Explore the Complete Winter Travel Guide to Xitang Ancient Town | Jiaxing·Xitang Ancient Town
by ABRAHAM WOLF
Feb 20, 2024
| Jiaxing·Xitang Ancient Town. In winter, come to Xitang to experience the tranquility and poetry of the Jiangnan water town, with small bridges, flowing water, and the melodious sound of oars, I am waiting for you here. The Spring Festival is approaching, let us embark on a journey to Jiangnan together.
【Essential Travel Information】
Ticket Information:
① Adult ticket price: 95 RMB, student ticket price is half price.
② Free time period: During the Spring Festival (February 10th to February 16th), you can enter the scenic area for free before 8 o'clock every morning and after 9 o'clock every night. Other dates (including weekends): Free before 8 o'clock every morning and after 5 o'clock in the evening.
Transportation Guide:
① Take a train to Jiashan Station, take a taxi for about 35 RMB, or take bus 210 for about 2 RMB.
② Take a high-speed train to Jiashan South Station, take a taxi for about 65 RMB, or take bus 222 for about 2 RMB.
③ If you drive by yourself, it is recommended to park in the Xitang parking lot, with an overnight fee of 30 RMB per day.
【Travel Guide】
Tour Suggestions:
- Xitang Ancient Town is not big, you can stroll around and enjoy the slow time.
- Take a rowing boat to experience the charm of the Jiangnan water town, and the night tour is more romantic.
- Must-visit attractions: Misty Corridor, Water Town Architecture, West Street, Xitang Central Business Street, Son Coming Phoenix Bridge, Yongning Bridge, Tangdong Street Bar Street, Xitang Flower Alley.
Food Recommendations:
- Qian Yuman·Nostalgic Landscape Restaurant: Popular, high cost performance of dishes, recommend bamboo net duck and grandma's marinated eggs.
- Linxiao Restaurant: Classic Hangzhou cuisine, recommend grass chicken pot and spicy bullfrog.
Accommodation Recommendations:
- There are many homestays in the ancient town with beautiful environment and moderate price. There are also high cost-effective hotels outside the scenic area.
【Recommended Check-in Points】
- Misty Corridor: An excellent place to shoot the corridor, you can feel the artistic conception of Jiangnan.
- Anjing Bridge: Suitable for portrait shooting, the light is soft in the evening.
- Anning Bridge: The best position to overlook the Misty Corridor.
- Tangdong Street: Experience nightlife and feel the atmosphere of the bar street.
【Travel Tips】
- The combination of the ancient town and Hanfu takes great photos.
- It is recommended to take a black awning boat in the evening to enjoy the night view of Xitang.
- Self-driving tourists can choose the third parking lot, which is closer to the ancient town.
A two-day and one-night trip is just right, let us leave beautiful memories in Xitang together.
Post by ABRAHAM WOLF | Feb 20, 2024












