2023 Monthly Check-in at a New City, Stop Eight - Wuzhen, Zhejiang

I have a special fondness for Wuzhen. In junior high, I watched Huang Lei's 'Time Flies Like Water', and I became infatuated with this Jiangnan water town. 20 years later, I finally made it here during a business trip from Shanghai, stealing some time from my busy schedule to visit. However, it was quite different from what I had imagined. The boat tour was not bad, but the rest felt like a heavily commercialized antique street, filled with Yiwu trinkets, milk tea, tea leaves, stinky tofu... and even bars! Yes, all the artistic youths must return to reality, feeling as if it was all just a dream! Farewell, my 'Time Flies Like Water'! 🚉 Travel Tips: Self-driving from Shanghai to Wuzhen takes 1 hour and 40 minutes. 🌟 Highlights: You must take a ride on the black-awning boat, about 45 minutes. Also, the dye workshop is very photogenic. ⏳ Recommended Duration: Half a day. 🍽 Dining Recommendations: Local dining is not expensive, averaging 80-90 yuan per person is quite good. A meal for five can be very filling. The local dishes are delicious, and the environment is great, especially by the river.