Here are some heartfelt suggestions for those visiting Xitang Ancient Town for the first time
Walking through the water towns of Jiangnan, the tranquility and poetic charm in my heart always remind me of Xitang. 🌟 For you who are stepping into this ancient town for the first time, I have some indispensable advice! 😉
📍Xitang Ancient Town, the ticket 🎫 is 95 yuan, with a half-price discount for students! 😉 Let me tell you secretly, if you come on non-holidays before 8 am or after 5 pm, you can enter for free! 😉 It's about an hour's drive from Hangzhou or Shanghai, easy to reach! 🚗
🚶♀️【What to play?】
1️⃣ The characteristic of Xitang is its covered corridors, also known as rain corridors, especially the misty rain corridor, which is so beautiful that it's mesmerizing! 😍 You can't find such scenery anywhere else!
2️⃣ Although Xitang is small, half a day is enough for you to stroll around and take photos 📷. It's recommended to come in the afternoon, so you can enjoy both the daytime and the night views 🌃.
3️⃣ If you visit during the rainy season, Xitang under the misty rain corridor has a unique charm, feeling the gentle and diverse water town of Jiangnan. 🌧️
4️⃣ At night in Xitang, you must try the rowing boat, to experience the tranquility and beauty of Jiangnan at night. 🌙 You can board the boat at the main entrance or Songzilai Feng Bridge, and the price is more affordable with a ticket! 💰
5️⃣ Besides the main street, you can also visit the attractions inside, such as the Ming and Qing Wood Carving Exhibition Hall, Xi Garden, Zui Garden, etc., to feel the historical depth. 🏯
6️⃣ If you like the quiet old times, don't miss the old alleys, especially the Stone Skin Alley, which is only 1 meter wide, super characteristic! 🏡
7️⃣ If you like lively places, Tangdong Street - Bar Street is waiting for you to have fun! 🎉
8️⃣ The ancient bridges in Xitang are also a highlight, Yongning Bridge, Huanxiu Bridge are super photogenic, put on ancient-style clothes, and you'll be the focus of the ancient town! 📸
🍽️【What to eat?】
😋 Don't miss the snacks of Xitang: Guan Lao Tai stinky tofu, Lu's wontons, Lao Ma's steamed pork... Each bite is full of Jiangnan flavor! 🍜
😍 Recommended must-visit restaurants in Xitang:
1️⃣ Qian Yuman·Nostalgic Scenic Restaurant (near Songzilai Feng Bridge) ✅ Grandma's braised egg and pork feet, ✅ Bamboo Duck, ✅ Three-color Stone Pot Tofu, each dish is memorable! 🍲
2️⃣ Lin Xiao Restaurant (near Zui Garden) ✅ Grandma's braised egg and pork feet, ✅ Pan-fried belt fish, ✅ Spicy dry pot frog... and their mulberry wine, you must try! 🍷
✨ The night in Xitang is vivid and fragrant. Various bars, discos, and pubs... everything you could want, a great place to relax! Don't miss out! 🌙