The beauty of the south of the Yangtze River has been passed down from ancient times to today, because the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River is still a popular punching place for tourism. Jiangnan has always been a beautiful place endowed by people. There are not only many talented people and beautiful women, but also many beautiful women. The ancient town of xitang is located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, about 11 kilometers away from Jiashan County. It is an ancient town with a history of thousands of years. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was the intersection of wuyue and China. Therefore, it is known as "Wugen Crossing the Corner" and "Crossing the Corner Family". It is one of the birthplaces of ancient Wuyue culture and one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Xitang is the most popular among the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, and is known as a living ancient town with a thousand years. The biggest difference between Xitang and other ancient water towns is that there are corridors in the streets near the river in the ancient town, with a total length of nearly 1111 meters, just like the promenade of the Summer Palace. Traveling in Xitang, you don't get wet in rainy days, and the sun doesn't shine in sunny days. Arrival and departure

Xitang is located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. There are no airports and railway stations in the county. Air travelers can take the airports in Hangzhou and Shanghai. Trains and buses can go to Jiashan first, and then transfer to Xitang by bus, which takes about 21 minutes. From Shanghai to Xitang, you need to take a bus at Shanghai South Railway Station or Bus Terminal, which takes about 2 hours. From Hangzhou to Xitang, you need to take a bus at Jiubao Passenger Transport Center, which takes about 2 hours to get there. The ancient town of xitang is mainly for walking and sightseeing, and you can also take a wooden boat tour.

type of scenic spot: countryside

Best season: March-April. Spring is the best time to go to Xitang. It is drizzling in the south of the Yangtze River in April, and it is very pleasant to walk in Xitang in the rain and enjoy cherry blossoms. Xitang is hot in summer, but walking in the misty and rainy corridor can protect you from the sun, and you can taste the special product "June Crab" that is only available at this time. Xitang in autumn is a place where sweet-scented osmanthus is fragrant, where you can experience the tranquility of autumn. In Xitang, winter also has a special flavor, so you can experience the taste of the Spring Festival in the ancient town with the people in the water town.

Suggested visit: 2-3 days

Admission: 111.11 yuan (including 11 small scenic spots in the ancient town)

Opening hours: small scenic spots are open all day: Monday to Friday from 17: 31 to 17: 31, and Saturday to Sunday from 17: 31 to 18: 31.

Address: xitang town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province

Tel: 1573-84567891 About Food

Thousands of years of farming civilization and the indifferent life habits of Xitang people have created a simple local food culture. The dishes in Xitang are delicious and pay attention to health. Xitang, a water town, is naturally made of aquatic products, and the dishes are generally small and exquisite, with a sweet and salty taste. Xitang specialty dishes include steamed white silk fish, dragon's feet and so on, stinky tofu and Euryale ferox cake are also very popular with tourists. Most of the restaurants in Xitang are located near Beizha Street, specializing in local specialties, with a per capita average of around 41 yuan. The more famous restaurants are Yi Jiangnan, Xiangtang and Laopinfang. About shopping

Shopping in Xitang is mainly based on local products and handicrafts with local flavor. Some special snacks in Xitang, such as Gordon Euryale cake, Bazhen cake and yellow wine, can be taken home. Of course, many handicrafts are also the first choice for shopping. There are all kinds of things for sale in the shops in the ancient town scenic area. You can choose your favorite, and there are also many shopping malls outside the scenic area.

1. Bazhen Cake

Bazhen Cake is refined from eight herbs including yam, Poria, Euryale euryales, rice kernels, wheat teeth, lentils, lotus seeds and hawthorn, with glutinous rice flour and white sugar. Pastry is green, dark and crisp, with sweet taste, and has become a famous point in the south of the Yangtze River. Compared with the taste of western cakes, the traditional cakes in the south of the Yangtze River are purer and more primitive. They are sold in food stores inside and outside the scenic spot. You can taste them before buying them. Take more home if you like.

2. Jiashan Yellow Rice Wine

Xitang people like to drink yellow rice wine when they have nothing to do, so there are many yellow rice wine workshops in xitang town. Founded in the Tongzhi period of Qing Dynasty, Jiashan Winery in Xitang is the largest yellow wine production base in China. More than 21 varieties of Fenhu series, such as flower carving, good brewing and yellow wine, are mild in wine, mellow in wine taste and unique in taste, especially good brewing. Authentic and affordable Jiashan yellow rice wine can be purchased in a regular supermarket in the town.

3. Blue calico

Walking around the ancient town, you can buy a blue calico scarf at hand, which can be worn around your shoulders at night to keep out the cold, and can also be decorated with clothes. Or buy folding fans, ornaments and so on made of blue calico. Blue calico has a variety of styles, is strong and durable, and exudes a classical flavor. Take it away if you like.

4. Handmade souvenirs

Small shops of all colors in the ancient town of xitang Scenic Area have small souvenirs such as notebooks and postcards, as well as decorative items such as small bells and small satchels with ethnic characteristics, which are small and fresh shopping paradise for literature and art. A good place to shop

Xitang Scenic Area

There are many shops in Xitang Scenic Area, and each shop will sell special clothes, handicrafts, decorations, small souvenirs and other items, as well as famous specialty food stores such as Futang Food Factory, A Niu Fen Steamed Meat Restaurant, Laoma Fen Steamed Meat Restaurant and Xiangfu Zongzi Square. All these can provide a place to implement your shopping plan, reminding everyone to pay attention to their wallets while shopping.

Outside Xitang Scenic Area-Post and Telecommunications Road Shopping Street

There are many supermarkets on xitang town's Post and Telecommunications Road, such as Agriculture, Industry and Commerce Supermarket, Century Lianhua, Pacific Mall and Golden Paris Mall. These shopping malls are shopping places frequented by local people, and some local products are also sold, and the prices are clearly marked, so they are recommended shopping places. Local activities and festivals

1. Special activities

If the entertainment in the town is colorful and complete, it can't be compared with that in big cities, but the water town has its own sense of elegance and charm. In addition to the regular cinemas, video halls and dance halls, there are the Youju Building Cultural Club, the Chen Family Old House Bar, the Hongting Bar, the Suiyuan Xiaozhu Bar and the Covered Bridge Dream Bar in the scenic area. There will also be some special activities such as "Silk and Bamboo in the South of the Yangtze River" and "Social Opera in Water Town" in the three scenic spots of Xiyuan, Button Hall and Zhangzhenggen Carving Hall.

1. Cruise

Take a boat trip to Xitang at night, and see the red lanterns on both sides of the river hanging high, with noisy voices, which is very fashionable and classical. In the river at night, you can also put lotus lanterns of various sizes, which is very interesting. Xitang Night Tour is open on weekends and holidays until 21:31 pm. For details, please consult the cruise terminal in the ancient town of xitang.

2. Bar Encounter

There is also a bar street (Tangdong Street) in Xitang, which is compatible with simplicity and modernity. It's not like the city nightlife. It's full of drunken people. It's very simple here. A guitar and a keyboard are enough.

Go all the way along the street of the bar. There are bars next to each other. Red lanterns and a bunch of wine bottles are hung at the door of each bar, and all kinds of provocative words are decorated on the outer wall. The names of Hongting, Banjiao, Tang Dynasty, Xifeng Shouma, days of our lives and Xitang Fengyin are varied, but it seems a bit homogeneous. Most of them are singers singing some familiar songs while playing. Of course, guests can also sing by themselves, which is much better than karaoke with accompaniment.

3. River lanterns

River lanterns have always been a reserved activity in Xitang on auspicious days. Nearly a thousand water lanterns in various shapes adorn the water surface of Xitang, changing scenery and adding gorgeous colors to Xitang. Every river lantern has a wish, which is the most charming scenery in Xitang in the night, and complements the red lanterns under the winding thousand-meter corridor shed.

Second, special festivals

1. Visit the Temple

Every Spring Festival, "Visit the Temple" is very lively. From the Spring Festival to the Lantern Festival on the fifteenth day of the first month, people from the towns and villages near the town come to the shrine to burn incense and pray, and temporary toys, food stalls and various juggling are concentrated here. On the fourth day of the fourth year, shops "meet the road" and "change the silver ingots", as well as activities such as lion dance and playing Lianxiang, which made a lively scene.

Time: Spring Festival to the Lantern Festival

Location: Shengtang and surrounding streets

2. Temple Fair

The third day of the fourth lunar month is the temple fair in Xitang. At that time, there will be various stalls on the street, selling local specialties and various items, and the crowds will be surging, which will be very lively. All the streets in the town will be "shed" with azaleas for the gods, and the flower friends will visit and appreciate the azaleas and exchange skills.

Time: the third day of the fourth lunar month

Location: xitang town Tips for Playing

1. When northerners first come to Xitang, they may not be used to the humidity here. It is hot in summer and wet and cold in winter, so it is easy to get acclimatized. Please pay attention to heatstroke prevention and cooling in summer and keep warm in winter.

2. When traveling to Xitang in summer, you must bring "mosquito repellent", which can also be properly sprayed on clothes, and also bring articles for sun protection and heatstroke prevention and cooling.

3. Don't bother to remember the route of Xitang scenic spot. Xitang is really small. The main scenic spots are on both sides of the river. You can naturally turn to it if you walk along the river.

4. It is best to stay for one night in Xitang. The biggest feature of the ancient town is in the early morning, dusk and night. You might as well go to the covered bridge at night. The faint river and the red lanterns hanging high will definitely give you an unforgettable feeling.

5. You can hire a rickshaw as a tour guide in the ancient town of xitang. Cyclists are both drivers and tour guides, and they also know many private scenic spots, which may bring you unexpected gains. A rickshaw is about 15 yuan, so don't take it if you quote a high price or increase the price halfway. Tour route recommendation

1. Classic one-day tour

Highlights: beautiful scenery and humanity.

Come to the ancient town of xitang, stroll along the verandah, walk the longest stone alley, turn around the planting hall, and finally see the West Garden with Jiangnan characteristics.

D1 Zhangzheng Root Carving Museum → Anjing Bridge → Burning Hong Kong → Nizhai → Shengtang → Yanyu Corridor → Drunk Garden → Huanxiu Bridge → Shipilong → Zhongfutang → Xiyuan → Button Museum

Arrive at Xitang Scenic Area in the morning and enter the scenic area from Jijialong near the second parking lot. Visit Zhangzheng Root Carving Hall before entering the door to taste the art of root carving. When you leave the Root Carving Museum and walk to West Street, there is Anjing Bridge in front of you. Take a rest on Anjing Bridge and overlook the whole pond. Then walk east along West Street to burn Hong Kong. There are two scenic spots nearby, Nizhai and Shengtang, where you can enjoy the ancient houses and temples in the south of the Yangtze River. Houyuan Road turns back to Tangdong Street and continues northward until Anxiu Bridge.

After crossing Anxiu Bridge, you will arrive at Yanyu Corridor, which is a bustling area, from which the ancient charm of people with small bridges and flowing water extends. At this time, the stomach has already called. There are many snacks and restaurants along the river nearby, so you can have a full meal and take a nap by the river.

After lunch, stroll along the promenade to the Drunk Garden, and finally turn back through Huanxiu Bridge to West Street. There are four scenic spots on the west street in turn: Shipilong, Zhongfutang, Xiyuan and Button Museum, and finally return to the second parking lot.

Dining: There are many Xitang delicacies near the Yanyu Corridor, steamed white silk fish, lake crab, which are delicious. In addition, there are dishes such as dragon's feet, June red and chaotic old duck pot, and special cakes such as Bazhen cake.

Accommodation: The accommodation in Xitang is good, most of the scenic spots are private hotels, and the room near the water will be much more expensive, ranging from 211 to 311 yuan; However, the room without water is not far from the core street, and it is quieter, and the price is between 111 and 211 yuan.

2. Classic two-day tour

Two days is the most suitable time to visit Xitang, a small town in the south of the Yangtze River, visit a museum with individuality, turn over the bar street at high, stroll along the ten-mile corridor and walk into the gardens in the south of the Yangtze River. This route is suitable for lively foodies.

D1 Zhangzheng Root Carving Museum → Button Museum → Anjing Bridge → Burning Hong Kong → Nizhai → Shengtang

Arrive at Xitang Scenic Area in the morning and enter the scenic area from Jijia Lane. Visit Zhangzheng Root Carving Museum and Button Museum before entering the door, and bring home a handmade shell button made by the master as a souvenir. Out of the museum, walk across the Anjing Bridge along the West Street, have a rest, and then burn Hong Kong to the east, and carefully appreciate the cultural heritage of the annex Nizhai and the Temple. After the original road turned back to Tangdong Street, it was getting late at this time, and I chose an inn near Tangdong Street to stay. Tangdong Street is a famous bar street, so enjoy yourself at high.

Catering: There are many delicious foods in Tangdong Street. You can go to Songzi Deyuelou to taste authentic Xitang dishes, such as braised eel carp, fried eel rot, steamed white silk fish, and Songzi Dragon's Foot.

Accommodation: It is recommended to live in an ancient town, where you can enjoy the night view. A room near the water may be more expensive, about 211-311 yuan.

D2 misty and rainy corridor → drunken garden → Huanxiu Bridge → Shipilong → Zhongfutang → Xiyuan

After a night of high play, enjoy a beautiful lie-in until noon. Eat Xitang food in Tangdong Street or nearby West Street. Don't be too full. Stay in your stomach or you will regret it. Then go straight to the busy misty and rainy promenade, stroll along the promenade, sweep the street snacks all the way, until the drunken garden, and finally turn back to Huanxiu Bridge to reach West Street, where there are various cakes, small wonton and bean curd, and you can eat it all. Stepping on the stone skin lane, glancing at the planting hall, swimming through the West Garden, I left the Xitang scenic spot reluctantly.

Catering: There are snacks all over the street in West Street and Yanyu Corridor, which can be swept all the way, such as stinky tofu, maltose, small wonton, Bazhen cake, steamed meat with lotus leaf powder and so on.

3. Three-day tour of literature and art

Highlights of the trip: literature and art, romance. Xitang is not big, but it is suitable for a long stay. It is characterized by "more bridges, more lanes and more corridors", which is savored carefully and memorable. This route is suitable for young artists who love novelty and romance.

D1 Zhangzheng Root Carving Museum → Button Museum → Anjing Bridge → Burning Hong Kong → Nizhai → Shengtang

Arrive at Xitang Scenic Area in the morning, and enter the door to see a series of folk collections such as root carving, buttons and tiles, and then slowly wander around West Street to eat delicious food and see the beautiful scenery. Cross the Anjing Bridge and find a teahouse in Hong Kong to stay for a while. Visit Nizhai and Shengtang to stay in Tangdong Street, and listen to the bar slowly and fall asleep at night.

Dining: There are many snacks in Xitang West Street, such as stinky tofu, small wonton, wine-fermented dumplings, etc. You can find a small restaurant and taste authentic Xitang snacks.

Accommodation: Stay near Tangdong Street in Xitang Scenic Area, and listen to the slow roll of the bar at night.

D2 Wolong Bridge → Yongning Bridge → Yanyu Corridor → Songzi Laifeng Bridge → Drunk Garden → Protecting the Country with Grain King Temple

Get up in the morning, feel the morning scenery of Xitang, cross the Wolong Bridge along journey to the south in Tangdong Street, then turn back and buy some stinky tofu and beancurd for breakfast. Crossing Beizha Street and boarding Yongning Bridge, you can have a panoramic view of the small buildings and the horse's head wall on stilts. There are people sketching by the river and they are also integrated into the beautiful scenery. Then stroll along the misty rain corridor, and all kinds of snacks and specialty shops come in and out.

There are many restaurants near the river. After lunch, we arrive at Songzi Laifeng Bridge, which is the cruise terminal. You might as well take a cruise on the Wupeng boat. Then visit the drunken garden and the temple of protecting the country with grain king.

After dinner, the highlight came, and the night in Xitang was very sultry. Put on river lanterns, watch social dramas and listen to Tian Ge near the promenade. If you are in a good mood, you can take a boat trip again. You have everything, including lights, moonlight, arch bridges and promenade. Stay near West Street.

Dining: There are many restaurants near Yanyu Corridor, where you can taste Xitang's home cooking.

Accommodation: Stay in the inn near West Street, walk along the river at night, enjoy the night view, put on the river lights and listen to the social drama Tian Ge.

D3 Huanxiu Bridge → Shipinong → Zhongfutang → Xiyuan → Wuguniang Theme Park

On the last day, you can take a leisurely stroll around the West Street, where food and handicrafts are still dazzling, and you can wear alleys and visit ancient houses. Those interested in the house can stop by Xiyuan, Wangzhai and Xuezhai, which are antique. After lunch, leave the scenic spot from the main entrance and go for a walk in Wuguniang Park near the ticket center of the scenic spot. Before you leave Xitang, don't forget to go to the supermarket on the post and telecommunications road to buy some yellow wine and eight treasures cakes for your family and set foot on your way home with Jiangnan flavor.

Dining: There are many restaurants and noodle restaurants converted from local houses near West Street. You can choose a restaurant with good reputation to taste authentic dishes such as sending dragon's feet, steamed white silk fish and wonton old duck pot.