Xinyang's pace is perfect for unwinding!

🌟 3-Day 2-Night Escape Guide to Xinyang | Healing Journey Through Tea Mountains × Lakes × Forests 🌟 ------ 🚗 Itinerary Day 1: Slow Living in Tea Mountains 📍 Wenxin Tea Village (Best visited in the morning) • Though tea-picking season is over, the viewing deck at the "Maojian Milk Tea Shop" on the mountaintop is still super photogenic! 📸 • 🚫 Avoid: Crowded stairs with messy backgrounds—head straight to the small platform on the second floor! • 🥤 Must-try: Iced Maojian Milk Tea (refreshingly sweet, and the cup sleeve doubles as a Xinyang landmark check-in prop) 📍 Afternoon Tea Hideaway • Hidden gem: "Lakeside Glass House" (Requires booking 3 days in advance!) • Minimum spend ¥198/table, but the sunset over the lake is breathtaking 🌅 Day 2: Pretend You're in Sanya + Forest Adventure 📍 Beach Hotel (Near Xinyang's Nanwan Lake) • 👶 Kid-friendly: Shallow waters + fine sand pool—don’t forget mosquito repellent! • 🏝️ Photo tips: Wear bright-colored maxi dresses; coconut trees + straw bag = budget Sanya vibes 📍 Matcha Lake Boat Ride • The lake has returned to its normal green hue, but the lakeside forest boardwalk is even more stunning! • 🚣‍♀️ Boat ride ¥50/person (negotiable), or enjoy a free lakeside picnic under the trees Day 3: Feast on Xinyang Cuisine 🍽️ Food Map 1. Tea Village Fisherman’s House: Nanwan Fish Head Soup + Di Guo Mo (steamed bread dipped in sauce—divinely fresh!) 2. Nanhu Courtyard: Must-order Braised Pork in a Jar + Stir-fried Eggs with Toon (healing century-old osmanthus tree in the yard) 3. Pine Forest Garden: Stir-fried Rice with Locust Flowers + Wild Mountain Greens (rustic farmhouse hidden in pine woods) ------ 🏡 Accommodation Picks 1. Tea Mountain Homestay: "Between Grass and Trees" with floor-to-ceiling windows—wake up to misty tea fields at dawn 🌄 2. Lakeside Hotel: "Nanwan Lake Kaiyuan" family suite with a private courtyard, just 5 minutes to the beach ------ ⚠️ Pro Tips • ❌ Avoid Wenxin Tea Village in July-August! Bare tea stems make for unflattering photos • ✅ Best time to shoot Matcha Lake: Before 9 AM (soft light + fewer crowds) • 🚗 Rent a car! Attractions are spread out, and taxis may overcharge ------ 📸 Photo Ops • Matcha Lake Forest: Find the heart-shaped tree hollows 💚—a must for couples! • Tea Village Night Shots: Borrow a lantern from your homestay for stunning blue-hour silhouettes ------ ✨ Personal Takeaway Sleeping in daily, savoring hot dry noodles before zoning out in tea mountains, and watching grandpas fish by the lake at dusk 🎣—100x more relaxing than trending tourist spots~