[2025 Jiashan Attraction] Travel Guide for Huanxiu Bridge (Updated Apr)

Hey everyone! Just got back from Xitang and can't wait to share! This ancient town surrounded by rivers is truly captivating. After spending three days exploring the stone paths, ancient bridges, and Lantern Street, here's your ready-to-use travel guide! 📝 🌟Itinerary: Classic Routes + Hidden Gems Day 1: Xi Street + Shipi Lane, Immerse in Ancient Town Life Head straight to Xi Street upon arrival! 🌿 Traditional shops line both sides of the stone-paved path. Grab some Gordon Euryale cake while exploring! 🍬 Don't miss "Lu's Wonton" - a must-visit! Their fresh meat wontons are only CNY10 per bowl, with incredibly flavorful soup, and watching the auntie wrap and cook them fresh is heartwarming! 🥟 In the afternoon, visit Shipi Lane - this narrow alley (only 0.8m wide) feels like stepping back in time. Sunlight filtering through the eaves creates perfect photo opportunities! 📸 Watch the sunset from Huanxiu Bridge - the orange twilight reflecting off the boats is breathtaking! 🌅 Night tour is a must! When the riverside lanterns light up, find a riverside bar, order peach blossom wine, listen to folk music while watching the rippling water - perfect vibes! 🌸 Day 2: Rain and Mist Corridor + Wolong Bridge, Experience Water Town Life Sleep in, then stroll along the Rain and Mist Corridor! 🌧️ Red lanterns sway in the breeze under the corridor, and grandmas sell homemade osmanthus candy for CNY5 - so sweet! 🌼 Lunch at a local restaurant near Wolong Bridge - must try the steamed pork with rice powder! 🥩 The pork belly wrapped in rice powder is tender, infused with lotus leaf fragrance - so good you'll want seconds! Visit the China Button Museum in the afternoon - who knew buttons had such fascinating stories! Rent a hanfu costume (CNY80 including styling) in the evening for a traditional photoshoot at Shipi Lane and ancient bridges. Day 3: Explore Surroundings + In-depth Experiences, Beyond Surface Sightseeing On the last day, explore nearby attractions! Take a 15-minute taxi to "Biyun Garden" - perfect for photos among vast flower fields, especially the April tulips! 🌷 Back in town, try indigo dyeing at a craft shop - CNY30 for your own handmade scarf, super rewarding! 🍽️Must-Try Food List: Don't Miss These 8 Dishes! ✔️ Steamed Pork with Rice Powder: CNY15/serving, amazing lotus leaf aroma, meat lovers' paradise! 🥩 ✔️ Jiaxing Yellow Wine: CNY20/pot, rich rice fragrance, perfect with marinated duck! 🍶 ✔️ Guan's Stinky Tofu: CNY10/serving, crispy outside, tender inside, great with sweet chili sauce! 💥 ✔️ Gordon Euryale Cake: CNY12/box, soft and chewy, both osmanthus and original flavors are delicious! 🥧 ✔️ Lotus Leaf Steamed Chicken: CNY68/half, chicken infused with lotus fragrance, even the sticky rice underneath is irresistible! 🐔 ⚠️Warning! Be cautious of restaurants advertising "wild river seafood" in scenic areas - overpriced and potentially not fresh. Local restaurants with queues are more reliable! 🏠Accommodation Guide - Choose by Budget! ✅ Luxury Budget (CNY500+/night): Riverside guesthouses inside the scenic area - wake up to water views and fall asleep to the sound of oars! ✨ ✅ Student/Value Budget (CNY200-300/night): Stay outside the scenic area, 10-minute walk to Xi Street, save money for more food! 👛 Important! Check if entrance tickets are included (some guesthouses offer discounts). Book two weeks ahead for holidays - last-minute bookings are expensive! 📅 ⚠️Practical Tips: Save Money + Take Great Photos! 1. Entrance Fee: CNY100/person (includes 11 attractions), free entry after 8 PM but attractions are closed. Enter in early evening for night views to save money! 🌃 2. What to Wear: Light-colored qipao/hanfu for great photos! Bring comfortable flat shoes - cobblestone streets are tough on heels! 👠 3. Shopping Tips: Buy souvenirs at "Tang East Street" - 20% cheaper than main street, remember to bargain! 🛍️ 4. Best Time: March-May (flower season), September-November (pleasant weather), avoid plum rain season and holidays! 🌞 Three days in Xitang felt like a gentle Jiangnan dream - watching grandmas washing clothes by the river in the morning, listening to storytelling in teahouses in the afternoon, counting stars under corridors at night - every moment made you want to stay longer! 🌌

Average temperature: 0–14°C. Be sure to wear a down jacket in February. Cherry blossoms may bloom in Xitang at the end of March! 🍃Xitang 2-Day Tour Guide｜Enjoy a Slow Life in the Water Town of Jiangnan🍃A healing travel destination for friends, couples, and solo travelers! The covered corridors, flagstone roads, and sculling boats in Xitang are all photogenic! Detailed routes, food, and accommodation recommendations are included. Save this guide for your trip! 📅 Itinerary: 2 days and 1 night Day 1: Stroll around the water town and feel the life of the ancient town 1⃣ Morning: Morning tour of the covered corridor 7:00–9:00 Get up early to avoid the crowds! Xitang is shrouded in mist in the morning. The light and shadow under the covered corridor are beautiful. Take a walk along the river and take photos! Yongning Bridge is a must-see (the best viewing point in Xitang, the covered corridor on the north bank is like a dragon, and the photos are like ink paintings). 9:30–11:30 Explore the ancient alleys: From Shipi Lane (the narrowest lane) → Zongfutang (a house from the Ming and Qing Dynasties) → Songzi Laifeng Bridge (a double bridge with auspicious meaning), feel the water town's features of "many bridges, lanes, and covered corridors". 2⃣ Noon: Taste the food in Xitang Must-eat food: Steamed pork with rice flour (pork belly is tender and tasty, with the fragrance of lotus leaves) Guan Laotai Stinky Tofu (crispy outside and tender inside, the sauce is the soul) Gorgon cake (glutinous and sweet, the best gift) Recommended restaurants: Qiantang Renjia (by the river, enjoy the view while eating) or Old Street Snack Bar (authentic and affordable). 3⃣ Afternoon: Cultural immersion tour 14:00–16:00 Visit the Button Museum (Xue's House), Xiyuan (Jiangnan Garden), and Zhang Zheng Root Carving Art Museum to learn about the crafts and history of Xitang. 16:30–18:00 Find a riverside teahouse, drink Biluochun tea, and listen to Pingtan, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. 4⃣ Evening: Boat trip and sunset Rent a sculling boat (CNY 80/boat, 12 people can share the cost), watch the sunset on the river, and listen to the boatman tell the legend of the ancient town. Night tours are more recommended! Xitang is like a dream under the lights. 5⃣ Night: Bar street The nightlife in Xitang starts when the lanterns are lit! It is recommended to listen to folk songs in "Dabing's Cabin" or have a drink in a bar to feel the romance and relaxation of the water town. Day 2: Deep experience and unlock niche activities 1⃣ Morning: Experience the life of the ancient town 8:00–10:00 Get up early to visit the morning market, buy fresh fruits and vegetables, and taste soy milk and fried dough sticks with the locals to experience the original life of the water town. 10:30–12:00 DIY: Try painting a fan or making blue calico, and take home a unique travel souvenir (a studio near "Zuiyuan" is recommended). 2⃣ Afternoon: Explore the surroundings and take photos 13:00–15:00 Visit "Five Girls Theme Park" or "Huanxiu Bridge", wear Hanfu or cheongsam, and take photos of Jiangnan (there are many rental shops in the ancient town, about CNY 50/hour). 15:30–17:00 Avoid the main street, go to the niche alleys such as "Lirengang" and "Shaoxianggang", and find hidden cafes and handmade shops. 🏠 Accommodation recommendations: Stay in the scenery Riverside Inn: "Xitang Fusheng Yisu" and "Mingjufang" are recommended. Open the window to see the river and boats, and sleep by the water at night. Cost-effective choice: Boutique homestays outside the scenic area, such as "Xitang Manyue", are quiet and have new facilities.

📍Xitang Ancient Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City 🚗 About 1.5 hours' drive from Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai, and other areas in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. Parking is convenient. 🚄 Take a high-speed train to Jiashan South Station, then take bus K222 directly to the scenic area. . ⭐Things to Do ✔ Misty Rain Corridor: Stroll along the corridor and feel the atmosphere of Jiangnan in the misty rain. ✔ Bridges and Water: There are many bridges in the scenic area, which are great for sightseeing and taking photos, 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 lively places. You can stroll along West Street, Tawan Street, Tangdong Street, Shipi Lane, Ye's Lane, etc. ✔ Ancient Buildings: Don't miss the gardens and museums with history and stories, such as Xiyuan Garden, Huguo Suiliangwang Temple, Button Museum, etc. ✔ Xitang Boat Tour: How can you visit an ancient water town without taking a boat tour? Travel along the river and feel the poetic Jiangnan with its bridges and flowing water.