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Recommended Attractions
- Wucheng District
- Shuanglong Scenic Area: A karst wonder with an underground suspended river, including Shuanglong Cave, Binghu Cave, Chaozhen Cave, and more. Inside the caves, stalactites and stalagmites take various shapes, and you can experience the unique feeling of entering the cave by small boat.
- Lunu Lake: Located within the Shuanglong Scenic Area, it is a high mountain lake with clear water, surrounded by mountains. The lawns are suitable for camping and photography.
- Guzi City: The core area of Jinhua’s historical and cultural city, featuring many Ming and Qing dynasty ancient buildings, old streets and alleys such as Bayong Road and Jiufang Alley, as well as the Wanfo Pagoda, which is stunningly beautiful when lit up at night.
- Jinhua City Museum: Free admission, showcasing the history, culture, and folk customs of the Wuzhou area, allowing a deep understanding of Jinhua’s development.
- Jindong District
- Jinlin Buddha’s Hand Cultural Park: A 4A-level scenic spot specializing in Buddha’s Hand cultivation, with Buddha’s Hand viewing areas, cultural exhibition zones, and leisure areas where you can learn about Buddha’s Hand culture and experience rural life.
- Poyang Ancient Street: Preserves many buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with cobblestone streets and numerous shops where you can taste local delicacies and enjoy traditional charm.
- White Forest · Birthday Town: A modern-style pure white architectural complex with popular photo spots like the internet-famous staircase, and opportunities to experience baking and participate in study tours.
- Lanxi City
- Zhuge Bagua Village: A settlement of Zhuge Liang’s descendants, designed according to the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) layout, with simple and elegant architectural styles including the Chancellor’s Ancestral Hall and the Grand Hall.
- Youbu Ancient Town: One of Zhejiang’s four major ancient towns, known for the “First Morning Tea Street in Jiangnan,” where you can taste delicacies like Rouchenzi and Jizi Guo, and admire ancient bridges such as Taiping Bridge and Yong’an Bridge.
Recommended Food
- Jinhua Crispy Cake: Filled mainly with preserved mustard greens and fatty pork, baked over charcoal fire, with a crispy crust and savory filling.
- Jinhua Hot Pot: Comes in various types such as pork rib hot pot, black fish hot pot, and beef hot pot, with rich broth and flavorful ingredients.
- Lanxi Jizi Guo: Made with high-quality flour and chicken, featuring a crispy outer skin and tender filling, delicious in taste.
- Yongkang Meat Wheat Cake: Flour wrapped around pork and scallions, pan-fried to golden brown, crispy texture with rich meat aroma.
Accommodation
- Luxury: Jinhua Junlan Hotel, beautiful environment, complete facilities, offering views of Chinese-style gardens and authentic Bayu cuisine.
- Budget: Moshang Huakai Youth Hostel, located next to Guzi City, affordable bed prices, rooftop with views of Wanfo Pagoda.
Transportation Guide
- External Transport: You can take the high-speed train to Jinhua Station or fly to Yiwu Airport, then transfer to the Jinyi East City Rail to the city center.
- Internal Transport: Convenient and affordable buses and BRT, with Route B1 covering core attractions; shared bikes are suitable for riding in the old city; taxis are also an option.
Itinerary Planning
- Three-day Tour
- Day 1: Arrive in Jinhua in the morning, head to Shuanglong Scenic Area, visit Lunu Lake in the afternoon, and stroll around Guzi City at night to enjoy the night view.
- Day 2: Go to Jindong District, visit Jinlin Buddha’s Hand Cultural Park, then explore Poyang Ancient Street and White Forest · Birthday Town in the afternoon.
- Day 3: Travel to Lanxi City, tour Zhuge Bagua Village or Youbu Ancient Town, then return.