5 suitable destinations for a self-drive trip around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai

5. There are several destinations around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and the surrounding areas that are suitable for self-driving tours. There will always be one that can conquer your heart. For friends who enjoy self-driving, these pleasant and holiday-friendly destinations allow you to instantly isolate yourself from the noise and chaos.

One of China's four major summer resorts, located in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province. It is famous for its bamboo, springs, clouds, and its clear, green, icy, and tranquil environment, earning it the reputation of a 'cool world.' The summer in Mogan Mountain is very distinctive, with 'mornings like spring and nights like autumn,' 'no need for fans during the day and not leaving the quilt at night,' giving a sense of 'June like a frosty day.'
Stroll through the ancient town and feel the time and space depicted in Lu Xun's writings. In the early morning, you can visit the old teahouse, where you can find fennel beans and bowl tea. Locals gather here in small groups to drink tea and play cards, leading a leisurely and comfortable life. The felt hats and Shaoxing dialect will transport you to the time and space of Lu Xun's Ah Q.
Guyan Huaxiang in Lishui, Zhejiang, has a poetic and picturesque name. It quietly becomes a paradise on earth. The women washing clothes by the river, the girls standing at the bow of the boat, all deeply integrate into this painting. The croaking of frogs, the chirping of insects, the flashes of lightning, and the rumbling of thunder... Summer is a restless season, but not here. It is serene and elegant, with green mountains and clear waters, fishing boats drifting, and the old village and ancient alleys passing through time leisurely.

Tonglu County

The grandeur of the mountains, the imposing presence of the rocks, the spiritual charm of the water, and the picturesque beauty of the forests together create the colorful scenery and poetic ambiance of Tonglu's natural wonders. Near the Yaolin Wonderland, the Red Lantern Grandma's House, nestled against green mountains and clear waters, with its green bricks, dark tiles, small bridges, and flowing streams, exudes a strong rustic charm.

Daming Mountain Scenic Area

If you long for the wonders of Huangshan but are worried about the crowds, then you might as well go to Lin'an Daming Mountain. Daming Mountain is located between Hangzhou and Huangshan, with high mountains and deep valleys, long flowing streams, and cool breezes in the summer, making it very suitable for escaping the heat. At the foot of the mountain, the rocky cliffs and waterfalls resemble the scenery of Jiuzhaigou; at the top, the peculiar pines, strange rocks, and sea of clouds resemble the scenery of Huangshan, like an ink painting, earning it the name 'Little Huangshan of Zhejiang'.