[2025 Tongxiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhaoming Academy (Updated Apr)

Wuzhen, a water town where people live by the river, is not only the hometown depicted by Mao Dun but also the epitome of Jiangnan in my heart. Cobblestone paths, rowing boats, and blue calico fabric—every frame looks like a beautiful ink painting. 🚌 Transportation Guide ✈ Hangzhou/Shanghai Airport → Take the direct shuttle bus to the scenic area (1.5h) 🚄 High-speed rail to Tongxiang Station → Taxi for about 40 minutes directly to Xizha Scenic Area 📸 Photo Spots + Outfit Recommendations 1⃣ Fengyuan Double Bridge (Early morning with light mist | Hanfu or plain cheongsam) 2⃣ Dyeing Workshop Drying Area (Blue calico background | Light-colored long dress + straw hat) 3⃣ Muxin Art Museum (Geometric light and shadow | Minimalist black and white outfit) 4⃣ Zhaoming Academy (Carved window lattices and ginkgo trees | Neo-Chinese style outfit + folding fan) 🍡 Wuzhen Delicacies ✔ Dingsheng Cake (Get freshly steamed ones from Jinji Pastry Shop for the best chewiness) ✔ Gusao Pancake (Choose the century-old brand, sweet and savory flavors, perfect with Hangbaiju tea) ✔ Scholar's Lamb Noodles (Jack Ma's favorite, tender and flavorful) 🎁 Souvenir List Wuzhen bamboo lanterns (perfect for night photography) Blue calico coin purses (intangible cultural heritage handicrafts) Sanbai Rice Wine 🏡 Recommended Homestays "Mo Yi Tang": Waterfront carved bed room, watch rowing boats pass by from your window "Jintang Residence": Converted Qing Dynasty mansion, butler service with goodnight sweet soup "Jintang Residence": Converted Ming and Qing Dynasty mansion, butler-style service (✨Tips: Buying a combo ticket is more economical, and don't miss the beautiful night views in Xizha!)

1. Scenic Spot Information Located in Tongxiang, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, Wuzhen is traversed by the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It completely preserves more than 1,300 ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties and is the only water town among the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River selected for the "World Cultural Heritage Tentative List." The core experience areas include: West Gate Night Scene Belt (4.5 km waterway connecting 12 ancient bridges, where you can see the reflections of lanterns on both sides of the river like shattered jade while boating at night) Mu Xin's Former Residence Memorial Hall (The late Qing Dynasty cottage houses the original manuscript of "Literary Memoirs" and landscape paintings) Natural Dyeing Workshop (Intangible cultural heritage blue calico drying yard, where 3,000 pieces of blue cloth hang like waves in the air) Zhaoming Academy (Where the crown prince of the Southern Dynasty studied, now housing a Qing Dynasty library and a movable type printing workshop) Opening hours: West Gate 9:00-22:00, East Gate 7:30-17:30; 🎫Tickets: East Gate 110 yuan, West Gate 150 yuan, combined ticket 190 yuan (including a wooden boat night tour). 2. Travel Guide 1. Morning Tour of the East Gate: Unlock the Original Water Town 🍵Early Tea Experience (Before 7:00, led by the homestay butler, pass through residential areas not open to tourists, and exchange bamboo chips for Ding Sheng Cake and smoked bean tea at the century-old teahouse) 🌟Hidden Check-in Point: At the stone steps of the Caishen Bay Wharf, capture the "Double Bridge Reflection" when the morning mist has not yet dispersed, using the water reflection to frame the concentric circles of Tongji Bridge and Renji Bridge. 2. Afternoon Exploration of the West Gate: Decoding the Intangible Cultural Heritage Blue Calico Making (Experience the processes of engraving, scraping, and dyeing at Yida Silk Shop; reservations are required 2 hours in advance to take home a scarf) Bamboo Weaving Craftsman Class (The Bamboo Art Workshop offers miniature Wu Peng boat weaving lessons, where master craftsmen will explain the waterproof secrets of bamboo awnings on canal merchant ships) 🍲Food Surprise: "Three Ways to Eat Lake Lamb" at Shusheng Mutton Noodle Restaurant, where lamb tendons are dipped in Nanhu water chestnut flour, echoing the history of Southern Song Dynasty lake lamb farming recorded in "Lake Silkworm Narrative." 3. Evening Boat Banquet: A Culinary Journey Through Time Private Route: Book the Tong'an Painting Boat (accommodates only 8 people), the route includes the Emerald Ripple uninhabited area, and the boatwoman will sing the "Five Watches" water chestnut picking song. 🍲Water Menu: Steamed white water fish with Sanbai wine, and Grandma and Sister-in-law cakes simmered on a charcoal stove at the bow of the boat, replicating the Qianlong Southern Tour imperial menu recorded in "Wuzhen Chronicles." 4. Night Lantern Show: Cultural Awakening in Light and Shadow Immersive Performance: The West Gate Open-Air Cinema screens the film version of "The Lin Family Shop," and afterward, you can touch the pine smoke inkstone used by Mao Dun to create "Midnight" in his former residence study. Architectural Light Show: A 3D mapping projection is shown on Dingsheng Bridge every hour, using silk as a visual clue to connect the space-time folds from Majiabang culture to the Internet Conference. 3. Deep Dive into History and Culture Wuzhen is not only the "last remaining water town" but also a living museum of the Grand Canal cultural belt: Canal Commerce: During the Ming and Qing dynasties, 72 silk dental shops were distributed along the city river. The "Wuzhen Morning Market" still retains the original trading method of using silkworm cocoons as currency, witnessing the commercial legend of "ten thousand silks at sunrise, clothing the world." Literary Genes: From the compilation of "Wen Xuan" by Crown Prince Zhaoming of the Southern Dynasties, to Mao Dun's exposure of the economic structure of the old society using the Lin Family Shop as a prototype, to Mu Xin's cultural reflection of "departing from China and going into exile to the world," a unique Jiangnan literary lineage has been formed. Silkworm Worship: The Silkworm Saint Temple in the West Gate preserves the late Qing Dynasty mural "Twenty-Four Divisions of Silkworm Flowers," depicting the complete rituals of worshipping the silkworm god, lighting the silkworm fire, and scattering silkworm flowers, revealing the survival philosophy of the ancient Wu and Yue people who "revered silkworms as gods." 4. Experience Evaluation and Journal of Reflections Most Touching Moment: By the Renyi Bridge at 6:00 in the morning, encountering a white-haired grandmother beating blue calico with a mallet, the sound of the mallet intertwined with the sound of the early morning boat oars, as if the dyeing scene from "Tiangong Kaiwu" had reappeared after 700 years. 📝Practical Suggestions: Prepare a tung oil paper umbrella during the rainy season (free rental from homestays), which can recreate the artistic conception of "Rainy Alley" when walking across the slippery bluestone slabs of the Xiuzhen Opera Stage. Handicraft experiences need to be booked 3 days in advance on the "Wuzhen Culture Cloud." Writing excerpts from "Zhaoming Wen Xuan" on a grass-dyed scarf is especially recommended. 📝Changes in Mood: Initially amazed by the "most beautiful ticket checking system in China" upon entering the scenic area - the ticket inspectors are all dressed in indigo homespun shirts, and the tickets are hand-torn silkworm cocoon paper. Staying overnight at the Tong'an Inn, discovering that the carved wooden bed is engraved with passages from "Wuzhen Chronicles," realizing that every detail here is a tangible local chronicle. Before leaving town, sending "Water Town Slow Mail" from the post office, dropping a postcard stamped with the Wuzhen Internet Conference commemorative stamp into the canal mailbox, completing a space-time dialogue between tradition and modernity. ✏️Postscript: As the sculling boat passed through Fengyuan Double Bridge, the boatwoman pointed to the uneven dents on the stone railings and said that these were the "rings of time" worn by the tow ropes over centuries. Suddenly, I understood that the true Jiangnan is not in the small bridges and flowing water, but in the collective memory carried by the wear and tear of these objects. Wuzhen is like a living thread-bound book, each page imbued with the juice of blue grass and the luster of silk, waiting for readers who understand it to gently open it.

【Spring Limited! A National Geographic-Acclaimed Top Ancient Water Town in Jiangnan - These 2 Days 1 Night Turn Poetry into Slow Motion】 Who can resist? When National Geographic's "Most Beautiful Ancient Town" meets spring, even the air carries the subtle fragrance of ink paintings—stone pavements glisten with morning dew, magnolia petals drift onto black awning boats. April in Wuzhen flows like a magical time straight from Song Dynasty poetry. During the "Good Life Festival," I just unlocked some exclusive ways to avoid crowds with friends, and now I'm sharing these secret tips with you! 🌸 2 Days 1 Night Itinerary | Turning Spring into Multiple Romantic Surprises 🌱 Day 1: Flower Fields & Night Blues (Immerse Yourself in Monet's Garden) ▫️ 10:30 Check into a Republic-era Flower House: Thousand Acres of Rapeseed Fields Outside Your Window 📍Jintang Hotel | Open your window to see golden waves of Dragon-shaped Fields, carved wooden windows casting latticed shadows in corridors. Best part: Free entry to Xizha with your stay! Use the saved money for tea and snacks at Zaolaichun Teahouse, watching flower fields reflect in your teacup. ▫️ 11:00-13:00 Dragon-shaped Field Spring Flower Market Adventure 🌼 Must-visit spots: ✔️ Handmade flower crowns: Pick daisies and rapeseed flowers, learn from local grandmas to weave spring crowns ✔️ Traditional fan DIY: Paint ink-wash Wuzhen scenes on fans, take home breathing memories of Jiangnan ✔️ Meet "Smart Wu" interactive installation: Touch to win Wuzhen limited editions (I got a blue-printed fabric bookmark!) ▫️ 13:30 Lunch at Houjie Restaurant: Savor the Flavors of Local Life 🍚 Must-try "Wild Fire Rice": Salted meat mixed with fresh broad beans, crispy rice crackling in iron pots, dining at riverside wooden tables where even the breeze carries rice flower fragrance. ▫️ 15:00 Wuzhen Village Fairytale World: Embrace Childhood Joy 🚂 Little train through golden fields, first stop "Animal Paradise": 🐑 Careful feeding carrots to alpacas! They'll nuzzle your palm with wet noses 🦆 Can't stop petting the Khaki Campbell ducks! Gentle head strokes make them as docile as plush toys 📸 Treehouse photo spots: Sunlight filtering through leaves onto skirts creates instant movie scenes ▫️ 18:00 Blues Hour: Double Healing with Night Market & Hot Pot 🌌 Grab a riverside seat at "Hot Wine House": Watch hot pot bubbling, dip lamb slices in secret broth, sip osmanthus wine—warming from stomach to heart 🛍️ Dive into "Spring Night Market": Handmade lanterns, traditional woodcarvings, fresh osmanthus cakes... Don't miss the "Water Stage" for possible traditional Pingtan performances! ▫️ 7:00 Charter a rowing boat! Exclusive ancient town morning mist experience 🌫️ Must start before 8 AM! As boatmen slowly row, morning mist lingers, white walls and black tiles float like ink paintings. When passing Dingsheng Bridge, magnolia petals flutter into the boat—every photo makes you feel like you own all of Wuzhen. ▫️ 9:00 Visit three legendary photo spots during off-peak hours 📸 Dingsheng Bridge: Shoot from the bridge top, magnolia branches reaching the water, wear light-colored Hanfu and look down at your rippling reflection 📸 Zhaoming Academy: Ancient plum trees frame wooden lattice windows—perfect for modern Chinese style outfits! Recommended: Stand on stone steps, let sunlight cut across your profile 📸 Dye House: Wait for the wind! Capture silhouettes as blue-printed fabric billows, skirts and cloth floating together for dynamic shots ▫️ 14:00 Relax at a riverside teahouse 🍵 Recommend "Grass and Wood Green": Second-floor terrace overlooks the canal, order Victory Cake with chrysanthemum tea, watch black awning boats carrying sunset—just like Jay Chou's "Mundane Inn" 💡 Local Insider Tips | How to Avoid Crowds 4. Stay inside the scenic area: Free entry plus exclusive empty ancient town before 9 AM (tourist crowds arrive at 10 AM!) 5. Dress right to win half the battle: Modern Chinese style/light colors photograph best! Bring comfortable embroidered shoes for stone pavements 6. Off-peak times: 7-9 AM, 1-3 PM (during lunch), after 7 PM for crowd-free scenes Wuzhen's spring is the tinkle of water over stone slabs, tracks left by flower field trains, smiling faces blurred by steaming hot pots. While flowers bloom and before crowds surge, come turn your days into slow-motion frames—after all, how could you miss this National Geographic-approved romance?

Step into Wuzhen Water Town, and the ancient charm will ripple around you. The smooth bluestone paths beneath your feet have been polished by time. Every step feels like treading on the strings of history, playing a soft echo. The river meanders, and the awning boats sway gently. The oars cut through the water, and the ripples seem to tell stories of the past. The wooden pavilions along the bank, with their white walls and black tiles, are scattered in a well-organized manner, reflecting in the water like a natural ink painting. Walking into the ancient alley, the air is filled with a faint smell of firewood, and the occasional aroma of food instantly evokes memories of taste. Here, time seems to slow down, and the heart becomes extremely peaceful, as if finding a resting place for the soul, indulging in the gentle embrace of this Jiangnan water town, reluctant to wake up for a long time. The following is a guide to Wuzhen Water Town: Pre-trip Preparation Follow the official Wuzhen Water Town public account in advance to learn about scenic spot activities and ticket information. Prepare comfortable flat shoes for long walks. If traveling during the peak season, it is best to book accommodations in advance. Ticket Information Wuzhen Water Town is divided into the East Scenic Zone and the West Scenic Zone. Tickets for the East Scenic Zone are CNY 110 per person, tickets for the West Scenic Zone are CNY 150 per person, and a combined ticket for both scenic zones is CNY 190 per person. Tickets can be purchased on the official website or major travel platforms. Opening Hours East Scenic Zone: 07:00 - 17:30; West Scenic Zone: 09:00 - 22:00. The night view of the West Scenic Zone is not to be missed, so it is recommended to plan your time well. Itinerary • One-day tour of the East Scenic Zone: Arrive at the East Scenic Zone in the morning and first visit Caishen Bay to watch the ancient opera stage performance. Then visit the Jiangnan Hundred Bed Museum to admire the exquisite carved beds. Then stroll to the Folk Museum to learn about local traditions. Finally, go to Mao Dun's Former Residence to experience the growth environment of the literary master. • In-depth tour of the West Scenic Zone: Enter the West Scenic Zone in the afternoon, and first take the free ferry to Andu Wharf, and walk along the wooden trestle to visit the Herbal Dyeing Workshop. Then go to Zhaoming College to experience the cultural charm in the antique environment. In the evening, enjoy tea and the sunset at the teahouse by the Xishi River. After night falls, take a gondola and enjoy the bright lights on both sides of the river. Featured Experiences • Take a gondola: Both the East Scenic Zone and the West Scenic Zone can be experienced. Taking a boat at night in the West Scenic Zone is more atmospheric. The boat ride is about 30–40 minutes. • Watch folk performances: The high pole boat in the East Scenic Zone and the open-air movie in the West Scenic Zone are all very local. Food Recommendations • Dingsheng Cake: Sweet and soft, with a delicate taste. • Gusaobing: Moderately salty and sweet, with a sesame aroma. • Braised Mutton: A Wuzhen Water Town specialty, the meat is soft and the soup is rich. Accommodation Recommendations • Inside the West Scenic Zone: Waterside Resort, Tong'an Inn, etc., where you can experience the water town style, but the prices are higher. • Outside the scenic area: Surrounding homestays are cost-effective and convenient for travel.

🌿 "From the Southern Dynasty academy to the modern water town, this route allowed me to experience both Wuzhen's thousand-year-old culture and contemporary aesthetics!" Having just completed this route through Wuzhen and Puyuan, I can attest that every stop feels like a key to different eras: the morning reading at Zhaoming Academy, the waves of rice at Longxingtian, the sunset at Dingsheng Bridge, the night view of White Lotus Pagoda, and the morning tea and dyeing workshops in Puyuan! 🏯 [Day 1: A Walking Guide to Ancient Wuzhen] 📚 Zhaoming Academy (Open 8:00-17:30) This is where Prince Zhaoming of the Southern Liang Dynasty studied. The academy retains a Ming Dynasty stone archway and a four-eyed pond. On the second floor reading room, you can read works that have won the Mao Dun Literature Prize for free. Tips: Arrive at 8am for the fewest crowds, and the sunlight through the wooden window frames makes for beautiful photos! 🌾 Longxingtian (Free, different scenery in each season) Rice paddies shaped like a reclining dragon. In spring and summer, green waves roll, and in autumn, golden rice ears intertwine with white chrysanthemums. Best photo spots: Take a panoramic view of the rice fields from the south side of Qinggeng Bridge, or squat on the edge of the field and use the rice ears as a foreground for portraits. 🌉 Dingsheng Bridge (Arrive 1 hour before sunset) A rare three-hole arched bridge with exquisite stone lion carvings on the bridge railings. Photography tip: Stand in the middle of the steps on the south side of the bridge, use a telephoto lens to compress the sense of space, and capture the moment when a tourist boat passes through the arch. 🏮 Lingshui Residence → White Lotus Pagoda (Must-see night view) Lingshui Residence is the only garden in Xizha. After the White Lotus Pagoda lights up at 18:30, its reflection on the river looks like a glazed palace lantern. Hidden route: Walk along the river for 10 minutes from the back door of Lingshui Residence to reach the pagoda, avoiding the crowds on the main street. 🍵 [Day 2: A Blend of Waterside Mornings and Modern Fashion] ☀️ Floating Market Morning Tea (7:00-9:00) Experience the mornings of Wuzhen locals: drink soy milk with shredded radish pancakes, and watch fishing boats trade seafood. Must-try: Dingsheng Cake from Jinji Pastry Shop, RMB 8.8 per person. 🎨 Caomubense Dyehouse + Muxin Art Museum (9:00-17:30) The drying field of the dyehouse is full of blue calico. Taking photos in a white dress here will make you feel like you've stepped onto the set of the TV series "Da Ran Fang"; the art museum is closed on Mondays, and the spiral staircase and light and shadow windows are great for photos. 🛶 Wucun Puyuan Fashionable Ancient Town (14:00-20:00) A niche water town that opened in 2023, with 3 times fewer people than Wuzhen! Things to do: Shufang Chan Garden: Song Dynasty garden with tea ceremony experience Puchou Workshop: Weave a piece of "the world's first silk" yourself Floating Night Market: After the lanterns light up in the evening, sit on a awning boat and eat braised duck noodles 💡 [Helpful Tips] Transportation: A taxi from Wuzhen Xizha to Puyuan takes 20 minutes and costs about RMB 40, or you can take the Tourist Route 8 bus. Combo ticket: A combo ticket for Xizha + Puyuan saves RMB 30, but must be used for 2 consecutive days. Things to note: There are many mosquitoes in Longxingtian, so bring mosquito repellent; the stone steps of Dingsheng Bridge are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes.

The Qingming Festival is the perfect time for a spring outing! We recommend a five-day tour route from Hangzhou to Jiaxing and Suzhou. Explore Feilai Peak and experience the mystical charm of nature. Don't miss this amazing itinerary, and step into the spring of Jiangnan together! -- 🚩Recommended Route: Hangzhou-Jiaxing-Suzhou Five-Day Tour DAY1️⃣: West Lake Scenic Area Stroll along the West Lake, immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery, and enjoy the gentle beauty of Hangzhou. DAY2️⃣: Lingyin Feilai Peak Scenic Area—Lingyin Temple—Xixi National Wetland Park—Hangzhou Songcheng Explore Feilai Peak and discover the tranquility of the ancient temple. After visiting Lingyin Temple, head to Xixi Wetland to experience nature's breath, and then travel through time at Songcheng in the evening. DAY3️⃣: Wuzhen West Scenic Area—Zhaoming Academy Wander through the ancient streets and alleys of Wuzhen West Scenic Area and experience the charm of the ancient town. Then, visit Zhaoming Academy to savor the scholarly atmosphere and find inner peace. DAY4️⃣: Suzhou Museum West—Shantang Street—Humble Administrator's Garden—Pingjiang Road Historical Block Start from the Suzhou Museum West and immerse yourself in culture. Stroll along Shantang Street and experience the slow-paced life of Suzhou. Then, visit the Humble Administrator's Garden to appreciate the exquisiteness and beauty of classical gardens. Finally, explore Pingjiang Road Historical Block to savor the charm of the ancient city and its rich history. DAY5️⃣: Tiger Hill Scenic Area Climb Tiger Hill, overlook the beautiful scenery of Suzhou, and conclude your pleasant five-day tour.🎉 -- Must-See Attractions: 1. Humble Administrator's Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: No. 178, Northeast Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City - Opening Hours: 07:30-17:30, March 1 to October 31 - Duration: 2-3 hrs - With its charming waters and mountains, this classical garden is a model of landscape architecture. Every step reveals the beauty of a Jiangnan water town. 2. Hangzhou Songcheng ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: No. 148, Zhijiang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province - Opening Hours: 09:30-21:00, March 8 to March 31 - Duration: 1 d - Travel through a thousand years and dream back to the Song Dynasty. Songcheng takes you on a journey to experience the rich charm of Jiangnan and the prosperity of the Song Dynasty. 3. Xixi National Wetland Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: No. 518, Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province - Opening Hours: 08:00-17:30, January 29 to March 31 - Duration: 1 d - Explore the "One Park, Five Zones" and experience the tranquility and harmony of nature. See the reeds swaying in the breeze, the poetic autumn scenery, and the plum blossoms waiting for you. -- Tips: - Local Customs: Respect local customs and maintain silence in temples and other religious sites🙏. - Airport Transportation: Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is a convenient starting point, with easy high-speed rail connections to Jiaxing and Suzhou🚄. - Photo Spots: West Lake, Wuzhen, and the Humble Administrator's Garden offer stunning scenery. Don't forget to take photos📸. - Sun Protection: Summers in Jiangnan are hot, so sun protection is essential. Remember to bring a sun hat👒. - Food: Enjoy the delicious cuisine of Jiangnan, including West Lake Vinegar Fish in Hangzhou, Jiaxing Zongzi, and Suzhou noodles🍜. -- Hangzhou-Jiaxing-Suzhou: One journey, three unique experiences. May every step you take be filled with scenic beauty, leaving you with endless memories of Jiangnan's charm🍃

👍🏻Recommended Reason: Wuzhen is definitely worth a visit! Whether it's the artistic Xizha or the charming Dongzha, you'll experience the unique Jiangnan water town charm. Stroll along the ancient cobblestone streets during the day and feel the weight of history, or admire the dazzling night view in the evening and feel like you've traveled back in time. It's truly captivating!✨ 🗺Attraction Introduction: Wuzhen is mainly divided into two scenic areas: Xizha and Dongzha😎. Xizha has a more artistic atmosphere, with places like the Wuzhen Grand Theatre and the Muxin Art Museum exuding a strong artistic vibe🎨. There's also the Grass & Wood Dyehouse, where you can learn about the charm of traditional crafts🧵. Dongzha, on the other hand, offers a more authentic experience, filled with the lively atmosphere of an ancient town, allowing you to experience the purest Jiangnan charm. 🚗Transportation: 🚌Jiaxing South Railway Station → Wuzhen: Take the You 2 bus for about 1 hour to reach Wuzhen Station. It's a smooth and hassle-free journey! 🚌Tongxiang Railway Station → Wuzhen: Take the K282 bus directly to the scenic area entrance. It's super convenient!🚪 🗺Tour Route: Start from the north gate of Xizha🚶‍♀️, first visit the Wuzhen Grand Theatre to experience art, then immerse yourself in the artistic world at the Muxin Art Museum📚. Afterward, explore the secrets of traditional crafts at the Grass & Wood Dyehouse🧐. Enjoy some quiet reading time at the Zhaoming Academy and travel through time at the Three-Inch Golden Lotus Museum. Don't forget to send a postcard to your friends from the Wuzhen Post Office✉️. Take a stroll along Longxingtian, make a wish at the Yue Lao Temple💖, climb the White Lotus Pagoda for a panoramic view, and let your imagination run wild by the Water Theatre. Then, visit the General Wu Temple, browse the shops on Nvhong Street🛍️, and find some fun at the Water Market and Water Stage🎶. Finally, marvel at the Giant Wok before exiting from the south gate of Xizha. 🍱Food Recommendations: 🥢Scholar's Mutton Noodles: The mutton is incredibly tender, and the noodle soup is both heartwarming and satisfying, especially in winter. A must-try!❄️ 🥧Jinji Pastry Shop: The Sweet Victory Cake and Wumi Rice will instantly boost your happiness. Sweet tooths shouldn't miss this!🍬 🥟Wu Ma's Wontons: Thin wrappers and generous fillings make these wontons a perfect breakfast choice.🍳 🥕Radish Pancake: A crispy and tender street snack. Grab one while strolling around!👅 💰Expenses: 🎟Xizha: Ticket price is CNY 150/person. Students can enjoy discounts with their student ID.👨‍🎓 🎟Dongzha: CNY 110/person. Start your journey of exploring the ancient town here. 🎟Combined Ticket: CNY 190/person. Access to both Xizha and Dongzha, offering great value for money.💸 Students, military personnel, and seniors can enjoy half-price tickets.👴‍🦳👮‍♂️ 📌Other Tips: Xizha is open from 9:00 to 22:30. The night view is stunning, don't miss it✨; Dongzha is open from 8:00 to 17:00. The daytime scenery is also charming🌞. Plan your time wisely to fully enjoy your Wuzhen trip!

“Spring is bright and beautiful, the water is calm and peaceful, the sky and water merge into one, a vast expanse of blue.” Compared to West Lake, I prefer Wuzhen's limited spring edition. 🍃 Wuzhen, this poetic and picturesque Jiangnan water town, whether you're a first-time visitor or it's your Nth visit, you'll be captivated by the spring scenery here. Stone bridges span the flowing water, and awning boats glide slowly across the Xishi River. Every corner tells the long history of the Jiangnan water town. This time I came, I happened to catch the Wuzhen Good Life Festival, and I can't wait to share my 2-day, 1-night spring outing guide with you! 🌼 Day1️⃣ West Scenic Area: Water Market➡️Qiaoliqiao Tea House➡️Spring Flower Field➡️Longxing Field➡️Lingshui Residence➡️Zhaoming Academy Day2️⃣ Wucun➡️Dyehouse➡️Awning Boat➡️West Street 📍 Water Market: Open from 7:30 - 9:30 am, you must experience Wuzhen's morning tea culture and have breakfast here, but remember to book in advance~ You can also buy fresh fruit from the elderly vendors at the vegetable stalls! 📍 Caomubense Dyehouse: Experience the beauty of folk intangible cultural heritage techniques, admire the dyed cloth fluttering in the wind, and take amazing photos effortlessly! 📍 Longxing Field: In March, you must come to Wuzhen to see the golden rapeseed flowers! Enjoy afternoon tea at Tingfeng Pavilion, and gaze out the window at a "sea of yellow flowers." You can also stroll around the market next to Longxing Field, order a cup of coffee at the Huaban Traveler Cafe, and take some beautiful photos! 📍 Zhaoming Academy: Now is the perfect time to photograph plum blossoms! There are two large red plum trees in the courtyard. You can use the window as the foreground and view the plum blossoms through the window, creating a poetic scene. 📍 Wucun: There are internet-famous tree houses, scarecrows, and you can also experience fishing, archery, and activities like "Running Piglets." It's perfect for bringing children along! 🍱 Food and Drink: For lunch, you can try Wuzhen's special delicacies. I recommend going to Houjie Restaurant to try Yehuo Rice. Sitting by the river, enjoying the scenery and delicious food is incredibly relaxing. For dinner, you can go to Manchun Night Market for a hot pot and night drinks. At the Lingshui Residence's "Easy to Fall in Love" Hot Wine House, you can have spring-limited drinks, which are very warming. Everyone eats around the stove together, creating a wonderful atmosphere! 🏠 Accommodation: This time I stayed at the Jintang Hotel, where you can feel the breath of spring right in the hotel. The hotel is antique and elegant, with the feel of a Jiangnan garden. You can also participate in the hotel's singing bowl healing to relax your body and mind. The hotel also has a dedicated fragrance room! Most importantly, it's located in the middle of West Street, making it convenient to go anywhere! 💡 Some tips: 1️⃣ Spring is the most beautiful season in Wuzhen, and the rapeseed flower fields are particularly spectacular at this time. Don't miss it. 2️⃣ Learn about the Good Life Festival in advance, as there are many interesting activities during the event. 3️⃣ Lingshui Residence not only has a spring reading club and situational drama performances, but you can also visit the unique Lingshui Residence market, where you might find some little surprises.

--- Wuzhen Springtime Stroll Guide | Boating amidst blossoms, idyllic countryside healing, and folk festivities – unlock the romance of a Jiangnan water town! --- 🌸 Getting There: Reaching Picturesque Wuzhen with Ease 📍 External Transportation: - High-speed Rail/Train: Disembark at Tongxiang Station, take a 30-minute taxi directly to Wuzhen Scenic Area (approx. 50 yuan); or take bus K281/K282 to Wuzhen Bus Station (2 yuan). - Car: Approx. 1.5-hour drive from Hangzhou/Shanghai, navigate to "Wuzhen West Scenic Area Parking Lot," parking fee is 20 yuan/day. - Airplane: Transfer to a direct bus from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport/Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, arriving in approx. 2 hours. 🚤 Internal Transportation: - Traditional Rowboat Tour (Must-try!): Take a boat from the West Scenic Area pier, one-way 60 yuan/person, chartered boat 480 yuan (max. 3 people), cruise through ancient waterways, admire the flowers reflected in the water, and unlock the poetic charm of "boating beneath walls of flowers." - Shuttle Bus/Walking: Free shuttle buses connect various attractions within the scenic area. Walking through the bluestone alleys is recommended to feel the gentle spring breeze. --- 🌟 Three Springtime Highlights: Wuzhen's Exclusive Romance Highlight 1: Water Town Spring Scenery, Boating amidst Blossoms to Encounter Jiangnan - Sea of Flowers: Red plum blossoms adorn the alleys of the West Scenic Area, magnolia blossoms grace the windows of Zhaoming Academy, and the vast expanse of rapeseed flowers in Longxingtian undulates like golden waves. - Photo Tips: Take a rowboat in the early morning or at dusk to avoid crowds, capturing stunning photos of "white walls and black tiles reflected in the clear water" in the soft light. Highlight 2: Healing Spring, Slow Down at the Countryside Market - Event Time: March 8 - April 13 (Women's Day Special: Female visitors receive a spring bouquet!) - Market Fun: - Early Spring Tea House: At the Listening to the Wind Pavilion in Longxingtian, brew a pot of pre-Qingming Longjing tea and enjoy the poetic view of the sea of flowers. - Flower Companion Coffee House: Order a "Spring Special" by the floor-to-ceiling windows, where the aroma of coffee mingles with the fragrance of rapeseed flowers. - Wildfire Meal Experience: Join a camping group at the Backstreet Restaurant (reservations required), and savor Wuzhen's specialty salted pork and vegetable rice cooked in a wood-fired stove, full of rustic charm! Highlight 3: Folk Festivities, The Revival of the Xiangshi Fair – A Jiangnan Spectacle - Event Time: April 1 - April 20 (Free parade participation for visitors in Hanfu during the Qingming Festival holiday!) - Must-See Events: - Silkworm Flower Festival: Water parade, silkworm goddess blessings, experience the vibrancy of "Water Jiangnan." - White Boat Race: Intangible cultural heritage showcasing the prowess of water town men, cheer them on! - Intangible Cultural Heritage Performances: High-pole boat, shadow puppetry, immerse yourself in the charm of traditional arts. --- 📸 Outfit + Photo Tips - Spring Outfit: Light-colored long dress + knitted cardigan (layering is needed due to temperature differences). Hanfu in Song or Ming Dynasty styles are recommended, perfectly complementing the ancient town! - Must-Visit Spots: 1. West Scenic Area Bridge: Overlooking the river and the sea of flowers. 2. Longxingtian Viewing Platform: 360° panoramic view of the rapeseed flower fields. 3. Wuzhen Grand Theater: A collision of modern architecture and classical water town, the birthplace of Instagram-worthy photos. --- 🎫 Practical Information - Tickets: West Scenic Area 150 yuan/person, East Scenic Area 110 yuan/person, combined ticket 190 yuan (30% off with student ID). - Opening Hours: West Scenic Area 9:00-22:00, Longxingtian Market 10:00-18:00. - Trip.com Exclusive: Book accommodation within the scenic area and receive a "Morning Tea Guest" voucher, enjoy a peaceful breakfast by the water in the quiet morning hours of Wuzhen! --- This spring, Wuzhen is more than just a water town – it's a dance of flowers, fireworks, and a thousand years of culture.

#favouriteitinerary Zhaoming Academy, where the Crown Prince of the Liang Dynasty once studied, is hidden within courtyards filled with pavilions and towers. It exudes an atmosphere rich in scholarly charm. Personal Opinion: In my opinion, Zhaoming Academy is a fascinating and tranquil destination. The historical significance and serene environment make it a perfect place for those who appreciate a scholarly ambiance.

🍀The beauty of Wuzhen is the dew on the stone road in the early morning, the ripples of the rowing boat passing through the bridge hole, and the words "So you are here too" when the lights are dim. · 🍀Some people say: "Time here is made of glutinous rice, once it sticks, you don't want to leave." Looking at the boats coming and going on the water, I finally understand why "A Time Like Water" says - once you come to Wuzhen, you will never leave. · ✨Must-see attractions in Wuzhen · 🌱Mu Xin Art Museum: A minimalist building built by the water, it houses Mu Xin's manuscripts and paintings. The spiral staircase and the lake view outside the floor-to-ceiling windows are a great place to take photos. You need to buy a separate ticket to the Mu Xin Art Museum, which costs 20 yuan. Here, you can see the purity of art. Paintings are paintings, fine arts are fine arts, and novels are novels, nothing else matters. · 🌱Zhaoming Academy: The study place of the prince of the Southern Dynasty, with towering ancient trees and woodblock printing experience. · 🌱Wuzhen Grand Theater: The wavy steel structure forms a wonderful collision with the ancient town. You can check in from the exterior. The busiest time for the Grand Theatre is probably the annual Wuzhen Theatre Festival. · 🌱Grass and Wood Dyeing Workshop: Blue printed cloth flutters in the wind, and you can experience tie-dyeing. · 🌱Three-inch Golden Lotus Pavilion: Displays the foot-binding culture of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is shocked by the entanglement between history and women's fate. · 🌱White Lotus Tower: Climb to the top to overlook the Grand Canal, best viewed at sunset. · ✨Food recommendations · 🌱Dingsheng Cake: Jinji Cake Shop 🌱Sister-in-law Cake: Sanzhenzhai, a century-old shop, salty, sweet and crispy 🌱Scholar Lamb Noodles: Thick soup and crispy PS: Actually, I prefer the salted fish and bacon hung in every household~ · ✨Water Village Special Tips · 1️⃣Wear Hanfu to visit the park: There are many rental shops inside and outside the scenic area. Hold an oil-paper umbrella under the misty corridor and you will be on the set of "Like Water Years" in seconds. · 2️⃣Avoid weekends: There are fewer tourists during the week, and the early morning and evening after 21:00 are quiet and picturesque. PS: The experience of the ancient town will be very bad if there are too many people. You can choose to live in the ancient town, feel the tranquility in the early morning and at night, get rid of the glitz and hustle and bustle, and return to the original appearance of the ancient town. · 3️⃣Hidden Easter eggs: Look for the "Window of Wuzhen" glass installation, which reflects the ancient houses and flowing water; there may be shadow puppet shows and lantern parades during holidays, and you can follow the official WeChat account for details. ·

📍Address: Wuzhen is located at the northern end of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, west of Huzhou City, and north of Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, at the junction of two provinces and three cities. As one of the first batch of Chinese historical and cultural towns, one of the top ten charming towns in China, and a national 5A-level tourist attraction, Wuzhen is known as "the last water town in China" 🚗Transportation: Transportation guide - Public transportation: You can take the high-speed train to Tongxiang Station, and then take bus K282 to Wuzhen Scenic Area. You can also take a bus to Wuzhen at the bus stations in Hangzhou, Shanghai, Jiaxing, and other cities. - Self-driving: It takes about 1.5 hours from Hangzhou or Shanghai. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, and the fee is CNY 10 within 6 hours. 👍️Must-see attractions: Attraction features - Historical buildings: The four old streets of Wuzhen, east, west, south, and north, intersect in a cross shape, forming a double chessboard-style ancient town pattern with parallel river streets and adjacent water and land. The residential houses are built along the river, with stone bridges on the river, reflecting the charm of the ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River with small bridges, flowing water, and ancient houses. - Cultural landscape: There are many cultural attractions such as Zhaoming Academy and the former residence of Mao Dun, with a strong cultural atmosphere. In addition, the Muxin Art Museum is also worth a visit, where many of Mr. Muxin's manuscripts are collected. - Folk culture: Wuzhen has rich folk cultural activities, such as water markets, flower drum opera, shadow puppetry, etc. Visitors can feel the strong local characteristics and the charm of traditional culture here. 🎟️Ticket information: - Ticket price: East Gate CNY 110, West Gate CNY 150, East and West Gate joint ticket CNY 190. 💗Other tips: - Food recommendation: Wuzhen's food is mainly fish and lake sheep, with specialties such as braised mutton, Taihu white fish, and duck in soy sauce. In addition, there are traditional pastries such as Dingsheng cake, green dumplings, and sister-in-law cakes. - Travel route: In the morning, you can go to the East Gate Scenic Area first to visit the former residence of Mao Dun, Lizhi Academy, and other attractions; in the afternoon, go to the West Gate Scenic Area to visit the grass and wood dyeing workshop, Wuzhen Post Office, and other places, and in the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful night view in the West Gate Scenic Area. If you have enough time, you can also go to Wucun to experience rural life or participate in cultural activities such as the Wuzhen Theatre Festival.

Wuzhen is not only the ceiling of Jiangnan water towns I didn't expect the New Year atmosphere to be so strong Water town market, intangible cultural heritage experience, technology cyber, water lanterns Come to Wuzhen for the New Year! It's fun and interesting to shoot 📍: Wuzhen Xizha Tourist Service Center [HighSpeedRail]: Tongxiang High-speed Railway Station, 0.5h taxi [Car]: Hangzhou self-drive 1h [StarEyes] Recommended check-in [One] Water Town New Year Food Market [1:00] 11:00-16:00 Don't miss the intangible cultural heritage New Year that is highly compatible with Wuzhen Water Town~Go to the water market to experience making rice cakes, blowing sugar figures, writing couplets, and buy some small New Year items. Wait for a parade of fortune, wealth, longevity, happiness and wealth on the street, and take a photo to get some good fortune! [Two] Zhaoming Academy, Cyber ​​Year Market [1:00] 14:00-21:00 In addition to tradition, this year's Wuzhen has incorporated trendy elements, such as the Cyber ​​Market and Cyber ​​Lantern Festival, which are super interesting! There are also novel robotic arm coffee and ice cream, which are super cool, and cute future robots are greeting you for the new year [Three] Wuzhen World Internet Technology Exhibition [1:00] 9:00-17:00 Currently, the "New Quality Interconnection" art exhibition is being held here, with many AI interactions, artificial intelligence and other related arrangements, which are very futuristic and surprisingly good in photos! [Four] Wuzhen Water Lantern Festival [1:00] 17:00 Lighting up You must see a lantern festival during the Chinese New Year! There are more than a dozen groups of lanterns in Wuzhen, both on the water and on land. Cat lights, koi plank roads, snake lights, and cyber boat lights are more recommended. The lights on the scene are as bright as day and very romantic. [Five] Lingshui Street Wuliang Tanjiu [1:00] 11:30-20:30 The market pier here is beyond the plot, very characteristic of Wuzhen. There is also a fireside poetry gathering outside Lingshuiju, full of literary atmosphere~ When you are tired of shopping, you can have a clay stove hot pot, which is very warm. [Six] Tea Street New Year Banquet [1:00]11:00-13:30/17:00-20:30 When you come to Wuzhen during the Chinese New Year, you must experience the New Year Banquet. When night falls, sit together under the White Lotus Pagoda and taste Wuzhen's specialties. With the heat, let the New Year be prosperous~ [StarEyes]Tips1: It is recommended to stay in Wuzhen for 2 days and 1 night. This time we stayed at the Di Shang Hotel, which is very convenient directly in the scenic area. If you stay in the hotel, you can also take the shuttle bus for free. [StarEyes]Tips2: The New Year activities in Wuzhen will last until 2.12. If you come to experience it, remember to check the time of the activities in advance~

The temperature has risen recently, and I can already smell the scent of summer🔆 So I went to Wuzhen To experience a different kind of water town life with a slow living style～🛶 Make a good travel plan, avoid the crowds and visit Wuzhen at off-peak times That's the right way to open up this 'National Geographic' recommended beautiful water town ancient town～🌿 · 🗺 Travel route: Day 1⃣: Check into a sculling boat (above Andufang, below Ruyi Bridge🛶) - White Lotus Pagoda - Canal Scenery - Night Tour of Wuzhen (Zhao Ming Academy Night Market🏮) Day 2⃣: Leave at 7 am to stroll and take photos of the deserted Wuzhen (📸Recommended photo spots: Bridge Inside Bridge, Three-inch Golden Lotus Museum entrance🛶...) - Grass and Wood Dye Workshop - Water Market Morning Tea Guest - Muxin Art Museum · ⭐ Lifestyle Experience Recommendations: 1⃣ 'Morning Tea Guest' Open from 7 am to 9 am in summer, only guests can experience it - limited spots so remember to book in advance, if you don't get a booking you can also pay to go Zhao Ming Night Market: Now there is also a night market, where you can watch the night view and enjoy the opera and market🏮 2⃣ 'Muxin Art Museum' Hidden in the ancient charm of the Jiangnan water town is a modern art museum with a modern artistic sense. Built by the lake, both the exterior and interior design have a modern minimalist aesthetic. The gallery bridge at the entrance, the stairs leading to the lake, the large floor-to-ceiling windows inside, the piano, the spiral staircase, and the corridors are all very photogenic!📸 There are various special exhibitions from time to time 3️⃣ 'On the Embankment by the Canal' From the embankment and White Lotus Pagoda, you can enjoy the canal view, the Grand Canal of Beijing-Hangzhou, which has flowed through Wuzhen for a thousand years. Don't miss this opportunity to overlook the ancient canal and the ancient town, take a walk along the canal, and feel the beautiful scenery and prosperity of a thousand years ago! · 🌿 Accommodation Recommendation: Stay a night in Xizha, stroll through the empty streets early in the morning, then join a morning tea session, listen to music by the river at the water market, and experience the full charm of Jiangnan～ 🏨 The most recommended accommodation in Xizha is still on the embankment - great location and view! Close to White Lotus Pagoda and Bridge Inside Bridge, you can directly overlook the night view of White Lotus Pagoda and the canal from the outdoor infinity pool of the sky garden～ The hotel's restaurant is also very good, you can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast, Chinese afternoon tea, and choose between Chinese or Japanese cuisine for dinner, the taste is great!👍🏻 · Everyone says how good Jiangnan is, don't miss the breezy Wuzhen this summer🌿 Come to Jiangnan and experience the unique summer life of the canal ancient town～

Zhaoming Academy: Located at No. 236, Xizha Street, Wuzhen, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, it was established during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. It was a private school in Wuzhen at that time. The academy faces north and south, and is a well-preserved ancient architectural complex. It is now one of the main attractions of Wuzhen tourism.