Shanghai 1.5h trip with kids to experience the slow life in a Jiangnan water town

This weekend, bring your kids to experience the slow life of a Jiangnan water town. Stroll across small bridges and flowing water. Here's a complete guide to a family trip to Xitang. 🌈Activities 1. Handicraft Experience: Take your children to experience traditional handicrafts such as pottery, paper-cutting, and tie-dyeing, which can help develop their hands-on skills👏. 2. Ancient Town Treasure Hunt: Parents can design treasure hunt games🎠 (e.g., find an ancient stone bridge, a beautiful lantern, a unique shop, etc.) to help children learn about the culture of the ancient town while playing. 3. Shaoxing Sculling Boat: Take your children on a leisurely Shaoxing sculling boat ride🚣‍♀️. It's even more beautiful after nightfall. This is an exciting experience for children. 4. Photo Spots: -Stroll along the Covered Corridors. The soft light in the early morning or evening is perfect for capturing the beauty of the water town. -The narrow alleys are full of ancient charm, suitable for taking artistic photos. -Capture your children's energy as they run and play in the classical gardens. -Take photos at the Send Child to Phoenix Bridge. The scenery on the bridge is beautiful. -Yongning Bridge offers a panoramic view of the ancient town, perfect for panoramic shots. - ⚠️Photography Tips: Use reflections: Water reflections can add depth to your photos. Shoot from a low angle: Shooting buildings from a low angle highlights their grandeur. Capture interactions: Let your children interact with the ancient town to capture natural and vivid photos. 🥣Food Qianshi Cake: A special snack in Xitang, soft, glutinous, and sweet. Stinky Tofu: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a unique flavor. Plain White Fish: A local specialty, fresh and delicious. Soy Sauce Duck: Rich in soy sauce flavor, suitable for children. ⚠️If you want to try the popular restaurant, Qian Yuman, remember to have someone get a number early, as the wait can be quite long. 🚗Transportation: By car: About 1.5-2 hours' drive from Shanghai, Hangzhou, and other cities. Public transportation: Take the high-speed train to Jiashan South Station, then transfer to a bus or take a taxi to Xitang. ❗️❗️❗️Hidden Tip: Xitang is free to enter after 17:00. You can also choose to visit Jiashan Happy Sheep Village and Dongxing Dairy Farm during the day. For details, please refer to another Jiashan travel guide on the homepage. Hope this guide is helpful. Have a pleasant family trip to Xitang!