Check in to the most beautiful expressway service area by car, enjoy the indoor gardens and enjoy life

It happened to be a sunny day on the weekend, so I asked a friend to go out for fun. My own car is relatively old, and the pure electric car my friend bought has not been test driven yet. Naturally, the protagonist vehicle this time is this pure electric car. SUV.

Vehicle information: 2018 Roewe MARVEL? There are currently no problems with the vehicle. It is usually driven until it runs out of battery and does not require special maintenance, nor does it require replacement of the oil or filter. The departure destination is Yangcheng Lake Service Area and can be settled within one hour.

There is nothing more boring and tiring than long-distance driving. If the vehicle itself is comfortable to ride and has luxurious configurations, you can lie down in it. Passengers can take a rest when they arrive, while the driver will drive at high speed for usually two hours to rest in the service area, plus a Have a quick meal and use the restroom? Rest and adjust before moving on. This is also the service that traditional high-speed service areas can provide.

The Yangcheng Lake Expressway Service Area, which has recently become popular on the Internet, is completely different from the traditional expressway service area. The Yangcheng Lake Service Area has the theme of "Dreams of Water Villages, Poetry and Paintings of Jiangnan", with a garden-style building structure and shopping mall. The garden is integrated into one and has become an out-and-out internet celebrity service area. It’s not far from Shanghai, it only takes an hour.

The service area is really big, and the design is forward-looking. I must have known it would become famous, and there are thousands of parking spaces. It is completely a famous A-level scenic spot, but there are no tickets required.

Start admiring the scenery, which is a typical Jiangnan garden architectural style. On the left side of the gate are famous shops such as Cat Feces Coffee and D&Q, and on the upper right side are written poetic Jiangnan, Thousand Miles of Water Town, and famous shops such as Burger King.

What does the scenery look like inside? After passing through several doors, pavilions, weeping willows, rockeries, flowing water, etc. come into view, which makes people feel relaxed and happy, and the fatigue of driving is quickly relieved.

If it’s hot outside, then it doesn’t matter. We come indoors to cool down, but the scenery indoors is not inferior. The Intangible Cultural Heritage Center has blue sky and white clouds, small bridges and flowing water, pavilions, and stages, which are fake and real. , does not affect the experience of visiting the garden at all.

Of course, in addition to traveling, we are also pursuing delicious food. When you come indoors, you will drool at the robot restaurant, large canteen, and various gourmet food windows. Unfortunately, the time of my visit happened to be that some of the dishes hadn't been put out yet, so I couldn't take photos.

How can you not go to the restroom when you come to the service area? The restrooms in the Yangcheng Lake service area are also clean and refreshing, with huge space and no feeling of crowding. After admiring the scenery, eating, and going to the bathroom, it’s time to continue on our way. Driving safety comes first, and resting and relaxing in the middle is to move forward better.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.