One-day Tour

### **Jinhua Travel Guide: A City of Ancient Charm and Natural Beauty in Central Zhejiang** **1. Overview of Jinhua** Located in central Zhejiang Province, Jinhua is known as a "land of historical culture and scenic beauty," famous for the Shuanglong Cave, Hengdian World Studios, and Jinhua ham. Combining natural wonders, film and television culture, and ancient village charm, it's perfect for a 2-3 day in-depth tour. --- **2. Must-See Attractions** 1. **Shuanglong Scenic Area** - **Highlights**: Karst cave wonders (Shuanglong Cave, Binghu Cave), Huang Daxian Ancestral Palace. - **Tips**: The temperature inside the cave is low, so bring a jacket; take a boat into Shuanglong Cave to experience the unique "lying boat into the cave." - **Tickets**: 80 yuan (including scenic transportation). 2. **Hengdian World Studios** - **What to do**: - **Qin Palace**: Visit the filming locations of *Nirvana in Fire* and *Joy of Life*, and experience the 4D *Dragon Emperor*. - **Along the River During the Qingming Festival**: Song Dynasty streetscape, perfect for Hanfu photography. - **Guangzhou Street & Hong Kong Street**: Must-see night light show. - **Tips**: Single attraction tickets are about 180 yuan, combined tickets are more cost-effective; check the show schedule in advance. 3. **Zhuge Bagua Village** (Lanxi City) - **Features**: The largest settlement of Zhuge Liang's descendants in China, an ancient village laid out according to the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) formation. - **Must-do**: Climb the Zhongchi Tower for a panoramic view of the Bagua village, and try Zhuge shortbread. - **Tickets**: 90 yuan. 4. **Yiwu International Trade City** - **Experience**: The world's largest small commodity market, where you can find novel items (less retail, suitable for wholesale purchases). 5. **Other recommendations**: - **Niutoushan National Forest Park**: Known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou" of central Zhejiang, suitable for hiking and rafting. - **Suoyuan International Study Village**: A cultural exchange base combining ancient dwellings and international students. --- **3. Jinhua Food Guide** 1. **Must-try specialties**: - **Jinhua ham**: "Xuefang Jiang" brand is recommended, vacuum-packed available. - **Jinhua shortbread**: Filled with preserved vegetables and pork, best enjoyed fresh from the oven on the street. - **Dongyang Wo Noodles**: Thick soup noodles with rich toppings. - **Lanxi Jizi Guo**: Fried pancakes filled with egg and meat, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. 2. **Food streets**: - **Guzicheng Historical and Cultural District**: Top choice for night tours, with the "Xichun Alley" featuring special snacks. - **Yiwu Santing Road Night Market**: A super-long night market with snacks from all over China. --- **4. Accommodation Recommendations** - **Convenient downtown location**: Jinhua World Trade Hotel, Marriott Hotel (near the high-speed rail station). - **Hengdian film and television experience**: Guangzhou Street Film and Television Theme Homestay (immersive setting). - **Ancient village charm**: Homestays in Zhuge Bagua Village (such as Yuzhan). --- **5. Transportation Guide** - **High-speed rail**: Jinhua Station, Jinhua South Station, about 1 hour from Hangzhou to Jinhua. - **City bus**: Most attractions are accessible by direct bus routes (e.g., Y3 to Shuanglong Cave). - **Self-driving**: Self-driving or chartered cars are recommended for surrounding attractions such as Hengdian and Zhuge Village. --- **6. Recommended Itinerary** - **2-day highlights tour**: - **Day 1**: Shuanglong Cave → Huang Daxian Ancestral Palace → Guzicheng night tour. - **Day 2**: Hengdian World Studios (choose 2-3 theme parks). - **3-day in-depth tour**: Add Zhuge Bagua Village, Niutoushan, or Yiwu International Trade City. --- **7. Things to Note** - Hengdian is crowded during holidays, so it is recommended to visit on working days. - Jinhua is hot in summer, with large temperature differences between caves and mountainous areas, so pack accordingly. - Pay attention to the expiration date when buying ham, and consider mailing it to avoid excess baggage. Jinhua offers both natural beauty and cultural charm. Whether you're exploring nature or immersing yourself in culture, you're sure to have a rewarding trip!