When visiting Suzhou, Hangzhou and Xitang during the winter vacation, starting from Guangzhou, what is the best way to arrange the itinerary? Do you have any recommendations for scenic spots and snac

When visiting Suzhou, Hangzhou and Xitang during the winter vacation, starting from Guangzhou, what is the best way to arrange the itinerary? Do you have any recommendations for scenic spots and snacks? Please give me some advice~~

Let me show you the strategy. Transportation

(1) From Hangzhou to Xitang

Hangzhou is 126 kilometers away from Xitang. It takes about 1 and a half hours by car. A: Exit at Jiashan Dayun Exit of Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway → Along Follow the Xitang road sign on Shanjiang Highway → get off the expressway and drive for about 15 minutes to Xitang Ancient Town (the total journey is about one hour and forty-five minutes); B: Drive on National Highway 320 → turn left at the intersection of Jiashan Checheng → toward Pingli Highway for about It only takes fifteen minutes to drive to get to the one thing I care about, which is how to get free tickets. Of course, I bought a ticket for the scenic spot! I think I should spend money to see the attractions when I come here. After all, it is my first time to see them all. When you get down to business and drive to Shanjiang Highway approaching Xitang, the road sign will prompt you to turn right into Xitang Scenic Area. Do not turn right at this time.

Continue to go straight for less than 500 meters until you reach the traffic light. There will be a large Xitang Rice Wine billboard on the right side of where you arrive. Under the billboard, there will be a small road that turns to the right. Its name is Xiding Highway. Remember, it is a U-turn to the right, not a right turn. The road sign says x407. After entering Xiding Highway, you will reach Xitang Rice Wine Company after counting the three bridges. At this time, there will be a right-turn road less than 10 meters in front of the winery. Take a turn. You will see a bridge about 100 meters away. You can get off the bus here and reach the entrance to the north of Xitang. You can park for free on both sides of the bridge. After you park your car, there is an alley under the bridge and you can go directly into the scenic spot. There is no one to check the ticket. You can walk a few steps to the Misty Rain Corridor in the scenic spot. At this time, the ticket is free. .

(2) From Shanghai to Xitang

Shanghai is about 115 kilometers away from Xitang. It takes a little more than an hour to drive. Get off at the Jiashan Dayun Exit of the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway → follow the signs for Xitang along Shanjiang Highway →Get off the expressway and drive for about 15 minutes to Xitang Ancient Town. (The total journey takes about one and a half hours). If you want to get free of charge, you can also go from Xiding Highway to Zhejiang Jiashan Rice Wine Co., Ltd., then turn right and walk 100 meters to the edge of the bridge, and walk into the scenic spot.

If you take the bus, it is the same from the South Station or the main station. The direct bus to Xitang is faster and only takes a little more than an hour. There are more buses, so you don’t have to wait too long. , get off at Xitang Station. There are many tourists coming from Shanghai. It is best to buy the ticket in advance. After getting off the bus, you can exit the bus station, cross the road and walk for about 8 minutes from the small alley to enter the scenic spot. After passing the alley, you will find yourself on West Street. . Remember not to talk to the person leading the way at the station. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Those who have booked a room can ask the innkeeper to take them into the scenic spot.

Snacks

Visit a snack square in Xitang, where the famous Lu’s wontons and Qian’s tofu puddings are found.

(1) - Lu's Little Wontons, the price is 6 yuan a bowl, I don't think there are many surprises, it is a street snack stall, there is a very old uncle as the owner, the stall On my head were photos with celebrities, reporters, etc., and there were many photos of interviews. I felt that the only highlight was that the skin of the wontons was really thin, like they were made of paper, and the fillings were a bit lacking. They were indeed small wontons. Really small.

(2) - Qian's Tofu Pudding, the price is 5 yuan a bowl, I think it tastes better than the wontons, and there is a small horizontal strip on the stall that has a lot of history. It’s quite interesting, like the porridge stalls on the roadside in ancient times. A bowl of tofu pudding is topped with pickled mustard, coriander, and sesame oil. I want to eat it again.

(3) - Steamed pork with lotus leaves and rice flour, it seems to be 5 yuan a piece, I forgot, sorry. This snack is a bit like rice dumplings, and the texture is slightly different from rice dumplings. It does not have the glutinous feeling of rice dumplings, but is salty and contains lean meat inside. I have eaten Lao Ma steamed pork with rice noodles and I think it is good. It is quite delicious. I have not tried the other ones. This thing is good once and it is not very attractive.

(4)——Guan Laotai’s stinky tofu is different from other places. The fried golden stinky tofu is crispy on the outside. If you like it crispy, you can ask the boss to fry it longer. The inside should be tender. Served with spicy sauce and sweet noodle sauce. It feels super delicious. The most authentic one is next to the entrance of a scenic spot in Xitang, on the stone road. I heard that the old lady’s daughter or granddaughter runs this tofu shop. There are seats available in the store, and there are also fried potatoes and fried soft tofu. It seems like the stinky tofu from other stores comes from theirs. Therefore, Xitang Scenic Area is always called Guan Laotai’s Stinky Tofu. I wouldn’t know it unless I asked the locals.

(5) - Maltose, I haven’t seen it for a long time. I saw it again in Xitang when I was a child. I am really nostalgic. It is sweet and a bit cloying. It is super sticky. Don’t get it. Clothes are on sale, and they are usually sold by old ladies at the entrance of the alley. Three yuan a portion is quite a lot, and I guarantee you won’t be able to finish them all. It is too sweet.

(6) - The best noodle in Xitang, also in the food court, there are many, they are all next to each other, the brands are the same, but it is difficult to compare which one is authentic, impression What's more profound is that there is a sign above the door that reads: A company that has only been imitated and never surpassed. It is quite domineering. But these are not authentic. I learned from the locals that the most authentic one is on the stone road, across the road from the authentic Guanlaotai Stinky Tofu.

It's quite delicious. I made a special trip to eat it before I left. The biggest feature is that it's fresh, and the taste depends on your personal preference. If you like spicy food, you can ask the boss to add some spicy pickled peppers. The noodles are also quite chewy.

(7) - Gorgon cake, wooden hammer cake and other pastries are a major feature of Xitang. Gorgon fruit cake was first developed in Xitang and evolved from Bazhen cake (Bazhen cake has a history of 150 years in Xitang). Bazhen cake was made from eight kinds of Chinese medicinal materials. It was originally cooked, dried and packaged to be crispy and delicious. Today's Gorgon cake is made from Gorgon fruit and glutinous rice puffed powder are refined and have a more delicate and chewy texture than the original Bazhen cake. The Forest Gorgon Rice Cake on Tangdong Street and the Wooden Hammer Cake at the entrance of the Yanyu Corridor are relatively famous shops and taste very good.

Specialties

Steamed white fish

Xitang, known as the "Land of Fish and Rice", is particularly rich in aquatic resources. Fish ponds are dotted among the streets, among which the most famous There is Fen Lake. The white silk fish grown in it has delicious meat and rich nutrition, and it occupies a place in Xitang's delicious recipes. White silk fish likes to eat small fish and shrimps, swims quickly, and is known as "white stripes in the waves". However, white silk fish dies immediately when it comes out of the water, so the market price is high. The cooking of steamed white fish is very particular about the raw materials and the method is delicate, focusing on maintaining the original taste of the fish. After killing the fish body, add a small amount of salt and marinate it for more than two hours. Take it out and wash it, then put in the soft tofu, add seasonings, wait until it is 5 minutes cooked, add cooking wine, take it out and steam it for 5-6 minutes.

Pangpi Fish

The Xitang water network is intertwined, and its source comes from Taihu Lake. The excellent water quality provides a good environment for the growth of wild giant catfish. The giant catfish lives in colonies along the river banks, hence its name. About an inch and a half long, the body is flat and small, and it never grows big. Methods for cooking wild catfish include braising, steaming, making soup, etc. Among them, the most distinctive one is salt and pepper catfish. Wash the catfish, drain the water, and then put it in oil that has been cooked until it is seven degrees ripe. , fry until golden brown, take it out, fry it again and drain the oil, mix with minced green onion and salt and pepper, and serve on a plate. This dish is crispy, delicious and calcium-rich. It is a rare green delicacy.

Potato-fried snails

Snails are a very common dish in Jiangnan water towns. Xitang is intertwined with rivers, and wherever there is water there are snails. Snails are generally edible around the Qingming Festival. It is said that eating snails can improve your eyesight just like eating Malantou. Xitang's snails are small, with thin shells and thick flesh. They are stir-fried with onions and shredded peppers, sprayed with wine and sugar, then poured with red soy sauce and spiced star anise. The soup is very light and thick. Most of these are very delicious and have a strong umami flavor. It is really a pleasure to meet up with three or five close friends to drink rice wine and eat snails in the evening breeze

Pond carp steamed eggs

Pond carp. It is a top-grade fish, a wild species, and rarely seen on the market. The meat of this fish is extremely tender, loose but not loose, and the soup is fresh and appetizing. People in Xitang cook cauliflower fish in stir-fried, salt-and-pepper, and stewed soups. The simplest and most delicious method is steamed cauliflower fish with eggs, which has the freshness of the fish while retaining the delicate smoothness of the eggs.

Sending a son to the dragon's feet:

It is said that a rich man in Xitang in the Ming Dynasty had not had any children for a long time. Later, he was advised by a person to do good deeds and build roads and bridges so that everyone could go to heaven while building the bridge. The fairy bird and phoenix rested beside the bridge, and the wealthy businessman also gave birth to a son that year, so the bridge was named "Send a Son to Phoenix Bridge". It is now located in Xitang, Chaonandai, a thousand-year-old ancient town, after renovation. When a wealthy businessman celebrates the birth of a child, he throws a big banquet, and one of the main dishes is hoof. Everyone named it "Children's Hoof" in congratulations. Since then, this dish has been served as the main course during wedding celebrations, moving to a new house, and family reunions all over the country, which means that the baby will be born early and the reunion will be auspicious. Send the dragon's hooves. It uses high-quality pork leg meat, paired with dozens of ancestral condiments, and is repeatedly simmered, steamed, braised, and simmered. The meat is tender and bone-free, fat but not greasy, and delicious.

Qiantang Renjia Hotel, Xitang is considered the largest restaurant. It is located under the Yongning Bridge. , the service is really a bit poor, the waiters are very rude.

I think Mengli Shuixiang Restaurant is the most satisfying restaurant I have ever eaten in Xitang. It is located 20 meters north of Yongning Bridge. It is famous for its lotus chicken, and its signature dish is very delicious. The white water fish is also good, the price and portion are very reasonable, the environment has a seat next to the river, the service is okay, the boss is a fat man, always smiling and very happy.

Laopinfang Restaurant is affordable and the per capita consumption is very low. However, the service and environment cannot be complimented. The food tastes okay, but it is cheaper, so more students go there to eat. The location By the Wan'an Bridge.

3. Attractions

Xitang has won the favor of tourists for its three major characteristics: "many bridges, many lanes, and many corridors and sheds". Among them, the attractions developed by Xitang Tourism Company There are 11

Root Carving Hall (1), Wadang Hall (2), Xuezhai Button Hall (3) Ni Zhai (4), Shengmiao (5), Zhang Zhen Wood Carving Hall (6), Wine Culture I won’t go into details about the paid attractions such as the Museum (7), Drunken Garden (8), Qi Lao Ye Temple (9), Chung Fook Hall (10), and Xiyuan (11). Let’s talk about the attractions that are free but must-see.

There are also many famous ones that are free of charge. For example, the most famous lane: Shipi Lane is 68 meters long and paved with 216 stone slabs with a thickness of only three centimeters. It is the aisle between Wangjia Zunwen Hall and Zhongfu Hall. According to research, under the stone road in the lane is a sewer that prevents water from accumulating in the lane on rainy days. The thin stone slabs serve as the surface of the sewer, so it is called Shipi Lane.

It is 1.1 meters at its widest point and only 0.8 meters at its narrowest point. If two fat people meet in the lane, they may not be able to pass easily even if they rub the wall against their bellies. There is a narrow sky above, so Shipi Lane has Xitang "A line of sky".

The longest lane: Sixian Temple Lane located on Beizha Street, with a total length of 236 meters. The narrowest alley: Wild Cat Alley, located next to Huanxiu Bridge, is up to 30 centimeters, which is a gap between two houses. The widest alley: The big alley along Li's House on the northern high street of Hong Kong. It can accommodate 5.5 people abreast. The shortest lane: the Zhai Lane located in Yuqingtang where the Ming and Qing Wood Sculpture Museum is located, with a total length of only 3 meters.

The place to take the cruise is next to Shuangzi Laifeng Bridge. There is a boat dock, and the ticket is 20 yuan per person.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Xitang is basically in the form of B&Bs. Unlike hotels in the city, the rooms are quite unique. There are two types of riverside ones. The ones that are not near the river are usually in the alleys and are relatively quiet. The ones that are near the river are usually on the roadside and may be a bit noisy in the morning. The price in Linhe usually ranges from 100 to 150 yuan from Sunday to Thursday. The price for Linhe is about 200 yuan. There are also hotels in Xitang, such as Holiday Inn in Xitang (3 stars) and Yanyu Jiangnan Hotel (4 stars). The overall facilities of the hotels are better, but outside the scenic area, I recommend staying in the scenic area. Generally, the inns are occupied by locals. It's open, and the locals are very easy-going and enthusiastic.

Bars

There are two types of bars in Xitang. There are more than 30 bars on Tangdong Street. They are relatively high-end bars with constant DJs and a bit noisy. If you want to consume, beer The lowest one is about 25 a bottle, and the red wine ranges from 200 to 800 a bottle. If you order a set meal, you will get a fruit plate and snacks. Personally, I feel that it is not too expensive compared with the consumption in bars in the city. The second type is a quiet bar, which is usually in There are several bars at the intersection of Bar Street and Hong Kong Bar Street, and there are also several bars at both ends of the Wolong Bridge. I like the kind where it depends on personal preference and where you can get a discount card from the innkeeper.

I hope it can help people who go to Xitang, and it will not be in vain for me to write all night.

-------Reposted from the author sky