Xitang Ancient Town | Encounter the Poetic Time of Jiangnan Water Town

| Encounter the Poetic Time of Jiangnan Water Town. Pre-trip preparation - Documents: Bring your ID card and other valid documents for easy ticket purchase and accommodation registration. - Clothing: Choose appropriate clothing according to the season. Prepare a light jacket for spring and autumn, pay attention to sun protection in summer, and keep warm in winter. - Items: Bring your mobile phone and camera, and make sure they are fully charged and have enough memory. Prepare comfortable shoes for strolling on the stone roads. Transportation Guide - External Transportation: - High-speed train: You can first arrive at Jiashan South Station, and then take a bus or taxi to Xitang. - Bus: Jiashan Passenger Transport Center has a direct bus to Xitang, or you can choose a tourist bus. - Internal Transportation: The ancient town is mainly explored on foot. If you want to relax, you can choose to take a hand-rowed boat. Attraction Check-in - Yanyu Long Corridor: A unique building in Jiangnan Water Town. Stroll on it to feel the poetic misty rain, and you can also admire the traditional handicraft shops under the corridor. - Songzi Laifeng Bridge: The bridge has a beautiful shape and a beautiful meaning. Standing on the bridge, you can have a panoramic view of the scenery on both sides of the river. It is a good place to take pictures. - Xitang Bar Street: When night falls, it is very lively here. You can choose a bar you like, listen to the singing of resident singers, have a drink, and relax. - Xiyuan Garden: The scenery in the garden is quiet and beautiful, with pavilions, terraces and towers, rockery and pools complementing each other, full of the charm of Jiangnan gardens. Food Recommendation - Xitang Wonton: Thin skin and tender filling, fresh soup and delicious taste. It is a classic snack in Xitang, which can be tasted in small street shops. - Steamed Pork with Rice Flour: The meat is soft and glutinous, and the rice flour absorbs the aroma of the meat. It tastes mellow and not greasy. - Gorgon Cake: The taste is soft and glutinous, sweet but not greasy, and there are a variety of flavors to choose from. It is a good souvenir. Accommodation Suggestions - Homestays in the ancient town: You can feel the charm of the ancient town at close range, wake up in the sound of birds in the morning, and fall asleep with the sound of running water at night. It is recommended to stay at Wangxianlou Inn, etc. The decoration is antique and the travel is convenient. - Hotels outside the scenic area: The price is relatively affordable, the environment is quiet, and there is more room for choice. You can choose Jiashan Cloudland Bay Hongjing Four Seasons Hotel, which is convenient for travel and has complete supporting facilities. Itinerary Plan - One-day tour: Arrive in Xitang in the morning, stroll along the Yanyu Long Corridor, and feel the water town style; taste special delicacies at noon; visit Xiyuan Garden and other attractions in the afternoon; enjoy the sunset at Songzi Laifeng Bridge in the evening, and then stroll around Bar Street to feel the nightlife of the ancient town. - Two-day tour: The first day's itinerary is the same as the one-day tour mentioned above. Stay in a homestay in the ancient town at night and feel the quiet night. Get up early the next day to see the morning scenery, take a boat to visit the river, then stroll around the specialty shops, taste snacks, and return in the afternoon.