2D1N Weekend Getaway to Tonglu, Zhejiang

Fuchun Mountain Residence, one of the top ten paintings in China, is said to have been inspired by the scenery of Tonglu and Fuyang. Tonglu was the only Chinese destination selected by National Geographic as one of the 25 best travel destinations in the world in 2021. Self-driving from Shanghai: 3 hours Things to do in Tonglu: National Forest Park, ancient villages in the Huizhou style, the real-life setting of Fuchun Mountain Residence, karst caves, rafting, glass walkways Weekend itinerary: Saturday: 8:00 Depart from Shanghai 11:30 Arrive and have lunch Daqishan National Forest Park: Parking: Spacious and sufficient Tickets: CNY 50 on site, no entry after 16:30 Time: 4 hours Things to do: Shouting Spring: Shout loudly at the railing opposite the statue of the ox, and the fountain opposite will spray water. The louder you shout, the higher the water column. Find the right spot to shout. Watch squirrels chase each other: Keep an eye out in the bamboo forest and you may see some cute squirrels playing. Free entertainment facilities: Wooden structures, wooden piles, seesaws, slides, and zip lines. My 60-year-old mom, 50-year-old aunt, and 20-year-old sister had a great time. Watch the water: The water is clear and green, comparable to the water in Jiuzhaigou. There are many signs indicating drinking water sources. We found a convenient spot to fill our cups with water and drink it. It was sweet. Enjoy the panoramic view: Enjoy the panoramic view of the well-planned villages and modern high-rise buildings of Tonglu from the Zhiqing Canal. Paid entertainment: Flying Squirrel in the Forest. CNY 60 per person. A large-scale track in the middle of the forest. Tips: You can secretly bargain with the owner when the park is about to close. 18:00 Return to the hotel. My hotel was CNY 200, clean and cozy, with free parking in the underground garage. Good value for money. Message me if you want the name. Have dinner at a farmhouse restaurant where you can watch the sunset, and take a walk along the Fuchun River to enjoy the night view. Sunday: 4:30 Woken up by birdsong to watch the sunrise. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a good spot to watch the sunrise, so I watched it from the rooftop. If you know a good spot to watch the sunrise over the river, please let me know.