Trip Moments Recommendations
Whole Life Coffee - Xitang
Xitang is like many ancient towns, winding roads that you can follow at random. Many of the places in the West area seem closed but just behind the hotels you can find this cute cafe and bar.
Whole Life Coffee and Bar has a range of coffee styles and small food items to enjoy. The atmosphere inside is funky and fun, the owner is really friendly.
The menu is only in Chinese though so be prepared to translate or know your order. Prices range from 28RMB upwards.
The cafe is also located on the water edge so the further inside you go the more views you have.
📍西塘镇烧香港北街58号
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Popular yet authentic historic town
Xitang is a famous historic water town in Zhejiang Province. It's famous for its historic streets which snake around the waterways and as such also include various stone bridges that cross its many canals.
The town is quite popular and a tip to keep in mind is to try to get there early or in the late afternoon, as it will be noticeably quieter. By then you'll feel the town in a more serene and magical way, adding to its charm. In late afternoon the lighting is also especially nice, allowing you to take some beautiful pictures.
Although a tourist attraction now, the town is nicely preserved and seems to have kept some of its olden charm. Some residents still seem to live in the area, so you can still see how some of its residents live. Take a stroll outside its main streets, which are bustling with tourists and you'll see a quieter and slower side of the town, which truly brings out the magic and allure of this quaint little town!
Overall, well worth the visit if you're into quaint historic water towns that although are touristy, they still are authentic.
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