Wuzhen, located in Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, is one of the most famous ancient water towns in the Jiangnan region. It is renowned for its complete Jiangnan water town landscape, profound historical and cultural heritage, and successful ancient town management model, and is known as "China's last water town".
Water Town Scenery and Ancient Architecture
Small Bridges, Flowing Water, and Traditional Houses: Wuzhen is crisscrossed by waterways and dotted with numerous stone bridges (reportedly over 70). Taking a traditional rowboat, drifting between the ancient waterside pavilions (houses built along the water's edge), is the most classic way to experience Wuzhen.
Traditional Houses and Stone-Paved Roads: The town preserves a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with black tiles, white walls, and exquisite wood carvings. Strolling along the long stone-paved roads, one can feel the rich historical atmosphere.
Cultural Venues and Former Residences of Celebrities
Mao Dun's Former Residence: The birthplace and childhood home of Mao Dun (Shen Yanbing), a giant of modern Chinese literature, located in Dongzha, is an important place to understand his life and literary achievements.
Mu Xin Art Museum: Built to commemorate the contemporary renowned painter and writer Mu Xin, located in Xizha. Designed by a disciple of I.M. Pei, the building itself is highly artistic and houses and exhibits a large collection of Mu Xin's paintings and literary works.
Other exhibition halls include the Jiangnan Hundred Beds Hall, the Jiangnan Folk Customs Hall, the Three-Inch Golden Lotus Hall, and the Wenchang Pavilion, showcasing the history, culture, and customs of Jiangnan from different perspectives.
Folk Performances and Traditional Crafts
Dongzha Folk Customs: Visitors can watch traditional performances such as boxing boat (martial arts performances on boats), high-pole boat (acrobatics on bamboo poles), shadow puppetry, and flower drum opera.
Traditional Workshops: Visitors can see old workshops such as Xuchang Sauce Garden, Yida Silk Shop (handmade silk), and Gongsheng Distillery (brewing Sanbaijiu), experiencing traditional production techniques.
Xizha's Exquisite Nightlife
Brilliant Night View: As night falls, the lights of Xizha illuminate the ancient buildings, bridges, and waterways, creating a dreamlike scene. A nighttime boat trip or relaxing in a riverside café offers a very pleasant experience.
Leisure Facilities: Xizha boasts several boutique guesthouses, specialty restaurants, bars, and teahouses converted from old houses, catering to the needs of different visitors.
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Emergency call:
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Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
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Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
