Super Detailed Guide to Xitang Ancient Town

Still wondering what to do in Xitang Ancient Town? Don't worry! This super detailed guide will help you explore Xitang with ease, and you'll have beautiful photos and delicious food to show for it! Photo Spots Bridges Anjing Bridge: At 4 pm, the soft light makes it the perfect time to take portraits. Songzi Laifeng Bridge: The window frame on the bridge is a natural prop. Find a clean white wall and take a framed photo. The portrait will look like a fairy in a painting. Yongning Bridge: Want to take photos of the sunrise? This is the place to be! Stand on the bridge and enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Xutang River. Huaxiu Bridge: Stand on the bridge and you can not only see Yongning Bridge, but also see the boats slowly passing by, as if you are in a painting. Anshan Bridge: Stand on the bridge and look at Anjing Bridge. A beautiful Jiangnan ink painting will appear in front of you. Corridors Yanyu Corridor: The hundreds of meters of eaves and corridors create a great sense of depth when you stand on the bridge and take photos. Gardens Xiyuan Garden: The garden landscape is beautiful. Go to the second floor and take photos from a different angle. Zuiyuan Garden: The layout is exquisite, and the garden landscape and ancient architectural details are very photogenic. Streets and Alleys Shipi Lane: The narrow and deep alley is a unique place to take portraits with the stone road as a guide. Tangdong Street: Xitang's bar street. At night, the red lanterns are hung high, and the ancient alleys are full of charm, making it a great place to take photos. Xitang Flower Lane: The perfect place to wear Hanfu and tour Xitang. You can also listen to folk songs and feed koi fish for free. It's a great place to take photos. Don't Miss These Landmarks Yanyu Corridor: A landmark of Xitang. Stroll through it and feel the unique charm of the Jiangnan water town. Shipi Lane: A narrow alley where you can almost touch the traces of time. West Street: A street full of life, with specialty shops and riverside restaurants. It's a great place to shop and eat. Tangdong Street: A bar street that is bustling at night. The lanterns are lit, making it a great place to take photos. Travel Tips Temperature: The average temperature in February and March is between -2 and 14°C. February is colder, so remember to wear a down jacket. You might even see cherry blossoms in full bloom at the end of March. Transportation: - High-speed rail: Take the train to Jiashan South Station, then take bus 222 to the ancient town for only CNY 2. - Self-driving: Navigate directly to Xitang Ancient Town. There are many parking lots in the ancient town. The first parking lot is easily full during the Lunar New Year and other holidays, so we recommend the third parking lot. Food Recommendations Snacks: Gorgon cake, Jiashan yellow wine, Lu's wontons, Granny Guan's stinky tofu, and malt cake are all must-tries. Restaurant Recommendations: - Linxiao Restaurant: A must-visit in Xitang, located in Yanyu Corridor. Enjoy the scenery while you eat. The giant handmade lion's head with salted egg yolk is delicious! The farmhouse chicken pot, mulberry wine, spicy dry pot bullfrog, and pan-fried hairtail are also great. - Qian Yuman Nostalgic Restaurant: The most popular restaurant in Xitang, located next to Songzi Laifeng Bridge. If you want to sit in the popular viewing area, remember to go early! The mountain chicken egg and Bama water-boiled pig's feet are soft and chewy, and the eggs are very flavorful. The three-color shrimp tofu, giant handmade lion's head, bamboo duck, and peach blossom wine are also worth a try. Keep this guide handy and start a wonderful journey to Xitang Ancient Town!