I went to Jiaxing 5 times and compiled a guide

I went to Jiaxing and found that the popular attractions were crowded with tourists! Especially on weekends and holidays, Wuzhen and Xitang Ancient Towns are crowded, making it difficult to appreciate the charm of the ancient towns. Fortunately, I made a comprehensive guide before going. For friends who have not been to Jiaxing, this guide will definitely help you. It includes popular attractions and practical information. 🗼Transportation to Jiaxing ①Fly directly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport✈️ or Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport✈️. These two airports have abundant routes, spacious and bright waiting halls and complete facilities. Visit specialty shops while waiting for your flight. In Shanghai, you can try butterfly cakes, and in Hangzhou, try West Lake lotus root starch to experience the surrounding flavors in advance. From the airport, you can take the high-speed rail or bus to Jiaxing. The journey is not far and you can enjoy the scenery along the way. Remember to book your tickets in advance to start a smooth journey. ②Train/EMU train stations: Jiaxing Station, Jiaxing South Station. Jiaxing Station is located in the urban area. The surrounding area has a strong life atmosphere, convenient accommodation and shopping, and there are many trains. Travel is convenient, which is suitable for tourists who have just arrived in Jiaxing and want to integrate into the local atmosphere first; Jiaxing South Station is a high-speed railway station, mainly with EMUs, connecting to all parts of the country. The station is spacious and modern, with convenient transfers. After exiting the station, buses, taxis and other means of transportation are available. If you want to go to popular attractions such as Wuzhen and Xitang, you can arrive in a moment. Remember to buy tickets in advance during the peak tourist season. 🗼Accommodation reference 🧸【Jiaxing City】 There are many types of accommodation, ranging from star-rated hotels to budget-friendly hotels. The city is bustling and lively, close to shopping centers and food streets. It is brightly lit at night. You can stroll along the South Lake and enjoy the lake view. If you have just arrived in Jiaxing and want to adapt to the environment and adjust your schedule, this is the best choice. For example, near the Yaohan shopping district, you can find all the food, drink, entertainment and entertainment in one stop, and accommodation and travel are extremely convenient. 🧸【Near Wuzhen Scenic Area】 If you want to immerse yourself in the charm of the ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River, this is the right place to go. The surrounding homestays and hotels are mostly of Jiangnan style. You can see the small bridges and flowing water in Wuzhen when you open the window. You can fall asleep to the sound of leisurely rowing at night and wake up in the light morning mist in the morning. It is extremely comfortable. However, during the peak tourist season, reservations must be made in advance and prices may fluctuate, especially for rooms facing the water, which are in great demand. 🧸【Near Xitang Ancient Town】 It is also a good place to experience the charm of the ancient town. Accommodation is mainly in characteristic homestays, and many rooms have terraces overlooking the panoramic view of the ancient town. You can go to the bar at night to experience the unique nightlife of the ancient town, and watch the ancient town wake up in the morning light. It is convenient to travel and you can integrate into the daily life of the ancient town at any time. Reservations should be made at least one week in advance during the peak season. 🧸【Around Nanhu Scenic Area】 This place is close to Nanhu Lake and there are many good quality hotels. In the morning, you can see the sparkling water of Nanhu Lake when you open the window. After playing in the day, you can fall asleep to the sound of the lake water gently lapping against the shore. It is like a paradise. It is also convenient for visiting attractions such as the Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall. Tourists who have high requirements for accommodation environment and like quietness should not miss it. 🗼Popular Attractions 🗳Wuzhen: As one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, Wuzhen in March is as beautiful as a painting. Dongzha has retained much of the original ancient town style, where you can visit Mao Dun's former residence and feel the literary atmosphere; Xizha is more fully developed, with brilliant lights at night. You can take a boat tour to see the ancient buildings along the coast look like a dream under the lights, appreciate traditional handicrafts along the way, and experience the gentleness and refinement of the Jiangnan water town. 🗳Xitang Ancient Town: The ancient town has a long history and many ancient corridors and bridges. In March, when the flowers are blooming, you can stroll along the Misty Corridor and admire the pink walls and black tiles along the way. When you are tired, you can find a teahouse by the river to sit, sip a cup of fragrant tea, watch the cruise ships coming and going, and feel the leisurely and comfortable life. There is also a bustling bar street at night, which is in sharp contrast to the tranquility of the day and meets different needs. 🗳Nanhu Lake: In spring, the water of Nanhu Lake is emerald green, and willows are swaying on the shore. Take a boat to the island in the middle of the lake and visit the Yanyu Tower, which is one of the memorial sites for the convening of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China and has great historical significance. Here you can enjoy the natural scenery, remember the revolutionary ancestors, and receive red education. 🗳Meihuazhou: The scenic area is named after the crisscrossing rivers that resemble plum blossoms. In March, plum blossoms are in full bloom, and the fragrance fills the garden. Take a stroll, admire the ancient temples, old streets, stone bridges and other landscapes, and feel the perfect fusion of Jiangnan ancient charm and rural scenery. It is a good place for a spring outing. 🗼Popular Food 🔖 Jiaxing glutinous rice dumplings: This is Jiaxing's signature delicacy, famous for being sticky but not mushy, fat but not greasy, fragrant and delicious. There are many flavors such as fresh meat, bean paste, egg yolk, etc. One bite is full of the taste of Jiaxing😍. It is suitable as breakfast or as a snack on the go. 🔖 Nanhu water chestnuts: Although fresh water chestnuts are not available in large quantities in March, snacks made from Nanhu water chestnuts have a unique flavor, such as water chestnut cake, which has a soft and glutinous texture, sweet but not greasy. You can buy it in cake shops around the scenic area to taste the local specialties. 🔖 Wenhu Braised Duck: It has bright red color, tender meat, mellow taste, and moderate saltiness and sweetness. It is a frequent guest on the tables of Jiaxing people. Buy some, it is great whether it is eaten with rice or as a snack, and it can be easily found in delicatessens in the city. In short, you must plan carefully before coming to Jiaxing, and consider issues such as tourist peaks, transportation and accommodation, so that you can avoid "minefields", fully enjoy the unique charm of Jiaxing, and leave behind wonderful travel memories.