Visited Wuzhen once, stayed up late to summarize a beginner-friendly Wuzhen travel guide

🖐🏻 After exploring Wuzhen, a tearful summary
Covers core attractions: West Scenic Zone, East Scenic Zone, Mu Xin Art Museum, Mao Dun’s Former Residence, Water Market, Wuzhen Old Street, South Scenic Zone, Wucun Village!
Complete transportation guide: precise ferry + walking routes timed to the minute, plus energy-saving night tour tips!
Seasonal specials: summer night tours in West Scenic Zone, autumn osmanthus fragrance in South Scenic Zone, plus a food map!
With emojis: making the guide more vivid and fun to read!
🟢Day 1: In-depth West Scenic Zone (mainly night views)
📍 Morning: First exploration of West Scenic Zone

07:00 West Scenic Zone Visitor Center
🚗 Transport: 1 hour by car from Jiaxing/Hangzhou, or take K350 bus directly from Wuzhen Bus Station.
🎫 Tickets: West Scenic Zone ¥150/person (students ¥75), night ticket ¥120/person (entry after 16:00).
💡 Must-do activities:
Ride a punt boat (¥60/person, 1 hour, see the “Water Market”).
Climb the White Lotus Pagoda (panoramic view of West Scenic Zone, wear light-colored dresses for better photos!).
⏰ Recommended stay: 2 hours (9:00-11:00, avoid tour groups).
📸 Photo tips:
Indigo dye workshop (wear white clothes, dynamic shots look great!).
Bridge within a bridge (two overlapping bridges, low-angle shots are stunning!).
📍 Noon: Lunch at West Scenic Zone guesthouse

11:30 West Scenic Zone guesthouse restaurant
🍜 Must-try:
Dingsheng Cake (Zhuangyuan Cake, ¥5 each, sweet but not greasy!).
Sanbai Liquor (Wuzhen specialty, ¥20/bottle, pairs wonderfully with stinky tofu!).
Lamb noodles (Dongpo pork style, ¥38/bowl).
💡 Tips: Arrive before 12 to avoid queues, go sightseeing right after eating!
📍 Afternoon: Mu Xin Art Museum + Mao Dun’s Former Residence

13:30 Mu Xin Art Museum
🚗 Transport: 10-minute walk from West Scenic Zone.
🎫 Tickets: ¥20/person (closed on Mondays).
📸 Must-see exhibits:
Mu Xin’s manuscripts (a blend of literature and art, very impressive!).
Mini cinema (loops Mu Xin documentaries, free admission!).
15:00 Mao Dun’s Former Residence
🚗 Transport: 5-minute walk from the museum.
🎫 Tickets: ¥10/person.
💡 Activities:
View Mao Dun’s life exhibition (restores the writer’s living scenes).
Get a special stamp (“Mao Dun’s Former Residence” limited edition!).
📍 Evening: West Scenic Zone night tour

17:30 West Scenic Zone night view
🚗 Transport: walking tour.
🎫 Tickets: night ticket ¥120/person (entry after 16:00).
💡 Must-do activities:
Ride the night boat (¥80/person, see the “Lantern River”—super dreamy!).
Stroll the bar street (listen to folk music, order a “Wuzhen special cocktail” ¥40).
📸 Photo spots:
River reflections (low-angle shots with lanterns and buildings in the frame!).
Open-air cinema (starts at 19:30, wear a windbreaker!).
📍 Accommodation recommendations

Luxury option: hotels inside West Scenic Zone (e.g., Tong’an Inn, ¥800-1200, riverside views).
Cost-effective option: guesthouses outside West Scenic Zone (e.g., “That Year Late Village,” ¥300-500, 5-minute walk to the park).
🟢Day 2: East Scenic Zone + surroundings (cultural focus)
📍 Morning: Pristine East Scenic Zone

07:30 East Scenic Zone Visitor Center
🚗 Transport: 10-minute taxi from West Scenic Zone (¥12).
🎫 Tickets: ¥110/person (students ¥55, includes East + West Scenic Zone combo ticket ¥190).
💡 Must-do activities:
Watch shadow puppetry (¥10/person, shows at 10:00 and 14:00).
Visit the Hundred Beds Museum (see Ming and Qing dynasty beds, very impressive!).
⏰ Recommended stay: 2 hours (9:00-11:00, avoid midday heat).
📸 Photo tips:
Hongyuan Tai Dye Workshop (wear Hanfu for authentic ancient-style photos!).
Jiangnan Woodcarving Museum (exquisite details, low-angle shots!).
📍 Noon: Lunch at East Scenic Zone Old Street

11:30 East Scenic Zone Old Street
🍢 Must-eat:
Braised lamb (East Scenic Zone specialty, ¥48/jin, tastes great with yellow wine!).
Stinky tofu (freshly fried, with chili sauce ¥5/serving).
Qingtuan (mugwort flavor, ¥3 each).
💡 Tips: Arrive before 12, some shops close early!
📍 Afternoon: South Scenic Zone + Wucun Village

13:30 South Scenic Zone Old Street
🚗 Transport: 15-minute taxi from East Scenic Zone (¥15).
🎫 Tickets: Free! Undeveloped area preserving indigenous life.
📸 Photo spots:
Ancient bridge and flowing water (wear bright clothes for lively shots!).
Old teahouse (sit on bamboo chairs and drink tea, ¥10/cup).
15:30 Wucun Village
🚗 Transport: 10-minute taxi from South Scenic Zone (¥10).
🎫 Tickets: ¥100/person (includes experience activities).
💡 Activities:
Tofu grinding (¥20/person, take the finished product home!).
Bike riding (tour around the village, free!).
⏰ Recommended stay: 2 hours (leave before 17:30).
📍 Return trip

18:00 Return
🚗 Transport: Taxi from Wucun Village to Wuzhen Bus Station (¥20), then take the bus back.
📌 Practical tips
Transport options:
Inside West Scenic Zone, rely on walking + free ferry; East Scenic Zone requires walking.
Buses from Wuzhen to Hangzhou/Shanghai run hourly, book tickets in advance!
Ticket discounts:
Combo ticket (West + East Scenic Zone) ¥190/person, student discounts available.
Discounts available at Mu Xin Art Museum, Wucun Village, and other attractions with valid tickets.

🔥🔥Seasonal specials:
August: West Scenic Zone night tours, Wucun Village water park.
October: South Scenic Zone osmanthus fragrance, East Scenic Zone Autumn Festival.
Essentials:
Sunscreen (SPF50+), sun hat (strong UV in summer).
Mosquito repellent (many mosquitoes near waterways, especially at dusk).

🗺️ Route summary table
🗺️💰Time Itinerary Transport Cost
Day1 07:00 Wuzhen Bus Station → West Scenic Zone K350 bus ¥2
Day1 11:30 West Scenic Zone → West Scenic Zone guesthouse Walk ¥0
Day1 13:30 West Scenic Zone guesthouse → Mu Xin Art Museum Walk ¥0
Day1 15:00 Mu Xin Art Museum → Mao Dun’s Former Residence Walk ¥0
Day1 17:30 Mao Dun’s Former Residence → West Scenic Zone night tour Walk ¥0
Day2 07:30 West Scenic Zone → East Scenic Zone Taxi ¥12
Day2 11:30 East Scenic Zone → East Scenic Zone Old Street Walk ¥0
Day2 13:30 East Scenic Zone Old Street → South Scenic Zone Taxi ¥15
Day2 15:30 South Scenic Zone → Wucun Village Taxi ¥10
Day2 18:00 Wucun Village → Wuzhen Bus Station Taxi ¥20

🎉 Have a great time in Wuzhen! 🏯🍂