Deqing Xinshi Ancient Town｜Stop Going to Nanxun and Wuzhen

Discovered another free, lesser-known ancient town in Deqing
Xinshi Ancient Town is a 1-hour drive from Huzhou city center
Perfect for a weekend getaway to relax,
Great for parents, families, hiking, and photography
Well-preserved late Qing Dynasty architecture
Riverside living, full of the lively charm of Jiangnan
You can slow down and leisurely stroll around
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🌟Xinshi Ancient Town: 4A Scenic Area
📍Address: No. 1 Duifengbang, Xinshi Town, Deqing County, Huzhou City, Xinshi Ancient Town Visitor Center.
🎫Tickets: Free admission to the scenic area and exhibition halls!
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🙀【Recommended Must-Do Route】
Grand Canal Poetry Road Cultural Digital Experience Hall ➡️ Zihua Jun Dance Art Museum ➡️ Zhong Zhaolin Former Residence ➡️ Xinshi Cultural and Historical Museum ➡️ Luxian Tower ➡️ Shen Quan Former Residence and Tong Runfu Memorial Hall ➡️ Liu Wang Temple ➡️ Folk Art Museum ➡️ Jiangnan Silk Culture Museum, and more
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The ancient town was founded in 308 AD and preserves many Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings with white walls and black tiles, exuding an antique charm. The ancient buildings along Xihekou Water Street are especially concentrated, and walking through them feels like traveling back in time.
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🈶Main Attractions
✅Ancient Bridges: The town has several ancient bridges, such as Taiping Bridge and Qingfeng Bridge. These bridges are not only important transportation routes but also key scenic spots.
✅Ancient Streets: The old streets are well-preserved, lined with ancient shops and residences, full of historical charm.
Wander through the alleys to feel the traces of time and capture artistic vintage photos📷
✅Temples: There are several historic temples in the town, such as Juehai Temple, where locals and tourists pray for blessings.
✅Temple Fair: Every year on the 28th day of the third lunar month, Xinshi Ancient Town holds a grand temple fair that attracts many visitors.
✅Traditional Handicrafts: The town has many traditional craft workshops, such as bamboo weaving and embroidery, where visitors can experience these traditional skills firsthand.
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🥙Food Guide🥢
Besides teahouses, the town is filled with various snack shops,
✔ Guangfuzhai Tea Cake ✔ Lao Shen Plum Blossom Cake ✔ Xiantan Noodle House
🌸Plum Blossom Cake: Sweet and delicious, topped with small glutinous rice balls and red dates that add extra flavor. Weekend lines are long, so it depends on the situation. We didn’t get to try it😭
📸【Photo Spots】🌳Xihekou: Here you can capture the perfect combination of ancient bridges, flowing water, and historic buildings—every shot looks like a masterpiece.
🏡Penguin Coffee☕️ is probably the only trendy café in the town. The cozy décor and two free-roaming cats create a warm atmosphere. The coffee beans are good quality; order a slice of cake🍰 and some tea🍵, and enjoy watching people by the riverside window seat.
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🛶【Travel Tips】
👟Recommended visit duration: 1 - 3 hours. Take your time to stroll, enjoy the scenery, and savor the food.
❗️Be cautious while exploring; there are no railings by the small river, so keep an eye on elderly and children.
Nearby attractions: Xiazhuhu Lake, Fantasy Valley, Mogan Mountain Yucun Village, etc.