommend Coming in July

🌊 Haiyan July Travel Guide | Off-the-Beaten-Path Coastal Town Exploration Guide 🌴 Haiyan, a charming coastal town under Jiaxing, Zhejiang, offers fewer crowds, stunning views, and budget-friendly prices! The sea breeze in July is pleasantly cool, perfect for enjoying seafood by the shore. Just 1 hour by high-speed train from Shanghai/Hangzhou or 2 hours by car, it's ideal for weekend family trips or romantic getaways. 🗓️ Two-Day Detailed Itinerary Day1 ⛅ Morning: Head straight to Qiyuan Garden (a classic Jiangnan-style garden, forgot the ticket price but totally worth it). The rockeries and ponds make for amazing photos, especially in Hanfu! 🍜 Noon: Haiyan Hotel Chinese Restaurant, a local favorite—their braised lake lamb is so tender it bursts with juice! 🌅 Evening: Watch the sunset at the Coastal Boardwalk (free!). The sea breeze and twilight are divine—don’t forget mosquito repellent 🦟 Day2 ☀️ Morning: Nanbei Lake Scenic Area (ticket price??). Hike up Yingke Peak for a breathtaking view of mountains meeting the sea—great for the energetic! 🦞 Noon: Seafood stalls (recommend "Fisherman's Joy"). Steamed blue crabs are so plump they ooze oil! 🌃 Evening: Stroll and snack at Qiyuan Commercial Street—grilled oysters are 10 yuan for 3, pure joy 🍢 ✨ Must-Do List 1️⃣ Qiyuan Garden: The pinnacle of Jiangnan gardens (free!). Get lost in its rockery maze—literally! 🤣 2️⃣ Nanbei Lake: Zhejiang's "Little West Lake." Hiking for sunrise is awe-inspiring (open 6:00-18:00). 3️⃣ Seafood Stalls: Must-try drunken shrimp (still jumping—not for the faint-hearted 🦐). 4️⃣ Coastal Boardwalk: Free! At night, the streetlights look like stars fallen into the sea ✨ 5️⃣ Haiyan Hotel: A classic with an amazing pool—best value for money 💦 🚌 Transportation Guide 🚄 High-speed train: Hangzhou East → Haiyan Station, then a 15-minute taxi to downtown. 🚌 Bus: Take K1 to Qiyuan or K7 directly to Nanbei Lake (drivers are super helpful!). 💡 Suffering alert: ① Buses are infrequent—prepare to wait forever ② Haggling at seafood markets is exhausting 😭 💡 Tips ✅ Why go? Few crowds, stunning scenery, cheap seafood—perfect for escaping the city! ❌ Why not? Windy rainy days by the sea are brutal 🌪️ 🍤 Food Highlights 1️⃣ Drunken Shrimp: Live shrimp marinated in wine—sweet and fresh to the point of screaming! 2️⃣ Steamed Blue Crab: So much roe you could scoop out a mini mooncake 🥮 3️⃣ Haiyan Shaomai: Sticky rice and meat wrapped in thin, juicy skins. 4️⃣ Grilled Eel: Crispy caramelized skin—sweet-tooth heaven! 5️⃣ Scallion Oil Noodles: Golden-fried scallions over broth-soaked noodles—perfection 🍜 💰 Cost Breakdown Day1: Braised lamb lunch (80 yuan) + seafood stall (150 yuan) + night market snacks (50 yuan) = 280 yuan Day2: Nanbei Lake (free) + Fisherman's Joy (200 yuan) + Qiyuan Street (80 yuan) = 360 yuan 💸 Verdict: 540 yuan for two days covering food, stay, and fun—cheaper than Shanghai suburbs! Haiyan feels like a forgotten gem! Few crowds, stunning views, and affordable—who wouldn’t love sea breezes and seafood? A July summer retreat and photo paradise. Read this and just go! 👇
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Posted: Jul 8, 2025
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