How to Spend 9 Days in Tongxiang - A Complete Itinerary for Tongxiang

Day 1

Wuzhen Water Town

Ticket Price: 110 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Wuzhenzhen, Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China, 314501

Wuzhen is an ancient town with over 1300 years of history. It was the filming location for the popular television drama Si Shui Nianhua starring Huang Lei and Liu Ruoying. The town is full of classic bridges, canals, and many elegant residences in the Jiangnan style particular to the region south of the Yangtze River. Here, a rich variety of culinary specialties abounds in a laid-back setting. This is a prime location for experiencing classic Jiangnan water scenery. Today, Wuzhen has two major scenic areas: East Gate and West Gate, where you can soak in the small-town atmosphere and sample local snacks like stinky tofu, “victory cake” (dingsheng bing), or “sister-in-law cake” (gusao bing). You can visit the historic Zhaoming Library or old post office. Of course, you have to see the town from one of the traditional canal boats, and you can't miss seeing the night-time beauty of West Gate.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: When you come to Wuzhen, you must live in Xizha. Not only to enjoyed the night view of Wuzhen but also felt the quiet morning beauty here。This time we stayed in a suite on the first floor of the waterside resort。The room is not only large in space, but also antique in layout。Most importantly, the real pillow sleeps on the water. The breakfast in the hotel is also very rich and the waiter's service is warmth。They volunteered to help with car appointments and baggage deliveries, which were free of charge, of course. Wuzhen in the rain has a special taste。This is the place that must come in one's life.

Trip.com User: A place to feel old. It is not far from Shanghai, so I recommend you stop by. It's neatly organized as a place to manage in the country. The accommodation can be booked / guided right away from the place where you sell the Wuzhen entrance ticket. (I can't guarantee that there is a vacant room on weekdays and weekends) 100 yuan for four-person dormitory (per capita)

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book wuzhen wuwaiwu scholars boutique hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Wuzhen Water Town love staying at it.

wuzhen wuwaiwu scholars boutique hotel

The wuzhen wuwaiwu scholars boutique hotel is one of the newest hotels in Tongxiang, having opened in 2022.

The hotel is located approximately 27km from Tongxiang Railway Station. The nearest railway station is Tongxiang Railway Station, approximately 27km away. There's plenty to do nearby, with Nanzha, Zhang Tongren House and Chinese Shadow Puppetry Hall all within a short distance.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Tongxiang hotel features parking on site.

Day 2 | Morning

West Gate

Opening Hours: Open from 5/1-10/7(Summer Time),9:00am-10:30pm;Open from 10/8-4/30(Winter Time),9:00am-10:00pm

Ticket Price: 150 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: 383 Longyuan Rd, Tongxiang Shi, Jiaxing Shi, Zhejiang Sheng, China, 314501

More refined and tranquil than East Gate, West Gate contains the essence of Wuzhen. Here, elegant old buildings stand next to the water, creating the classic scenery of a Jiangnan water town with its small bridges and canals. The cafes and small shops dotting its streets and lanes are infused with a cultural and artistic sensibility. A night-time cruise of West Gate on a canal boat is highly recommended. Viewing the Jiangnan water scene in lantern light with the soft sound of the oar in the water is especially enchanting and will keep you enthralled.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Outside the window, a bay of water frames is small, the willows on both sides are drifting with the wind, the river boats are drifting, from far to near, then from near to far, it is a small ripple. On the balcony, the boiling water boils, accompanied by a burst of coffee aroma; Music bursts of melody moving, beautiful harmony, after-tone around the ears, soothing soul; The distant sun sprinkled on the white wall and gray roof of the building, the visual extension of the river into the street, the street is connected, the river building, the water town is one, showing the beauty of the river and the water town, and sketching a wonderful scenery full of five senses! If you have come, you have never left!

Trip.com User: Beautiful! The night view is beautiful, the antique building, the tourism management is also done well, there is no hawking, there is no guide's speaker, some are just small bridges, very worth going! The snacks inside are delicious

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at West Gate, you can head to East Gate, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

East Gate

Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31(Summer Time),7:00am-6:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31(Winter Time),7:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 110 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Tongxiang, Jiaxing, China, 314501

East Gate was the main filming location for the television drama Si Shui Nianhua. Simple ancient residences are spread along the riverbank. Many locals still live here, so it is a great place to experience the local flavor. Stroll the streets, catch a shadow play, and listen to the sounds of flower drums. Experience the atmosphere of life in an ancient town in Jiangnan, the famous region south of the Yangtze River. Experience more of the tranquil life of the water villagers by taking a ride in a traditional covered canal boat after you visit the former home of famous PRC novelist Mao Dun or the tenth-century Taoist temple Xiuzhenguan.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Unlike Xizha, it is very good to buy here. I can experience the folk life of living here generally and be more life-style.

Trip.com User: Close to Shanghai. 2 hours by bus. 1 hour by train.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Ziye Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to East Gate love staying at it.

Ziye Hotel

The Ziye Hotel (Ziye Dajiudian) is a tourism hotel located opposite the entrance of the Wuzhen Scenic Area. The hotel offers 42 standard rooms. The restaurant has a dining hall and five private dining rooms. A charming teahouse is also available.

Day 3 | Morning

Wucun

Opening Hours: Open on Sat-Sun,9:00am-8:00pm;Closed on Mon-Fri

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: 500 meters north of the historical district of Xizha Scenic Spot, Wuzhen, Tongxiang, Jiaxing

Wucun is an ancient village situated on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It is home to a number of historical attractions including the remains of a canal lock. Visitors can also enjoy a range of traditional local activities including cooking, making scarecrows, kite flying, weaving, painting, and origami.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Muxin Art Museum nearby is the top choice before you leave Wucun and hit the road.

Muxin Art Museum

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Tourist Car Passageway, Tongxiang Shi, Jiaxing Shi, Zhejiang Sheng, China, 314501

The Muxin Art Museum is located in Wu Town, near Xizha and the Wu Town Grand Theater. Wu Town is the hometown of Mr. Mu Xin. This personal art museum completely displays Mu Xin's paintings and literary works for the first time. Chen Xinqing, the curator, is a painter who studied under Mu Xin. The museum has five permanent exhibition halls which display Mu Xin's works. The museum includes a painting hall, a literature hall and a prison manuscript hall. There are two special exhibition halls where visitors can see paintings of various periods, including the "prison manuscript" period.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Crowne Plaza Wuzhen is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Crowne Plaza Wuzhen

The Crowne Plaza Wuzhen is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Tongxiang, having been recently opened in 2019.

In terms of transportation, Tongxiang Railway Station is approximately 29km away. Tongxiang Railway Station is approximately 29km away by road. Guests will find 高桿船, Fengyuan Double Bridge and 茅盾广场 just a short distance from the hotel.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Tongxiang hotel features parking on site.

According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 4 | Morning

Wuzhen Internet International Exhibition Center

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Northwest of Xizhai Scenic Spot, Wuzhen, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City

Wuzhen Internet International Exhibition Center is located in the northwestern part of Xizha Scenic Area. It is composed of three functional areas: conference center, reception center, and exhibition center. The architecture style of the entire center focuses on a synthesis between tradition and modernity. In particular, the curtain wall uses small blue tiles as well as tens of thousands of wire ropes in the shape of a net -- symbolizing the Internet. Overall, the construction shows a beautiful harmony between traditional Jiannan building and modern Internet. At the same time, it forms a lively generational dialogue with Wuzhen.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Juntao Art Academy nearby is the top choice before you leave Wuzhen Internet International Exhibition Center and hit the road.

Juntao Art Academy

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: No. 59, South Qingfeng Road, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City

Juntao Art Institute was built by Tongxiang Municipal Government to thank the famous contemporary calligraphy, painting and seal engraver, Mr. Qian Juntao, the vice president of Xiling Seal Society, for his patriotism and love for his hometown. It was officially opened in 1987. The Juntao Art Institute has collected fine cultural relics such as paintings, seals and other cultural relics donated by Mr. Qian Juntao. Juntao Art Institute is famous for its collection of seals of Zhao Zhiqian, Wu Changshuo, Huang Mufu and other richest people in China, so it has the reputation of "a bright artistic pearl in the Yangtze River Delta". The courtyard is lush with green grass and lush trees. A bust of Mr. Qian Juntao is hidden in the green trees, with a natural Taihu stone behind it. The corresponding building is simple, elegant and unique. It closely combines the traditional Chinese central axis building and the courtyard building, which not only reflects the traditional style, but also has local characteristics and the spirit of the times. The exhibition hall is divided into upper and lower floors. The upper exhibition hall is dedicated to displaying Mr. Qian Juntao's calligraphy, painting and seal cutting products; In addition, there are lecture halls, restaurants and four sets of superior rooms, etc.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Hilton Jiaxing in advance, because all the tourists head to Juntao Art Academy love staying at it.

Hilton Jiaxing

Opened in 2021, the Hilton Jiaxing is a great accommodation choice in Jiaxing.

The hotel offers easy access to Jiaxing South Railway Station, just 6km away. There's plenty to do nearby, with Jiaxing Ke Chixu Fazhan Park, Zhengzai Sports Space and Linggongtang Culture Theme Park all within a short distance.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Jiaxing hotel features parking on site.

If cleanliness is important to you, this hotel makes an excellent choice, as our guests consider this to be one of the cleanest hotels in the city. This hotel is the usual choice for a large number of business travelers.

Day 5 | Morning

Feng Zikai Memorial

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: No. 1 Dajing Lane, Xishi Street, Shimen Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City

Feng Zikai Memorial Hall is mainly based on celebrity culture and is an art palace for the public. Feng Zikai Memorial Hall is divided into two parts: Feng Zikai's former residence "Yuanyuantang" and Feng Zikai Comics Museum. The former residence "Yuanyuantang" was built in the spring of 1933. It was designed by Mr. Feng Zikai himself with his own manuscript fees. It adopts a Chinese-style structure. The deep and simple beauty of the dwellings.

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Feng Zikai Memorial, don’t forget pay a visit to Fuyan Temple.

Fuyan Temple

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Fengming Street, Tongfu Township, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City

Fuyan Temple is a thousand-year-old temple. In order to show the long history and Buddhist culture of Fuyan Temple, the relevant local authorities have built the Fuyan Buddhist Cultural Garden in front of the temple in recent years and expanded the temple, making it a tourist attraction with the theme of Buddhist culture in our city. .

Day 5 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Nanhu Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Nanhu Hotel

Opened in 2021, the Nanhu Hotel is a great accommodation choice in Jiaxing.

The hotel is just 2km away from Jiaxing Railway Station. With Huxin Island, Altar of Dragon Boat Festival and LanXiuYuan WenHua XiuXian Jie all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Jiaxing hotel offers parking on site.

Guests tell us the location of this hotel is fantastic. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.

Day 6 | Morning

West Gate Night Cruise

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-10:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 383 Longyuan Rd, Tongxiang Shi, Jiaxing Shi, Zhejiang Sheng, China, 314501

Seeing West Gate by night is an entirely different experience from seeing it during the day. Each evening, as the curtains of night descend, the ancient buildings on the riverbank show a new side under the light of multicolored lanterns. The effect of the interchange of old and new makes the experience like entering two different ancient towns simultaneously: one of the motley appearance of days gone by, and the other of modern splendor. The warm lantern light reflects on the water, lending a special beauty to the photographs you take. Floating through the town in a traditional canal boat in the evening is one of the classic experiences of visiting West Gate.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The night view is very beautiful, it is very suitable for roaming here, the small bridge flowing water people come into view, it is really great.

Trip.com User: A place you can't forget, the night light, the river scenery, so beautiful. Even if left, my memory is still. Come, never left, too appropriate.

Day 6 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at West Gate Night Cruise, you can head to Former residence of Mao Dun, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Former residence of Mao Dun

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Hours

Location: Wuzhenzhen, Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China, 314501

This former residence is the ancestral home of the revolutionary writer Mao Dun (Shen Yanbing). It is located at the intersection of Guanqian Street and Xinhua Road in Wuzhen. It is a traditional timber-framed residential building commonly seen in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The residence was built in the mid-nineteenth century and is a Qing Dynasty Jiangnan folk house. There are two houses, front and back. The three rooms in the front main house are Mao Dun’s bedroom, study and reception room. There is a small garden on the side of the house with various green plants. The back building is a two-story structure that serves as a kitchen, dining hall, and living room.

Day 6 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Former residence of Mao Dun, HONGJING FOURS SEASONS HOTEL nearby is the best place to stay.

HONGJING FOURS SEASONS HOTEL

The HONGJING FOURS SEASONS HOTEL is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Jiashan, having been recently opened in 2021.

The hotel is just 8km away from Jiashan South Railway Station. This hotel is located near many of Jiashan's attractions including Yunlanwan-Four Seasons Flower Park, Yunlan Bay Shuanglian Hot Spring Resort and 雲堡二十四節氣館.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel.

Day 7 | Morning

Old Post Office

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Hours

Location: In Xizha Scenic Spot, Wuzhen, Longyuan Road, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing CityIn Xizha Scenic Spot, Wuzhen, Longyuan Road, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City

This historic post office is located on the west bank of the Xizha River. The brick and tile structure, with its western-style iron gate, has a heavy sense of history about it. Visitors can see many precious exhibits about the postal service. The post office has all kinds of postcards and pictures for sale, which can be stamped and mailed from the post office’s postbox for friends and relatives who live far away. This is a wonderfully romantic and special way of commemorating a visit to the Old Post Office.

Day 7 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Old Post Office, you can head to Cao Mu Natural Color Dye Workshop, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Cao Mu Natural Color Dye Workshop

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 20-30 Minutes

Location: No.18, Andufang, Xizha Scenic Spot, Wuzhen, Tongxiang, Jiaxing CityNo.18, Andufang, Xizha Scenic Spot, Wuzhen, Tongxiang, Jiaxing City

The Cao Mu Natural Color Dye Workshop is located in the Xizha Scenic Area, where you can see demonstrations of the traditional process by which fabric is dyed and printed in blue. This dye workshop has the flavor of the Jiangnan area. From the design of the patterns to stenciling, copying, dyeing and drying, everything follows the production methods handed down by ancestors. The blue-and-white printed cloth, hung high on the frame in the drying area, looks beautiful in the sunlight. Visitors often take pictures here.

Day 7 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Yu Resort is the best places.

Yu Resort

The Yu Resort is one of the newest hotels in Pinghu, having opened in 2021.

From the hotel, Jiaxing South Railway Station is approximately 46km away. The nearest railway station is Jiaxing South Railway Station, approximately 46km from the hotel.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Pinghu hotel provides parking on site.

If cleanliness is important to you, this hotel makes an excellent choice, as our guests consider this to be one of the cleanest hotels in the city.

Day 8 | Morning

Hongyuantai Dyehouse

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Hours

Location: No. 16, Zhoujia Lane, Wuzhen Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City

Located in Dongzha Scenic Area, Hongyuantai Dyehouse was first built in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Watch the demonstration of how blue calico is made using a traditional process and buy finished products as souvenirs. In the bleachery, blue and white cotton prints dancing with wind are distinctive, and their long cotton tapes are magnificent. This is also where the TV drama "Time Passes Like Flowing Water" was filmed.

Day 8 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Hongyuantai Dyehouse, you can head to Zhaoming Academy, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Zhaoming Academy

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: Xizha St, Tongxiang Shi, Jiaxing Shi, Zhejiang Sheng, China, 314501

Zhaoming Academy was named after Liang Zhaoming, a prince of a Southern Dynasty whose assiduous spirit of study in Zhuguan, Wuzhen, has become legendary. The academy faces the south. Its main building is a library. Piles of ancient books lie quietly as records of the rich culture, evoking the spiritual presence of the waters.

Day 8 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Zhaoming Academy, Grand New Century Hotel Haining Zhejiang nearby is the best place to stay.

Grand New Century Hotel Haining Zhejiang

The Grand New Century Hotel Haining Zhejiang is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Grand New Century Hotel Haining Zhejiang is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Haining.

The hotel is only 7km from Haining Railway Station and 64km from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including 帕沃檯球俱樂部, 海寧皮革博物館 and 海寧中國皮革城景區.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling for business.

Day 9 | Morning

Jiangnan Hundred Beds Museum

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: In Dongzha Scenic Area, Wuzhen, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City

Jiangnan Hundred Beds Museum is in Wuzhen East Gate Scenic Area, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing. It is known for its collection of ancient beds in Jiangnan. You can see both the wealth of rich merchants and the simplicity of common people. The beds are elegant in design. The renowned "Qingbabuqiangong Bed" has three folds and was carved in three years. It's the treasure of the town.

Day 9 | Afternoon

Three White Liquor Workshop nearby is the top choice before you leave Jiangnan Hundred Beds Museum and hit the road.

Three White Liquor Workshop

Opening Hours: 7:00-17:00

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 15-20 Minutes

Location: In Dongzha Scenic Area, Wuzhen, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing CityIn Dongzha Scenic Area, Wuzhen, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City

Three White Liquor Workshop, founded in 1872, the actual name being Gaogongsheng Distillery, is very famous in the region. The numerous wine jars in the courtyard are a classic sight here. Visitors can not only watch the wine producing process, but also taste the Three White Liquor. The liquor is one of Wuzhen's specialty products, made from white rice, white flour, and white water. At present, there is only one Gaogongsheng Distillery workshop in the town, which retains the structure of store in the front and workshop in the back. The main productions are Three White Liquor, rice wine, and black wine, brewed with traditional technology.

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