What other tourist towns are similar to Wuzhen and what are the places to visit?

Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Luzhi, Xitang, Nanxun, etc., Xitang Ancient Town is recommended.

Xitang Ancient Town is located in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. It was named Xietang and Pingchuan in ancient times and is 10 kilometers away from Jiashan City. As one of the first batch of famous historical and cultural towns in China and a national AAAA-level scenic spot, Xitang Ancient Town has been included in the preliminary list of world historical and cultural heritage. Xitang has won the favor of tourists for its three major characteristics: "many bridges, many lanes, and many sheds". Among them, the sheds along the street built near the river are the most attractive. It is a unique building in the water town and has been preserved to this day. The more than 1,300-meter-long gallery shed has become a leisure meal for contemporary people to appreciate the ancient times and explore the secrets. In addition, there are many well-preserved Ming and Qing architectural groups in the scenic area, which are of high artistic quality and ornamental value. Xitang is located in the water network. The residents here cherish the land as much as gold. Whether it is a business, a residence, or a library, they pay close attention to the area during construction. The space between the houses is compressed to the minimum, thus forming a Multiple long, deep and narrow alleys form multiple “line of sky”. Xitang is a civilian town, everything is so simple, without the prosperity of Zhouzhuang, the affluence of Nanxun, and the strong business atmosphere! But the unique charm of Xitang intoxicates overnight travelers!

Arrival and departure: Xitang is located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. There is no airport or train station in the county. Travelers by air can visit the airports in Hangzhou and Shanghai. You can take trains or cars to Jiashan first, and then transfer to Xitang by bus, which takes about 20 minutes. From Shanghai to Xitang, you need to take a bus at Shanghai South Railway Station or Bus Terminal, which takes about 2 hours. From Hangzhou to Xitang, you need to take a bus at Jiubao Passenger Transport Center, which takes about 2 hours. The interior of Xitang Ancient Town is mainly accessible on foot, but you can also take a wooden boat tour.

Type of scenic spot: rural area

Best season: March-April is the best. Spring is the best time to go to Xitang. In April, there is drizzle in the south of the Yangtze River. It is very pleasant to walk in Xitang in the rain and enjoy the cherry blossoms. Xitang is relatively hot in the summer, but you can avoid the sun while walking on the Misty Rain Corridor, and you can taste the special product "June Crab" that is only available at this time. Xitang in autumn is a place full of sweet-scented osmanthus, where you can experience the tranquility of autumn. In Xitang, winter also has a unique flavor, and you can experience the flavor of the Spring Festival in the ancient town with the people of the water town.

Recommended tour: 2-3 days

Ticket (as of July 2015): 100.00 yuan (including 11 small attractions in the ancient town)

Opening hours : Small attractions open all day. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 07:30~17:30, Saturday to Sunday 07:30~18:30.

Address: Xitang Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province