The Ultimate Water Town Experience! 1500-Year-Old Meihua Zhou with Stunning Scenery and Few Crowds!

🌈 Highlights Secret Plum Blossom Haven: Five-petal terrain + ancient waterways, every shot looks like an ink painting 🖼️ Zen Temples: Southern Dynasty-era Shifo Temple with timeless bell chimes and incense 🔥 Golden Ginkgo Duo: 1250-year-old "Couple Ginkgo Trees" with autumn leaves blanketing the riverbank 🍂 Trendy Activities: Boat rides, shadow puppetry, DIY plum blossom cakes—full ancient charm immersion 💃 📅 Itinerary Morning: Pray at Shifo Temple → Millennium Ginkgo Forest → Three-Steps-Two-Bridges (📸 photo hotspot) Afternoon: Stroll and snack on West Street → Kids' play zone challenges → Scenic boat ride (🛶 ultra-relaxing) Evening: Nighttime light show → Riverside bar drinks (🌙 amazing ambiance) 🚗 Driving Tips Route: Navigate to "Meihua Zhou Scenic Area," exit at Yuxin on G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway 🚘 Parking: South/West Gate lots, ¥10 per entry 🅿️ Tip: Weekends get busy—arrive before 9 AM! Parents, pack snacks and water 🍼 ⛱️ Must-Visit Spots 1️⃣ Shifo Temple: Southern Dynasty ancient temple—wish under the ginkgo tree for luck 🙏 2️⃣ Three-Steps-Two-Bridges: Unique water town design—cross two bridges in three steps 🌉 3️⃣ Millennium Ginkgo: Autumn gold limited edition, a must for couples 📷 4️⃣ DIY Plum Blossom Cakes: Soft red bean filling, sweet but not cloying (💰 ¥15 each) 5️⃣ Night Boat Ride: Lights reflecting on water, like traveling through time 🌌 🏨 Stay Guide Inside Scenic Area: Shuixi Caotang: Riverside courtyard, wake up to water views 🌿 (💰 ¥500+/night) Zitao Xuan: Zen homestay, morning bells and evening drums soothe the soul 🛏️ Outside Scenic Area: Fengqiao Town B&Bs: Great value, ~¥150/person 🍜 (Try "Pillow by the River") 💗 Pro Tips 🔹 Best Time: Spring for plums, autumn for ginkgo—rainy days add misty charm ☔ 🔹 Outfits: Hanfu/cheongsam + oil-paper umbrella = instant water town beauty 👘 🔹 Food Musts: Zhenzhen Laolao zongzi, Shifo Temple vegetarian meals, plum blossom cakes 🎋 🔹 Skip: Overpriced "trendy ice cream" in the area ❄️ 🔹 Photos: Wear light colors! Don’t miss bridge arches, ginkgo groves, and old street corners 📸