The ultimate guide to Wuzhen: Live by the water in the south of the Yangtze River and unlock the most complete ways to play!

❤Recommendation reason: Why choose Wuzhen? •A thousand-year-old town in ink painting: 1,300-year-old waterside houses, flowing water under small bridges, white walls and black tiles, any photo taken will give you a movie-like feel. •Permanent venue of the World Internet Conference: a collision of tradition and modernity, with a high-tech feel in the lighting at night. •The filming location of "A Time to Live and a Time to Die": A must-visit for young intellectuals. Huang Lei and Rene Liu's "Wuzhen complex" has not faded to this day. 📍Detailed address: Wuzhen West Gate Night Tour East Gate 🚉Traffic tips: secret routes to avoid crowds •High-speed rail users: Get off at Tongxiang Station - take bus K282 (50 minutes to Wuzhen Bus Station) or scenic area shuttle bus (free! Remember to contact the B&B for pick-up in advance). •Self-driving tips: Navigate to "Xi Zha No. 1 Parking Lot" where there are plenty of parking spaces, the maximum overnight fee is 20 yuan, and it's a 5-minute walk to the scenic area. •Hidden way to play: You can take a water bus from Hangzhou (3-hour journey) and experience the slow time of the Grand Canal. 🏨Accommodation: Sleep in an ancient house from the Ming and Qing dynasties • Sleepless Night in Xizha: We recommend Tong'an Inn, where you can see the river through the window. It includes breakfast and unlimited entry and exit tickets (500+ per person). During the peak season, you must book one month in advance! •The best value for money in Dongzha: Stay at "Wangshuige B&B", where the owner will take you to explore an old house that is not open to the public (150 yuan per person). • Easter egg experience: Xizha "Shuixiang Youth Hostel", 8-person bed at 80 yuan/night, the first choice for students' carnival. 💰Per capita consumption: Ticket pitfall avoidance guide •Combined ticket for East and West Gates: 190 yuan (valid only on the day! It is recommended to go to East Gate at 9 o'clock and move to West Gate in the afternoon). •Ticket evasion warning: Those staying in Xizha can enter and exit multiple times for free, but Dongzha is open for free after 6pm (only streets, scenic spots are closed). 🗓Itinerary: 3 must-do things in Dongzha 1. Mao Dun’s Former Residence: Look for the manuscript of "Midnight". There is a century-old tree in the backyard that is perfect for taking ancient-style photos. 2. Indigo Printed Cloth Workshop: Experience the intangible cultural heritage of tie-dyeing (98 yuan for a homemade square scarf), and the giant cloth curtains on the drying ground will definitely produce something good. 3. Shadow Play Theater: The 2pm show has the least people. “The Monkey King Defeats the White Bone Demon” will take you back to your childhood. Xizha Night Tour Route: 16:00 Mu Xin Art Museum (closed on Mondays! The 20 yuan ticket is worth the price) 18:00 Eat boat-shaped rice dumplings at the Republic of China Restaurant 19:30 Take a rowboat (60 yuan/person, 480 yuan for a chartered boat, we recommend Ruyi Bridge Wharf, the night view of Wenchang Pavilion is superb) 21:00 Listen to folk songs at the bar street, we recommend "Old Forest" and order a "Wuzhen Love" cocktail. 🍲Recommended dishes: Foodie Radar•Early Tea Guest (only for guests to make reservations! 7-9 am): More than 30 kinds of snacks in the floating market, recommended are the Sister-in-law Cake Soy Milk + Shredded Radish Cake. •Jinji Pastry Shop: Dingsheng cakes are steamed and sold freshly, and the black rice balls that come out of the oven at 2pm beat the popular ones in seconds. •Scholar Lamb Noodles: The same one as Jack Ma’s! The lamb's trotters are crispy and tasty, and even better with the chili sauce (a bit expensive at 42 yuan, but worth it). 👍: Seasonal limited Easter eggs •March-April: Cherry blossoms are in full bloom at Xizha Water Market, and the streets are filled with time-traveling young ladies during the Hanfu Festival. •June: Bayberry picking season, all-you-can-eat at the nearby "Taoyuan Village" for NT$15. •October: Wuzhen Theatre Festival! Huang Lei and He Jiong often appear in street improvisation performances and master workshops. •December: Christmas market + Loy Krathong Festival, the ancient town in the snow is as beautiful as a glass world. ✅The secret places are revealed: •Nanzha Old Street: the living area of ​​the aboriginals. We recommend "Lin's Liquor Store" to drink Sanbai liquor (be careful of the aftereffect!), and you can buy a handmade bamboo bag for 5 yuan. •Beizha Silk Factory: Industrial art exhibition (free!), the avant-garde installation art in the abandoned factory is super shocking. •Wu Village: A must-go for families! Rice field train, fishing experience, all-inclusive price 598 yuan/person including dinner + activities. 📝Note tips: 1. The power bank in the scenic area is 6 yuan/hour! It is recommended to bring your own. 2. The "free tour guide" may be a shopping tour. It is more reliable to scan the QR code and rent an electronic guide (20 yuan/day). 3. Be careful when buying "black plums" as they are actually waxed grapes! Souvenirs "Sanzhenzhai" marinated duck. Ultimate advice: spend a night in Xizha! The true soul of Wuzhen can be seen when you enjoy the deserted bluestone road alone before the hordes of tourists arrive at 9 a.m. 🌟Highlights: [One] The ancient charm of living by the water•The ultimate aesthetics of ink-and-wash Jiangnan: criss-crossing rivers, 72 ancient bridges (such as the "Fengyuan Twin Bridges" and the "Ruyi Bridge"), and the Ming and Qing residential buildings with white walls and black tiles are reflected in the water. It is misty on rainy days and picturesque on sunny days. • Living cultural heritage: The aborigines of Dongzha still retain their traditional way of life. In the early morning, you can see old people washing clothes by the river and lighting coal stoves, with a lively atmosphere. [Two] Xizha’s “Never-Sleeping Water Town” • Stunning night view ceiling: Thousands of lanterns are lit up after dark. Take a rowboat through the river, and the lanterns on both sides of the river are reflected in the water like falling stars. Wenchang Pavilion, Dingsheng Bridge, and Bailian Tower are the best photo spots. •Mu Xin Art Museum: This minimalist concrete building is suspended on the water and houses Mu Xin's manuscripts and prison notes. The waterfront promenade is a great place to sit quietly and watch the sunset (closed on Mondays, admission is 20 yuan). [Three] Four seasons limited surprises: • Spring: Cherry blossom rain at the floating market • Summer: Lotus lantern festival by the Xishi River • Autumn: Drama Festival carnival • Winter: Christmas water lantern festival + tea brewing around the fire "The real Wuzhen is not in the camera, but in the ripples of the rowing boats, the fireworks of the morning tea drinkers, and the morning mist on the cobblestone roads."