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Chuxi Restaurant is located at No. 63, Tawan Street, Xitang Ancient Town, close to the main entrance of the scenic area, and more than 300 meters east of the Huguo Suiliangwang Temple, one of the main attractions in the ancient town. Among the many restaurants in the ancient town, "Chuxi" is a more elegant and literary one. Not only because of its fresh, beautiful and exquisite decoration, but also because of its light, authentic and delicious Jiangnan silkworm dishes, the proprietress who is a local, cultured and cultivated, and the good environment and location of its restaurant. I will go there again next time!

A weekend trip with the kids and parents~ Short road trips from Shanghai are so exciting! We've compiled the itinerary for you, so follow it and you'll never go wrong~ 🚗Day 1 Itinerary: ▪️Morning: Shanghai → Jiaxing Museum A great place to take kids to learn, perfect for hot and rainy days. It's cool indoors, and you can learn a lot, and parents will also be fascinated by the experience~ ▪️Lunch: Wuzhen's No. 1 Lamb Noodle Restaurant The kids devoured the lamb noodles and even drank all the soup—nothing left! ▪️Afternoon: Visit the Zongzi Museum on Yuehe Street My mom always makes zongzi for Dragon Boat Festival, and this time at the Jiaxing Zongzi Museum was a must-see! The various zongzi models are so fun, including goldfish-shaped ones. You can also learn about Dragon Boat Festival trivia, and afterward, buy fresh zongzi as snacks. ▪️Afternoon Tea: Xindian Suiyin Jiliang and Shide Chunji on Yuehe Street The two shops are next to each other. We ordered desserts and drinks while parents rested and the kids played—perfect! It's right next to the flower and bird market, but it was so hot that the animals seemed a little listless. ▪️After 5:00 PM: Free admission to the Xitang Scenic Area! This time is perfect! Save on entrance fees and buy snacks! ▪️Accommodation: Xitang Guangnian Hotel Drive to the hotel and enter the north gate of the scenic area. Parking is free 🅿️. The front desk lady was so friendly. The air conditioning in the lobby was broken in 39-degree heat, but she was so smiling the whole time. She also had children's toiletries and slippers ready. She also mentioned a promotion and offered to upgrade our room! The Chinese garden at night is breathtaking, and the kids chased lanterns in the courtyard. ▪️ Dinner: Stroll and eat casually in Xitang Ancient Town. Eat whatever you like, such as Guan Laotai's stinky tofu and preserved vegetable sesame cakes. The ancient town is bustling but not crowded at night. Just follow the crowds and you won't get lost. Don't try to follow a guide or end up wandering around in circles. ☀️ Day 2 Itinerary: ▪️ Breakfast: Hotel buffet. Huge variety! Wontons, noodles, rice dumplings... you name it! Even the picky kids devoured a bowl of wontons. ▪️ Lunch: Chuxi Restaurant. The food is perfect for Shanghainese palates! The sweetness was perfect, and the portions were generous. The waiter even gave us snails and millet cakes. I didn't even mention leaving a review, which was a huge plus. ▪️We spent the afternoon strolling around before heading home. 💡 Family travel tips: 1. Visit Xitang at night; the night view is beautiful, the weather is cool, and the atmosphere is vibrant. 2. The ancient town is less crowded during the day, so if it's too hot during the summer, it's best to go out in the evening. 3. If you're traveling with parents and kids, the Light Year Hotel is a great choice! It's close, the Chinese-style atmosphere is perfect for them, and the details are so thoughtful. 4. The Jiaxing Museum and the Zongzi Museum are great places to learn with kids; they're free and cool. The whole family was completely satisfied with our trip! The kids had a blast, and the parents weren't tired either. #Where to take the kids on weekends #Explore the Museum #See the World with Parents #Unique Hotels #Worthy Ancient Towns and Villages

🚄Transportation From Shanghai, take the high-speed rail to Jiashan South Station for 30 minutes, and then take the bus to Xitang (about 40 minutes). It is recommended to arrive before 8 am on weekends to avoid the crowds. 🎫Tickets Buy a combined ticket online in advance for 85 yuan (including 11 small attractions). You can enter the ancient town for free before 8 am/after 5 pm, but the small attractions are not open. 🍱Lunch After reading other sisters' guides, I found a restaurant with a beautiful window view. We went there at lunch time and there were so many people! It is recommended to go early to reserve a seat, or call to make a reservation. The boss is very enthusiastic and will ask us if the dishes are to our taste. The average price per person is 60+ Snack check-in 1. Xiandou Cake (Songzi Bridge Store): Freshly baked, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, purple potato cheese is recommended 2. Begonia Cake (Yanyu Corridor): caramel crispy shell wrapped in red bean paste, 5 yuan/piece 3. Shuita Cake (West Street): fragrant wine, 10 yuan/box Scenic Spots Overview 1. Yongning Bridge: Few people in the early morning, take pictures of the ink-and-wash river view 2. Fang Wenshan Studio (Beizha Street): Lyrics wall and "Xitang Story" exhibition, must-see for literature and art 3. Yanyu Corridor: Walk in the afternoon, more artistic on rainy days, many snacks along the street Tips Walk the whole way, wear comfortable shoes! The bar street is noisy after 8 pm, avoid staying by the river. The last return bus is at 20:30, don't miss it 12 hours of walking in Xitang, both the stomach and the camera are full! #Xitang Tourism#Ancient Town Tourism Guide#Travel Guide#Food#Xitang Food #Xitang Ancient Town #Xitang Tourism #Xitang Food #Xitang Food Check-in

🚗On the way back to Shanghai from Hangzhou, I turned to Xitang and walked around for more than three hours. At nearly four in the afternoon, I started looking for restaurants to eat breakfast and dinner. When I saw the word "Chuxi", I felt it was very poetic. Then I saw that there was a Jiangsu and Zhejiang local cuisine restaurant next door that was ranked first in the local area on a certain website. So I looked at the recommended dishes of the two restaurants and found that Chuxi Silkworm Mother's Family Cuisine also had a set meal, which was light in taste and very much to my liking. When I walked into his house, I found that the environment was elegant and literary, decorated with flowers everywhere, with the charm of old Hong Kong and old Shanghai. It was the most exquisite and elegant restaurant I saw when I was shopping. 🏫It was more than four in the afternoon, and it was not yet the opening time of the dinner market. I ordered a set meal at a discounted price, and the store still welcomed customers warmly. 🛶Sitting on the first floor facing the street, you can see the classic scenery of the Jiangnan water town. The water is wide, the breeze is blowing, the sunset is gentle, and the pink walls and black tiles on the opposite bank are covered with a layer of light purple and gold... 🍱Share the set meal for two: 🦈1. Rose bluefish, a big pot, the fish slices are thin and complete, naturally curved and curled like petals, maybe this is the origin of the name of rose bluefish. The fish slices are tender and delicious. A little pickled cabbage is added to enhance the flavor, but it remains light and original. The recommendation index is five stars. 🐓2. Cannibal's fried chicken, the chicken is relatively firm, and you can taste the freshness of the chicken instead of "fast-grown chicken". The potato cubes fried with the chicken absorb the chicken flavor and are delicious. The recommendation index is four stars. 🫒3. Secret cucumber shreds, with excellent knife skills and the right amount of heat. The dish is moderately salty, crispy but not hard, and crispy but not mushy. My friends at the same table said that this dish can be served on the table of a five-star hotel! Recommendation index five stars. 🫔4. Quick sand glutinous rice cake, crispy on the outside and glutinous on the inside, quick sand sweet, tastes better when eaten hot, recommendation index four and a half stars. 🥟5. Because we went early, the boss and the boss lady had time to chat with us. We had a good chat and gave us a free freshly made dumplings. The unexpected food really awakened the taste buds, recommendation index five stars. 🥘In short, it was a satisfying meal: light and authentic taste, very suitable for locals in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai; warm and elegant environment, superior view, especially the wider view on the second floor, all make people want to come back next time... 🍽【Food Guide】 📍Detailed address: No. 63, Tawan Street, 350 meters east of Huguo Suiliangwang Temple (locally known as Qi Laoye Temple), Xitang Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. 🚗Transportation Guide: 1. Self-driving; 2. All buses to Xitang Ancient Town. 🕙Business hours: 10-21 o'clock. 🍽Recommended dishes: Rose mackerel, secret cucumber shreds, handmade dumplings 🖼Restaurant environment: elegant and retro. 💰Per capita consumption: 128 yuan for a double set meal, 6.2% off the original price. 🍜Total restaurant score: 97 points. #Check in around the world YO #Spring is coming #Camping and hiking in the wild #Local food #Romantic date restaurant