Wuzhen | A Gondola Ride Through a Water Town, Encountering a Gentle Dream of Jiangnan

| A gondola ride through a water town, encountering a gentle dream of Jiangnan. 🤩📍 Location: Wuzhen, located in Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, is a shining pearl inlaid in the Jiangnan water town✨. It quietly nestles on the banks of the Grand Canal, exuding a unique charm. 🚗 Transportation: - 🚌 Public Transportation: If you choose public transportation, first arrive at the bus station in Jiaxing or Tongxiang🚌. There are direct buses from Jiaxing Passenger Transport Center to Wuzhen, and there are also buses from Tongxiang Passenger Transport Center to Wuzhen. Of course, you can also take the high-speed train to Tongxiang Station, and then transfer to bus K282 to reach Wuzhen Xizha Scenic Area directly. However, pay attention to the bus operating hours🕙. - 🚗 Self-driving: Self-driving is super convenient🚗! Set your navigation to Wuzhen, and the roads are very smooth no matter which direction you come from. There are multiple parking lots around the scenic area, so parking is easy to solve🅿. 🌟 Must-see Attractions: - 🏘 Xizha Scenic Area: Xizha is the essence of Wuzhen😎. When night falls, take a gondola ride🚣, slowly shuttling on the river. The lights along the shore reflect on the water, creating a dreamy and breathtakingly beautiful scene🤩. There are also ancient bridges, streets, and buildings built along the water, each bearing the traces of time. Every photo taken here is a masterpiece📸. - 🛤 Dongzha Scenic Area: This place is full of a strong atmosphere of life🥰. Stroll along the stone-paved roads, visit the former residence of Mao Dun, and experience the living environment of the literary giant. Then go to see the traditional handicraft workshops and experience the charm of old Wuzhen🎊. - 🛶 Muxin Art Museum: A must-see for art lovers! The museum houses a large number of works and manuscripts by Mr. Muxin🖼. The entire architectural design is highly artistic and complements the surrounding water town scenery. Here, you can immerse yourself in the ocean of art🧐. 🎫 Tickets: - Adult tickets: Dongzha Scenic Area 110 yuan🎫, Xizha Scenic Area 150 yuan🎫, combined ticket for both 190 yuan. - Child tickets: Free for children under 1.2 meters tall🆓; 55 yuan for children between 1.2 and 1.5 meters tall for Dongzha, 75 yuan for Xizha, and 95 yuan for the combined ticket. - Peak/Off-season: Peak season is during holidays such as Lunar New Year, May Day, and National Day, as well as from July to October. Wuzhen is very lively during this time. The off-season is the time other than these periods, with relatively fewer tourists, allowing you to enjoy the tranquility of the ancient town more leisurely. 📌 Other tips: - 💰 Budget: Excluding transportation costs, a 2-3 day trip to Wuzhen, with mid-range accommodation, dining, and tickets, will cost around 1,000-1,500 yuan💰 per person. If you have higher requirements for accommodation or higher consumption, the budget will need to be adjusted upwards. - 🌞 Sunscreen: Most of the activities in Wuzhen are outdoors, and the ultraviolet rays are strong when the sun is shining🌞. Remember to apply sunscreen, wear a sun hat and sunglasses, otherwise, you can easily get sunburned😟. - 👚 Clothing: It is very suitable to wear clothes with Jiangnan style👚, such as cheongsam or cotton and linen dresses. Men can also wear loose shirts and trousers. Be sure to choose comfortable flat shoes or sneakers👟, as you will be walking a lot. - 🏨 Hotels: There are many unique homestays inside the Xizha Scenic Area🏨, where you can enjoy the night view and the tranquility of the early morning, but the prices are relatively high. There are also various hotels and inns outside the scenic area, with a wide price range, so you can choose according to your budget. Remember to book in advance, especially during peak season📞. When are you planning to go to Wuzhen to experience a Jiangnan dream🧐?