Canals, Lanterns & Dawn Delights: A 4-Day Water Town Escape Through Nanxun, Wuzhen & Xitang

#springitinerary Day 1: Arrival in Nanxun + Evening at Wuzhen - Morning/Afternoon: - Arrive at Nanxun Ancient Town via high-speed rail and check into a riverside homestay - Take a Didi (taxi) to Wuzhen(~30 mins, ¥50–80). Focus on Wuzhen West Scenic Zone(ticket: ¥150) for its iconic canals, wooden houses, and night illuminations . - Evening: - Stroll Wuzhen’s lantern-lit alleys, chill at bar or restaurant with perfect river view - Return to Nanxun by 9:30PM (last Didi ~¥80). --- Day 2: Full-Day Nanxun Exploration - Sunrise (5:30–6:30 AM): - Head to Baijianlou for misty riverside views—free and serene at dawn . - Morning: - Breakfast at Zhuangyuan Lou for crispy double-jiao noodles. - Tour to Xiaolianzhuang (¥25): Lotus ponds and Qing-era gardens. - Visit Zhang Shiming’s Old Residence ( ¥20): A blend of Chinese and European architecture . - Afternoon: - Lunch at Wushilin Cake Shopfor rose-paste dingsheng cakes. - Take a ¥3 water bus from Shizi Wharf to explore the town from the canals . - Night View*l: - Dine at a riverside restaurant (try braised pork trotters)and photograph Baijianlou’s reflections under red lanterns . --- Day 3: Xitang Ancient Town (Free Entry Strategy) - Early Morning (Before 8 AM): - Take Didi to Xitang(~1 hour, ¥120–150). Enter for free (saving ¥102) and leave luggage at hotel. - Daytime: - Walk the Covered Corridors,cross Songzilai Feng Bridge and visit Niànci Temple . - Lunch: Steamed whitebait with eggs at a local eatery. - Night: - Explore Bar Street with live music and neon lights. Stay overnight for sunrise. --- Day 4: Xitang Sunrise & Departure - Sunrise (5:30 AM): - Capture the misty canals from Yongning Bridge. - Morning: - Breakfast: Sticky rice pork dumplings from street vendors. - Optional: Rent a hand-rowed boat (¥100/boat) for final views . - Afternoon: - Check out by noon. Take Didi to Jiashan South Station for high-speed rail departure to next station 🌹Key Tips: 1. Tickets: - Nanxun old town’s main area is free; pay only for specific mansions (联票 ¥75 saves money) . - Xitang is free before 8 AM/after 5 PM-plan arrivals accordingly . 2. Food: - Nanxun: Three Teas (三道茶),Xitang: Braised pork belly (红烧肉) 3. Transport: - Didi is reliable; book early for sunrise trips. - Nanxun ↔ Wuzhen/Xitang: ~¥80–150 per ride, save a lots of time versus public transport! This itinerary balances iconic sights, local flavors, and budget-friendly timing—perfect for photographers and culture lovers!