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I've suffered in Jiaxing and returned, I really don't recommend going in May

My dears! Stop flocking to crowded cities in May! Jiaxing is a treasure, with both the gentle scenery of the Jiangnan water towns 🎨 and the delicious food that makes your taste buds dance 🍜! Keep this super complete guide and let me take you on an immersive tour of Jiaxing 👇! 📍 Xitang Ancient Town: A Jiangnan Dream Traversing a Thousand Years Who understands! Xitang in May is simply breathtaking! In the early morning, a thin mist covers the white walls and black tiles 🏠, and the sound of sculling boats slowly cuts through the water 🛶. Every casual shot looks like a movie still! During the day, you can wander through the alleys, check out the super artistic cafes ☕️, order an osmanthus latte with glutinous rice cake, and enjoy the scenery while eating. In the evening, be sure to take a sculling boat ride 🚣 and watch the sunset dye the river golden 🌇, the atmosphere is directly full! Xitang at night is even more amazing! Red lanterns light up one after another 🏮, stroll through the misty rain corridor, as if walking into the gentle countryside of Jiangnan. 🌳 Nanhu Scenic Area: Healing Time Full of Greenery Nanhu in May is surrounded by greenery 🌲! Rent a tandem bicycle 🚲, ride slowly along the lake, watch the lake water sparkle, and the willows on the bank sway in the wind. The lake island is perfect for taking pictures 📸, with large lawns and a clear blue sky, every shot is a masterpiece! When you're tired of shopping, go to the snack stalls by the lake and get a freshly fried radish cake 🥕, crispy on the outside and glutinous on the inside, and it will "crunch" when you bite into it! 🍜 Jiaxing Food Awards: Carbohydrate Happy Planet You really can't leave Jiaxing without gaining three pounds!! You must eat Jiaxing rice dumplings 🌾, soft and glutinous rice wrapped in alternating layers of fat and lean pork belly, the meat aroma overflows the moment you bite it open, and dipping it in white sugar is another heavenly way to eat it! There are also fermented eggs 🥚 that are so delicious you'll lose your eyebrows, with a strong wine aroma, you can't stop eating them one after another. For dinner, go straight to Yuehe Street Night Market, the aroma of pepper and salt bullfrogs and teppanyaki squid 🍢 is overwhelming, and then have a bowl of fresh meat wontons, which are hot and super warming! Remember to bring some gorgon cake before leaving, it's sweet but not greasy, and it's perfect as a souvenir! 🛍️ Yuehe Historical Block: Shopping, Eating and Buying is Super Addictive Yuehe Block is simply a treasure trove!! There are many retro jewelry stores 💍, handmade pottery shops, and small shops selling silk products. Buy a Jiangnan-style silk scarf as a photo prop 📸, and pick out a few cute ceramic ornaments to take home! When you're tired of shopping, go to the teahouse, listen to a Pingtan performance 🎵, eat melon seeds and drink tea, and experience the slow life of old Jiaxing. My dears! Jiaxing in May is ready with so many surprises 🎉! Whether you want to experience the romance of the water towns or go crazy with delicious food, it can satisfy you here. Quickly invite your friends and rush to Jiaxing to start a super sweet trip 🚀! 💖
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