Wuzhen, the water town of my dreams in Jiangnan!
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10 attraction(s) |
total distance 62
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Day1: Jiaxing
7 attraction(s) ·
5 km
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Dongzha is a treasure among Jiangnan ancient towns, retaining its original water town style and cultural heritage accumulated over thousands of years. Its architecture, consisting of streets formed by rivers and connected by bridges, houses built along the river, and a water town style integrated with buildings, embodies the humanistic idea of harmony in classical Chinese residential architecture. Vibrant handicraft workshops and traditional shops each have their unique features, and the exhibits in specialty exhibition halls are also diverse. In addition to attractions such as shadow puppet theaters, Sanbai wine workshops, Xiu zhen temples, and Mao Dun's former residence, Dongzha also hosts performances such as martial arts and pole boat shows. Although smaller in scale compared to Xizha, Dongzha is compact yet powerful, making it suitable for busy tourists to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the ancient town.
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The old house where Mao Dun once lived is located in the Jiangnan region and is a Qing Dynasty residential building. The former residence was built in the mid-19th century and was Mao Dun's residence from childhood to when he left home to study for a total of 13 years. For decades thereafter, Mao Dun remained in contact with his former residence. The former residence includes two buildings, the front building being a three-room bungalow with a bedroom, study, and reception room, which was personally designed and refurbished by Mao Dun. Next to the study is a small garden where Mao Dun planted his own cultivated bamboo and palms. The latter building is a two-story small building used as a kitchen, dining room, living room, etc.
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The dishes are good and reasonably priced, especially the Dongpo pork, which is even better than Hangzhou Lou Wai Lou. The white water fish is also fresh and the meat is tender. The wild river shrimp is also delicious. The side dishes are plentiful. Overall, it's very good.
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This building used to be the luxurious mansion of the Xu family in Dongshan, also known as the Hundred Flowers Hall, famous for its exquisite wood carvings. It perfectly showcases the traditional wood carving techniques, including figures, birds, and animals on door lintels and window sashes, using various carving techniques such as round carving, flat carving, relief carving, and hollow carving. Nowadays, the main area of this building displays many fine ancient Chinese wood carving artifacts.
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The Shuchang in Xizhang of Wuzhen West Street is located near the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal with a long history. It is at the intersection of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. Outside the Shuchang, there are towering ancient trees, providing a beautiful environment with abundant shade. Wuzhen has always enjoyed Suzhou pingtan, Jiangsu pingshu, Huzhou tanhuang, and Tongxiang quanshu, which are all traditional folk art forms. It is known as "listening to books" and is fond of listening to "Liantai Shu". The older generation of "book fans" still remember and love to sing or perform famous works such as Jiang Yuequan's "Bao Yu Night Exploration," Zhang Jianting's "The Battle of Changsha," and Wang Xiongfei's "Three Kingdoms." They also have a deep understanding of the Xu school of Xu Lixian and the Jiang school of Jiang Yuexian. However, with the continuous diversification of various cultural and entertainment forms, this "slow-paced" art form of folk art is gradually fading from people's sight. Nevertheless, Wuzhen's folk-style Shuchang has become a tourist attraction with distinctive folk customs.
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The interior decoration of the store is clean and tidy, and the owner provides excellent service. The food is also very delicious.
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Day2: Jiaxing
3 attraction(s) ·
58 km
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This lake is one of the three famous lakes in Zhejiang Province, along with West Lake in Hangzhou and East Lake in Shaoxing. It is famous for its beautiful scenery, characterized by "light mist brushing the islets, gentle breeze about to come". Not only is it known for its picturesque natural landscape, but it is also an important revolutionary memorial site in modern Chinese history. The lake is divided into two parts, east and west, connected in a shape resembling the interlocking necks of mandarin ducks. In ancient times, mandarin ducks often nested on the lake, so it is also known as Mandarin Duck Lake. Walking along the lake shore is free, but if you want to visit the heart island and other attractions, you need to buy tickets.
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The time-honored restaurant in Nanhu District has an excellent geographical location, with a view of Nanhu right out of the window. The restaurant's cold dishes are refreshing and appetizing, while the main dishes are savory and go well with rice. The signature soy sauce duck is unique, featuring lean and tender meat from ducks raised in a lean and strong manner, with a flavorful soy sauce taste.
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The Ma Hui Club in Jiulongshan Tourist Resort, located in Pinghu, is a place that offers equestrian and polo experiences. It has nearly 40 imported purebred horses and two international standard outdoor polo fields. The club also has indoor and outdoor equestrian training grounds, offering various equestrian activities such as show jumping and dressage. In addition, a small island in the Jiulongshan Tourist Resort is also a major attraction, covering a total area of approximately 110.8 acres. It has a reef erosion landscape with an elevation of about 42 meters, lush vegetation, and is home to stands of bamboo and centuries-old trees. The attractions of Xiaoputuo Guanyin Temple, Xuanlin Teahouse, Mermaid, and Wentao Pavilion also provide visitors with various leisure activities. The historic Xiaoputuo Guanyin Temple is considered a holy place in Buddhism, while the ancient redwood teahouse, with its English-style inn aesthetic, is unique, with its elegant furnishings and distinctive decorations, creating a comfortable and warm atmosphere. Each attraction on the island has its own story, bringing visitors different experiences and interpretations of love.
