Exploring the Tang Poetry Trail | A Two-Day Tour Guide for Spring Outing in Xinchang

| A Two-Day Tour Guide for Spring Outing in Xinchang. As the spring blossoms, it's the perfect season for a spring outing once again. If you, like me, love both the scenery and the culture, then Xinchang, a small city on the Tang Poetry Trail in eastern Zhejiang beloved by literati, is definitely for you. 🌈Just back from Xinchang, here's a recommended two-day itinerary Day1 Meizhu Ancient Village - Dafo Temple - Night Tour of Nan Street Day2 Xiayanbei - Tianmu Mountain 1️⃣Meizhu Ancient Village: The ancient architecture of this millennium-old water town in the south of the Yangtze River is distinctive, and you can also experience the charm of intangible cultural heritages such as Meizhu paper-cutting, Zaoshao wine, and opera. 2️⃣Dafo Temple: This ancient temple is famous for its stone carvings, including the stone Maitreya Buddha carved into the mountain cliff, the reclining Buddha in the Shuanglin Grottoes, and the thousands of small Buddha statues in the Qianfo Zen Court, all of which are spectacular and breathtaking! 📌It's worth noting that Dafo Temple is also a sight to behold at night, transforming into a place of flowing lights and colors. 3️⃣Nan Street: The most worthwhile food street to visit in Xinchang, gathering many time-honored shops, and can be called a paradise for carbohydrate lovers! 4️⃣Xiayanbei: Suitable for outdoor hiking, with pleasant scenery along the way, including the thousand-acre tea garden trail, the panoramic view of the nineteen peaks, and more, with scenic spots at every step, and even trendy coffee shops to check in along the way. 5️⃣Tianmu Mountain: 'One Tianmu Mountain, half of the complete Tang poetry collection,' immersing yourself in the fairy-like Tianmu Mountain, you can feel the romance and poetry of the Tang Dynasty. 🏨There are many hotels in the Xinchang city area, offering a wide range of choices. If you want to stay overnight on Tianmu Mountain, the Tianmu Yin Hotel and the Capsule Hotel are recommended for their unique locations, allowing you to lie down and watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds at a 270° angle.