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Nestled in the Jiangnan region of China, the ancient town of Xitang is a picturesque destination where waterways and stone bridges create a nostalgic landscape that has captivated travelers for centuries. I spent a leisurely three-day weekend exploring this charming town. The night scenery is particularly famous, with the lanterns swaying gently in the darkness, creating a magical and dreamlike atmosphere that is truly worth experiencing. 😌 ▶︎ Access Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Jiashan South Station: About 30 minutes by high-speed train Jiashan South Station to Xitang Ancient Town: About 30 minutes by taxi (bus service available) ▶︎ Best Season April and May are recommended for their stable and pleasant weather.

Xitang Ancient Town in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, is a water town that was used as a location for the famous Hollywood movie "Mission: Impossible 3". When I rewatch the movie, I can see many scenes that are just like the scenery in the movie. I stayed at a guesthouse in the scenic area of ​​Xitang Ancient Town. I could leave my luggage and take a leisurely stroll until late at night. The lighting is beautiful at night, and on windless days, the scenery reflected on the water surface is clear and creates a fantastic atmosphere. It doesn't have much of a life-like feel like in the movie, and the entire scenic area has been developed as a tourist destination, so there are many shops. If you stay in the ancient town, it's a good idea to have someone from the inn pick you up. The inn is often located at the back of a dark alley, so you may not be able to find it by yourself. It's quiet in the morning and the air is fresh. There are also restaurants that are open from the morning. In addition to the waterside, the old walled alleys are a highlight. It's a wonderful ancient town, and I would like to visit again in a different season. #XitangAncientTown #Xitang

During a trip to Shanghai, I took a day trip to Xitang Ancient Town. It was my first trip to China, and my first visit to a water town✨ I took an express bus to Xitang. There is an entrance fee, but once you enter the paid area, you'll be greeted by a beautiful water town with not a single piece of trash🥹 This is the good old China!! I was so moved by the sight of this scenery spreading out before my eyes 🥹 I couldn't stop pressing the shutter on my camera 😆 What a beautiful landscape 🥰 There were food stalls, souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants, and it was such a fulfilling town that I could spend a whole day here 😊 I left in the evening to go back to Shanghai, so next time I'd like to go to a water town and see the night scenery ✨ There are hotels in the area, so it would be nice to stay here for a night ☺️ I'm looking forward to it next time 😊 #overseastraveltrip #xitang #xitangancienttown #xitangancienttown #xitang #zhejiang #shanghaitrip #china #chinatourism #chinatrip #chinatravel

Wuzhen is a famous ancient water town in China. Its quaint buildings, winding waterways and rich cultural stories attract many tourists. These buildings can be traced back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, showcasing a long cultural heritage and unique folk customs. The best way to travel to Xitang and Xizha for one day is to choose a local tour🚗, which takes about two hours from Hangzhou and explores some of the must-see attractions and delicacies in the two ancient towns🫶🍷: 1. Xitang Scenic Area: It preserves a large number of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as scenic spots where nine rivers interweave. Small bridges, flowing water, and houses here represent the traditional Jiangnan water village style. The ancient town contains many pavilions and admission is free. 👍Take a boat here for 30 minutes and enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river. It is worth it. Local residents sell local products in the shops. Here I tried the local white fish 🐟. The chef used a variety of cooking methods for the freshly caught whitewater fish 🍳. The most famous one is to cook the fish with fresh shrimp, clams and other river fish into soup 🥣, which tastes delicious. Zongzi is also very famous. 2. Xizha Scenic Area: A must-visit place when visiting Wuzhen. It is a relatively commercial tourist attraction with a large area and many ancient buildings. There are also rich performance activities🎭, such as bleaching and dyeing and wine making, etc. There are also many photo-taking spots, which have developed into a distinctive ancient town. It is recommended to visit in the afternoon, so you can wait until dusk 🌆. The night view here is very beautiful. There are restaurants and bars beside the river for entertainment. If you like, you can stay in a hotel or B&B in the ancient town for a day, which is great 👍. If you come to Suzhou and Hangzhou for tourism and love traditional culture and picturesque waterside scenery, Xitang and Xizha are definitely tourist destinations not to be missed when visiting Suzhou and Hangzhou. #SuzhouAttractions #MainlandChinaAttractions #Wuzhen #XiZha #XiTangAncientTown #TravelingAlone #FindYourTravelBackpack #Hangzhou #localtour

#2024Travel Review #Xitang, a famous ancient water town in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, has a long history of thousands of years. It is also the "Red Dust Inn" in the movie "Mission Impossible" by Tom Cruise and the "Red Dust Inn" in Jay Chou's song. It is also an AAAA-level tourist attraction. Walking through the water town Zeguo, the stone arch bridges and old houses and alleys, it feels like you have returned to ancient times. It is really antique and has another kind of humanistic style that you cannot feel in big cities. When visiting Xitang, it is recommended to stay one night and experience the ancient inn, especially in the early morning and after nightfall, without the hustle and bustle of tourists, this is the purest ancient town of Xitang. #江南水乡#Xitang Ancient Town

What is Xitang Ancient Town, the Water City? Located in Zhejiang Province, about an hour and a half drive from Shanghai, Xitang Ancient Town is a water town where you can experience an atmosphere as if you were in an old Chinese movie. The stone-paved streets, the old houses with white walls and black tiles along the canals, and the small boats passing by on the waterside are impressive, and in recent years it has become a popular spot for domestic and foreign tourists. Why strolling along the canals is fun The greatest attraction of Xitang is the canals that run throughout the town. The unique scenery of the buildings and waterways integrated together is soothing just to walk around. Cafes and small souvenir shops line the canals, making you feel nostalgic. The view from the stone bridge over the canal is especially recommended during the morning mist. Don't miss the night illuminations When the sun goes down, the buildings along the canals are lit up with warm lights, and the scene reflected on the water is very romantic. The light of the lanterns reflected on the river and the shadows of the swaying boats make you feel as if you are in another world. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, walking slowly, stopping on the bridge, and admiring the waterside scenery--such peaceful time flows naturally in Xitang. This town, where the lives of local people and tourism coexist, is also a place where you can feel the traditions of China and the warmth of its people. #XitangAncientTown #ChinaTrip #WaterTown #CanalScenery #AncientTownTour #PhotogenicTrip #SightseeingAroundShanghai #Let'sGoToChina

The view from the parking lot makes you feel like your trip is just beginning Your trip to Xitang Ancient Town begins with an attractive view from the private parking lot. The area around the parking lot is well-maintained and ready to welcome tourists. A short walk from there leads to the entrance to the ancient town, where people are walking leisurely and there is a calm atmosphere full of greenery. A riverside view with a hint of the ancient town As soon as you leave the parking lot, you can see the water town scenery that symbolizes Xitang. The quiet river with a stone bridge and the traditional houses on the opposite bank create a view that makes you feel as if time has stopped. Even though it is a tourist destination, the tourists' steps are somehow relaxed, giving you a sense of time away from everyday life. A little shopping and eating There are small shops and snack shops scattered around the entrance, so it is fun to walk while nibbling on local sweets and snacks. Another attraction of this place is that you can experience the taste of Xitang with a few simple dishes such as dried tofu, dumplings, and sweet tea. A place like a preview of the ancient town you will visit Before stepping into the center of Xitang Ancient Town, you can imagine what kind of scenery awaits you at this quiet entrance, which is one of the best parts of the trip. When you start to see the cobblestone roads and traditional houses, you will feel like you are in a scene from a movie. #XitangAncientTown #ChinaTrip #WaterScenery #HistoricStreetScenery #SightseeingNearShanghai #AncientTownTour #XitangEntrance #ChinaTripBlog #Let'sGoToChina

Xitang Ancient Town is a beautiful water town in the Jiangnan region of China, and its charming streets attract many travelers. The old houses, stone bridges, and traditional buildings line the quiet canals, creating an atmosphere as if time has stopped. This time, we will introduce the streets of Xitang Ancient Town. The charming canals of Xitang Ancient Town The most distinctive feature of Xitang's streets is its canal. The canal that runs through the center of the town is a waterway that has existed since ancient times, and both banks are lined with charming houses. The sight of small boats leisurely sailing along the canal is like a scene from a movie. Looking at the canal while crossing the bridge makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time. Traditional architecture and stone bridges The streets of Xitang Ancient Town are filled with many very old buildings, and their architectural style is one of its charms. The typical Jiangnan-style white-walled houses and traditional buildings with beautiful curved roofs give the town an atmosphere like a movie set. In addition, there are many stone bridges in the town, and you can feel the old-fashioned atmosphere by walking across them. Street and narrow alleys in the town The streets of Xitang Ancient Town are not only wide streets, but also many narrow alleys and alleys. Walking along these alleys, you can enjoy the quiet time and the atmosphere of the historic town at a leisurely pace. There are traditional shops and cafes on both sides of the alleys, and you can feel the life of the local people. Xitang Ancient Town at night The atmosphere of Xitang Ancient Town is of course wonderful during the day, but it becomes even more attractive at night. The lights along the canal are lit up, and the old townscape stands out in a fantastic way. Walking while enjoying the night view is another fun thing to do. Xitang Ancient Town is a town where you can feel the good old China. By visiting, you will be surrounded by timeless beautiful scenery and your mind will be soothed. #Xitang Ancient Town #Water Town #Trip to China #Jiangnan Style #Historical Streetscape #Traditional Architecture #Canal Scenery #Xitang #Let's go to China

# sunset #100 ways to travel Visit #Xitang, one of the six ancient water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. This thousand-year-old ancient town in Jiaxing, Zhejiang has a long history, pleasant scenery, small bridges, flowing water, and people. It is intertwined by 9 rivers and 20 bridges, making Xitang Ancient Town It is famous for its many bridges, lanes and corridors. Watching the sunset in Xitang Ancient Town can be said to be a great enjoyment. If you choose the terrace of the inn beside the river, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the setting sun setting over the small bridge and flowing water, dyeing the skyline golden and beautiful. Xitang Ancient Town has many well-preserved ancient buildings and corridors. You can also experience staying in an ancient house near the river for one night to experience the life of the ancients, which is quite interesting. Private cars are prohibited from entering the scenic area, and the measures to separate people and vehicles are pretty good. There are more than a dozen scenic spots and cultural relics in the scenic area, and it would take two days and one night to see them all. Xitang is even more charming at night, with small old houses by the river transformed into fashionable bars, super high! Xitang is the most beautiful time in the early morning. There are no noisy tourists, only quiet bridges and flowing water. It is like a paradise. #江南水乡 #西洞古town # sunset #100 ways to travel