Experience the misty rain corridor in Xitang, a thousand-year-old ancient town
2 cities |
8 attraction(s) |
total distance 51
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Day1: Jiaxing
5 attraction(s) ·
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Taohua Island, located in the northern part of Zhejiang, is surrounded by water and boasts beautiful natural scenery. The island is covered with peach blossom trees, creating a picturesque and enchanting atmosphere, which earns it the nickname "Taohua Island". There are various activities for visitors to enjoy, such as viewing the peach blossoms, picking fruits, experiencing rural life, fishing, and tasting tea. Popular attractions include Cailing Pond and Baiguo Orchard. The island hosts a grand Peach Blossom Festival in March and a Yellow Peach Festival in August. The peak tourist seasons are divided into two periods: March is the best time for admiring peach blossoms, picking peaches, and experiencing rural life, while August offers the opportunity to pick nutrient-rich yellow peaches and enjoy a variety of colorful activities. Additionally, visitors can purchase unique local products such as Taoyuan chicken, mushrooms, honey pears, and farmer paintings.
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The Boat Says is a featured restaurant in Xitang Scenic Area, Jiaxing County, Zhejiang Province. Located on a boat in the water, The Boat Says is a unique waterfront restaurant in Xitang Scenic Area, offering beautiful views of the water and delicious food. The Boat Says restaurant on the water is a must-visit place with its beautiful environment, tasty dishes, and attentive service.
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This ancient town is one of the six ancient towns in Jiangnan, with a history of thousands of years, and is one of the birthplaces of ancient Wu and Yue cultures. The famous architectural groups include Zhongfu Hall, Zunwen Hall, and Xue Mansion, which are well-preserved representative works of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Xitang is known for its numerous bridges, lanes, and corridors, and its simple and honest folk customs can be heard from the oar strokes of boats transporting goods. At dusk, with the setting sun shining obliquely, fishing boats singing in the evenings, lanterns gleaming, the fragrance of wine wafting in the air, the beautiful scenery of the water town is like a poem or painting.
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The name is very friendly, combining local farm-style cuisine with Sichuan cuisine, and the taste is good. The prices of nearby local cuisine restaurants are similar, and the taste is acceptable, with the only difference being the portion size.
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Day2: Jiaxing > Shanghai
3 attraction(s) ·
42 km
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Jiaxing Liansidang, located in Minzhu Village, Wangjiangjing Town, Xiuzhou District, Jiaxing City, is the city's first farmer's park. Liansidang is a lake with an area of 3.2 square kilometers, located in the water network area in the northern part of Jiaxing City, near the entrance of the Zhejiang section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The lake is a spectacular fishing ground that produces various types of fish, especially in the autumn and winter seasons. The lake is named after the connection of four "dang" areas, namely Taojiadang, Wenquandang, Miaoqiandang, and Qiaobeidang. The area of Minzhu Village and the jurisdiction of Youche Port Town are remnants of the ancient Lake Tai, enjoying the beautiful scenery of smoke trees and distant villages around the lake. In the Ming Dynasty, the Liuwang Temple was first established on the bank of Liansidang. The Liu Park building is equipped with scenic spots such as the Wanghu Tower, Nine-Curve Corridor, Huxin Pavilion, and Stone Arch Bridge, and the Liuwang Temple has been rebuilt as the "Liu Chengzhong Memorial Hall" to commemorate the past. In the spring of 1998, a seven-story Liu Gong Tower was built on the east island of Liu Park, with a height of 43.8 meters. It is the first tower in the water town of northern Zhejiang, and there is a large bronze bell inside with the words "Sound of Lianshui Bell, Peaceful World" engraved on it.
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The dishes are common varieties in the ancient town and are quite homely. The three-yellow chicken is tender and has a chicken aroma; the braised taro is very glutinous and tastes quite good; the white water fish is tender and fresh without any fishy smell; the fried small fish is crispy and very delicious; the clam meat tofu is also fresh, tender and tasty.
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Fengjing Ancient Town is a typical Jiangnan water town with ancient canals crisscrossing through it, and 52 ancient bridges spanning them. The oldest bridge has a history of nearly 700 years. The streets on both sides maintain the authentic late Qing Dynasty style, with two-story buildings and wooden lattice windows that exude the beauty of natural wood. The main attractions include Ding Cong Cartoon Museum, Three Hundred Gardens, and East District Fire Control Association, among others. During holidays and peak seasons, there are free traditional theater performances on the Fengjing Ancient Opera Stage, showcasing the unique historical and cultural charm of the ancient town. In addition, visitors can also experience the water town charm at the boat dock on South Street in Fengjing Ancient Town.
