Compared to Wuzhen, I have a greater fondness for this lesser-known and less popular millennium-old town, Puyuan Ancient Town

Compared to Wuzhen❗️ I have a greater fondness for this lesser-known and less popular millennium-old town. An ancient town larger than Wuzhen – Puyuan Ancient Town An ancient town three times the size of Wuzhen, Puyuan Ancient Town features architecture mainly from the Southern Song Dynasty. Upon entering the town, one can see stone bridges reflecting on the water, stone steps along the banks, pavilions and towers closely arranged, intricately carved corridors and winding paths leading to secluded spots, and century-old ginkgo trees still standing tall, with the charm of the Jiangnan region evident in every residence and alley. - 📍 Address: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 🚗 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Tongxiang Station, Jiaxing Station, or Jiaxing South Station, and then a half-hour drive will get you there. If driving, navigate directly to the scenic parking lot of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town. ⏰ Time: 9:00-22:30 💰 Ticket: 60r for adults, 30r for children - 【Travel Tips】 Visit the Shangfang Zen Garden for tea and rest, admire the ethereal water pavilions, and enjoy dance performances that happen from time to time. (Advance reservation required) Fushan Temple: Hang a plaque and pray under the witness of the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree Puyuan Chamber of Commerce and Puyuan Library: Learn about the history of the once prosperous Jiahe megatown Watch puppet shows at the Yue Family Courtyard Listen to local opera performances at the Tile House Storytelling, and experience the charm of Tongxiang's 'three jumps' Stroll along Siwan Street, with ancient style performances during the day and night tours in the evening At Danggeng Bridge Lantern Shop, you can make square lanterns, lotus lanterns, daylily lanterns, and rabbit lanterns, and walk around the ancient town in Hanfu – it's very atmospheric Taking a boat ride at dusk to watch the sunset is very pleasant This time at Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, I happened to catch a live performance by the artist 【Lai Yutong】, whose subtropical romantic voice from the treasure island is beautiful and lively. 📸【About Photography】 Every corner of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is picturesque, suitable for photography Take photos of the majestic scenes at Fushan Temple, especially during sunset, which is even more magnificent. The day and night views of Shangfang Zen Garden are both worth capturing, with different styles (Advance reservation required) Take photos of Fushan Pagoda and the reflection of the ancient town from Beilang Bridge Climb the Beigeng Tower to overlook the scenery of the ancient town and fully experience the charm of the Jiangnan water town. At Guanwang Temple, take rare photos of the waterborne Guandi Temple, with the surrounding ancient trees and bridges also being great photographic elements. Walk through Taiping Lane, where the ancient alleys become more serene and peaceful at sunset. Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is full of ancient and aromatic architecture, making it a great place to travel and take photos in Hanfu. The scenic area is quite large, so it's recommended to stay overnight to better experience the night atmosphere of the ancient town.