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Friends who are planning to go to Xitang 👫, have you read a lot of strategies, the more you read the more confused, do not know how to start this Jiangnan water town trip? Don't panic, the super courteous guide to visiting Xitang is freshly released. Remember to read it before you leave. 🌈Xitang, this ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River with a thousand-year history, water alleys, ancient bridges, galleries and sheds intertwined, Wu Nong soft words linger, two days is enough for you to indulge in it, feel its unique charm. DAY1: First time in Xitang, encounter the tenderness of the water town✨ Entrance of Xitang Ancient Town Scenic Area → Smoke and Rain Promenade → Send Zi Lai Feng Bridge → West Street Arriving at the entrance of Xitang Ancient Town Scenic Area in the morning, stepping into the ancient town along the stone road, the first thing you see is the long and long smoke and rain promenade. On one side are the old houses, on the other side is the quiet flowing river, strolling through it, even if the drizzle is falling, will not wet clothes, as if traveling back in time. Then walk up the Song Zi Lai Feng Bridge, which has a unique shape. People come and go on the bridge. Overlooking the bridge, awning boats sway over, creating layers of ripples. In the afternoon, go deeper into West Street, where there are many shops, traditional snacks and specialty handicrafts. Try the soft and sweet millet cake, nibble on the crispy Jiashan yellow wine cake, and start your trip to Xitang on the tip of your tongue, and choose a few beautiful pieces of Jiangnan silk products or hand-embroidered souvenirs. DAY2: In-depth tour, enjoy the ancient charm and modern wind💖 Stone Pit Lane → Button Museum → River Cruise by Boat Early morning to Shipi Lane, this narrow and long alley is paved with 168 stone slabs, the narrowest part can only accommodate a person sideways through, both sides towering walls, looking up, the sky is only a line, walking in it, feel the depth of history. Then go to the Button Museum to learn about the glorious past of Xitang as the "Town of Buttons", which displays buttons of various materials and styles, which is eye-opening. In the afternoon, I chose to take a boat trip, sitting on the bow of the boat, the boatman rocking the boat, slowly moving forward, along the way to enjoy the scattered Ming and Qing architecture on both sides of the bank, white walls and black tiles against the green trees, more ancient and elegant. Walking through the bridge cave, listening to the sound of boat paddles, immersing yourself in this poetic picture of a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, is the perfect ending to your trip to Xitang. ✨How to get to Sai Tong? ✈: You can first fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport or Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, then transfer to car or high-speed rail to Jiashan, from Jiashan to Xitang Ancient Town, the drive is about 30-40 minutes, convenient transportation. 🚗: If you drive, surrounding cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou departure, via the highway section, the drive ranges from 1-2 hours, along the way can enjoy the scenery of the Jiangnan water town. ✅ City travel 1️⃣ Walking: The ancient town is not big, walking is the main way of travel, shuttling between the streets and alleys, you can discover the hidden beauty anytime, anywhere, feel the slow pace of life in the ancient town. 2️⃣ Cruise: Boat ride is an excellent way to appreciate the style of Xitang Water Village. According to different routes charged, you can choose to charter or share a boat, buy tickets at the pier to take the boat. ❤Food Millet cake🥧, Jiashan yellow wine cake🥞, wonton old duck pot🥘, lotus leaf powder steamed pork🥩, sweet wine brew🥣 📝Playing Suggestions 1, smoke and rain promenade: less tourists in the early morning or evening, soft light, suitable for photography; 2, stone skin alley: when playing to pay attention to safety, the alley is narrow, avoid crowding and pushing; do not write and paint on the wall, protect ancient buildings. 3, boat cruise: understand the boat schedule in advance, avoid waiting too long; 4, buy specialties: choose regular stores, more compare prices, pay attention to quality; eat snacks choose old-fashioned stalls, authentic taste. 5, Xitang weather changeable, travel remember to bring rain gear; summer play pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling. Xitang is like a gentle poem from the south of the Yangtze River. Follow this guide and embark on an unforgettable trip to the water town! 🎉