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Tongling Yongquan Town! Spend two days with kids enjoying a retro Jiangnan slow life~

Tongling Yongquan Town, just 1.5 hours direct from Hangzhou/Nanjing, is an excellent place for parent-child traditional cultural education! Use copper coins for purchases, experience traditional handicrafts, watch firefly lights, take the kids away from the city noise, and feel the charm of Jiangnan~ 🚗 Family-friendly transportation Tongling North Station: 15 minutes by taxi directly to the scenic area, free shuttle bus with advance reservation🚌, no need to carry heavy luggage when traveling with kids, easy and convenient. Tongling Station: 25 minutes by taxi, more train options available, suitable for families traveling at different times, short ride, kids less likely to get car sick. 🏠 Family-friendly accommodation Hotels inside the town: Family-friendly accommodations including buffet breakfast and free scenic area shuttle bus, some rooms have private hot springs, soaking can relieve kids’ fatigue after playing. Rooms have children’s beds, bumper guards, children’s toiletries, thoughtful details to make the whole family comfortable. Shun’an Town accommodation: Cost-effective choice, 15 minutes by taxi to the scenic area, complete surrounding living facilities, supermarkets, pharmacies available, convenient for handling unexpected situations during family trips. 📅 Two-day one-night family itinerary ✔️Day 1: Retro Jiangnan first experience🍃 1️⃣ Afternoon arrival: After check-in, take the kids to the "Qianzhuang" to exchange copper coins, 1 coin = 3 RMB, exchanging 20 coins is enough for play, unused coins can be refunded, let kids learn about ancient currency usage, very fun~ 2️⃣ Twelve Scenes of Nostalgic Jiangnan: Take the cloud ladder up the mountain to save kids’ energy, climb to the top of the watchtower to overlook the whole town, wait for the firefly lights to turn on at 18:00, stars twinkling all over the mountain, let kids feel the magical atmosphere, very meaningful for photo memories. 3️⃣ Dinner tasting Jiangnan flavors: Over 100 kinds of Anhui southern snacks, recommend kids’ favorites like fried vermicelli, bean curd skin, stone-milled soy milk, pay with copper coins, let kids experience ancient consumption methods, deepen their understanding of traditional culture. 4️⃣ Bonfire party: 18:30-19:30 at West Gate Square, let kids join group dances and interactive games, meet other children, enhance parent-child bonding with laughter, then take a night tour of the town to enjoy the quiet night view. ✔️Day 2: Family fireworks and traditional culture🎆 1️⃣ 7:00-10:00 buffet breakfast: Rich variety including staples, vegetables, fruits, desserts, with mild flavors suitable for kids, let kids eat well and start a day full of energy. 2️⃣ Nostalgia experience: Free participation in traditional activities! Make stone-milled soy milk with kids, feel the joy of labor; dumpling wrapping session to train kids’ hands-on skills, and taste their own work, full of sense of achievement. 3️⃣ 13:30 Nostalgia parade: Follow the parade with kids, watch stories from the 1980s, feel the changes of the era, small gifts randomly distributed during the parade, kids get surprises and learn about past life. 4️⃣ Lunch with grandma’s firewood rice: Elegant Jiangnan courtyard environment, fragrant firewood rice paired with old chicken soup and farmhouse vegetables, nutritionally balanced, let kids love home-cooked food and develop good eating habits. 5️⃣ Jiubao Hot Springs relaxation: Bring kids’ swimsuits and towels, the hot spring pool temperature is moderate, with a children’s area, soaking can relieve fatigue, next to the koi pond where kids can feed fish and cultivate kindness. 💡 Practical family tips: The town offers stroller rental service, suitable for young babies; bring mosquito repellent in summer to avoid bites; some traditional experience activities have time limits, please consult hotel staff in advance. 🏨 Accommodation guide: For a wild luxury experience, nearby recommend "Tongling Yongquan Tourism Resort · Forest Cabin," hidden in the forest, excellent natural environment, suitable for family relaxation.
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