Wuzhen Water Alley Roaming Guide Waterside Homes|Punting Through Alleys|Encountering the Jiangnan Dream
by WanderlustVoyager123
Aug 24, 2025
Wuzhen, a thousand-year-old ancient town gently embraced by flowing water🌊
White walls and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water, the sound of oars rowing
This is a breathing Jiangnan ink painting🖌️
📍Location: Wuzhen Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province
🎫Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
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【Two-sided Wuzhen Travel Guide】
■ East Scenic Zone|The World of Everyday Life
Ticket: 110 RMB
Opening hours: 7:00-18:00
✨More original and ecological, preserving the life of the original residents
Must-visit spots:
✅ Mao Dun’s Former Residence
✅ Jiangnan Hundred Beds Museum
✅ Hongyuan Tai Dyeing Workshop
■ West Scenic Zone|Exquisite Nightscape
Ticket: 150 RMB
Opening hours: 9:00-22:00
🏮Unified planning, stunning night views
Must-visit spots:
✅ Zhaoming Academy
✅ Mu Xin Art Museum (closed on Mondays)
✅ Wuzhen Grand Theatre
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【5 Must-Experience Activities】
1️⃣ Punting Boat Tour
▫️ East Scenic Zone: Experience everyday life scenes
▫️ West Scenic Zone: Absolutely stunning night route
💰Ticket price: 60 RMB/person (80 RMB for West Scenic Zone night tour)
2️⃣ Ancient Bridge Check-in
🔸 Fengyuan Twin Bridges|Classic photo spot in East Scenic Zone
🔸 Qiaoli Bridge|Renji Bridge + Tongji Bridge in West Scenic Zone
3️⃣ Cultural Visits
📖 Mao Dun’s Former Residence|Ticket included in combo ticket
🎨 Mu Xin Art Museum|Ticket 20 RMB
4️⃣ Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicrafts
👘 Blue Printed Fabric|Hongyuan Tai Dyeing Workshop
🦋 Silk Craft|Yida Silk Shop
5️⃣ Water Town Nightlife
🌃 Recommended to experience West Scenic Zone night view after 18:00
🍵 Recommended waterside teahouse: Jin’an Private Kitchen
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【Wuzhen on the Tip of Your Tongue】
🔹 Sister-in-law Cake|Wuzhen specialty souvenir
🔹 Dingsheng Cake|A sweet with auspicious meaning
🔹 Shredded Radish Cake|3 RMB each, great value snack
🔹 Braised Lamb Noodles|38 RMB/bowl
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【Practical Tips】
🚌 Transportation:
High-speed rail to Tongxiang Station → Bus K282 direct to Wuzhen
🛏️ Accommodation:
Highly recommend homestays inside the West Scenic Zone!
Enjoy exclusive mornings & nights
👗 Dress:
Hanfu/Qipao are perfect for photos!
Available for rent inside the scenic area
The beauty of Wuzhen needs to be savored slowly
Sit by the waterside pavilion and daydream
Watch the punting boat cut through the water
Listen to a Jiangnan rain🌧️
This is the true dreamlike water town~
Post by WanderlustVoyager123 | Aug 24, 2025












