Wuzhen and Xitang Ancient Town are both famous water towns in China, each with its own unique charm and characteristics. Choosing which one is more worth visiting depends largely on your personal preferences and the purpose of your trip. Here's a quick rundown of the two ancient towns to help you choose.
Wuzhen Raiders
LocationWuzhen is located in Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, 60 kilometers away from Hangzhou and Suzhou, and 106 kilometers away from Shanghai.
Features:: Wuzhen is famous for its well-preserved ancient buildings, quaint folk culture and water town scenery. Wuzhen is divided into two scenic spots, the East Gate and the West Gate, the West Gate is more commercial, and the night light show is particularly charming.
Transportation: You can take the bullet train to Tongxiang Station, and then transfer to the bus to go directly to Wuzhen.
AccommodationThere are a variety of accommodation options in and around Wuzhen, ranging from high-end hotels to specialty B&Bs.
Gastronomy: Wuzhen's special snacks such as Wuzhen baked cakes, clear soup and meat, Wuzhen stinky tofu and so on should not be missed.
Xitang Ancient Town Raiders
LocationXitang is located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, about 90 kilometers away from Shanghai.
Features:: Xitang Ancient Town attracts tourists with its primitive water town life scene and relatively original ancient town style. The ancient buildings, ancient bridges and ancient alleys in the ancient town are well preserved, and it is a good place to experience the life of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
Transportation: You can take a train or long-distance bus from Shanghai, Hangzhou and other places to Jiashan, and then transfer to a bus or taxi to Xitang.
Accommodation: There are many inns and B&Bs of different styles in Xitang Ancient Town, where you can experience the feeling of living near the water.
Gastronomy: Xitang's snacks such as tamales, stinky tofu, and gourd cakes are worth trying.
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If you prefer a lively, commercial environment and want to enjoy the light show at night, Wuzhen's Xizha may be more suitable for you.
If you prefer a quiet, pristine water town life and want to get away from the hustle and bustle of commercialization, Xitang Ancient Town may be more in line with your expectations.
Regardless of which one you choose, it is advisable to plan your itinerary in advance, especially accommodation and transportation, to ensure a smooth trip. At the same time, tickets are required for both ancient towns, and it is recommended to know the tickets** and preferential policies in advance. When visiting, try to avoid holidays and weekends to reduce crowds.
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