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12-hour secret tour of Wuzhen: hidden ways to avoid the crowds!

"Time in Wuzhen is like the ripples created by a rowing boat, the poetry in the light and shadow of a dyeing workshop, and the starry sky encountered when walking at night with a lantern. In 12 hours, you can avoid the crowds and encounter the lively soul of the water town under the commercial shell." 🌅7:30 in the morning | Dongzha morning light, contracting the unmanned dyeing workshop Rush into Dongzha before the tour groups arrive! Go straight to [Hongyuan Tai Dyeing Workshop], the morning light shines through the blue printed cloth onto the bluestone slabs, and the bird's-eye view from the second floor creates a blockbuster movie in seconds! Stop by Mao Dun's former residence to experience the Jiangnan atmosphere as described by the literati. 🚣♀10:00 AM | Wandering in Xizha, through the Millennium Theater Take the free shuttle bus to Xizha. Must-see: • Mu Xin Art Museum: The collision of minimalist architecture and reed marshes, with the spiral staircase creating a sense of luxury. • Plant and Wood Dyeing Workshop: The hanging blue-dyed cloth flutters in the wind, and it looks even better when worn with a light-colored long skirt! • Wuzhen Post Office: Send a postcard and get the ancient town’s exclusive postmark for a full sense of ceremony. 🍜12:30 noon | Locals’ secret food list For lunch, have the [Shusheng Lamb Noodles], the lamb is tender and the soup is delicious. Avoid mealtime and don’t queue! Snack recommendations: • Dingsheng cake: glutinous red bean paste filling, a must-buy at Jinji Pastry Shop! • Shredded Radish Pancake: Freshly fried until crispy, and when you bite into it you will find sweet shredded radish. 🌿Afternoon 14:30 | Slow life in Nanzha, unlock the original ecology Walk 15 minutes to the free Nanzha to avoid commercial crowds! Order a cup of "Yanyu Jiangnan" coffee at [Xiqiao Hujian] and watch the rowing boats pass by the window. Visiting an artisan’s workshop, experiencing silk quilt making, and taking away a homemade handkerchief is so meaningful! 🌇Evening 17:00 | Sunset cruise, enjoy the romance of the water village Return to Xizha and rent a rowboat. The sunset dyes the white walls golden. Use 0.5x wide-angle to take a "half water, half house" mirror photo! ✨Night 19:00 | Lantern night tour, dreaming of the sparkling lights • Walking over bridges with lanterns: Get free paper lanterns at Wenchang Pavilion and cross three bridges to pray for blessings (the Fengyuan double bridge is the most effective!) • Open-air movies: Rewatch "A Time to Live and a Time to Die" at Beidou Bay. The atmosphere of watching movies by the water is amazing. ⚠Avoidance Guide • Transportation: Take the high-speed rail to Tongxiang Station and transfer to bus K282 (2 yuan), don’t take illegal taxis! • Accommodation: Choose a B&B outside Xizha and stay in a room with river view. • Taking photos: Be careful when buying bamboo tube milk tea!
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*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: Apr 15, 2025
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