Wuzhen Water Town

" Wuzhen is a town under the jurisdiction of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, China, located at the junction of Suzhou, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Wuzhen is famous for its ancient water town style and unique cultural history, and is known as one of the representatives of the water towns in southern China. Here are some of the main features of Wuzhen: Water town scenery: Wuzhen is located at the southern end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and is known as a water town due to its complex water system. The ancient canals, stone-paved streets, and old buildings form its unique style. Ancient architecture: Wuzhen has many well-preserved buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings, and stone carvings and other traditional crafts. These buildings reflect the architectural style and lifestyle of traditional Chinese water towns. Famous attractions: Wuzhen has some famous attractions, such as Dongzha, Xizha, Wuzhen Theater, etc. Dongzha and Xizha are the two main tourist areas of Wuzhen, preserving a large number of ancient buildings and attracting tourists and artists. Cultural activities: Wuzhen is also an important cultural and artistic gathering place, hosting the Wuzhen Theater Festival and Wuzhen International Film Festival and other large-scale cultural events every year. These events attract artists and culture lovers from both home and abroad. Wuzhen Summit: The Wuzhen Summit is an international Internet industry summit forum, regularly held in Wuzhen. The summit brings together industry leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs from around the world to discuss the trends and future of Internet development.

🚗🚗🚗 Travel route: Day1: Hongqiao International Airport->Venice Town->The Bund Day2: Humble Administrator's Garden->Lion Grove Garden->Pingjiang Road Historic Block->Guanqian Street Day3: Tiger Hill Scenic Spot->Hanshan Temple->Lingering Garden (or Humble Administrator's Garden)->Suzhou Museum->Shantang Street Day4: Wuzhen Day5: Qinghefang Street->Broken Bridge in Snow->Xiling Bridge->Yuewang Temple Scenic Area->West Lake Cruise->Three Pools Mirroring the Moon->Prince Bay Park->Leifeng Pagoda Day6: Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area->Lingyin Temple Day7: Xiaoshan International Airport

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.

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❤️

🌸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.

Wuzhen is definitely one of the best. With white walls and gray tiles, small bridges and flowing water, you can experience the tranquil life of a real water town. Location: Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Transportation guide: High-speed train: Take the high-speed train to Tongxiang Station, transfer to bus K282/K281 to Wuzhen Bus Station, and then take bus 350 to Xizha Scenic Area Airplane: Take a plane to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, there is a direct bus to Wuzhen Tour route: Wuzhen Theatre → Mu Xin Art Museum ~ Plant Dyeing Workshop → Shuichikou Market → Jiazu Bookstore → Dingsheng Bridge Zhao Ming Academy → Wuzhen Post Office ~ Water Theatre → White Lotus Pagoda → Matchmaker Temple Check-in spots: 1 Wuzhen Old Street Choose a misty morning, walk on the bluestone-paved old street, feel the simplicity and tranquility of the ancient town, walk along the river, or take a boat, the scenery along the way is worth stopping and cherishing. 2 Mu Xin Art Museum 'In the past, carriages were slow, and one's life was only enough to love one person' Having read many of Mu Xin's poems, you must come to see his paintings and literary manuscripts! 3 Waterfront Morning Tea Sit by the water and listen to music, or sway in a boat, experience the unique morning tea of the Jiangnan water town, it's truly a different flavor. 4 Wuzhen Grand Theatre Like a beautiful lotus flower blooming on the shore of Yuanbao Lake in Wuzhen, it's very photogenic, with the beauty of neat architecture. 5 Zhao Ming Academy A relic of the Six Dynasties, it was the academy where the crown prince of the Liang Dynasty, Xiao Tong, studied. Be sure to have a friend help you take a photo by the window, under the carved window lattices, it sets off a scholarly aura. 6 Dingsheng Bridge The tallest bridge among the seventy-two bridges in Wuzhen 7 White Lotus Pagoda It is the highest point in the scenic area, from where you can have a panoramic view of the Grand Canal and Wuzhen 8 Plant Dyeing Workshop The large drying field of the dyeing workshop is paved with green bricks, with densely packed poles and step-like cloth racks standing on the ground, the scale is quite large, rows of printed fabrics fluttering in the wind Personal suggestions: If you want to rent Hanfu, it is recommended to rent around the scenic area, with more styles and cheaper prices Accommodation: It is recommended to stay within the scenic area, so you can go to the water market for morning tea the next day Food: Dingsheng cake, Wuzhen duck leg, dried vegetable baked bun, etc.

I was lucky to encounter a beautiful sunny day in the spring, and since March is the off-season, there weren't many tourists, which made for a great experience. Here are some tips: 🧚🏻‍♀️Transportation The most convenient way is to take a taxi from Tongxiang high-speed train station🚄, which takes about 45 minutes and costs 50-70 yuan. 🧚🏻‍♀️Accommodation The food and lodging in Wuzhen are uniformly managed, so there's no need to worry about being overcharged. I recommend staying in the scenic area. I booked a double package for 699 yuan on Ctrip, which included one night in a waterside B&B, tickets to the Xizha scenic area, an electric car in the scenic area, and experiences like Hanfu dress-up, among other things. You can follow the official Wuzhen tourism booking for more options. Another advantage of staying inside is that your luggage can be delivered directly to your room, and when you leave, they can also transport it to the visitor center at the entrance for you. The service is very thoughtful. 🧚🏻‍♀️Other The mini-program 'Wuzhen Tourism Service' contains all the maps of attractions and food. Just navigate according to your preferences. There are also fixed activities and performances, such as flower drum opera, Pingtan, shadow play, tea art, etc. The times and locations are clearly written there. Personally, I think you can spend a day and a night in Xizha without rushing. 🧚🏻‍♀️Coffee The most recommended is 'Ling Shui Man Bar'. The view by the window is amazing, and the coffee is very good. 🧚🏻‍♀️Morning Tea Guest This is a local breakfast unique to the area, seemingly only available to those staying in the scenic area. There are only over 300 free spots per day (we booked too late and missed out, so be sure to reserve a day in advance, or you can also pay for it). It ends before 9:30 am. 😇In summary, the facilities and services throughout the scenic area are very comprehensive, and the prices are not exorbitantly high as in some tourist areas. You can truly relax and enjoy good food, drinks, and accommodation. The service staff inside are all very friendly. I really like the gentle and polite way people from Jiangsu and Zhejiang speak. The overall facilities and management can be said to be the ceiling of Chinese ancient towns, right?!!

Date: 2023/12/2- 12/3 Location: Baishitai Square, Chao Tide Park, Haining, Jiaxing, Zhejiang In December, in addition to the great tide, there is also the Haining Tide Music Festival! For friends coming from other places, if you are ready to have a good time for a day or two, other attractions in Jiaxing are also highly recommended! 1. Wuzhen Wuzhen is a historic ancient town in the southern part of Jiangnan, located in the northern suburbs of Tongxiang. The main scenic area is divided into Xizha and Dongzha, where enjoying the night view of Xizha, taking a rowing boat, and watching folk performances are experiences not to be missed by visitors. It is also the filming location of 'The Years Like Water' starring Huang Lei and Liu Ruoying. 2. Haining Yanguan Tourist Resort Haining Yanguan Tourist Resort is located on the banks of the Qiantang River in Yanguan Town, Haining. The scenic area can be roughly divided into Yanguan Ancient Town and Chao Tide Park. Most visitors come to Yanguan for the Qiantang tide, which usually occurs in the afternoon, so it's perfect to stroll around the ancient town in the morning while waiting for the tide. 3. Chao Tide Park Chao Tide Park is located in the southwest of Haining, near the Yanguan Tide Viewing Area, bordered by the Qiantang River to the south and the Hangjin Highway to the north. The park has a narrow east-west shape, stretching 1360 meters long and covering an area of 16.24 hectares. Before the war against Japan, there was already a seaside park along the sea wall, and since 1994, the 'Chao Tide Park' has been rebuilt. Chao Tide Park is the best viewing spot for the world's wonder 'The Line Tide'. Haining has tide viewing every day, Yanguan has the great tide every month, and the first to the sixth and fifteenth to the twentieth of each lunar month are the days of the great tide, with more than 150 good tide viewing days throughout the year.

#cherryblossom2024 🌸 In reality, Wuzhen Town turns out to be this millennium old town in Zhejiang!! Last week's ceremony brought most of the entertainment industry to the wuzhen water town. The history of the ancient town of Puyuan has been several years, after nine years of protection and development, and finally presented in a realistic version (Dream of Hua Lu).! Just returned from here, checked in many celebrity phone locations, organized food, accommodation, and travel guides, remember to save them first. Ancient Town, Opening hours: 9:00-22:00 Hangzhou/Shanghai self driving for 1.5 hours, high-speed rail to "Tongxiang Station" for another 35 minutes by taxi

Getting There - We took a car from Shanghai and drove 2 hours to Wuzhen. You can also take the train from Hongqiao railway station to the Tongxiang station in Wuzhen. Attractions - Wuzhen Water Town: There are two parts Dongzha scenic spot and Xizha (plus another 2 waterways but these are the most popular) Hotels - Na'nian Wancun Zhangshe Boutique We stayed here & it was convenient, close to the entrance of the water town and many restaurants nearby. Around 400 RMB per night Food & Restaurants - Mostly Chinese cuisine - fried radish cakes and pressed spring rolls were popular. Lots of bars inside the town. The entrance to the water town (both Dongzha and Xizha) is RMB190. Only valid for 1 day. We only visited Xizha and it was RMB150 - it's really big so there is a lot to see. Can easily stay there for 3-5 hours. With that said, it was not that much different to any other water town I've been to before. NOTE: Once you enter the town you cannot leave and re-enter. I think this is to encourage customers to stay inside the water town (at a price ofcourse - hotels range from 700 RMB up, but then you don't have to pay entrance to the town). It rained while we were in the water town and you can catch a ride to the exit for RMB10 per person as the walk can be around 20minutes depending on where you are. Enjoy! #scenicspotguide#summervacation#hotelstay

17 minutes CRH from HANGZHOUDONG to TONGXIANG，after the train trip you can take the bus K281 to Wuzhen center bus station and then transfer to Xizha scenic area. Of course, you can take the taxi directly to the scenic area which may cost CNY120.00 car fee. You are get known for what ancient town it is. Wuzhen-xizha scenic area is famous for its water-architecture which is very representative Ancient town in China. Here is also 2020 Internet Conference host city. You will meet the modern and traditional combination here. Enjo your trip now and see the town's beauty. #maydaytrip #urbanexplorer #happylaborday

Arrived in Wuzhen to enjoy the leisurely weekend time Stayed in a waterside house and experienced the steaming morning tea guests Watching the sparkling water surface with boats coming and going Love this daily life atmosphere About the photo location📷 1, There are few tourists in Wuzhen Xizha at 8 o'clock in the morning The streets are empty and there are many good photo spots 2, Sitting on the bridge and taking pictures with water and houses Very characteristic of the southern charm 3, Wuzhen's large bamboo weaving can take full body and half body shots 4, Sit on the steps by the river and you can go through the alley 5, Use the side of the wall as the foreground to take pictures with a sense of character story The beauty of the southern water town is worth your visit Looking forward to everyone's travel handsome photos