Rather than squeezing through the crowds in Wuzhen, why not come here to experience the authentic life of Jiangnan

· A native of the Jiangnan water towns will tell you: Wuzhen has long been purely commercialized, If you want to feel the real Jiangnan and experience the life of the locals, Those less famous ancient towns are actually more local and more fun!!! · Last weekend, I went on a short vacation around Hangzhou, and visited Xincheng Ancient Town with friends, which has a history of 1700 years, It has been the setting for many classic movies, and is known as the 'Millennium Little Shanghai, Broadway of Jiangnan' In 2011, it was even included in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites!!! · 🎫There is no admission fee, and most of the visitors are residents from the surrounding area, so there's no need to fight for photo spots; The small shops in the ancient town are mostly old stores opened by locals, the items are not expensive and the food is delicious, it's really comfortable to sit by the small bridge and flowing water, basking in the sun and enjoying tea, rather than pushing through the crowds in Wuzhen, you might as well come to this niche ancient town!!! - 📒Travel Guide · ▪️For those who like ancient styles: Upon arrival, you can first go to the Octagonal Pavilion in the ancient town, where you can change into Hanfu for free, and even get a special fan of the ancient town, follow the route to collect stamps and you can exchange them for candied haws or sugar paintings; ▪️For movie fans: The ancient town is the filming location of 'Lin's Shop' and 'Silkworm Flower Girl', and also the hometown of Wang Manni from the TV series 'Nothing But Thirty'; ▪️For history buffs: You can visit the former residences of Shen Quan, Zhong Zhaolin, Hu Xu, and the Tong Runfu Memorial Hall, and go to the Xincheng Cultural and Historical Museum to learn about the culture and history of the entire ancient town; ▪️For those bringing elders: The ancient Jiangnan temple Juehai Temple is well worth a visit, and you can taste Huangjiu for free at the Xincheng Huangjiu Culture Museum; ▪️For those with children: Xiantan Academy is worth a visit, with a rich academic atmosphere, and the entire academy is very beautiful and suitable for sitting down to read and drink tea; ▪️For those staying more than one day: If you like staying in hotels, you can stay at the Holiday Hotel, which is close to the ancient town and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, with an excellent location, and for couples, it is recommended to stay at Juehai Domain, a homestay transformed from an old house in the ancient town, for an immersive experience!!! ·