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Wuzhen Water Town
Wuzhen Water Town: A Perfect Day Trip from Shanghai
Just 2 hours by bus from Shanghai, Wuzhen Water Town is a national A5 attraction that feels like stepping back in time. With its magical canals, ancient architecture, and serene beauty, it’s the perfect blend of history and charm. Whether you’re strolling the stone pathways or gliding along the waterways, every corner of Wuzhen feels like a postcard come to life.
#wuzhen #china #travel #shanghai
One of China’s top 10 ancient water town - Wuzhen and its scenic waterways!
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#wuzhen Getting to Wuzhen was a 20-minute speedtrain ride from Hangzhou and another hour's journey further by cab.
One of China’s more famous well-preserved heritage. The daytime and night sceneries are both stunning with different vibes. There are many shops and restaurants along the canal. The place may have become touristy and a bit crowded but the ambience of this water town is still worth a visit.
Wuzhen Water Town: A Tranquil Stroll Through Jiangnan's Timeless Beauty
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Wuzhen Water Town, one of the most famous water towns in Jiangnan, beautifully captures the essence of traditional Chinese charm. Though it has become quite commercialized with its bustling shops and cafes, it still holds pockets of tranquility where time seems to slow down. The ancient stone bridges, meandering canals, and traditional wooden houses create a serene atmosphere, perfect for an afternoon stroll. Wandering through its quieter alleys or along the water's edge, you can still find peaceful spots to soak in the beauty of this historic town. Whether it's the gentle lapping of the water or the soft glow of the afternoon sun, Wuzhen offers a relaxing escape amidst its timeless scenery.
Wuzhen evening
We took 巴巴快巴 bus from Wulinmen Hangzhou bus station to Wuzhen. It took us around 1.5 hours to arrive in Wuzhen Xizha.
We have bought our ticket in advance at Trip.com. Suggest to come around 12pm so you can have lunch here and start walking around until night.
The facilities here are tourist friendly - at least the toilets are clean.
Food and drinks here are slightly expensive.
#hangzhou #wuzhen #night #china #乌镇
Wuzhen Theatre Festival: An Autumn Dream Come True
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The Wuzhen Theatre Festival is truly a must-experience! Heading there without high expectations, I was blown away by how magical it turned out to be. The entire ancient water town transforms into a living stage, where you can stumble upon captivating performances at every corner. Held annually in this poetic Jiangnan town, the festival blends world-class theatrical art with stunning autumn scenery, offering a feast for both the mind and soul. From the lively street parades to unique performances like Saving the Mad Hatter and Snow White on stilts, every moment was filled with creativity and joy. Strolling through the picturesque Xizha streets, we encountered mesmerizing dance, magic, and music that kept us spellbound. This festival ticket was worth every penny—it’s the ultimate Jiangnan autumn travel experience!
Wuzhen – A Timeless Water Town
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South of the Yangtze River, Wuzhen is famed as China’s most beautiful ancient water town, with scenery like an ink painting.
I had the chance to visit in June, though, unfortunately, I didn’t have enough time for a boat ride. I’m definitely coming back to experience it! With 1,000+ years of history and architecture reflecting Chinese aesthetics of “small bridges, flowing water, and old houses,” Wuzhen offers a sense of timelessness. Known as a “living fossil of ancient Eastern civilization,” it’s a place of deep cultural and historical value.
Often called the “Venice of Asia,” Wuzhen’s winding canals and stone bridges transport visitors back in time to a serene, poetic world.
📍 Address: Wuzhen, Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China
#wuzhen #chinatravel
Rustic Old Town in Wu Zhen
Had the most amazing time at this tourist attraction in 乌镇, the views were just amazing and really you can’t get such nice views and so few people anywhere else. The whole experience was amazing because the place was pretty empty, also because we were there on a Monday morning! The place is huge too and so nice and peaceful! Got more crowded towards the afternoon time. The gondola / river boat ride is a must for the best views with least people in your shots!#wuzhen #wuzhen #China #beautiful
ncient towns in Jiangsu, Zhejiang
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Thought Wuzhen was already beautiful, until I visited Nanxun ✨
Among the many ancient towns in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, if I were to choose just one to visit, it would definitely be Nanxun. This Nanxun, just half an hour's drive from Wuzhen, and permanently free, really surprised me!
👉 What makes Nanxun different from other ancient towns❓
1⃣️ Connected to residential areas, so there are local residents living in the ancient town, full of local flavor
2⃣️ There are genuine century-old shops in the scenic area, with many locals dining there, such as Longfeng Noodle House
3⃣️ In addition to strolling along the small bridges and flowing water, there are also several Republican-era buildings 🏠 worth visiting in the scenic area, such as the Liu Family's Tihao, Zhang Shiming's old residence, Jia Ye's Book Collection Building, all of which are free.
👉 Travel Information
📍 Nanxun Ancient Town
⏰ Open all day
🎫 Free
Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself. There are buses from Huzhou High-speed Railway Station, but it is more convenient to come from Wuzhen. You can also take a ride-hailing car.
Dining: There are small local restaurants in the scenic area. You can choose the one with more people. I forgot the name of the restaurant I ate at before.
⚠️ Tips
✅ It is recommended to stay overnight and you can go to Baijian Building to take beautiful night scenes.
✅ The best places for photography are Baijian Building and Cross Harbor Wharf. These two places are even more beautiful at sunrise.
✅ In addition to taking a punt boat, Nanxun Ancient Town also has a water bus, 3 yuan/station, departing every 30 minutes, operating hours: 9:30-16:00, stopping at: Silk Terminal Station - Zhangjing River Station - Lianjie Bridge Station - Cross Harbor Station
✅ If you like ancient towns, you can visit Nanxun and Wuzhen together. It takes 30 minutes by car, and it takes about 1 hour from Nanxun to Xinshi Ancient Town.
#OffTheBeatenPath #Wuzhen #AncientTown #NanxunAncientTown #TravelNanxun #Tourism
Wuzhen Jiangnan Water Town
The first impression of Jiangnan is probably the small bridges and flowing water. Among all the ancient towns in Jiangnan, Wuzhen is the top of the ancient towns in my mind.
Blue bricks and black tiles, the alley is deep and heart-warming. Regardless of rain or shine, as long as you step here and walk around on the bluestone slabs, you will feel as if you have seen the past and present of Wuzhen.
A must-experience cruise in Wuzhen is perfect for seeing the beautiful scenery from a different angle!
The night in Xizha is completely different from the day.
Whether you are sitting quietly by the river or walking along Walking in the ancient town. Just make sure me comfortable.
#China #zhejiang #Wuzhen #winhkflight
Hangzhou 2024 Chinese New Year’s Celebrations
This new year is the very new beginning of 2024, I decided to go for a trip to China, Hangzhou to experience the New Year festival at there.
We arrived there on 9th Feb, which is New Year Eve, it was very cool below to 9 degrees there at night and the win is strong. Once arrived, the whole airport shop is close for the new year and we couldn’t get any phone cards, even convenient store(don’t have seven eleven) all close down.
We don’t have internet, only check in hotel then u can have the internet connection.
The very important thing is in China(My first trip to China) , must use 2 very important payments and communication tools is wechat & Zhi Fu Bao. Without this both you are total hard to survive.
Hangzhou destination visited （Follow the photos)
乌镇 (Must go) day and night different looks
西湖-Famous in the historical building , boat
河坊街-Most traveler visit place, alots of local food, selling souvenirs and local famous dishes, snacks, can stay around here can link to mrt and direct line to airport.
中山北路/ 狮虎桥路- All the cafes and restaurants, the cute and special shop around here.
Citywalk - Shop around this location have 2 big shopping mall (City Gate & In77 银泰 Mall) take red line mrt to 龙翔桥站。 This location can let you shop more than 2 days.
#xihu #Wuzhen #복사꽃싸롱 #cny2024 #citywalk #mytrip #hangzhou
Back in time in Wuzhen
#2024wish
In 2023, I made a remarkable journey to China, marking my first-ever self-planned trip to Shanghai, Suzhou and Wuzhen. Amidst these remarkable destinations, one place stood out as the crown jewel of my trip: Wuzhen. Picture this: strolling down those old-school lanes, surrounded by charming bridges. It was like stepping into a time machine where the world just slowed down. Meandering along the charming small alleys that runs parallel to the river, I found myself immersed in the beautiful nature and historic sceneries.
For 2024, my deepest desire is to embark on a trip to Jiuzhaigou. A decade ago, I stumbled upon captivating photographs of this enchanting destination, and since that moment, my heart has been set on experiencing its natural wonders firsthand.#wuzhen
Wuzhen, the Night Queen of Zhejiang
Wuzhen is one of the six famous ancient water towns south of the Yangtze River. It’s within the triangle formed by three top tourist cities: Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou. It has charmingly restored architecture and canals. The charm and the elegance of this ancient water town is undeniable. It is more than 1000 years old town with rich history and architectural elegance. It is about an hour long drive from Suzhou, China. This place is vast and suggested plan would be two days of itinerary with one overnight. You can at least leave with some satisfactions. If you don't try the boat, well your visit here is meaning less. Entrance ticket is 150 rmb and boat ticket one way is 60 rmb per person. Yes, it is bit expensive though but for a AAAAA tourist place, this amount is worth spending.
#wuzhen #ancienttown #watertown #zhejiang #travel #china
Wu Zhen; Popular Watertown
Pretty historical scenery, located at South of Yangtze River. it is a great place with old architecture and great history. It’s crowded with tourist and locals, recommend to find a tour guide in case you are lost in the town.
we get to taste their Chinese wine at their wine distillery workshop and able to purchase too! there is also Chinese opera for 30mins in the middle of the town. The town is also famous for their silk production and manufacturing, unlike the modern days, we are able to see the process of making silk by hands and they hang the fabric out under the sun at the open space.
Totally a historical place worth visiting! 👍
#passionpassport #china #wuzhen
Canals in Wuzhen Water Town🛶🌳🌱
Getting There - Travel to Wuzhen Water Town🌳🌱
Attractions - Canals and Traditional Architecture🛶
Hotels - Day Trip from Shanghai🚘🚂
Food & Restaurants - Local Cuisine🍜🥟
Shopping - Souvenirs and Local Shops🛍
Located only a stones throw away from Shanghai, Wuzhen water town is a hidden gem which can be easily accessed in just a day trip🌳🌱🪴 Boasting beautiful canals, traditional Chinese architecture and delicious local cuisine, Wuzhen is a typically quiet tourist destinations. Get lost exploring the vast alleyways of this town and take a boat tour around the never ending canals🛶🌱 A highlight of this town is watching traditional art being made all around! It’s a truly great place to visit and it’s close proximity to Shanghai makes it an easy escape from the busy city🍁🍂🪴 #daytrip #china #wuzhen #watertown #triplocal #awesomepic #boats #urbanexplorer
Wildlife in Wuzhen Watertown🌿🌱🦋
Located only a stones throw from Shanghai, Wuzhen Watertown is the perfect place for a weekend getaway, and escape out of the busy city centre🌱🌿🌲 Known for its quaint nature and quiet streets, Wuzhen is well-known but also peaceful to visit🌼 Here, you will find canals, boats and traditional Chinese architecture, and you can get lost exploring the never-ending alleyways🌼🌞 You will find museums and shops, and lots of delicious local food to try! My favourite part of Wuzhen was seeing beautiful flower arrangements and wildlife, especially this butterfly who spend time admiring the flowers! it’s a very special place to visit🌺🌸🌿🌱🍃 #christmasgiveaway #staycation #mountainview #wuzhen #solotravel #urbanexplorer #china #photography #summervacation
mesmerizing
It lies within the triangle formed by Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai. Covering an area of 71.19 km2 (27.49 sq mi), Wuzhen has a total population of 60,000, of which 12,000 are permanent residents.[2]
Wuzhen has been the permanent host place of the annual World Internet Conference, an international Internet conference held in China, since 2014.[3][4]
Aerial panorama of Wuzhen 乌镇 Water Town. December 2023.
Located in the centre of the six ancient towns south of the Yangtze#wuzhen River, 17 kilometres (11 mi) north of the city of Tongxiang, Wuzhen displays its history through its ancient stone bridges, stone pathways and delicate wood carvings
Wuzhen water town is amazing!
An amazing place to travel to in China, Wuzhen is so beautiful! #travel #乌镇 #wuzhen
Old town Wuzhen
Wuzhen was amazing! Wandering through its old canals, stone bridges, and beautiful old houses felt like stepping into history. At night, the lights made everything glow, adding a magical vibe. The locals were friendly, the street food was delicious, and the whole place was full of charm. Can’t wait to go back with my family! #Wuzhen #ChinaTravel #DreamyDestinations
Wuzhen's Watertown
#wuzhen #watertown #winter Exploring Wuzhen's Watertown with our sons, Adryan and Wyatt, who were visiting from Indonesia.
It was very cold, but that just made the day more memorable
Emily had her new coat, I had my new hat, and we were all enjoying the crisp air and clear sky.
The cold and the early hour all but guaranteed we were not going to have a crowd. We had two small Thermos of hot water, and that made being outside bearable.
你一句春不晚，我就到了真江南🌟
💞Reasons to Recommend:
慢时光里的慢乌镇，青瓦白墙，青砖窄桥，流水穿巷而过，这里是梦里的江南，满足了对水乡的全部幻想。
乌镇是恬淡如水的日复一日，划过漫长岁月，感受似水年华的温柔。
漫步在乌镇老街，沉浸在水乡的韵动里，享受着恍若隔世的错觉。
繁华外，市井处，古镇里，最是人间。
你一句春不晚，我就到了真江南。😍
#乌镇 #wuzhen #江南水乡 #china
One night in wuzhen
We arrived Shanghai in the early morning and took a bus to wuzhen 2 hours then took taxi for 5 minutes to come here. It’s amazing, the ancient houses that have been renovated into tourist attractions and clean. The hotel rooms were very good, clean, the breakfast was delicious#Wuzhen home stay
traveling back in time in Wuzhen
It’s about immersing yourself in the moment to appreciate the beauty of nature and to appreciate how so much history from Ming and Qing dynasty is still well preserved to date, whilst you slowly wander around in this huge neighbourhood, you get to witness how people live a well slow paced life along the buzz of travellers from around the world. #historicallandmarks #hangzhou #wuzhen
Day trip to Wuzhen water town from Hangzhou
Hired a private driver to bring us from Hangzhou to Wuzhen water town for a day trip. Step back in time to ancient china. Wuzhen water town is separated into two areas. The west and the east. Xizha and dongzha. Each part has it’s own unique style.
Due to time constraints, we picked the Xizha(west). The area is bigger and with more things to see.
We took a river boat to sail thru the lake. We went in the morning and stay for the night lightup.
There’s hanfu costumes rentals around the areas.
There’s chinese restaurants as well as cafes selling ice-creams and coffee.
Worth a day trip! #travelanywhere #wuzhen #hangzhou
Ancient town in Wuzhen
Wuzhen, a historic water town near Shanghai, is a living museum of traditional Chinese architecture and culture. Its charming canals, stone bridges, and ancient alleyways offer a glimpse into the past. Visitors can explore historic residences, local crafts, and timeless customs, immersing themselves in Wuzhen's rich heritage and atmosphere.#Wuzhen
Must visit place - Wu Zhen!
Wu Zhen is definitely one of the must visit place if you are going to travel to china especially during night time. It is a well preserved heritage area, a best place that can immerse us into their culture. But be reminded that most of the light will shut down on 10pm. Will definitely would like to revisit again!
#Travel #2024 #Wuzhen #visafree
Exploring the Timeless Charms of Wuzhen
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Embarking on a journey from Hangzhou to Wuzhen Water Town was like stepping into a living painting of antiquity. The 85km drive, spanning roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes, transported us to a realm where time seemed to stand still amidst the beauty of Dongzha and Xizha.
The allure of Wuzhen lies in its beautifully preserved ancient structures, which whisper tales of centuries gone by. Walking through the narrow alleys and crossing the picturesque bridges, we couldn’t help but be mesmerized by the architectural grandeur that surrounded us.
However, while the ambiance of Wuzhen was undeniably captivating, the culinary experience left something to be desired. Although the food in the local restaurants didn’t quite live up to expectations, it didn’t overshadow the overall enchantment of our day trip.
In the end, our visit to Wuzhen was a fruitful excursion filled with leisurely strolls, ample opportunities for photography, and a deep appreciation for the rich history and culture that permeates every corner of this ancient water town.
Wuzhen Water Town
Wuzhen is a water town in China it’s like Venice Italy.
They have several bnbs there! A lot of bars to hang out at. #wuzhen