Wuzhen & Wucun Joint Tour | Encounter the Twin Charms of Jiangnan Water Towns

I. Wuzhen Features Wuzhen is an ancient water town in Jiangnan with a history of a thousand years, perfectly preserving the original appearance and layout of a water town from the late Qing Dynasty and Republic of China era. The clear emerald rivers, ancient flagstone paths, rustic deep courtyards, Baijianlou (Hundred-Room Building), Fengyuan Double Bridges, Renji Bridge, Guanqian Street in Dongzha, and Xidajie in Xizha, among other attractions, form Wuzhen's unique water town landscape. II. Wucun Features Wucun is Wuzhen's rural tourism scenic area, marketed as a "rural retreat." It features natural landscapes such as farmlands, fish ponds, and wetlands, as well as folk activities like making Qingtuan, wrapping Zongzi, feeding sheep, and punting grass boats, allowing you to return to a pastoral life. III. Must-Visit Attractions in Wuzhen **Dongzha** **Old Street**: Ancient and charming, lined with buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, featuring various traditional snack shops and handicraft stores. **Hundred Beds Museum**: Displays various antique beds, showcasing the bedroom culture of ancient Jiangnan. **Wood Carving Building**: Features carved beams and painted pillars, with exquisite craftsmanship. **Margaret Ning Hall**: Primarily showcases local folk customs, such as wedding and longevity traditions. **Xizha** **Night View**: In the evening, Xizha is brilliantly lit, with ancient buildings reflected on the water, creating a picturesque scene. **Fengyuan Double Bridges**: One of Wuzhen's iconic landmarks and an excellent spot for photographing Wuzhen's night view. **Xizha Old Street**: Longer and wider than Dongzha, preserving many traditional shops and workshops. **Zhaoming Academy**: One of Wuzhen's earliest academies, now a cultural exhibition venue. IV. Must-Visit Attractions in Wucun **Folk Activities** **Making Qingtuan**: In Wucun, you can personally make Qingtuan, a traditional snack made from mugwort juice and glutinous rice flour. **Wrapping Zongzi**: Around the Dragon Boat Festival, you can participate in Zongzi wrapping activities and experience the festive atmosphere of traditional holidays. **Feeding Sheep**: At Wucun's farm, you can feed lambs and experience the joy of rural life. **Punting Grass Boats**: On Wucun's waterways, you can punt grass boats and feel the tranquility of the water town. **Natural Landscapes** **Farmlands**: Wucun has large areas of farmland, cultivating various crops, where you can enjoy the pastoral scenery. **Fish Ponds**: Wucun has many fish ponds where you can observe various fish species and also participate in fishing activities. **Wetlands**: Wucun's wetlands are well-preserved ecologically, with various aquatic plants and birds, making it a great place for birdwatching and photography. V. Transportation Guide **Self-driving** **Wuzhen**: Driving to Wuzhen from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and other places is very convenient. Drive along the expressway, take the Wuzhen exit, and follow the signs to reach the Wuzhen parking lot. **Wucun**: Wucun is located north of the Wuzhen scenic area. For self-driving, navigate to "Wucun" and park your car in the Wucun parking lot. **Public Transportation** **Wuzhen** **High-speed Rail**: Wuzhen does not have a high-speed rail station. The closest ones are Tongxiang Station and Jiaxing Station. From Tongxiang Station, you can take bus K282 to Wuzhen Bus Station, then transfer to another bus to reach the Wuzhen scenic area. **Long-distance Bus**: Long-distance bus stations in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and other places have direct buses to Wuzhen, which is very convenient. **Wucun**: After arriving in Wuzhen, you can take a bus or taxi to Wucun. VI. Food Recommendations **Wuzhen Specialty Foods** **White Water Fish**: Wuzhen's White Water Fish has tender and rich meat, making it one of Wuzhen's specialty foods. **Gusao Cake**: Gusao Cake is a traditional pastry from Wuzhen, crispy, sweet, and delicious. **Wuzhen Lamb**: Wuzhen lamb primarily uses Huzhou sheep, known for its tender, flavorful, and non-greasy meat. **Wuzhen Sanbai Wine**: Wuzhen Sanbai Wine is a traditional famous wine from Wuzhen, brewed from glutinous rice, red yeast rice, and distiller's yeast, with a mellow taste and rich aroma. **Wucun Specialty Foods** **Farmhouse Dishes**: Wucun's farmhouse dishes primarily feature fresh vegetables and meats, such as stir-fried seasonal vegetables and braised pork, with a delicious taste. **Wucun Fish Soup**: Wucun's fish soup is made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, cooked with tofu and various seasonings, resulting in a milky white broth and delicious taste. **Wucun Zongzi**: Wucun's Zongzi primarily uses glutinous rice with various fillings, such as red bean paste Zongzi and meat Zongzi, offering sweet or savory flavors. VII. Accommodation Recommendations **Wuzhen** **Hotels within Xizha Scenic Area**: Such as Xizha Changjie Hotel, Xizha Guesthouses, etc., prices are higher, but you can enjoy convenient facilities and night views within the scenic area. **Hotels near Dongzha Scenic Area**: Such as Wuzhen Dongzha Grand Hotel, Wuzhen Dongzha Guesthouses, etc., prices are relatively lower, but transportation is convenient and surrounding facilities are complete. **Wuzhen Guesthouses**: Wuzhen has many guesthouses of various styles, with moderate prices, allowing you to experience local life. **Wucun** **Wucun Guesthouses**: Wucun has several guesthouses, such as Wucun Xiaoyuan (Wucun Courtyard) and Wucun Nongshel (Wucun Farmhouse), which are affordable and have beautiful environments. **Wucun Campsite**: Wucun has a campsite offering tent and RV camping services, suitable for tourists who enjoy outdoor activities. VIII. Itinerary Planning **Day 1** **Morning**: Arrive in Wuzhen, head to Dongzha, visit attractions like the Old Street, Hundred Beds Museum, and Wood Carving Building. **Noon**: Taste Wuzhen specialty foods near Dongzha, such as White Water Fish and Gusao Cake. **Afternoon**: Continue exploring Dongzha, admiring ancient architecture and traditional handicrafts. **Evening**: Stay overnight in Wuzhen, experiencing Wuzhen's night view and nightlife. **Day 2** **Morning**: Head to Xizha, admire Xizha's night view and ancient buildings, such as Fengyuan Double Bridges and Xizha Old Street. **Noon**: Taste Wuzhen specialty foods near Xizha, such as Wuzhen Lamb and Wuzhen Sanbai Wine. **Afternoon**: Continue exploring Xizha, visiting attractions like Zhaoming Academy. **Evening**: Stay overnight in Wuzhen, enjoying Xizha's night view. **Day 3** **Morning**: Head to Wucun, participate in folk activities like making Qingtuan and wrapping Zongzi. **Noon**: Taste farmhouse dishes and Wucun Fish Soup, among other specialty foods, in Wucun. **Afternoon**: Explore Wucun's natural landscapes, such as farmlands, fish ponds, and wetlands. **Evening**: Stay overnight in Wucun or return to Wuzhen for accommodation. IX. Notes **1. Opening Hours** **Wuzhen Dongzha**: 08:00 - 17:30 (Night tour 17:00 - 21:00) **Wuzhen Xizha**: 08:30 - 17:30 (Night tour 16:30 - 22:00) **Wucun**: 09:00 - 17:00 **2. Ticket Prices** **Wuzhen Dongzha**: RMB 100/person **Wuzhen Xizha**: RMB 150/person (Combined ticket: Dongzha + Xizha: RMB 190/person) **Wucun**: Free (some folk activities are charged) **3. Photography Tips** **Wuzhen**: In Wuzhen, take photos at attractions like the Old Street, Hundred Beds Museum, and Wood Carving Building in Dongzha, as well as Fengyuan Double Bridges and Xizha Old Street in Xizha, to capture Wuzhen's ancient charm. **Wucun**: In Wucun, take photos of natural landscapes such as farmlands, fish ponds, and wetlands, and while participating in folk activities, to capture Wucun's pastoral scenery and joy.