乌镇西栅 — Attraction in Tongxiang

Yes, Wuzhen feels more like an engineered attraction than a quaint Chinese water town, but there are also some undeniable advantages to it. Since it's managed by the local tourism group, the prices are transparent and the quality of the items sold are also generally uniform.

Beyond that, there are also a wide selection of insightful galleries that depict various aspects of traditional life in Wuzhen, so in a sense you're not really losing out on cultural immersion. Also, with it being the most elaborate ancient town in the region, Wuzhen has the most to offer in terms of retail and food options. The sights in Wuzhen are also arguably the best.

If you're short on time, definitely prioritise spending 150 rmb on Xizha over the slightly cheaper Dongzha as it's far more elaborate with more activities and better sights. However, I'd definitely recommend spending the whole day here and buying the 180 rmb combo ticket for the most...

Wuzhen Xizha is like stepping into a Chinese fairytale—part Disneyland, part Venice, and entirely magical!

From the moment we arrived, we were swept into a world of rich heritage and serene waterways… The town is beautifully preserved, with cobblestone paths, traditional architecture, and charming bridges that make every corner photo-worthy!

We explored the town mostly by foot, and sometimes hopped on the shuttle cart… we also saw some tourists gliding through canals by boat…

There’s so much to see—art museums, an opera house, a dye workshop, even a vintage-style post office… The streets are lined with local eateries, souvenir stores and boutiques... One of the highlights was having dim sum breakfast and sipping Chinese tea by the river.

Highly recommend staying at a hotel or homestay in the town.. and spend at least two days to soak it all in...

If you are the hotel guest, purchase tickets over the counter during check in to get discounted tickets. The hotel concierge delivered our luggages to the room via the boat while we took a buggy to the nearest entrance to our hotel for check-in. There are plenty of accomodation with different styles and price range.

There are musuems in the water town that you can visit with additional purchase of tickets. Our hotel included a free try on archery at one of the streets. There are hanfu shops where you can rent the costume for photoshoot.

There are many small souvenier shops and eateries selling specialty food. Try your hands on lantern making or fan painting. Let the photos do the talking!

Beautiful weather and scenery! Too beautiful not to go! Plan a visit and stay for 2 nights to...