Jiangnan Water Town Guide: Don't Stay in Wuzhen, Go to Xitang at Night, You Must Try Meat Zongzi (Rice Zongzi)
Though Chongqing is also a city built on mountains and by the water, the water here is noticeably different from that of the Jiangnan region,
The beautiful scenery of Jiangnan has always deeply attracted 'You Pin', the brick and tile buildings, you can open the window and see a babbling stream, small boats glide across the water's surface, this kind of life is really enjoyable!
If you have travel plans recently, you might as well consider Jiangnan water towns, and this time, 'You Pin' is about to chat with you about a visit to Jiaxing, Zhejiang.
Wuzhen
Day 1, 'You Pin' landed at Xiaoshan Airport, and a direct airport bus can reach Wuzhen, costing around 45 yuan per person, and the journey takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes,
Upon arriving at the Wuzhen Passenger Transport Station, 'You Pin' first went to a nearby homestay to put down his luggage. Compared to the area near the scenic spot, homestays near the passenger transport station are more cost-effective,
The scenic area is divided into East Town and West Town, with a combined ticket of 150 yuan, allowing you to experience the feeling of boating on the intricate waterways. You can also walk through the ancient town and experience the flavors of the old street,
Wuzhen's various delicacies are particularly famous, and you must not miss them,
'You Pin' strongly recommends several dishes: meat dumplings, a local specialty, fragrant rice and meat, one bite leaves a lingering aroma; radish cake, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, is especially delicious when freshly made,
There are also various bubble teas, pancakes, and wontons, with a wide variety of options. 'You Pin's' lunch was basically solved by these snacks,
If you want to experience a more formal Zhejiang cuisine, it is recommended to go to the Restaurant, whether it is the environment or the food, it is very local,
Wooden Heart Art Museum
Located in the West Town scenic area of Wuzhen, the museum is built on the water, with a total ticket price of 20 yuan. The museum is divided into 3 floors, 1 floor is a coffee shop, and the 3rd floor is a library, and the 2nd floor displays the various paintings and literary works of Mr. Wooden Heart,
As soon as you enter, you feel separated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, and your heart is filled with admiration for Mr. Wooden Heart and enjoyment of art. Note that photography is not allowed in the museum, so if you are a little fairy who wants to take pictures, you can use the museum as a background outside to take pictures,
Xitang Bar Street
Day 2, 'You Pin' traveled to the ancient town of Xitang, you can take a high-speed train to JiaShan South Station, and you can take a taxi or bus to arrive, which takes about 30 minutes,
The water town scenery here is similar to Wuzhen, but the ticket price is 85 yuan. What is more outstanding is the night scenery, if you are a night owl, you can go to the night scenery area after 8 pm, at this time the scenic spot is free,
Xitang's Bar Street is the highlight of the evening, while drinking small wine while admiring the water town scenery, it's a different kind of enjoyment. 'Xia Che Dan' and 'Long Ti' are classics,
Accommodation can be booked in advance.
Day 3 early in the morning, before departure, 'You Pin' ate a sumptuous breakfast at Five Fragrant House next to the homestay,
The most famous of Five Fragrant House is the, which is the representative of Jiaxing food in 'Bird's Stomach on the Tip of the Tongue'. 'You Pin' ordered a meat dumpling, a red bean dumpling, a boiled egg, and a pumpkin porridge for a set meal,
The dumplings sold in the ancient town are smaller than those sold in the ancient town, but they are more compact and the fat and lean ratio is uniform, the rice is fragrant and sticky. This set meal costs around 40 yuan and is very filling,
After breakfast, 'You Pin' went to the Meiliao scenic area in Nanhu District, you can take a bus to get there, the adult ticket is 45 yuan, and the student ticket is 24 yuan,
This scenic spot with a history of 1500 years is worth visiting: the Stone Buddha Temple, which is very, if you believe in Buddhism, you can go in to pay your respects; the thousand-year-old Ginkgo tree, two genuine Ginkgo trees, with a height of 1300 years, facing each other across the river, which is very shocking; the old residence of the family, a classic Jiangnan architectural style, with cultural atmosphere,
The boating price here is slightly cheaper than in the other two scenic areas, costing 20 yuan per person, which is relatively cost-effective,
Compared to Xitang and Wuzhen, this area has less commercial atmosphere, and the natural atmosphere is more intense, which is suitable for strolling and relaxing,
The food in Meiliao is also no less impressive, it is recommended to go to and , the former specializes in eating various meats: pig trotters, rabbit legs, and chicken bones, a paradise for meat lovers; the latter sells tea and wine, jasmine wine and rice wine are very good to drink, suitable for girls,
This trip to Jiaxing ancient town has ended, this trip has experienced three different Jiangnan water town towns, and felt the rich natural atmosphere and water town scenery, it's really satisfying,
