Students are going crazy! 6 amazing destinations reachable by high-speed rail, even on a tight budget you can have a blast until you cry!

Workers and students, listen up! Tired of soldier-style rushing around? Limited budget but still want to have fun? Don’t worry! These 6 hidden gem cities are **directly accessible by high-speed rail with no transfers, attractions are concentrated so less walking, delicious and super cheap food everywhere**, and you can enjoy 2 days and 1 night for just a few hundred yuan per person! Truly “relaxed-style travel,” just save this article and you’re set! Core advantages: 🚄 Direct high-speed rail: Get off the train and start having fun, no more tiring travel. 💰 Ridiculously cheap: Accommodation, food, and transport all covered within a few hundred yuan per person, no pressure for students. 😴 Lazy-friendly: Attractions are dense/walkable/food clusters, less walking more enjoyment. 🍜 Foodie paradise: Authentic snacks cost 10-30 yuan per person to fill you up, a feast for your taste buds! 📍 1. Jiangsu · Yangzhou (Keywords: morning tea, gardens, slow life) Direct high-speed rail: About 1-1.5 hours from Shanghai/Nanjing, about 2 hours from Hangzhou. Lazy itinerary: Sleep in, then head straight to Fuchun/Yechun Teahouse to experience “Pibao Water” morning tea (must try crab roe soup dumplings and hot dried shredded tofu!). In the afternoon, visit the small but exquisite Ge Garden/He Garden to feel the elegance of salt merchants. Stroll along Dongguan Street in the evening, try snacks like lotus root starch balls and Huangqiao sesame cakes. At night, experience “Shuibaopi” (back scrubbing/foot care optional). Cost reference: Hostels/economy hotels 150-250 yuan/night, meals 30-60 yuan per person, affordable attraction combo tickets. **Enjoy thoroughly for 300-500 yuan per person! Lazy tip: The city is small, taxis are cheap, core attractions are walkable or reachable by shared bikes, focus on leisurely eating and drinking. 📍 2. Zhejiang · Shaoxing (Keywords: Lu Xun’s hometown, yellow wine, water town) Direct high-speed rail: About 20 minutes from Hangzhou! About 1.5 hours from Shanghai. Lazy itinerary: Visit Lu Xun’s hometown scenic area (free!) for immersive textbook scenes. Take a black-awning boat to leisurely view the water town (near Cangqiao Straight Street). Must try yellow wine popsicles, yellow wine milk tea (lightly intoxicating), Shaoxing stinky tofu, and creamy little buns. Explore the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, quieter and more authentic old streets. Cost reference: Accommodation 150-300 yuan/night, snacks from a few to a dozen yuan, black-awning boat dozens of yuan. Easily done for 250-450 yuan per person! Lazy tip: Core attractions are very concentrated, easy to walk around, snacks can replace meals saving money and effort, rich cultural atmosphere without exhaustion. 📍 3. Anhui · Wuhu (Keywords: snack universe center, river view, Fantawild nearby optional) Direct high-speed rail: About 30 minutes from Nanjing! About 40 minutes from Hefei, about 3 hours from Shanghai. Lazy itinerary: Head straight to the universe center—Fulu Mall/Xinglong International Snack Street! Try small rice noodles, red bean fermented rice, steamed pork with rice, plum blossom cake, red-skinned duck... Eat to your heart’s content for about 20 yuan per person! In the evening, go to Binjiang Park to watch the Yangtze River sunset, enjoy the breeze and relax. If energetic, visit Fantawild (extra budget needed, but right next to the high-speed rail station!). Cost reference: Accommodation 150-250 yuan/night, snacks within 50 yuan per person to eat until full. Pure eating + leisure 200-350 yuan per person is enough! (Fantawild extra) Lazy tip: Ultimate foodie heaven! One-stop snack street meets all needs, free and pleasant riverside stroll, slow city pace. 📍 4. Jiangxi · Jingdezhen (Keywords: ceramics, artsy, niche) Direct high-speed rail: About 2.5 hours from Nanchang, about 3 hours from Hangzhou, about 4 hours from Shanghai. Lazy itinerary: Sculpture ceramic factory (Lotte Market weekend mornings, shops open on weekdays) for treasure hunting and watching creations, great atmosphere. China Ceramic Museum (free! Air-conditioned!) to systematically learn the history of the porcelain capital. Evening stroll at Taoxichuan cultural and creative street night market (Friday and Saturday nights), beautiful lighting and great vibe. Must eat beef bone noodles (spicy!), fried dough sticks wrapped with sticky rice cake. Cost reference: Accommodation 200-350 yuan/night, meals 30-60 yuan per person, ceramic shopping varies (small items cost just a few yuan). Artsy trip for 300-500 yuan per person! Lazy tip: Core areas (ceramic factory, museum, Taoxichuan) are relatively concentrated and easy to explore, many indoor activities so no worries about sun or rain, strong artistic atmosphere, perfect for leisurely treasure hunting. 📍 5. Guangxi · Liuzhou (Keywords: Luosifen pilgrimage, night views, free parks) Direct high-speed rail: About 1 hour from Guilin, about 1.5 hours from Nanning, about 3.5-4 hours from Guangzhou. Lazy itinerary: Check in at Luosifen shops! (Xinyue, Jubao, Jiao Jie... each with different flavors, about 15 yuan per person to enjoy). During the day, visit Longtan Park (free! Karst landscape) for a walk and fresh air. In the evening, take the elevator up Ma’anshan or go to Panlong Mountain to watch stunning city sunsets and night lights. At night, continue eating at Fengqing Port Night Market/Five-Star Pedestrian Street! Cost reference: Accommodation 150-250 yuan/night, noodles + snacks 20-40 yuan per meal per person. Eat, play, and have fun for 300-450 yuan per person! Lazy tip: Worth coming just for a bowl of noodles! Free and beautiful parks, stunning night views, elevator up the mountain is super lazy-friendly! The whole trip revolves around “eating” and “sightseeing.” 📍 6. Hunan · Changsha (Keywords: trendy food, Orange Isle, eat and stroll) Direct high-speed rail: About 1.5 hours from Wuhan, about 2.5 hours from Guangzhou, about 3 hours from Shenzhen. Many trains to this popular city! Lazy itinerary: Stay in the core area of Wuyi Square/Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street/Pozi Street, downstairs is Cha Yan Yue Se (must drink!), Black Classic stinky tofu, and sugar oil rice cakes. Take the subway to Orange Isle to see Chairman Mao’s statue (recommend buying the small train ticket, walking is too far!). At night, visit Super Wenheyou (more for photos than eating) to feel retro magic, or go to the Xiangjiang River to see the night view. If energetic, visit Yuelu Mountain (cable car/sightseeing bus available). Cost reference: Accommodation slightly higher (200-400 yuan/night, choose near subway), snacks and drinks 15-30 yuan per person, meals 50-80 yuan per person. 400-600 yuan per person (accommodation is the main cost, food is actually cheap). Tips: Book in advance! Avoid peak season for a better experience. Lazy tip: A universe-level eat-and-stroll center! Attractions and food highly concentrated in the core area, convenient subway, perfect for a lazy “hotel-food street-landmark” triangle. Full of life, 24/7 fun. Lazy travel tips: 1. Accommodation location is key! Prioritize hotels/hostels near the high-speed rail station (or 1-2 subway stops away) and close to core attractions/food streets. 2. Make good use of shared bikes/electric scooters: perfect for short-distance travel, saving time, effort, and money. 3. Travel light: One backpack is enough, reduce your burden. 4. Relaxed mindset: Don’t try to check off every attraction, sleep in naturally, eat well, drink well, and have a good mood—that’s a win! 5. Travel off-peak: Weekdays or off-season offer better experiences with fewer people and lower prices. 🔥 Act now! Open the Trip.com app, search “high-speed rail tickets” + “hotels,” lock in your lazy destination, and set off this weekend to win at relaxed travel!