Xitang Scenic Area

🌸【The most beautiful ancient towns and villages I visited in 2023】🌸 1. 🌺Nanxun Ancient Town The beauty of Nanxun, a simple but not monotonous water town.🚣 2. 🌸The hometown of the sage of books Jiangnan misty rain, the small bridge flowing water people's home full of simple charm.🏘 3. 🎋Xishang Village Xu Guanghan's same swing place, Wan'an Bridge is an excellent photo spot.📸 4. 🌾Anchang Ancient Town Must take the special black awning boat, feel the strong folk customs.🛶 5. 🌇Xitang Ancient Town The beauty of Xitang at sunset is intoxicating.🌅 6. 🎻Wuzhen A very famous ancient town, you must have heard of Wuzhen Drama Festival!🎶 7. 🌳Tongli Ancient Town The ancient town with pure ancient charm and simple folk customs.🎨 8. 🏯Twenty-eight ancient towns Full of rivers and lakes atmosphere, the ancient town pavilion can enjoy the panorama.🛤 9. 🌾Songyang·Lishui A village with a super sense of age, a treasure land suitable for all seasons.🎁 10. 🐟Fish Harbor Ancient City A creative ancient fishing town full of culture, with lots of fun attractions!🎣 11. 🏞Gexian Village Resort A paradise in the world of fairy tales, beautiful day and night.🖼 12. 🏮Wu Girl State Resort Pavilions, elegant style, and exciting light shows and iron flowers.🎇 13. 🌸Jingdezhen·Jiangxi The hometown of porcelain, with a strong artistic atmosphere.🎻 14. 🏘Yangchan Earthen Building The ancient village surrounded by golden color, interesting with the autumn drying people's home.🌻 15. 🌉Xijin Ferry Ancient Street 'One glance at ten thousand years' of Zhenjiang San Shan Yi Du.🎑 16. 🎨Yaoli Ancient Town A leisurely and colorful ancient town full of poetic and picturesque.🎯 17. 🏰Huizhou Ancient City One of the four ancient cities in China, with unique Huizhou architecture.🛕 18. 🌾Wuyuan Huangling The ancient and civilized Wuyuan attractions, not to be missed!🎊 🌺The simple folk customs of ancient towns and villages, Are the classics inherited from ancient to modern times. When you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, Come and stay in these ancient towns and villages for a few days!💒

| Found the real version of the dream Huayu water town. Xitang| Found the real version of the dream Huayu water town 💚Always go to Xitang! Look at the dreamy Jiangnan water town. Take advantage of the Mid-Autumn National Day holiday and the cool autumn day to feel this living ancient town for thousands of years. This is a good place to enjoy the moon and travel on National Day The small bridge and flowing water and the sound of oars and shadows are the true portrayal here. I love its morning and evening lights and sunset and sunset, as well as the night from the beginning of the lanterns to the dim lights. 📍Jiaxing Jiashan County Xitang Ancient Town Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shanghai and other Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai areas are about 1.5h by car, and parking is convenient High-speed rail to "Jiashan South Station", take bus K222 directly to the scenic area 💚Play and check in 👉Misty Corridor: Stroll under the corridor and feel the atmosphere of misty Jiangnan 👉Small bridge and flowing water: There are many bridges in the scenic area, and the scenery/photography is very beautiful, such as Huanxiu Bridge, Wufu Bridge, Songzi Laifeng Bridge, Wan'an Bridge, Yongning Bridge, etc. 👉 Streets and alleys: The streets and alleys in the ancient town are the most humanistic and smoky places. You can stroll along West Street, Tawan Street, Tangdong Street, Shipi Alley, Yejia Alley, etc. 👉Ancient buildings: Don't miss the gardens and museums with history and stories, such as Xiyuan, Huguo Sui Liangwang Temple, Button Museum, Wine Culture Museum, etc. 👉 Xitang cruise: Come to the ancient town of water town, how can you not take a cruise along the river and feel the poetic Jiangnan in the small bridge and flowing water I am a small package who loves to travel and share✌️

#newyearadventure #tripblazers #china An hours drive from Shanghai, in Jiashan, Zhejiang province you can find one of the most famous water towns in China. Walking around on a chilly day, you can warm up with the various snacks and drinks from the stalls, as well as inside the historic Wang residence and gardens. Visit on a clear day for the best views of the town and the water.

Xitang Water Town is a mix of canals, bridges, ancient buildings, and narrow lanes. It is less famous and less commercial than the other water towns near Shanghai. Nanxun is the most original and picturesque water town, filled with tranquil ambiance. the place is so calm and it's like in the movie. #urbanexplorer #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool

Pingjianglu, Tongli, Luzhi, Mudu, Xietang, Shangtang, Zhujiajiao these are some of the popular water towns I had the pleasure to visit in China and I was literally tired of watching the same features everywhere. Thought no more water town🤭 Then I have visited Xitang water town, Zhejiang province. I think this is the best water town I have ever seen so far. It has some unique features that will blow your mind. I think I was in the trance as long as I was there😱. See it at night, I bet you will have the same experience 🤗 #ancient town #water town #zhejiang #yuan dynasty wonder #mayday trip

Xitang Ancient Town Travel Guide: - Admission: Adult tickets are 95 RMB, half price for students. Free entry to Xitang before 8 am and after 5 pm. - Boat tickets: - Daytime cruise: West Zone route 150 RMB/boat (with admission ticket, limited to 8 people); East Zone route 100 RMB/boat (with admission ticket, limited to 6 people). - Night cruise: Only West Zone route is available, 150 RMB/boat (with admission ticket, limited to 8 people). - Must-visit attractions: - Shipi Lane: A characteristic open-air alley in Xitang, with a narrow sky above, known as Xitang's "One Line Sky". - Misty Rain Corridor: A market scene with a unique local style, like a street with a roof, serving both aesthetic and sheltering functions. - Songzi Laifeng Bridge: A classic check-in bridge in Xitang, it is said that couples who cross it will have their wishes come true, and the large white wall in the middle of the bridge is full of traces left by tourists. - Yongning Bridge: Offers a panoramic view of both sides of the river, with a view of the quaint covered bridges and residential buildings, and is the filming location for Jay Chou's music video 'Passerby'. - Tour route: Wuguniang Theme Park → Qilaoye Temple → Zui Garden → Misty Rain Corridor → Songzi Laifeng Bridge → Chinese Alcohol Culture Museum → Shaoxiang Port → Xitang Ming and Qing Wood Carving Museum → Xiyuan. Additionally, before strolling through the ancient town, remember to ask the innkeeper for two complimentary coupons, one for a Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) which can be worn for 3-4 hours for free, and another for a bar coupon which includes one beer or cocktail plus 1 hour, both included in the accommodation fee with no extra charge.

Xitang, formerly known as Xietang, was established as a market town during the Ming Dynasty, bordering Yong'an and Qianshan townships. It was initially named Xietang, later known as Xitang. During the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty (713-741 AD), villagers built the Maming Temple in the waters of Wen Shuiyang. In the first year of the Xianchun era (1265 AD), Tang Jiefu donated his residence to establish a temple. The descendants of the Tang family, Huan Xiangfu and Dang, were scattered around, and during the Chunhu era, it was called Husouli. In the fifth year of the Xuande era of the Ming Dynasty (1430 AD), Jiaxing County was established, and the initial proposal was to set the county seat in Xietang. In the twelfth year of the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty (1447 AD), the Taozhuang Taxation Bureau was moved to Xietang, and during the Hongzhi era, it was called Xietang Market. During the Zhengde era (1506-1521 AD), it was known as Xitang Town. Xitang is flat in terrain, with a dense network of rivers. Nine rivers converge in the town area, dividing it into eight sections, and 24 stone bridges connect the five areas of the ancient town into one. Most of these ancient bridges are single-hole stone pillar and wooden beam bridges, which are well preserved to this day. The residential alleys are another distinctive feature of Xitang, including street alleys that connect two parallel streets, water alleys that connect the front street to the back river, and accompanying alleys located on the side of the hall within large residences. The 122 crisscrossing alleys construct the overall framework of the ancient town and connect the new and old town areas. The more than 2,000-meter-long Misty Rain Corridor is the most unique symbol of Xitang's architecture, with long benches with backs set up along one side of the river.

Xitang Ancient Town, you've been waiting for me for a long time, haven't you? 😍 A must-visit water town in Jiangnan, let's go on a budget trip on a whim! 🎉 Here come some practical tips for Xitang Ancient Town! 📌 📍 Location: No. 258, Nanyuan Road, Jiaxing City. Admission: 95 yuan per person, half price for students with a student ID! 😉 Go big or go home, enjoy the free time before and after 8 o'clock, and don't rush off after 9 o'clock on weekend nights 🌙. The ticket allows multiple face scans for entry, so you won't miss any beautiful spots. 👀 🚗 Transportation strategies: 1️⃣ High-speed train: After arriving at Jiashan South, take a taxi or choose between two buses to go directly to the ancient town. 🚄🚌 2️⃣ Bus: Take bus 222 all the way to the terminal station. 🚌 3️⃣ Self-driving: Navigate directly to Xitang parking lot, parking is only 10 yuan, settle the account the next day. P1 & P3 also offer charging! 🚗🔌 Want a scenic boat ride? 💰 Rowing boats start at 200 yuan, have a blast with 8 friends! 🛶 Tourist routes: Huanxiu Bridge 🎠— Shipi Lane — Wang Residence — Xiyuan — Church — Wufu Bridge — Ni Residence — Songzi Laifeng Bridge — Zuoyuan — Wuguniang — Ancient Stage — Again Songzi Bridge — Misty Rain Corridor — Yongning Bridge — Quiet Street — Back to Shipi Lane — Second tour of Xiyuan — Finally, head to Tangdong Street for a carnival! 🎉 Best photo spots 📸 1️⃣ Huguo Sui Liang Wang Temple, where the ginkgo trees turn golden in autumn, and those two trees are the legendary protagonists! 🍂 2️⃣ Misty Rain Corridor, stroll through this ink painting, where you are both the protagonist and part of the painting. 🖼️ 3️⃣ Zuoyuan, the 'smallest' pavilion area in the 'universe' of China, with no shortage of stories inside. 🏞️ 4️⃣ Shipi Lane, the alleys of the ancient town, each stone slab exudes the charm of history. 🏛️ 5️⃣ The small 'overpass' in Xiyuan, turn around and around, don't get lost. 🚦 6️⃣ Songzi Laifeng Bridge, the core of the ancient town's river channel, with bridge holes, tourist boats, and visitors, a sight too beautiful to absorb all at once. 🌉 Come to Xitang Ancient Town and explore its charm together! 🎉💖

Xitang is divided into Old Xitang and New Xitang. Old Xitang requires an admission fee of 100 yuan per person, and this refers to Old Xitang. Xitang ancient town is located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. The terrain of Xitang is flat, with numerous rivers. There are 9 river channels converging in the town area, dividing it into 8 sections, and 24 stone bridges connect the five areas of the ancient town into one. Zhainong is another distinctive feature of Xitang, which includes street alleys that connect two parallel streets, water alleys that lead from the street to the river at the back, and peinong which are set on the side of the hall inside large residences. The more than 2000-meter-long Misty Rain Corridor is the most unique symbol of Xitang's architecture, with the corridor's shelter set up along the riverside, equipped with long benches with backs.

In the fireworks-laden March, of course, one should head to Jiangnan, where the sunshine is bright, and the air is filled with the fragrance of birds and flowers. As the weather warms up, the scenery begins to add hues and gradually raises its natural saturation, competing in splendor. Plants lift a layer of veil, revealing another color. The cherry blossoms in Xitang are not numerous. They bloom along the riverbanks, on the black tiles and green bricks, in the wind and rain corridors, and within the rhythm of stories. Xitang Ancient Town Nemophila Shanghai has many flower seas, and I really like the blue Nemophila. The unique blue flowers cover the small hillsides, and if you are in Shanghai, it is well worth a visit. Shanghai Binjiang Forest Park Crabapple 'Fearing that the flowers will fall asleep in the deep night, I burn tall candles to illuminate their red makeup.' The spring is in full swing by the Mochou Lake, with crabapple blossoms blooming, and the poetic and picturesque scenery intoxicates people. Nanjing Mochou Lake Park Monet's Garden Like Monet's divine brush, the Gongqing Forest Park in April is like a fairy tale world, with babbling brooks, shimmering reflections, and a distant train as if coming out of a painting. Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park Cherry Blossoms As one of the world's top three cherry blossom viewing spots, in the middle and late March, the Yoshino cherry trees bloom all over the hills by the Tai Lake, with petals scattered everywhere, covering the lake surface near the Changchun Bridge. A cherry blossom feast is right here. Yuntai Pavilion The February orchid in Hangzhou has 'two West Lakes,' and this is one of them, without the noise of tourists, only a few close friends walking slowly in the rain, Hangzhou's true West Lake scenery is fully revealed. Hangzhou Maojiabu Tulips Come to Hangzhou in March, and go to this place. Tulips, streams, cherry blossoms, and mountain views complement each other. If you encounter a rain at Taiziwan, casually watch the mist rise from the water surface, and the scenery on the opposite side begins to unfold like an oil painting. Hangzhou Taiziwan Park Magnolia To view magnolias in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, of course, you go to the gardens. 'The magnolia stands tall on the branches, as white as jade and like a fairy.' Carved like thousands of pieces of jade, they are dazzling and emit a light elegant fragrance. Suzhou Master of the Nets Garden Cherry Blossoms From Jiming Temple to Xuanwu Lake, Nanjing's full-blown spring. Cherry blossoms and ancient temples. When the spring breeze blows, the delicate petals fall with the wind, like pink snowflakes, soft and romantic. Nanjing Jiming Temple

Wuguniang Park is located at the western entrance of the ancient town Xitang, covering an area of 3,000 square meters, which includes the Wuguniang statue, Duwating Pavilion, and a water stage, among other features. A true love story is circulated in Xitang. In the late Qing Dynasty, Miss Wuguniang, the daughter of the Yang family landlord from Tangdong village, fell in love with the long-term worker Xu Atian. They faced opposition from her half-brother and she was persecuted to death. Later, her love story was turned into a Tian Ge (field song) and has been sung here for over a hundred years. The musical 'Wuguniang' adapted from the Jiashan Tian Ge won the Wenhua Award at the 7th China Arts Festival. Duwating Pavilion is a special tile Xu Atian made as a kiln worker to express his love for Wuguniang, which he used to cover a pavilion. Inside the pavilion hangs a bell, engraved with the scene of their rendezvous here and the words 'love at first sight'. About 'Tian Ge' Tian Ge is a rural folk song passed down among the people of Xitang, still sung in the neighboring areas of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai to this day, and is a precious local musical cultural heritage of China. It is particularly noteworthy that the musical 'Wuguniang' adapted from the Xitang Tian Ge won the Wenhua Award at the 7th China International Arts Festival. Moreover, in 1954, the late Yue opera writer Gu Xidong adapted it into the Yue opera 'Wuguniang', performed by the Zhejiang Yue Opera Troupe. After watching the play, Xia Yan (a famous playwright) highly appreciated it and wrote an article in 'People's Daily', giving it a high evaluation.

I had no intention of visiting Jiangnan, but somehow Jiangnan has captured my heart. One must visit the ancient town of Xitang with their beloved! Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, stroll through the old streets and alleys, observe the grey tiles and white walls, the small bridges over flowing water, and experience the original look of life! 🎫【Ticket】 Adult: 95￥ Student: Half price Sunday to Thursday 8:00-17:00, Friday to Saturday after 20:30, admission to the scenic area is free, so plan your visit well and you can save 95 yuan😄 🚢【Boat Ticket】 Daytime cruise: West area route 150 yuan/boat (with ticket, limited to 8 people) East area route 100 yuan/boat (with ticket, limited to 6 people) Night cruise: Only the West area route is available at 150 yuan/boat (with ticket, limited to 8 people) 🚄【Transportation】 🚞: Passes through Jiaxing Station and Jiashan Station, both of which have direct bus service to Xitang. ✈️: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao Airport are all within a 2-hour drive. 🚌: Shanghai Tourism Distribution Center (daily departures), Hangzhou Tourism Distribution Center (weekend departures) 🚗: Navigate to 258 Nanyuan Road, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City. 🏞️【Must-Visit Attractions】 1⃣️Shi Pi Nong Shi Pi Nong is the most characteristic open-air alley in Xitang, with a narrow sky above, known as the 'One-Line Sky' of Xitang. 2⃣️Misty Rain Corridor The Misty Rain Corridor is a unique local market scene, like a roofed street, which is both scenic and functional for sheltering from wind and rain. 3⃣️Songzi Laifeng Bridge The classic check-in bridge of Xitang, it is said that couples who cross it will have their wishes come true, and the large white wall between the bridges is covered with traces left by tourists. 4⃣️Yongning Bridge From here, you can see the full view of both sides of the river, including the quaint covered bridges and residential buildings, and check in at the scene of Jay Chou's 'Passerby' music video. 📷【Photo Check-In】 1⃣️Misty Rain Corridor: Take a photo slanting east or west around 18:00, when the setting sun casts a twilight glow, creating a beauty that is both present and elusive. 2⃣️Yongning Bridge: Take a photo from east to west between 4-5 pm, when the sunlight is still a bit dazzling, to capture the halo of the sun. 3⃣️Huanxiu Bridge: Sitting on the bridge and taking photos of the ancient buildings and rowing boats in the river behind is simply too beautiful! 4⃣️Wufu Bridge: Face the scenic side, whether it's sunny or rainy, it's super beautiful. 👉🏻【Tour Route】 Five Girls Theme Park → Qi Lao Ye Temple → Drunken Garden → Misty Rain Corridor → Songzi Laifeng Bridge → China Liquor Culture Museum → Incense Harbor → Xitang Ming and Qing Wood Carving Museum → West Garden → Zhong Fu Tang 🏠【Accommodation】 Xitang has many homestays and inns, I prefer the quiet and spacious ones, with the unique characteristics of Jiangnan, single-family courtyards with small gardens, exquisite rooms starting from 99 🍲【Gourmet】 1⃣️Grandma Guan's Stinky Tofu 2⃣️Grandma's Chicken Feet 3⃣️The World's Number One Noodle 4⃣️Xitang Dragon's Hoof 🌈tips 1⃣️For night views, it is recommended to stay inside the Xitang scenic area. 2⃣️In hot weather, remember to bring an umbrella, hat, and sunscreen. 3⃣️When renting Hanfu, remember to shop around.