Exploring the Ancient Towns of Jiangnan - Wuzhen

Walking through the alleys of the thousand-year-old city, have you forgotten the rings of years? Weekend self-driving tour, exploring the ancient towns of Jiangnan - Wuzhen ⛰【Travel Tips】 📍Detailed address: Wuzhen, located at the north end of Tongxiang, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, the cross-shaped inland river system divides the town into four blocks: east, south, west, and north, respectively known as 'East Gate, South Gate, West Gate, North Gate'. 🗓Itinerary: Drive from Shanghai at noon on Saturday, 2 hours to Wuzhen hotel, South Gate. Sunday morning West Gate, afternoon East Gate, return to Shanghai at 16:00 🚗Transportation tips: Self-driving 🕙Opening hours: West Gate, 9:00-22:00, East Gate 7:00-17:30 💰Ticket price: West Gate ticket 150, East Gate ticket 110; combined ticket 190, West Gate boat ticket 60/person 🌟Highlights: Ancient town 🛏Hotel address: No.1 Ziyelu, Wuzhen Town, Tongxiang, Ziyue Garden Hotel, near South Gate ⛱Hotel environment: Clean, spacious 💰Average cost: 450/family room 🍽Dining recommendation: Dinner at South Gate snacks, lunch at West Gate Scholar's Lamb Noodles Depart from Shanghai, 2 hours to Wuzhen, stay near South Gate, visited in September, just after the peak of summer vacation, considered off-season, hotels are not that expensive, and the stay was good. Arrived at the destination around 15:00 in the afternoon, rested at the hotel for a while, then went to stroll around South Gate, not many people, not overly developed, the snacks sold were also very cheap, walking around and having dinner solved as well. The next morning, after breakfast at the hotel, went to West Gate, if staying inside Wuzhen West Gate, there is a unique morning market for breakfast, with a very complete variety! We bought boat tickets, took a boat to the other side, and walked back. Since we went early, many shops were not open yet, but we could still experience the tranquility of the ancient town of Jiangnan! Had noodles at Scholar's Lamb Noodle Restaurant for lunch, the taste was okay. In the afternoon, drove to East Gate, not as many people as West Gate, parking was more convenient, this area is not as commercialized as West Gate, mostly local residents. Walking through the alleys of the ancient town, one can forget the rings of years.