Jiaxing Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
Wuzhen Water Town Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
If you don't want to go to work, come to Wuzhen to enjoy the cool and experience the slow life
Recently, the temperature☄️ has risen, and I can already smell the scent of summer.
So I went to Wuzhen🛶
Experience a different kind of water town💦 life with a slow living style🍵
Make a good travel plan, avoid the crowd and visit Wuzhen at off-peak times🌊
The correct way to open this ancient water town recommended by 'National Geographic'💫
👇【Travel Route】
Day ①: Check into a sculling boat (located above Andufang and below Ruyi Bridge) ➡️ White Lotus Pagoda ➡️ Canal Scenery ➡️ Night Tour of Wuzhen (Zhao Ming Academy night market)
Day 2: Leave at 7 am ➡️ Wander and take photos of the deserted Wuzhen (Recommended spots: Bridge inside the bridge, Three-inch Golden Lotus Museum entrance +..) ➡️ Caomuben Color Workshop ➡️ Water Market Morning Tea at Yimu Heart Art Gallery
👉【Lifestyle Experience Recommendations】📝
1️⃣Morning Tea
Open from 7 am to 9 am in summer, only guests can experience it～Limited spots, remember to book in advance, if you can't book, you can also go and eat at your own expense
Zhao Ming Night Market: Now there is also a night market, where you can watch the night scene and enjoy the market and opera at the same time◎
2️⃣Mu Xin Art Museum
In the ancient charm-filled Jiangnan water town, there is a modern art museum hidden～Built by the lake, both the exterior and interior design have a modern minimalist aesthetic. The gallery bridge at the entrance, the stairs leading to the lake, the large floor-to-ceiling windows inside, piano, spiral staircase, and corridors are all very photogenic! There are various special exhibitions from time to time for visitors
3️⃣Canal Bank on the Dyke
From the dyke and White Lotus Pagoda, you can enjoy the canal view, the Grand Canal of Beijing-Hangzhou, which has flowed through Wuzhen for a thousand years～Don't miss this opportunity to overlook the ancient canal and the ancient town in Wuzhen, stroll along the canal banks, and feel the beautiful scenery and prosperity from a thousand years ago!
🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】👉
♦️Stay in Xizha for one night, wander the empty streets early in the morning, then join a morning 🍵 tea session, listen to tunes🎶🎶 by the river at the water market, and experience the full charm of Jiangnan💯～
♦️The most recommended accommodation🏡 in Xizha is still on the dyke～Great location and view! Close to White Lotus Pagoda and Bridge inside the bridge🌉, you can directly overlook the White Lotus Pagoda night view🌃 and canal scenery from the outdoor infinity pool🏊🏻♂️ of the sky garden～The accompanying restaurant🍽️ is also great, you can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast, Chinese afternoon tea🍵, and choose between Chinese or Japanese cuisine for dinner, all very delicious!
📣Who doesn't say Jiangnan is good, don't miss the windy🌬️ Wuzhen this summer anymore. Save the Jiangnan🍃🍃 and experience the unique summer life of the ancient canal town once🌴
Wuzhen, a place like a dreamy fantasy
With each step taken in the gentle glow, history echoes beneath your feet.
A poetic dwelling, is also a serene glance back, Wuzhen in summer, is a wordless prose poem.
Wuzhen, the water town! Always fresh with every visit! This time I flew 1000 kilometers specifically to spend the summer in Wuzhen!
For a bowl of scholar's lamb noodles, and for the fun and beautiful summer activities in Wuzhen.
Drinking tea beside the old street, splashing water and playing in the water lanes,
Eating a meal to cool off under the sunset while enjoying the evening breeze by the canal,
Even watching a play in the courtyard of an old house at night to catch the cool breeze!
It's completely a brand new experience!
Not only that, but you also shouldn't miss the night tour of the Mu Xin Art Museum and the former residences of celebrities in Wuzhen East Gate!
The tall pole boat is very exciting! Such a treasure of a town is worth traveling far for once!
Wuzhen: With the phrase 'Spring is not late,' I have arrived at the true Jiangnan
May in Jiangnan is filled with misty rain🌧️
You watch the scenery under the bridge, while I watch you from above.
The paulownia flowers in Wuzhen bloom this season
The trees are covered with white blossoms, devoid of leaves🍃
The branches stretch over the river, reflecting a springtime scene🌸
Wuzhen is divided into four districts: east, south, west, and north.
The west and east districts are larger in area, with the most attractions. Since the scenic area is under unified management, within the same type of street in the scenic area, you won't find a second store of the same kind, ensuring a worry-free and enjoyable visit to the shops and area～
The south and north districts are mostly inhabited by locals, free of charge, but relatively small. The private home-style dishes in the south district are quite good.
The weather today is so-so, with occasional showers🌦️
But Wuzhen in the rain has a unique charm
White walls and black tiles, misty and hazy
It's the Jiangnan from the Song Dynasty that I once read about in books
In the off-season, Wuzhen has only a few scattered tourists
It's like having this poetic water town atmosphere all to oneself
Comfortable, leisurely, healing, and soothing❤️
Jiangnan in May is truly divine, offering a travel guide that avoids the crowds
🌸 With the phrase 'Spring is not late,' I flew to the picturesque Jiangnan.
May here is still the golden season for tourism. If you plan to come to Jiangnan, then you can't miss this guide!
⏰D1: Arrive in Hangzhou
Head straight to a characteristic hotel by the West Lake. In the evening, you can stroll along the lake, enjoy the stunning 'Impression West Lake' show or the night view of Gem Hill, and take in the breathtaking beauty of West Lake. 😍
⏰D2: One-day tour of West Lake
🌊The beauty of West Lake is different in each season and always intoxicating. Take five hours to circle the lake, starting from Quyuan Fenghe, take a boat to explore the wild charm of Maojiabu, or visit Flower Harbor to watch the fish, and gaze at Leifeng Pagoda and Three Pools Mirroring the Moon from afar. Along the way, watch mandarin ducks, squirrels, and fish, then walk to Su Causeway, take a sightseeing car to enjoy the sunset at Gushan, a feast for the eyes! 🌟
⏰D3: Lingyin Temple - Wuzhen
🕌At nine in the morning, head to Lingyin Temple to pray for peace. After visiting, go down the mountain to enjoy delicious food, and then set off for Wuzhen. By evening, you will arrive at this bustling place with a brilliant night scene. 🏮
⏰D4: Wuzhen - Suzhou - Lion Grove Garden
🏞️Stay overnight in the scenic area, and continue to explore every corner of Wuzhen the next day. Every moment here is gentle and peaceful. Then head to Lion Grove Garden, one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, where the labyrinth-like rockeries are fascinating. Don't forget to stroll along Pingjiang Road to experience the ancient charm and culture of Suzhou. 🏰
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Xitang Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
The Beauty of Xitang Unveiled
Next, we visited Xitang, a charming water village approximately an hour's drive from Wuzhen. Compared to Wuzhen, Xitang is better maintained and attracts a larger number of tourists. The town is famous for its over 100 ancient alleys paved with stone slabs, where visitors can easily lose themselves in exploration. Xitang is also known for its numerous old bridges, offering picturesque views of the scenic river.
In Xitang, there are numerous activities to enjoy, from exploring various museums to dressing up in traditional Han costumes for photos against the backdrop of ancient buildings. Visitors can also take a scenic boat ride down the river, offering a unique perspective of the town's beauty.
Our day in Xitang was packed with fun and excitement, but it felt too short to fully appreciate everything the town has to offer. For a more leisurely experience, we suggest spending a night in Xitang, allowing for a more relaxed exploration and enjoyment of this enchanting place.
Tour package (Wuzhen and Xitang) includes transport and entrance tickets to both places
Price: 268 RMB (SGD$50) per pax
In 2023, I visited 18 of the most beautiful ancient towns and villages in Jiangnan!
🌸【The most beautiful ancient towns and villages I visited in 2023】🌸
1. 🌺Nanxun Ancient Town
The beauty of Nanxun, a simple but not monotonous water town.🚣
2. 🌸The hometown of the sage of books
Jiangnan misty rain, the small bridge flowing water people's home full of simple charm.🏘
3. 🎋Xishang Village
Xu Guanghan's same swing place, Wan'an Bridge is an excellent photo spot.📸
4. 🌾Anchang Ancient Town
Must take the special black awning boat, feel the strong folk customs.🛶
5. 🌇Xitang Ancient Town
The beauty of Xitang at sunset is intoxicating.🌅
6. 🎻Wuzhen
A very famous ancient town, you must have heard of Wuzhen Drama Festival!🎶
7. 🌳Tongli Ancient Town
The ancient town with pure ancient charm and simple folk customs.🎨
8. 🏯Twenty-eight ancient towns
Full of rivers and lakes atmosphere, the ancient town pavilion can enjoy the panorama.🛤
9. 🌾Songyang·Lishui
A village with a super sense of age, a treasure land suitable for all seasons.🎁
10. 🐟Fish Harbor Ancient City
A creative ancient fishing town full of culture, with lots of fun attractions!🎣
11. 🏞Gexian Village Resort
A paradise in the world of fairy tales, beautiful day and night.🖼
12. 🏮Wu Girl State Resort
Pavilions, elegant style, and exciting light shows and iron flowers.🎇
13. 🌸Jingdezhen·Jiangxi
The hometown of porcelain, with a strong artistic atmosphere.🎻
14. 🏘Yangchan Earthen Building
The ancient village surrounded by golden color, interesting with the autumn drying people's home.🌻
15. 🌉Xijin Ferry Ancient Street
'One glance at ten thousand years' of Zhenjiang San Shan Yi Du.🎑
16. 🎨Yaoli Ancient Town
A leisurely and colorful ancient town full of poetic and picturesque.🎯
17. 🏰Huizhou Ancient City
One of the four ancient cities in China, with unique Huizhou architecture.🛕
18. 🌾Wuyuan Huangling
The ancient and civilized Wuyuan attractions, not to be missed!🎊
🌺The simple folk customs of ancient towns and villages,
Are the classics inherited from ancient to modern times.
When you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city,
Come and stay in these ancient towns and villages for a few days!💒
Xitang| Found the real version of the dream Huayu water town
| Found the real version of the dream Huayu water town. Xitang| Found the real version of the dream Huayu water town
💚Always go to Xitang! Look at the dreamy Jiangnan water town. Take advantage of the Mid-Autumn National Day holiday and the cool autumn day to feel this living ancient town for thousands of years. This is a good place to enjoy the moon and travel on National Day
The small bridge and flowing water and the sound of oars and shadows are the true portrayal here. I love its morning and evening lights and sunset and sunset, as well as the night from the beginning of the lanterns to the dim lights.
📍Jiaxing Jiashan County Xitang Ancient Town
Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai and other Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai areas are about 1.5h by car, and parking is convenient
High-speed rail to "Jiashan South Station", take bus K222 directly to the scenic area
💚Play and check in
👉Misty Corridor: Stroll under the corridor and feel the atmosphere of misty Jiangnan
👉Small bridge and flowing water: There are many bridges in the scenic area, and the scenery/photography is very beautiful, such as Huanxiu Bridge, Wufu Bridge, Songzi Laifeng Bridge, Wan'an Bridge, Yongning Bridge, etc.
👉 Streets and alleys: The streets and alleys in the ancient town are the most humanistic and smoky places. You can stroll along West Street, Tawan Street, Tangdong Street, Shipi Alley, Yejia Alley, etc.
👉Ancient buildings: Don't miss the gardens and museums with history and stories, such as Xiyuan, Huguo Sui Liangwang Temple, Button Museum, Wine Culture Museum, etc.
👉 Xitang cruise: Come to the ancient town of water town, how can you not take a cruise along the river and feel the poetic Jiangnan in the small bridge and flowing water
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Dive into Culture at Xitang Water Town
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An hours drive from Shanghai, in Jiashan, Zhejiang province you can find one of the most famous water towns in China. Walking around on a chilly day, you can warm up with the various snacks and drinks from the stalls, as well as inside the historic Wang residence and gardens. Visit on a clear day for the best views of the town and the water.
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Pu Yuan Fashion Resort Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
Departing from Hangzhou, it took 1 h to find a beautiful ancient town with few people and great scenery
Many ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River have been visited,
Most of them are quite similar,
Yet I have never seen such an ancient town with Tang and Song dynasties' style,
Its grandeur is more imposing,
The scenery is extremely beautiful,
This is —— "Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town"
The 60 yuan ticket is really worth crying for 😭
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📸About photo-taking and check-ins
1️⃣ Shangfang Zen Garden
Definitely the number one must-visit spot in Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town 🥇 The Song-style pavilions and towers, coupled with the sunset, are so beautiful that it's out of this world～ Inside, there's also a newly opened flower arrangement gallery and Gengshi Studio, where you can experience the elegance of the Song people!
2️⃣ Puyuan Chamber of Commerce
It can be called the soul of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, where not only can you admire the 'finest silk in the world' known as Puyuan silk, but the gold and silver coins left by generations of Puyuan merchants are also an eye-opener! In addition, a special T-stage catwalk tunnel has been designed, which is super photogenic!
3️⃣ Fushan Temple
Inside the temple, the Thousand Buddha Pavilion, the Mahavira Hall, and the Bell and Drum Towers stand tall and majestic! There are also two nearly nine hundred-year-old ginkgo trees, super looking forward to the time when the leaves turn yellow～
4️⃣ Little Bridges and Flowing Water
There are super many small bridges and waterways in the ancient town, so take the time to find some beautiful angles, I'm dazzled by all the photos I took! The scene of boats cruising in the river is just too comfortable!
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❇️Tips
🏨About accommodation
The scenic area is large, and it's better to stay inside for two days to get a better experience! It includes tickets and double breakfast, and you can enjoy services such as free luggage transfer, free shuttle bus rides, etc. There are both 3 upscale hotels and more than a dozen down-to-earth inns in the ancient town, like Siyanjing Inn and Beilangpeng Inn, which both have the atmosphere of a Jiangnan courtyard～
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😋About food
Although it's a scenic area, the prices are really not expensive! You can try local specialties in restaurants like the Ancient Well Inn. The snack street is also highly recommended! Stinky tofu, baked buns, shaomai, and radish siu bing are amazing!
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👣About fun
There are many DIY shops in the scenic area that are worth exploring, such as Hemao New Clothes Store, Lantern Shop, etc., making a rabbit doll or taking home a self-made lantern is very meaningful! In addition, the newly opened Kousha Trendy Luxury Boutique Department Store is also a great place to buy luxury goods, and there are discounts!
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⭐Compared to the overcrowded Wuzhen, I prefer the tranquility and leisure of Puyuan, and I am very much looking forward to the time when the ginkgo leaves turn yellow, to take another set of Hanfu photos!
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I prefer this lesser-known and less popular ancient town over Wuzhen
I love the ancient town🏯
I love the ancient human fireworks♨️
Every alley and every tile bears the long history
I have been to many ancient towns in Zhejiang
The one that left the deepest impression on me is the Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town in Jiaxing🏯
Here, it's not as crowded as Wuzhen
But it has more beautiful Jiangnan water town scenery than Wuzhen🍃🍃🍃
After 9 years of development and protection, the nearly thousand-year-old Puyuan has finally opened to tourists⛩️
The architecture of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town🏯 is antique, once known as 'At sunrise🌅 ten thousand bolts of silk, Jiahe is a giant town'
Hurry up while it's still not crowded!
📍⛳️Address: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang
🚗Transportation: You can take the high-speed train🚝 to Tongxiang Station, Jiaxing Station, or Jiaxing South Station, and then it's a half-hour drive to the destination.
If driving🚙, you can navigate directly to the parking lot🅿️ of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town.
🕰️: 9:00-22:30
🎫Ticket: 60r for adults/30r for children
✅【Travel Tips】
🔴Visit the Chanfang Zen Garden to enjoy tea🍵 and rest, admire the fairy-like water pavilions, and watch dance performances from time to time. (Reservation required)
🔴Fushan Temple: Hang a plaque and pray under the witness of a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree🌲
🔴Puyuan Chamber of Commerce and Puyuan Warehouse: Learn about the history of the once prosperous Jiahe giant town
🔴Watch puppet shows at the Yue Family Courtyard
🔴Listen to a local opera performance at Tile House Storytelling👂🏻 and experience the charm of Tongxiang's three jumps
🔴Stroll along🚶🏻♂️ Ciwan Street, with ancient style performances during the day and night tours in the evening
🔴At Dage Bridge Lantern🏮 Shop, you can make square lanterns, lotus lanterns, daylily lanterns, rabbit lanterns• Wearing Hanfu👘 and carrying lanterns🏮 around the ancient town creates a great atmosphere
🔴In the evening🌆, it's very pleasant to take a boat🚢 and watch the sunset🌇
🔴This time at Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, I happened to catch a live performance by the artist 【Lai Yutong】🎶, with a romantic subtropical voice from the treasure island, beautiful and lively.
📷【About Photography】📸
Every corner of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is picturesque🗺️, and every corner is suitable for taking photos📸
1️⃣Take photos of the majestic architecture at Fushan Temple, especially during sunset which is even more magnificent.
2️⃣The day and night views of Chanfang Zen Garden are both worth capturing, with different styles (Reservation required)
3️⃣Take photos📸 on the North Corridor Bridge🌉 of the Fushan Pagoda and the reflection of the ancient town
4️⃣Climb the North Watchtower to overlook the scenery of the ancient town👀 and fully enjoy the charm of the Jiangnan water town.
5️⃣At Guanwang Temple, take photos of the rare water Guandi Temple, with surrounding ancient trees and bridges as nice photographic elements.
6️⃣Walk along🚶🏻♂️ Taiping Lane, when the sun sets🌇, the alleys of the ancient town become more serene and peaceful.
The entire scenic area of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is filled with antique buildings. It's great to visit and take photos in Hanfu! The area is quite large, so it's recommended to stay overnight to better experience the night atmosphere of the ancient town. This time I stayed at the Puyuan Meishang Resort Hotel, which had a very nice environment, and both dinner and breakfast were exquisite.
I apologize to Puyuan Ancient Town for being too loud before
I knew a few years ago that a similar ancient town was being planned next to Wuzhen, and at that time I just thought, 'Why another fake ancient town, and right next to Wuzhen, can this even work?' After six years of development, with an area three times larger than Wuzhen and an investment of 7.1 billion yuan, Puyuan Ancient Town has been in trial operation for a while, and it seems to have a good reputation. Despite my skepticism, as an ancient town enthusiast, I couldn't help but take my parents to visit. After touring the town, I must say, it is the most complete of all the new Jiangnan ancient towns I have visited, and it's not at all inferior to Wuzhen, far exceeding my expectations!
I thought it was an artificial ancient town with no historical foundation, but after learning more, I found out that its history dates back to the Southern Song Dynasty when Emperor Gaozong fled south. At that time, this place was just a rural market called Youhu. The scholar Pufeng moved here after being appointed as the Deputy Marshal to Lin'an, and it became the permanent residence of the Pu family. During the reign of Emperor Lizong of Song, Pufeng's sixth-generation descendant, Pudou, was appointed as the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and his residence was granted the name 'Puyuan', which is how the ancient town got its name. Since then, Puyuan has been known for its scholarly atmosphere and strong cultural environment. The convergence of merchants also brought economic prosperity to the ancient town, especially the silk industry, which was once known as 'the number one silk in the world' and was listed as one of the five major market towns in Jiangnan during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today's Puyuan Ancient Town is based on the 'Puyuan Town Chronicles' and deeply crafted with 'Pu Shilang' as the cultural thread. Stepping into the ancient town, you are immediately surrounded by the charm of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the envisioned 'grand town of Jiahe' is fully materialized.
Although I knew that the designer of Puyuan was Chen Xianghong, the same designer of Wuzhen, I was still shocked by the details here. He understands Jiangnan and Tongxiang so well, finding a balance between poetry and the mundane in everything from architecture to culture. At first glance, it has the appearance of Wuzhen, with Song-style architecture as the main feature of the houses built along the water, arranged in an orderly fashion, revealing the unique craftsmanship of Jiangnan through the intricate wood and brick carvings. Every street, courtyard, and stall has been thoughtfully designed and arranged, satisfying visitors' desire to take photos while also maximizing the immersive experience of the ancient town. Unlike other ancient towns that have a street full of stinky tofu and milk tea, here the shops are few but each has its own characteristics, similar to Wuzhen's operation model. You can browse the unique cloth art and cultural creations, visit the Beigeng Tower to learn about Puyuan's past and present, taste Song-style pastries, traditional oily dumplings, and shaomai in the food street, sit in a teahouse to listen to storytelling, or follow the schedule to watch folk performances. If you stay late enough, you can even watch a night patrol show.
In Puyuan, it's impossible to finish taking photos, as everywhere is a scene of traveling through time. Siwan Bridge, Songyue Bridge, Yueyang Bridge... Nine well-preserved ancient bridges lie quietly on the green river, Fushan Pagoda, Fushan Temple, Puyuan Chamber of Commerce, Guandi Temple, Yue Family Courtyard... Each small attraction is a big surprise, and each imitation ancient building conveys profound cultural connotations.
When the lights are up, Puyuan is even more beautiful, like an oil painting. I look forward to its full completion, which will surely be an even bigger surprise.
✍️ It is recommended to visit when there are fewer people for a better experience.
It is recommended to drive yourself, and if you have enough time, you can stay in the ancient town, where there are tourist shuttle buses available.
Currently, there are few dining options, so plan your visit in advance.
Currently, the ticket price is 60 yuan, and it will increase to 120 yuan after the official opening.
Compared to Wuzhen, I love this less crowded and beautiful ancient town more
When it comes to ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, many people will think of Wuzhen.
But this place only half an hour's drive from Wuzhen
Few people discover its beauty❗
✅Small bridges and flowing water✅Tang and Song style✅Fashionable and trendy
The key point is, even on holidays, you don't have to squeeze with people!
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Already visited three times❗
Sharing a 2-day and 1-night travel guide
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⛩Location: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town
📍Place: No. 233, Puchuan Street, Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province
⏰Summer opening hours: 9:00-22:30
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📸Ancient town travel & photo guide
🍃Shanfang Zen Garden
It's beautiful to take pictures here! Song style Zen garden, when the mist on the water surface is diffused, it's simply ethereal~
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🍃Fushan Temple
The tall building is very imposing, and there are two nearly nine hundred-year-old ginkgo trees in the courtyard! Boldly predict that this will be the top check-in point in autumn!
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🍃Puyuan Chamber of Commerce
The gate is very grand and imposing. When you walk in and see the Puyuan Library, the colorful lights are all gold and silver coins, you can understand the local Puyuan merchants and coin culture
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🍃Siwan Bridge
Suitable for taking pictures of small bridges and flowing water, waiting for a rowing boat is a typical scenery of the southern water town
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🍃Songchao Sports Meeting
New way to play in autumn activities, there are interactive games and performances every day~ Archery, cuju... you can also get medals.
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🍃Songchao Market
In Candle Street, there are many intangible cultural heritage handicraft shops and Songchao markets along the whole street, you can walk and shop. In addition, there are Songchao Music Festival, Guofeng Show and other "Meet Songchao" themed activities, the atmosphere is super strong
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‼️Strongly recommend staying in the scenic area, there are 3 hotels and 12 themed inns under the scenic area, such as Xianzi Beach Inn, Siyanjing Inn, Beilangpeng Inn, etc., each with a different style. I stayed at Siyanjing Inn this time, named after the four ancient wells in front of the door. This is a homestay, a courtyard alone in the quiet, the pink wall and black tile architecture and wooden lattice windows are very Jiangnan style🍵
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⚠️Some small tips for playing
▪The ancient town is very suitable for ancient style photos, if you have Hanfu, you must bring it, if not, you can also rent it in the ancient town
▪Rowing boat experience: 60r/person, feel the strong Jiangnan style in the small bridges and flowing water, very comfortable~
▪Food experience: Pugao, Youdunzi, Citizen Coffee.... A Thai Lemon Restaurant has just opened in the scenic area, the Thai style is very strong, you can try it.
🌟Take the opportunity to bring your family for a go-as-you-please trip to the south of the Yangtze River.
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West Gate Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
Wuzhen, Zhejiang
I remember when I was in college, one of the presentations was about Wuzhen. I chose it after much consideration, because of its culture, environment, and attractions. The atmosphere of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival is just right, i.e., people change. The 10th Wuzhen Theatre Festival finally opened on the 19th.
Time: 10.19-10.29
🗓You can see the weekend exhibition guide for the Theatre Festival on my homepage, it's worth bookmarking❗️
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Travel guide:
1、Transportation:
🚄 High-speed rail to Tongxiang station, take K282 bus or taxi
🚌 Bus from Hangzhou | 85/person
🚗Self-driving parking: Both scenic spots have parking lots, you can normally navigate to Xizha No.1 parking lot, it is recommended to park near the car exit, close to the service center, and the parking fee is very cheap.
🎫Xizha 150 yuan｜Dongzha 110 yuan｜Through ticket 190 yuan | There is also a super value joint ticket for the drama market
👘 You can rent Hanfu, the experience is doubled
2、Attractions:
If you want to be a special tourist soldier on the weekend, you can finish Xizha and Dongzha in 1 day!
Set off early in the morning to play in Dongzha, play for 2-3 hours, go to Xizha after lunch, it is recommended to stay until night, so you can see the night view in Xizha!
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📍Attractions:
✔Hongyuan Tai Dyeing Workshop: Dongzha, the cloth swaying with the wind, very photogenic. Huang Lei and Liu Ruoying's 'Like Water Years' was filmed here!
✔Sunny farming and rainy reading: One of the filming locations of 'Like Water Years'
✔Mu Xin Art Museum: Simple geometric architecture, closed on Monday
✔Water Market: Experience morning tea, the charm of the ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River
✔Bridge Tea House: Rated by 'National Geographic' as the most beautiful tea house in China. The tea house is not big, there is a minimum consumption for tea seats
Internet celebrity location: first floor window, second floor windowsill (people stand on the second floor, take pictures from the bridge outside the tea house)
✔Boat ride: 60 for a shared boat
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🥘Food
Braised lamb, Wuzhen sauce duck (local specialty), radish cake, Dingsheng cake (Jiangnan pastry), Zilala fried shop, Wu's wonton, Scholar noodle shop, Half moon coffee, Bridge roast cake
Travel Guide to the Ancient Town of Wuzhen in Jiangnan
🌸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.
The ancient town rated as the most beautiful in China by National Geographic is stunningly amazing!
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.
Wuzhen is best suited for a two-day and one-night stay, will come again next time!
Wuzhen is really worth a visit, the scenery and landscape are very good, but you must be well prepared and strategize, otherwise 90% of the time it will affect the mood of play! After returning from Wuzhen, I will sort out the essential knowledge points of Wuzhen travel for everyone.
When playing in Wuzhen, you must visit Wuzhen Xizha, Xizha is the main scenic spot, the scenery is good and it is a must-visit spot. Dongzha is small and has many shops, which is more suitable for buying special products, and you can take a look at it by the way.
There are many people at the entrance of the scenic spot pretending to be scenic spot staff telling you "Go to the old street during the day, and come to Xizha at night", it is purely a scam, Xizha is enough to play all day. The old street they mentioned is a small area from Nanzha to Dongzha. It's just to scam you to consume and buy special products, buy clothes, and get a commission.
Don't take the rickshaw at the entrance of the scenic spot. The starting price of a ride-hailing car can charge you twenty to thirty. All are pits
Don't believe in the Wumei sold in Dongzha Scenic Area, the dyed grapes are super expensive, the scenic spot has put up a sign saying not to buy, and many people are still being fooled. Eat and discolor the tongue
You must take a boat in Xizha, the scenery on the boat is completely different, the swaying small boat has a lot of Jiangnan charm. You have to queue up to take a boat at night, more than twenty people queued for more than forty minutes, there will be fewer people queuing in the morning. There is mosquito repellent on the boat, you can spray it when you take a boat
Wuzhen is in Jiaxing Tongxiang, the high-speed rail to Tongxiang Station is the closest, don't buy the wrong ticket.
You can stay in Wuzhen Scenic Area, there are two types of scenic area homestays and scenic area hotels, both are watched by the scenic area. Living inside can freely enter and exit the scenic area, and you can also play in the scenic area when there are no people, the experience is very good. There are accommodation packages for 600 per person including tickets and boat tickets
There is a rest room in the scenic area toilet, with air conditioning, direct drinking water, chairs, power banks, and even free showers, where you can rest and cool off.
If you don't know how to visit Xizha, just walk west along the main street, the main scenery is on the main street. All kinds of snacks are also on the street, recommend Dingsheng Cake, Dongpo Zongzi, Wu Mama Wonton, Wumi Rice.
The natural dyeing workshop is suitable for taking pictures, it is very out of the picture on sunny days, the blue dyed cloth area is the place where the most people take pictures
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Alila Wuzhen Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
Wake up in Alila and experience the light and shadow aesthetics of the Jiangnan water town!
Address: Wuzhen, Tongxiang, Zhejiang
The hotel is about 4.3 kilometers away from the Xizha Scenic Area. It is not just a regular choice for the surrounding water towns. Its unique geographical location adjacent to the wetland naturally forms a barrier to isolate the hustle and bustle. It is extremely quiet. Crossing its threshold is like entering a beautiful world that makes your heart beat faster. Every step is a scene, as if you are walking in a painting. The design comes from the top domestic architectural firm GOA Elephant Design. The architectural community is well-arranged around the water system, like a maze. It adopts a simple Jiangnan style that is simple but not lacking in temperature, calm and full of emotions. The main tone is beige and gray.
A high-end and distinctive space atmosphere is created with beige and gray as the main tone. The clever combination of architecture and water system reflects unique scenery and attracts people to explore every untouched corner. Even the most basic room type has a spacious area of 108m. Each guest room is an independent small house equipped with a private courtyard and a private bathtub facing the beautiful scenery. The tranquility and privacy make every detail full of artistic atmosphere. The food experience is also not to be missed. Breakfast can be enjoyed at the Shuishi Kou with a buffet of Western and Chinese food. It is mouth-watering. During afternoon tea time, you can integrate the beautiful scenery, melodious music and seasonal ingredients in the dreamy Sanbai Bar. As for dinner.
The only remaining Alila hotel in China
Wuzhen Alila is the last remaining hotel of the luxury brand Alila under Hyatt in China. Since the closure of Alila Anji and Alila Yangshuo, friends who want to experience this brand can only choose Wuzhen.
The overall style adheres to minimalism, using light tones, which easily induces a relaxed state. The hotel draws inspiration from the intricate canals and lanes of Wuzhen, integrating modern architecture and the gentle flow of water into the tranquil scenery.
The hotel offers a wide variety of breakfast options, including many local specialties such as Wuzhen black rice siu mai and wontons.
Next to the hotel is a wetland park, where you can choose to take a Wupeng boat tour; the gym has an infinity pool, but I went at the end of March, and it was still a bit cold; guests are given complimentary tickets to the Wuzhen scenic area.
The Alila brand originated in Bali, Indonesia, but its founder is the American Mark Edleson. The biggest feature of Alila hotels is their 'exquisite location and unique design,' which always brings a refreshing experience to guests, just as 'Alila' means 'surprise' in Sanskrit. This is also why I, as a Marriott fan, specifically chose to experience this Hyatt brand.
Although Alila Anji and Alila Yangshuo have closed, Alila is speeding up on another track. The new Alila Shanghai urban resort hotel (formerly the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, transformed) is set to open in the second half of this year. It seems that Alila is also starting to follow a development path suitable for China's national conditions, beginning to venture into large cities and their surroundings.
Checked in at the only remaining ALILA hotel in China～
Finally visited the long-desired domestic gem, Alila. Despite the mixed reviews online, I personally think its merits outweigh its flaws. Alila Wuzhen deserves a four-star rating in my heart
Some personal highlights:
The overall architectural layout and the landscape of the park, including the like-water restaurant
The environment is excellent, the food tastes great, especially the braised pork that was absolutely divine!
The infinity pool paired with the egret scenery
Arrived at eleven in the morning, not many people, because of the hot weather I could enjoy the large infinity pool all to myself hhh (see the last picture). In the scorching sun, you can also opt for the indoor pool, with a depth of 1.2m, which is great for families with children, suitable for a family trip!
Garden Suite
The interplay of light and shadow inside is stunning, and I love the bathroom's 'Emerald City' where I took about a hundred selfies
The aesthetic design by 'Elephant' is indeed very impressive, making this designer exclaim in admiration. The hotel is centered around the water, creating a wonderful composition where the scenery changes with every step. There's no need to deliberately look for photo spots, because everywhere is picturesque, everywhere is beautiful~
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Welcome to Alila Hotel Wuzhen, a luxurious retreat nestled in the heart of one of China’s most charming water towns. This exquisite hotel blends contemporary design with traditional Chinese architecture, offering a serene escape for discerning travelers.
Alila Wuzhen is known for its spacious, elegantly designed rooms and suites, each providing stunning views of the surrounding canals and gardens. The interiors feature a harmonious mix of modern amenities and local craftsmanship, creating a tranquil and stylish ambiance.
Dining at Alila is a gastronomic delight, with restaurants offering a range of local and international cuisines. Enjoy fresh, locally-sourced ingredients prepared by expert chefs in a beautiful setting that enhances your dining experience.
The hotel’s spa and wellness center is a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation, offering a variety of treatments inspired by traditional Chinese medicine. The outdoor pool and well-equipped fitness center provide additional options for leisure and fitness.
Located within walking distance of Wuzhen’s historic attractions, Alila Hotel offers easy access to the town’s scenic spots, ancient bridges, and cultural sites. Explore the charming streets, visit local museums, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Wuzhen.
Alila Hotel Wuzhen combines luxury, comfort, and cultural immersion, making it the perfect destination for a memorable getaway.
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