Wuzhen Water Town

" Wuzhen is a town under the jurisdiction of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, China, located at the junction of Suzhou, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Wuzhen is famous for its ancient water town style and unique cultural history, and is known as one of the representatives of the water towns in southern China. Here are some of the main features of Wuzhen: Water town scenery: Wuzhen is located at the southern end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and is known as a water town due to its complex water system. The ancient canals, stone-paved streets, and old buildings form its unique style. Ancient architecture: Wuzhen has many well-preserved buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings, and stone carvings and other traditional crafts. These buildings reflect the architectural style and lifestyle of traditional Chinese water towns. Famous attractions: Wuzhen has some famous attractions, such as Dongzha, Xizha, Wuzhen Theater, etc. Dongzha and Xizha are the two main tourist areas of Wuzhen, preserving a large number of ancient buildings and attracting tourists and artists. Cultural activities: Wuzhen is also an important cultural and artistic gathering place, hosting the Wuzhen Theater Festival and Wuzhen International Film Festival and other large-scale cultural events every year. These events attract artists and culture lovers from both home and abroad. Wuzhen Summit: The Wuzhen Summit is an international Internet industry summit forum, regularly held in Wuzhen. The summit brings together industry leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss the trends and future of Internet development.

Date: 2023/12/2- 12/3 Location: Baishitai Square, Chao Tide Park, Haining, Jiaxing, Zhejiang In December, in addition to the great tide, there is also the Haining Tide Music Festival! For friends coming from other places, if you are ready to have a good time for a day or two, other attractions in Jiaxing are also highly recommended! 1. Wuzhen Wuzhen is a historic ancient town in the southern part of Jiangnan, located in the northern suburbs of Tongxiang. The main scenic area is divided into Xizha and Dongzha, where enjoying the night view of Xizha, taking a rowing boat, and watching folk performances are experiences not to be missed by visitors. It is also the filming location of 'The Years Like Water' starring Huang Lei and Liu Ruoying. 2. Haining Yanguan Tourist Resort Haining Yanguan Tourist Resort is located on the banks of the Qiantang River in Yanguan Town, Haining. The scenic area can be roughly divided into Yanguan Ancient Town and Chao Tide Park. Most visitors come to Yanguan for the Qiantang tide, which usually occurs in the afternoon, so it's perfect to stroll around the ancient town in the morning while waiting for the tide. 3. Chao Tide Park Chao Tide Park is located in the southwest of Haining, near the Yanguan Tide Viewing Area, bordered by the Qiantang River to the south and the Hangjin Highway to the north. The park has a narrow east-west shape, stretching 1360 meters long and covering an area of 16.24 hectares. Before the war against Japan, there was already a seaside park along the sea wall, and since 1994, the 'Chao Tide Park' has been rebuilt. Chao Tide Park is the best viewing spot for the world's wonder 'The Line Tide'. Haining has tide viewing every day, Yanguan has the great tide every month, and the first to the sixth and fifteenth to the twentieth of each lunar month are the days of the great tide, with more than 150 good tide viewing days throughout the year.

Just got back from a trip to Wuzhen, and I sincerely recommend this hidden gem of a town to everyone! 💖 I've been several times a year, and each time I discover something new. This time, I've specifically put together a two-day, one-night travel guide, so come and save it! 🎉 🎫 In terms of tickets, the East Gate is 110 yuan, the West Gate adult ticket is 150 yuan, and the combined ticket for both the East and West Gates is only 190 yuan for adults! 💸 The prices are really affordable, and I highly recommend that everyone get the combined ticket. It's definitely a great deal to play through both scenic areas at once! 👌 🚘 Transportation is also very convenient. It takes about 1.5 hours to get there by self-driving from Hangzhou or Shanghai. 🚗 If you take the high-speed train, get off at Tongxiang Station, and then take the K282 bus to get there directly. 🚌 Parking is also very convenient, only 10 yuan for up to 6 hours, and you can park in the scenic area parking lot, which is really worry-free! 🅿️ 🌟 As for what to play, Wuzhen has many attractions worth visiting! Such as the Indigo Fabric Workshop, Xiqing Hall, Dingsheng Bridge, Wuzhen Foreign Firm, Mu Xin Art Museum, and the Temple of the Matchmaker, and so on. 🏞️ And, when you come to Wuzhen, you must try on Hanfu once, put on makeup and take photos, it's really beautiful! 👗 There is Xiqing Hall in the scenic area where you can rent Hanfu, which is super convenient! 👏 🍜 Of course, when you come to Wuzhen, you can't miss the delicious food! You must try a bowl of authentic mutton noodles, as well as the famous Wu Ma wontons in the scenic area, which really taste amazing! 🍲 For breakfast, I recommend going to the water market, where there is a wide variety of breakfast options and the prices are not expensive. 🥢 🌃 In the evening, be sure to visit Dingsheng Bridge, check in at the sensor lanterns, and take a look at the night view of Wuzhen's West Gate, it's simply stunning! 🌉 The best viewing spots are near Dingsheng Bridge and the White Lotus Tower! 📸 💡 Here's a tip! During the day, I suggest everyone first visit the East Gate and then the West Gate. The night view must be seen in the West Gate at night, it will definitely make you linger and forget to return! ✨ Moreover, Wuzhen does not require advance reservations and ticket purchases, you can buy them on-site when you arrive, which is really convenient! 🎟️ In short, Wuzhen is really a place worth visiting and revisiting! Whether it's the beautiful scenery or the delicious food, it will make you linger and forget to return. Come to Wuzhen and start your journey! 🎈🌈

I was lucky to encounter a beautiful sunny day in the spring, and since March is the off-season, there weren't many tourists, which made for a great experience. Here are some tips: 🧚🏻‍♀️Transportation The most convenient way is to take a taxi from Tongxiang high-speed train station🚄, which takes about 45 minutes and costs 50-70 yuan. 🧚🏻‍♀️Accommodation The food and lodging in Wuzhen are uniformly managed, so there's no need to worry about being overcharged. I recommend staying in the scenic area. I booked a double package for 699 yuan on Ctrip, which included one night in a waterside B&B, tickets to the Xizha scenic area, an electric car in the scenic area, and experiences like Hanfu dress-up, among other things. You can follow the official Wuzhen tourism booking for more options. Another advantage of staying inside is that your luggage can be delivered directly to your room, and when you leave, they can also transport it to the visitor center at the entrance for you. The service is very thoughtful. 🧚🏻‍♀️Other The mini-program 'Wuzhen Tourism Service' contains all the maps of attractions and food. Just navigate according to your preferences. There are also fixed activities and performances, such as flower drum opera, Pingtan, shadow play, tea art, etc. The times and locations are clearly written there. Personally, I think you can spend a day and a night in Xizha without rushing. 🧚🏻‍♀️Coffee The most recommended is 'Ling Shui Man Bar'. The view by the window is amazing, and the coffee is very good. 🧚🏻‍♀️Morning Tea Guest This is a local breakfast unique to the area, seemingly only available to those staying in the scenic area. There are only over 300 free spots per day (we booked too late and missed out, so be sure to reserve a day in advance, or you can also pay for it). It ends before 9:30 am. 😇In summary, the facilities and services throughout the scenic area are very comprehensive, and the prices are not exorbitantly high as in some tourist areas. You can truly relax and enjoy good food, drinks, and accommodation. The service staff inside are all very friendly. I really like the gentle and polite way people from Jiangsu and Zhejiang speak. The overall facilities and management can be said to be the ceiling of Chinese ancient towns, right?!!

If you only want to visit one ancient town, then I recommend Wuzhen🥲. Here is a worry-free guide that doesn't involve retracing your steps, be sure to save it~ 🚗Transportation advice: Friends nearby can choose to drive or take a bus, with departures from Hangzhou West Lake or Shanghai, costing only a few dozen per person, saving more time💯. ✅Tongxiang travel: You can check the bus schedule, there are also buses at night~ Remember to apply for the Tongxiang ride code in advance👌. ⚠Avoid pitfalls guide: You must take this part seriously❗ 1⃣During the winter vacation, Xizha has many performances🎶, such as night lantern festivals, water markets, lantern boat parades, and lantern bridge walks for blessings, which will continue until 2.25. The schedule of the programs has been organized for you👇right below. 2⃣For a visit to Wuzhen, Xizha is highly recommended for its large area, beautiful scenery, and self-operated shops without excluding tourists from other places. It's also great for photography📸; Dongzha is good for buying local products; South and North Zha are basically undeveloped, so don't go to the wrong place🙅. 3⃣Make sure your navigation is set to "Wuzhen Xizha No. 1 Visitor Center"🚩. Rickshaws and guesthouses at the entrance of the scenic area are mostly unreliable, leading you to designated shops for consumption, ignore them🙅! The visitor center is also the entrance to the scenic area, remember to keep your eyes peeled before entering👀. 4⃣There are many Hanfu and cheongsam shops at the entrance of the scenic area🎀. If you want to take photos, do your makeup before entering the scenic area, as the clothing stores inside charge 2-3 times more~ Choose thick Hanfu with velvet👘. 5⃣When choosing accommodation, be sure to consider the distance from the visitor center🚶. Many so-called "scenic area guesthouses" are actually far from the main gate🚫, and you may have to go around to get there. Ask the owner directly how far it is from the Xizha visitor center! 6⃣There are tour buses in the scenic area, take a ride when tired, 10 yuan per trip🚎. Ask the driver to drop you off at less crowded attractions for a better off-peak experience🤩~ 7⃣If staying in the scenic area, remember to go to the "Water Market" for morning tea🍵, which ends at 9 am, and all seats are available. Go early to get a good indoor window seat with a beautiful view🤳. After 9 am when the scenic area opens, it gets crowded, which can affect the visiting experience😣. 8⃣The south bank of the Xizha canal is also great to explore, don't just crowd on the north bank👯~ The south bank's Nü Hong Street to General Wu area has a wide view and is more suitable for photography📷. 🗺Tour route: Wuzhen Theatre➡Mu Xin Art Museum (closed on Mondays)➡Caomu Natural Dyeing Workshop➡Shuishi Kou Market➡Jia Zuo Bookstore➡Ding Sheng Bridge➡Zhao Ming Academy➡Wuzhen Post Office➡Guo Yue Theatre➡General Wu Temple➡Water Theatre➡Qiao Li Qiao➡Bai Lian Pagoda➡Yue Lao Temple➡Dragon Dance Flower Field. Did you get this guide😁? Bring your family and friends to Wuzhen and experience the charm of the Jiangnan water towns~

🚗🚗🚗 Travel route: Day1: Hongqiao International Airport->Venice Town->The Bund Day2: Humble Administrator's Garden->Lion Grove Garden->Pingjiang Road Historic Block->Guanqian Street Day3: Tiger Hill Scenic Spot->Hanshan Temple->Lingering Garden (or Humble Administrator's Garden)->Suzhou Museum->Shantang Street Day4: Wuzhen Day5: Qinghefang Street->Broken Bridge in Snow->Xiling Bridge->Yuewang Temple Scenic Area->West Lake Cruise->Three Pools Mirroring the Moon->Prince Bay Park->Leifeng Pagoda Day6: Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area->Lingyin Temple Day7: Xiaoshan International Airport

🌸Wuzhen, a heart-stirring ancient town in Jiangnan, its beauty and charm cannot be fully expressed in words. This scenic spot located in Tongxiang City, Jiaxing, has attracted countless tourists with its unique Jiangnan water town style and historical charm. Next, I will share my travel guide to Wuzhen, hoping to be helpful to you. 🍀First of all, regarding the travel time, the Wuzhen scenic area is open all year round, and the opening hours are 9:00-22:30 every day. For the travel route, I suggest that you can visit in the following order: 1️⃣Day1: As soon as you enter the scenic spot, the first thing that comes into view is the Xizha Old Street. This street is full of the characteristic style of the Jiangnan water town, as if it has traveled through time and space. You can appreciate the ancient architecture here, taste local delicacies, and buy characteristic handicrafts. Then go to the Caomu Benziran Dyeing Workshop, a dyeing workshop full of historical sense. Here you can understand the ancient dyeing process and also appreciate the beautiful dyed cloth. After lunch, go to the Ganchun Market, where you can buy some characteristic handicrafts or taste local delicacies. Finally, visit the night view of Wuzhen. The night view of Wuzhen has a different flavor, making people feel as if they are in a fairy tale world. 2️⃣Day2: In the morning, go to the water market to experience the morning tea guests. Here you can taste the local breakfast and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Jiangnan water town. Then you can experience the rowing boat experience, sitting on the boat to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Jiangnan water town. Next, visit attractions such as Qiaoli Bridge and Bailian Tower. These attractions all have their own unique charm, making people linger. 🍀During the tour of Wuzhen, in addition to visiting attractions, there are also some special activities and festivals to participate in. For example, the Good Life Festival·Ganchun Collection and others are characteristic activities of Wuzhen, and each activity has its own characteristics and charm. In addition, there are some accommodation facilities to choose from in the scenic area. (Living in the scenic area, you can overlook the beauty of the scenic area and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal❤️) 🍀Regarding travel expenses, the specific travel expenses will vary according to personal consumption levels and itinerary arrangements. Generally speaking, the ticket price is 150 yuan/person, and the accommodation cost varies according to different grades and seasons, roughly ranging from 300-1000 yuan. In addition, transportation costs and other personal consumption need to be considered. Therefore, it is recommended to make a budget plan in advance to avoid unnecessary expenses. 🌸What I want to say finally is that Wuzhen is a place that needs to be felt with the heart. Here you can feel the tranquility and beauty of the Jiangnan water town, and you can also feel the heaviness of history and the connotation of culture. Whether you like history or nature, Wuzhen is a place worth visiting. I hope my guide can be helpful to your trip and look forward to meeting you in Wuzhen.

Wuzhen, this water town in the south of the Yangtze River, is dreamlike and picturesque. Stepping into Wuzhen is like entering a time tunnel, returning to that misty and ancient era. Strolling through the alleys of Wuzhen, the bluestone paths underfoot seem to be telling ancient stories. The shops on both sides are quaint, and the windows display a variety of traditional crafts, dazzling to the eye. The occasional sound of oars rowing and vendors hawking adds a touch of liveliness and homeliness to this ancient town. The waters of Wuzhen are clear and see-through, with a few flat boats rippling on the surface. The boatman gently rows, and the boat moves slowly on the water, as if racing against time. The willow trees on the riverbank sway with the wind, adding a touch of tenderness and charm to this water town. As night falls, the lights of Wuzhen light up, making the ancient town even more beautiful and moving. Standing on the bridge, looking at the dimly lit old town, a surge of inexplicable emotion and tranquility rises in the heart. A trip to Wuzhen is not only a visual feast but also a spiritual purification. Here, we can temporarily forget the hustle and bustle and troubles of the world, and immerse ourselves in the beauty and tranquility of this water town in the south of the Yangtze River.

Wuzhen is definitely one of the best. With white walls and gray tiles, small bridges and flowing water, you can experience the tranquil life of a real water town. Location: Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Transportation guide: High-speed train: Take the high-speed train to Tongxiang Station, transfer to bus K282/K281 to Wuzhen Bus Station, and then take bus 350 to Xizha Scenic Area Airplane: Take a plane to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, there is a direct bus to Wuzhen Tour route: Wuzhen Theatre → Mu Xin Art Museum ~ Plant Dyeing Workshop → Shuichikou Market → Jiazu Bookstore → Dingsheng Bridge Zhao Ming Academy → Wuzhen Post Office ~ Water Theatre → White Lotus Pagoda → Matchmaker Temple Check-in spots: 1 Wuzhen Old Street Choose a misty morning, walk on the bluestone-paved old street, feel the simplicity and tranquility of the ancient town, walk along the river, or take a boat, the scenery along the way is worth stopping and cherishing. 2 Mu Xin Art Museum 'In the past, carriages were slow, and one's life was only enough to love one person' Having read many of Mu Xin's poems, you must come to see his paintings and literary manuscripts! 3 Waterfront Morning Tea Sit by the water and listen to music, or sway in a boat, experience the unique morning tea of the Jiangnan water town, it's truly a different flavor. 4 Wuzhen Grand Theatre Like a beautiful lotus flower blooming on the shore of Yuanbao Lake in Wuzhen, it's very photogenic, with the beauty of neat architecture. 5 Zhao Ming Academy A relic of the Six Dynasties, it was the academy where the crown prince of the Liang Dynasty, Xiao Tong, studied. Be sure to have a friend help you take a photo by the window, under the carved window lattices, it sets off a scholarly aura. 6 Dingsheng Bridge The tallest bridge among the seventy-two bridges in Wuzhen 7 White Lotus Pagoda It is the highest point in the scenic area, from where you can have a panoramic view of the Grand Canal and Wuzhen 8 Plant Dyeing Workshop The large drying field of the dyeing workshop is paved with green bricks, with densely packed poles and step-like cloth racks standing on the ground, the scale is quite large, rows of printed fabrics fluttering in the wind Personal suggestions: If you want to rent Hanfu, it is recommended to rent around the scenic area, with more styles and cheaper prices Accommodation: It is recommended to stay within the scenic area, so you can go to the water market for morning tea the next day Food: Dingsheng cake, Wuzhen duck leg, dried vegetable baked bun, etc.

Wuzhen, located in Tongxiang City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, is divided into Dongzha, Xizha, Nanzha, and Beizha by the cross-shaped inland river system. With a civilization history of over 7000 years and a town-building history of 1300 years, it perfectly preserves the appearance and pattern of the ancient water town in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, known as the 'land of fish and rice, and the mansion of silk'. The southern water town is gentle and moving, and Wuzhen is definitely the best among them. With white walls and grey tiles, bluestone roads, half of the town is mundane, and the other half is poetic. Mu Xin described Wuzhen in this haiku: Jiangnan is green/ the stone steps are also green/ it always seems like it just rained. The exquisite sunlight that has not been seen for a long time falls on the green brick ground through the fine wood carving lattices... Take advantage of the good times, always go to Jiangnan, always go to Wuzhen. Take a rowing boat through the water town, stroll in the small alleys with green tiles and white walls, and feel the charm of the ancient town for thousands of years.

As the New Year approaches, every place starts to put up lights and decorations. Having visited so many ancient towns, I found that only Wuzhen has that deep New Year charm that attracted me. Here, I experienced the New Year atmosphere of my childhood, with lion dances, street parades, making rice cakes, and so on, and took the opportunity to bring some New Year goods home. Tour sequence: Wucun - Longteng Water Market - Water Blessing Parade - Wuzhen Old Street - Scene Play - Old Street Fortune Parade - Long Street Dragon Feast - Zhaoming Lantern Gathering. Check-in spots: Wucun: A very strong New Year atmosphere with activities like making rice cakes, writing blessings, cutting paper-cuts, and more, including pig racing, finding the God of Roads, dragon and lion dances - all rich memories. Water Market: Enjoy morning tea, sit in a boat drifting among various New Year goods, with all kinds of goods waiting for everyone on the boat. There are also fortune gods and various NPCs interacting with everyone, full of vitality. Scene Play: Everyone gathers around laughing and watching the play, which is vividly performed, just like the outdoor movies of childhood, bringing everyone together for the festive spirit. Long Street Dragon Feast: Brothers and sisters from all over gather together, with the copper hot pot steaming, laughter filling the sky, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, celebrating New Year in Wuzhen is lively. Zhaoming Lantern Gathering: When the lights come on, you feel immediately transported back to ancient times, with all kinds of lanterns dazzling you, including the dragon lanterns unique to the Year of the Dragon, full of grandeur. Accommodation: You can choose to stay at the resort hotel on the dike inside the scenic area, which is very convenient with shuttle boats at the door. Warm tips: 1. The scenic area is very large, with many attractions to enjoy, so it is recommended to come early. 2. Wearing bright red clothes will make for better photos.

✨ Wucun, a place full of the charm of Jiangnan water towns, is really suitable for a vacation 😆! It's a great destination for a spring tour that everyone should check out! If you're planning a trip to Wucun during the holidays, take a look at the travel guide I'm sharing with you ~ 📍 Located 500 meters north of the Xizha historical district in Wuzhen, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, right next to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, it is a tourist resort themed around pastoral scenery. Wucun is a hidden gem in Wuzhen, and I recommend the following itinerary for you: 1⃣ First stop: Arrive at the Wucun Daoshe Country Hotel next to Xizha, receive an all-inclusive orange wristband, and enjoy free access to the village's food, snacks, coffee, and recreational facilities; 2⃣ Second stop: Take a leisurely walk in the village, admire the beautiful rural scenery, and enjoy a relaxing time; 3⃣ Third stop: Go to the Pet Paradise to feed the animals 🦌, and experience activities like archery, boating, and riding a mini train; 4⃣ Fourth stop: Enjoy the village's snacks or buffet; 5⃣ Fifth stop: Head to Wuzhen Xizha, where you can ride the sightseeing bus for free 6⃣ Sixth stop: Participate in the hotel's bonfire party in the evening. 🏨 Accommodation: There are various characteristic homestays in Wucun to choose from, each with its own charm 🎊 Finally, don't miss out on Wucun's signature dishes: be sure to try the local specialties, they taste amazing 👍, and the desserts are also very good 😋