Jiangnan Water Towns Must-Visit Ancient Towns

Jiaxing Ancient Town Guide｜Stay by the Small Bridges and Flowing Water for Around 500 RMB per Person✨ Includes Transportation and Prices

Who understands! Jiaxing's ancient towns hide the gentlest Jiangnan, with the sound of rowing boats full of poetic charm. Quickly save this transportation + activities + cost list👇

🚗 How to get there? Super convenient transportation

• From other cities: Fly to Shanghai/Hangzhou, then transfer to high-speed train to Jiaxing South Station (20 minutes from Shanghai, 30 minutes from Hangzhou, ticket price 20-40 RMB)

• Getting around the city: Taxi from Jiaxing South Station to downtown costs 30 RMB, between ancient towns you can take a tourist shuttle (8 RMB/person) or carpool (20-30 RMB per person)

• Lazy option: Drive from Shanghai/Hangzhou in 1.5 hours directly, scenic area parking 20 RMB/day

🏮 3 Must-Visit Ancient Towns｜Each with Unique Features, No Disappointments

Wuzhen · Riverside Homes

📍 Location: No. 18 Shifo South Road, Tongxiang City
💰 Cost: East Scenic Area 110 RMB / West Scenic Area 150 RMB / Combined Ticket 190 RMB, Rowing Boat 60 RMB/person
✨ Must-do: Take photos at the filming location of "Like Water Years," try Hanfu at the natural dye workshop, enjoy the super romantic night light show

Xitang · A Living Ancient Town

📍 Location: No. 258 Nanyuan Road, Xitang Town, Jiashan County
💰 Cost: Entrance 85 RMB (free after 5 PM!), Riverside guesthouses from 99 RMB/night
✨ Must-do: Walk the misty long corridor, eat lotus leaf steamed pork, watch locals washing clothes by the river early in the morning for an authentic scene

Puyuan · A Niche Song Dynasty Fantasy

📍 Location: No. 233 Puchuan Street, Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City
💰 Cost: Entrance 60 RMB, Seal Carving Experience 30 RMB
✨ Must-do: Use Song Dynasty Jiaozi currency to buy snacks, ride the Milky Way rowing boat to watch water performances, watch acrobatics at night

🍜 Taste All Jiangnan Flavors｜Eat Your Fill for Around 30 RMB per Person

• Must-try: Dingsheng Cake 5 RMB each, Stinky Tofu 15 RMB per serving, Jiaxing Meat Zongzi 8 RMB

• Recommended Old Shops: Zou Daxian (Yuehe Branch) for local cuisine, Old Puyuan Lamb Noodle Shop 35 RMB/bowl with rich flavor

💡 Practical Tips

1. Stay inside the scenic area! Wuzhen Riverside Hotel offers river views from your window, Xitang riverside guesthouses from 50 RMB per person+

2. Wear flat shoes! Many stone slab roads, no pressure for walking long distances

3. Souvenirs: Choose Hangbaiju Chrysanthemum Tea (35 RMB/can), Gusu Wife Cake (20 RMB/box) for authentic gifts

Jiaxing’s romance comes from the small bridges and flowing water. Slow down and stay two days to truly understand what "Jiangnan memories" mean～💕