You should always make a trip to Xitang, for its unique and elegant charm
Xitang has changed my stereotype of the water towns in the Jiangnan area.
Although not the most famous, it boasts a profound cultural heritage and exceptional preservation of historical buildings and relics.
At the same time, it is less crowded with tourists compared to Wuzhen.
Strolling through the ancient town, a sense of relaxation hits you.
The water lanes are particularly charming,
with clear river water flowing through the winding alleys,
and occasionally a few small boats gently rowing by.
【Recommended Attractions】
1. West Street: The busiest and most bustling area, with slight rain marks on the stone bricks, and pedestrians walking with umbrellas towards the depths of the alleys.
2. West Garden: The most beautiful spot among the attractions of the ancient town. Located above West Street, it features pavilions, towers, small bridges, and flowing water, with a restrained and elegant architectural style.
3. Shipi Alley: The long and quiet alley is adorned with red lanterns, fully displaying the charm of the Jiangnan ancient towns.
4. Misty Rain Corridor: Leaving Shipi Alley, you can walk to the Misty Rain Corridor, where you can browse various shops along the street, while on the other side is the river channel, where boats with oars occasionally carry tourists slowly by.
5. Huanxiu Bridge: Connecting the Misty Rain Corridor with the bustling West Street, it is also the essential path from the corridor to Shipi Alley. Standing on the bridge and looking out over the water town, you can see the layered grey walls and white tiles, with two rows of large red lanterns hanging high by the river, and the black-awning boats swaying with the waves, also a beautiful scene.
6. Button Museum: The museum is full of fun, with a very wide variety of buttons, from ancient to modern, made of all kinds of materials.
7. Yongning Bridge: Overlooking the panoramic view of the Xutang River on both sides, looking south at the quaint covered bridges and the scattered residential buildings, you can also enjoy the slowly awakening Xitang in the early morning, and at night the water surface reflects the lantern light and shadow, very much in the style of the Jiangnan water towns.
8. Drunken Garden: In a very small space, the charm of the Jiangnan courtyard architecture is fully displayed.
📸Photo Tips:
1. Reflections on the water can add depth and artistic sense to photos, for example, when shooting by the river or on a bridge, try to include the reflection in the frame.
2. Clothing: Wearing traditional attire that blends with the architecture and environment of the ancient town can create photos with a strong cultural atmosphere.
3. Morning or evening, when the sunlight is soft, is the best time to capture the beauty of the ancient town. From Yongning Bridge, you can overlook the entire ancient town and take in the beautiful scenery.
4. Wolong Bridge is an excellent spot for night photography of the ancient town, with the town under the lights having a unique flavor.
💰Ticket Price: 95 during the day (free after 5 pm)
📍Address Share: Navigate to 258 Nanyuan Road, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City
🚙Transport: Direct from Jiashan Station to Xitang by taking bus k210, a 50-minute journey
Xitang is a water town about an hour away from Shanghai; it became very famous because Mission Impossible III was filmed there It is also one of the more popular town to visit due to its beautiful scenery, amazing food, vibrant nightlife, and its close proximity to Shanghai
The core area of the scenic spot is relatively concentrated, and the main essence attractions can be reached on foot. If you don't want to walk, you can take a cruise from the West Gate or Wolong Bridge to the core scenic spot. Xiyuan is especially recommended, integrating gardens, bonsai and pavilions.
Jiangnan people, building a small bridge and flowing water, melodious sky blue and other misty rain, I am waiting for you in Xitang to follow the editor to punch in #Xitang Ancient Town "Spring and Autumn Water, Tang and Song Town, Ming and Qing buildings, modern people This is a proper generalization of Xitang zui, Standing at the bridgehead and watching this ancient town of a thousand years water town, it is like a picturesque. People are in a paradise. I don't know if it is people who swim in the middle of the painting or the painting moves in the heart. I feel the depth of the multicultural heritage of water, bridges, sheds, lanes, and museums. The scenery of Zui in the ancient town is a long, nearly dry rice-shaped quaint corridor shed, so-called corridor shed is actually a street with a roof.
There are not many people entering from the small door, of course, because it is already the fifth day of the year. It's still fun if you haven't been there. The food I eat feels like it is generally the same, even if I find a store with a good evaluation by Dianping. It's just a scenic spot, just eat enough.
I can't remember how many times I have been to Xitang Ancient Town. Every time I come to Xitang Ancient Town, I can always give people a sense of surprise, especially Xitang under the night. Xitang Ancient Town is the most charming and historical place among many ancient towns in Jiangnan Water Town. Xitang Ancient Town is located in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, with a history of nearly a thousand years, known as "Dream Water Township, Painting Home".
I have always wanted to come, but I have no chance. This year, I finally have time to visit Xitang on Qingming Festival. The time passed so fast that A Tang brother's disc was shot here, which made Xitang famous. After so many years, Xitang's charm is still there. Many cars lined up to enter the venue. Fortunately, I took a taxi, otherwise it may take a lot of time to queue up to park. But the magic is that after entering the scenic spot, it does not feel so crowded. It is very pleasant to sit on the boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery. There are many small shops on both sides of the road, and there are all kinds of snacks. There are so many beautiful women, wearing ancient clothes, all kinds of shooting, if I am ten years younger, I also want to experience the feeling of wearing ancient clothes to take pictures in the ancient town.