A must-visit ancient town around Shanghai, only an hour's drive from Shanghai
Xitang Ancient Town, longed for a long time, at the beginning of the New Year, taking the opportunity of the trip to Shanghai, turned a trip to the southwest, drove more than an hour to Xitang; the cold winter is not the peak tourist season, not many tourists, but it can slow down my pace of sightseeing.
A small boat, wandering in the Jiangnan that has been dreamed of thousands of times, looking far away is the endless waterway, close look is the quiet river and leisurely boats, so warm, so intimate.
Xitang, located at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, with convenient transportation, 90 kilometers away from Shanghai, is one of the first batch of historical and cultural towns in China, a national 5A tourist attraction, and has won the World Heritage Protection Outstanding Achievement Award.
A place with a long history and antique; the long rainy corridor, extending along the river bank, connecting the ancient town together, walking under the corridor, as if through time and space, in a trance, as if the past self is coming towards me.
Walking in the alleys of Xitang Ancient Town, it feels more like reading poetry than traveling. The names of all kinds of shops in the alleys are very poetic, such as 'Phoenix Tree Flowering', 'Three Lives Have Faith', 'Rain Alley Rest', 'Lotus Lotus', 'Other Shore Sunshine', 'Old Place', 'Old Time', 'Meet Love'......
Tired, rest, fancy the 'Qiantang People' on the bridge next to the rainy corridor, a pot of yellow wine, with steamed meat, fried shrimp, fried small fish, braised pork with preserved vegetables, bamboo shoots with pickled vegetables, delicious, leisurely......
Three sisters' warm tips:
1, Address: Xitang Ancient Town is located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, 90 kilometers east of Shanghai, 110 kilometers west of Hangzhou, 85 kilometers north of Suzhou.
2, Ticket price: 90 yuan for tickets, free admission from 17:00 every day to 8:00 the next morning.
Accommodation recommendation: Xitang Wanda Meihua Resort Hotel
I forgot to buy it one day in advance. It seems to be cheaper to buy it in advance. There is no charge after 5 pm, but the museum inside needs to check the ticket to enter. It is really big inside. Suguo is really OK to stroll around when there is no sun, it is too sun in the afternoon.
Very worth a visit! 1. Convenient transportation. Take a taxi or buy a ticket at a long-distance station, and the scenic spot is near the highway intersection. 2. If the scenic spot tickets are mistakenly issued, they can be used three times. Generally, they will return when they meet the exit, and they are worried that they will not find the way after going out. The exits have obvious signs. 3.12 The attractions are not bad, with Jiangnan characteristics, the key is that the business format is relatively rich, the prices are also cost-effective, many Hanfu shops, the photos are very good. 4. The service is also very good. Living in the scenic area, the service of the homestay is very good. You don't have to buy tickets the next day. The tickets are valid within 24 hours when you enter, which is very convenient. 5. There are many teahouses, cafes, and the main street is more commercialized, but the area next to it is home to local residents, which is very sensational.
Xitang is a place that you don’t want to go when you come. Next time you can spend a night to see the night view of Xitang’s red and wine. Drink a cup of micro-sparkling wine in the clear bar of Xitang and walk on the stone road full of history.
挺好,建议住在景区内(不一定要临河,但是得有窗),最少两晚,不要太过匆匆,早起可以在窗边看看书,听鸟鸣,白天渴了可以在河边喝壶茶,兴趣来了去看个收费景点体会下人文,饿了吃个特色菜(酱爆螺丝不要吃尾巴!其实我个人认为尾巴的白色部分可以吃,不过太小没分开,我是把白色部分挑开吃里面的籽,多数籽是软的、白的甚至透明的,只要没变成小螺丝壳就都可以吃。),晚上就着夜色散散步,吃点小吃,拍拍照。【我来的时候车晚点了,正好过了下午5点,门禁下班了没收门票,第二天早上也可以到景区外面吃早点,再回来,门禁8点上班。不过买门票的话其实比较划算,因为是通票(我原以为一个景点就要95元,理解错了),可以观赏12个收费景点,比如钮扣博物馆等,我是通过房东买了一张,只用了70元。似乎可以在来之前把身份证号报给房东让他帮忙买一张,然后刷脸进来~】
西塘古镇景区的景色还是很不错的,无论是白天还是夜景都很漂亮,一座生活着的古镇,里面也有醉园、护国随粮王庙、西园、纽扣博物馆、瓦当文化展、王宅等多个小景点。小景点里一些文物还是很值得一看。不过西塘古镇收95元门票,就不如周边锦溪古镇、黎里古镇、朱家角古镇等有战略思维,如果免除大门票,只收小景点门票更好。
Xitang Ancient Town Scenic Area (East Gate) offers a glimpse into China's rich history and traditional architecture. Located in Xitang, this scenic spot is famous for its well-preserved ancient buildings, charming canals, and picturesque bridges. Visitors can wander through narrow alleys, admire ancient stone carvings, and experience the timeless beauty of traditional Chinese culture. The East Gate entrance serves as a portal to this enchanting world, inviting travelers to immerse themselves in the charm and tranquility of Xitang's historic streetscape.