2 Days and 1 Night in Zhuji: No One Told Me Zhuji Was So Fun and Delicious!

No one told me! Zhuji is so fun and delicious! It's definitely a hidden gem in Jiangnan. During our family trip to Shaoxing during the Lunar New Year, we stopped by Zhuji. I was so glad we found it and didn't miss it!

It has the beauty of Jiangnan ancient towns, lots of delicious snacks, and is the largest freshwater pearl city in China. You can experience the fun of opening pearl oysters here. If you visit Jiangnan, you must come to Zhuji!

📍Xinjucheng Village, Shanxiahu Town
The world's pearls are in China, and China's pearls are in Zhuji! In addition to the largest freshwater pearl market in China, you can also experience the joy of opening pearl oysters in Shanxiahu Town, Zhuji!
🚗 Public transportation is not convenient, so we recommend driving. Just navigate to Xinjucheng Village, Shanxiahu Town. Once you enter the village, you'll see that every household is raising pearls and offering pearl oyster opening experiences. Some people will solicit business. The pearls are similar, but the accessories are different. We recommend looking around and choosing a store you like.
🎫 No tickets are required. The price depends on the size of the oysters and the type of pearls you choose. The cheapest option is CNY 100 for 4 oysters. The owner took us to the pond by boat to choose oysters, open them, and take out the pearls. The joy of opening oysters can only be understood at that moment!
💍 After choosing the oysters, the store can process simple accessories. You can also go to Huadong Jewelry City nearby, which has more styles.

📍Xishi's Hometown
It consists of Xishi Hall, Mingyuan Pavilion, and Fan Li Temple. You can feel the cultural atmosphere of ancient ladies and celebrities here. There are many interactive devices to experience, and you can also appreciate the beauty of traditional Zhuji architecture.
🎫 Free

📍Sizhai
The largest and best-preserved ancient residential complex in Zhejiang, known as "a museum without walls."
🎫 Free

🍜Food
When you come to Zhuji, you must try Ciwu noodles. Ciwu is Ciwu Village in Zhuji, and the noodles are made by beating, making them more chewy! There are various toppings. Many people drive to Ciwu Village to eat, but I think any store in the city that makes Ciwu noodles is delicious.

🏨Accommodation
We stayed at the Hilton Zhuji, which is next to Xishi's Hometown. You can walk to Xishi's Hometown. The location is very convenient. The hotel front desk is on the 28th floor, and all rooms are above the 28th floor, offering a great view of Zhuji. It's very impressive. The buffet breakfast is very rich, and you can enjoy authentic Ciwu noodles in the hotel.

🔁2 Days and 1 Night Itinerary Recommendation
Day 1: Pearl Oyster Opening Experience in Xinjucheng Village, Shanxiahu Town - Huadong Jewelry City
Day 2: Xishi's Hometown - Sizhai