Where to Go for Chinese New Year? Discover Jiande’s Trendiest Instagrammable Spots and Soak in the Festive Vibe!

Celebrate Chinese New Year right where you are, and still soak up the festive atmosphere. This year, Jiande’s culture and tourism authorities are encouraging non-local workers to stay for the holidays, and they’ve launched a ton of fresh ways to enjoy the traditions. During the Spring Festival, checking out Jiande’s hottest Instagram-worthy spots has become a new trend—every snap you take will be postcard-perfect!

Bring your family or partner and explore the romantic check-in spots around 17°C Jiande: wander through ancient Meicheng, catch a traditional opera at Jiande Museum, go strawberry picking in Strawberry Town, stroll the night market at Shouchang Ancient Town, or dive into aviation fun at Aviation Town. Immerse yourself in the rich festive life, and even those far from home will find a place to belong.

“Of all the plum blossoms under heaven, two and a half exist: one in Beijing, one in Nanjing, and half in Yanzhou.” This saying praises Meicheng, the ancient Yanzhou city. Its architecture is all in the Huizhou style—gray bricks, dark tiles, and horse-head gables, with towering stone-carved archways standing tall. It’s the perfect spot for Hanfu lovers to travel back in time.

The ice cave wonders at Jiangnan Great Ice Cave are naturally formed and absolutely worth seeing. Outside the cave, there’s plenty more to enjoy. Thrill-seekers can try via ferrata climbing, while those who prefer a quieter vibe can head to the Sky Mirror on the mountain peak for stunning photos—Jiangnan’s Sky Mirror is even more photogenic than the one at Chaka Salt Lake!

Xinye Ancient Village was a filming location for the second season of Where Are We Going, Dad?. With 800 years of history, the village is just as quaint and peaceful as it appears on TV—an ideal escape for city dwellers seeking a relaxing break.

When night falls and the lanterns glow, a spectacular fireworks display lights up the sky, illuminating the entire village in a moment of pure romance. It’s said to be a special treat for those staying in Jiande over the New Year. If you’re spending the holiday here, don’t miss the dazzling fireworks in this ancient village!

Shouchang Ancient Town boasts 1,800 years of history. The 909 Night Market is buzzing with food stalls—be sure to try local specialties like Jiande tofu buns, spicy beef hooves, and lamb bone soup. There’s also a covered bridge; dressed in Hanfu and posing on it, you’ll capture another set of stunning ancient-style photos.

Lingqi Cave consists of Lingquan Cave, Qingfeng Cave, Aiyun Cave, and a stone forest. It served as a filming location for TV classics like Journey to the West, The Investiture of the Gods, and The Butterfly Lovers, and is one of China’s earliest cave attractions to gain fame. This ancient and mysterious wonderland feels like a dream, hailed as an ‘underground art palace.’ Colorful lights play off the bizarre rock formations—snap a vibrant ancient-style portrait here!

Go strawberry picking in Strawberry Town, where you’ll find over 40 varieties from around the world—Hongyan, Zhangji, Yuexin, Yuexiu, Snow White... they’re so delicious you won’t be able to stop. All strawberries are grown in clean greenhouses with biological pest control, making them exceptionally clean and safe; you can happily pick and snack as you go.

Sandu Fishing Village perfectly blends Jiande’s landscape with its unique culture. The ‘Nine Surname Fisherfolk’ have lived on the water for generations, so even their wedding customs are infused with aquatic charm. Their water weddings are joyful and lively affairs, complete with wedding candies shared among visitors—a heartwarming glimpse into the simplicity and sincerity of fishing life. Water has its tenderness, and people, their romance.

Dress in Hanfu and head to Daciyan Scenic Area, where you can walk along a transparent glass walkway with 5D screen-shattering effects and pause on a 36-square-meter glass viewing platform. Looking up and down, stunning scenery unfolds, giving you the exhilarating feeling of walking on clouds.

At Jiande Aviation Town, you can experience heart-pumping aerial adventures—skydiving, helicopters, hot air balloons, and model aircraft flying—or enjoy the artsy, hipster vibe of a train-themed hotel and an airplane-themed restaurant.

Xin’anjiang Hydropower Station is a vital flood-control and water-supply safeguard for Zhejiang and the Yangtze River Delta, and it gave rise to Qiandao Lake, known as the ‘finest water under heaven.’ The once-mighty dam now quietly shoulders a new mission of green development. To learn more about the history of the Xin’an River, come visit the station’s exhibition hall!