[2025 Tongxiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Xuchang Sauce Park (Updated May)

Want to make the most of your Wuzhen trip? From gondola rides to indigo-dyed fabrics and lamb noodles, this foolproof guide reveals the best photo spots and money-saving hacks—save it now! 📸🍜 -🚗 Transportation Guide: Easy Routes Unlocked- By Train: Take bus K282 (50 min/¥2) or a taxi (40 min/¥70) from "Tongxiang Station". Direct Bus: From Shanghai/Hangzhou, book via "Yibu Chuxing"—2 hours straight to Xizha Visitor Center (perfect for a nap en route!). Self-Drive: Navigate to "Wuzhen Xizha Parking Lot 1" (¥20 max/24 hrs), but arrive early during holidays—spots fill fast! -📸 Instagram-Worthy Photo Spots- ✅ **Caomu Benye Dye Workshop** - Snap 100% aesthetic shots with fluttering indigo fabrics! Wear solid-color dresses; visit before 9am for soft light and fewer crowds. ✅ **Bailian Pagoda** - Climb for canal panoramas. Best at 5pm for sunset silhouettes or after dark for magical lights. ✅ **Wuzhen Post Office** - Vintage rickshaws + retro mailboxes. Send a postcard stamped "Wuzhen" 📮—"Love was slower in the old days." ✅ **Bridge-in-Bridge** - Two bridges meet at a right angle. Shoot one bridge’s arch from the other—epic ancient vibes! Use a wide-angle lens. -🚶 Smart Itinerary- **AM 8:30–12:00** Andu Ferry Dock → Dye Workshop → Zhaoming Academy (scholarly charm) → Post Office → Wuzhen Grand Theatre (modern contrast) → Bailian Pagoda. **PM 1:00–6:00** Floating Market (tea break) → Yichang Foundry ("World’s Largest Wok" photo op) → Xuchang Soy Sauce Yard (unique vat backdrop) → Night cruise (must-do! ¥280/3-person gondola, lights dazzle after dark). -🍜 Must-Eat List- - **Scholar’s Lamb Noodles**: Tender meat, sweet broth! Split a bowl for value. - **Dingsheng Cake**: Steamed red-bean filling, eat hot! ¥3 each (max 5/person). - **Radish Pancake**: ¥3—crispy perfection. Go early to beat lines! --- -🏨 Stay Tips- Day-trippers: Pack light. For perks like morning tea, stay inside Xizha: - **Dishang Resort Hotel**: Trendy pick! Rooftop bar + smart rooms = nightlife ready.

Wuzhen, experience the lifestyle of the past... [🚶‍♀️Walking Route] West Scenic Area Service Center > Wuzhen Grand Theater > Mu Xin Art Museum > Grass & Wood Dyehouse > Wedding Hall > Zhaoming Academy > Three-Inch Golden Lotus Museum > Wuzhen Post Office > Bridge Within a Bridge Teahouse > White Lotus Pagoda > Bar Street > Water Theater > General Wu Temple > Nühong Street (Embroidery Street) > Lingshui Residence > Mao Dun Memorial Hall > Water Market > Xuchang Sauce Garden > West Scenic Area Service Center (Exit) [⚠️Travel Tips] 1. It is recommended to start exploring the West Scenic Area in the afternoon and enjoy the night view in the evening.👍 2. Wuzhen has East, South, West, and North Scenic Areas. The West Scenic Area is the most famous, and its night view is the most Instagrammable (recommended). East Scenic Area: Mainly local residents, strong local flavor, suitable for daytime visits. South Scenic Area: Mainly local residents. West Scenic Area: Tourist area, many attractions, beautiful night view, recommended. North Scenic Area: Mainly local residents, occasionally holds exhibitions. 3. The East and West Scenic Areas are about 2 km apart and have a free shuttle bus. You can also take a gondola between the two scenic areas. If you plan to visit both, it is recommended to buy a combined ticket, visit the East Scenic Area in the morning, and the West Scenic Area and its night view in the afternoon. 4. Storytelling, opera, and tea: CNY 88/person (CNY 128 for two), about 30 minutes per show. 5. It is not recommended to hire "local residents" at the entrance of the scenic area to guide your tour. Wuzhen is suitable for a "leisurely stroll".😄 (And the price of rickshaws at the entrance is relatively high.) 6. Cheongsams and Hanfu can be rented both inside and outside the scenic area, but the prices outside are more affordable. 7. It is recommended to wear comfortable flat shoes when visiting Wuzhen. There is a small village called "Wucun" next to Wuzhen. [🎫Tickets] West Scenic Area ticket: CNY 150/person East Scenic Area ticket: CNY 110/person Combined ticket for East and West Scenic Areas: CNY 190/person (valid on the day of purchase) Sightseeing bus within the scenic area: CNY 10/person/trip Gondola: Two docks, Andu Dock (entrance of the scenic area) and Ruyi Dock (near the Bridge Within a Bridge Teahouse), CNY 60/person (CNY 480/boat for a chartered boat) [🍜Food and Snacks] Sister-in-law Cake, Dingsheng Cake, Osmanthus Rice, Preserved Vegetable Sesame Seed Cake, Shredded Radish Cake, Dingsheng Cake, Osmanthus Candied Lotus Root, Mutton Noodles, Smoked Plum Tea, Sanbai Wine, Qingtuan, Wuzhen Fetal Chrysanthemum, Tofu Pudding (The first time I ate tofu pudding with soy sauce and chili😄) [🚗Transportation Guide] Self-driving: Navigate directly to the parking lot, CNY 20/day High-speed rail: Take bus K282 from Tongxiang Station exit, transfer to K350, and get off at the West Scenic Area Tourist Center. The high-speed rail station is about 30 km from the scenic area. Bus: There are buses from Hangzhou West Lake, Hangzhou East Railway Station, Shaoxing, and other places. Airport bus: Direct bus from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, CNY 60, about 2.5 hrs.

✅✅✅ Xizha in Wuzhen, located adjacent to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, is directly accessible by roads leading to Jiangsu, Suzhou, and the downtown area of Tongxiang, offering great convenience in transportation. Unlike Dongzha, which focuses on tourism and sightseeing, Xizha is developed for business travel and leisure vacations. Xizha consists of 12 small islands, connected by over 70 bridges. ⏰⏰⏰ Recommended duration: 7 hours ✅✅✅ Route features: Full tour of Xizha ✅ Xuchang Sauce Garden ☞ ✅ Yichang Foundry ☞ ✅ Water Market ☞ ✅ Natural Dye Workshop ☞ ✅ Celebration Hall ☞ ✅ Ling Shui Residence ☞ ✅ Zhao Ming Academy ☞ ✅ Three-Inch Golden Lotus Museum ☞ ✅ Xu Chang's Wine Painting Garden ☞ ✅ Wuzhen Post Office ☞ ✅ Wuzhen Pottery Workshop ☞ ✅ Bridge within Bridge ☞ ✅ Yi Da Silk Store ☞ ✅ Water Theater ☞ ✅ Guan Di Temple ☞ ✅ Wu Zhong Stone Boat 💰💰💰 Ticket Information 1✅ Ticket Price: 150 RMB per person Joint ticket for Dongzha and Xizha scenic areas: 190 RMB per person, valid only on the day of purchase 2✅ Night tour ticket price: 80 RMB per person (Winter 17:00 to 22:00, Summer 17:30-22:00) The night tour ticket has been canceled since July 1, 2013, and the all-day ticket for Xizha is 150 RMB 3✅ Boat rides ✅ Tourist Service Center Pier, Andufang Pier, Wangjinli Pier, Ruyi Bridge Pier, Wujun General Temple Pier, operating hours are 07:30-21:30 ✅ Ling Shui Residence Pier, Zhenshui West Pier, Dragon Field Pier, operating hours are 08:00-17:00 ✅ Private boat: Up to 8 people, 480 RMB per boat per single trip ✅ Shared boat: 60 RMB per person per single trip ✅ Children under 1.5 meters, 30 RMB per person per single trip Note: Each boat is limited to 8 passengers (including children and infants) ✅✅✅ Name ☞ Wuzhen Xizha Scenic Area 🕹️🕹️🕹️ Address ☞ No. 18 Shifo South Road, Tongxiang City 🚌🚌🚌 Transportation ☞ 174m from Zhao Ming Academy Tourist Car Stop (bus station), walking distance