A Utopian Journey for Drama Fans—Catch the Last Days of the Drama Festival～

Here comes the happy whirlwind one-day tour guide for the Wuzhen Drama Festival! 🎭 October in Wuzhen truly feels like a real-life utopia, with the entire ancient town immersed in a theatrical carnival. Even a special forces-style check-in can be super fun!

At 9 AM, head straight to the West Scenic Zone. As soon as you enter, you'll be amazed by the street performances! Two actors dressed as chefs are performing an impromptu act, with drama festival posters in the background, instantly setting the artistic mood. It’s recommended to grab a program schedule first and stake out the time slots for shows you’re interested in.

At noon, the area near the Water Market is bustling with activity. Snack stalls along the river and drama-themed food trucks line up one after another. Highly recommend the "Scholar’s Lamb Noodles" and "Dingsheng Cake." Enjoy your food while watching the theatrical flower boats drifting on the river—pure bliss!

At 2 PM, check in at the Mu Xin Art Museum to avoid the peak crowds. Besides the permanent exhibitions, there are special performance installations during the drama festival, perfect for photos! Remember to book your visit time in advance.

At 5 PM, don’t miss the Dye House Alley. The indigo printed fabric looks stunning in the sunset, and there are often site-specific theater performances here. I happened to catch a super interesting immersive play, with actors interacting directly among the visitors!

The highlight is the night tour at 7 PM! It’s best to secure tickets for popular shows at the Wuzhen Grand Theatre in advance, or just pop into any teahouse to catch exciting small theater performances. The ancient town under the lights feels like a huge open-air theater, with surprises around every corner～

✨Tips:
1. Wear comfortable shoes! Walking 20,000 steps in a day is no dream.
2. Bring a power bank; you won’t want to stop taking photos.
3. Check the show schedule ahead of time.
4. October has big temperature differences between day and night, bring a light jacket.

💡More tips:
✅ Dates: 10.16-10.26, recommended to enter after 3 PM to avoid crowds and enjoy the night view.
✅ Free areas: The ancient town carnival is completely free! Take a gondola ride to watch performances on the water stage for an amazing vibe.
✅ Outfit: Light-colored clothes + comfortable shoes, walking 20,000 steps on stone pavements won’t hurt your feet.
✅ Hidden gem: The drama market along the canal is great for browsing, with creative products and snacks all in one place.

The double joy of Jiangnan water town + drama carnival is truly worth rushing for! 🎭

If you missed it this year, bookmark this guide and plan for October next year! Already looking forward to the 12th Wuzhen Drama Festival in 2025～