Wuzhen.

Wuzhen is an ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River with a long history and unique charm. Here is a travel guide for Wuzhen: • Basic information: • Location: No. 18, Shifo South Road, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. • Ticket price: CNY100 for Dongzha, CNY120 for Xizha, CNY150 for a combined ticket for Dongzha and Xizha (valid for one day). You can buy a combined ticket, visit Dongzha during the day, stay in Xizha at night, and continue to visit Xizha the next day without a ticket. • Opening hours: 09:00-22:00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday). • Best time to visit: The most beautiful seasons in Wuzhen are spring and autumn, and the most beautiful times of the day are early morning and evening. • Travel route: • One-day route: Visit Dongzha in the morning, including Caishen Bay, Jiangnan Hundred Beds Museum, Hongyuan Tie-dye Workshop, etc.; visit Xizha in the afternoon, enjoy the night view of Xizha, and choose to take a rowing boat tour. • Two-day route: • Day 1: Visit Dongzha during the day, stay in Xizha at night, and enjoy the night view of Xizha. • Day 2: Get up early and visit Xizha, visit Caomu Ben Se Dye Workshop, Zhaoming Academy, Three-inch Golden Lotus Museum, etc. • Recommended attractions: • Dongzha: Mao Dun's Former Residence, Mu Xin's Former Residence, Jiangnan Hundred Beds Museum, Hongyuan Tie-dye Workshop, Yu Liuliang Coin Museum, Sanbai Wine Workshop, etc. • Xizha: Wuzhen Grand Theatre, Mu Xin Art Museum, Caomu Ben Se Dye Workshop, Zhaoming Academy, Three-inch Golden Lotus Museum, Old Post Office, Wuzhen Grand Theatre, Wuzhen Guan Di Temple, White Lotus Pagoda, Wu General Temple, Ling Shui Ju, Mao Dun Memorial Hall, Water Market, Xu Chang Sauce Garden, etc. • Recommended food: • Featured dishes: Whitefish, Braised Mutton, Wuzhen Sauce Chicken and Duck, etc. • Snacks: Gu Sao Bing, Dingsheng Gao, Qing Tuan, Stinky Tofu, etc. • Recommended restaurants: Jiujiang Lou, Sanzhenzhai Sauce Duck Restaurant, Jiangnan Water Town Snack Shop, etc. • Accommodation: • Xizha Scenic Area: The accommodation conditions are better, with hotels and homestays of various grades to choose from, but the prices are relatively high. • Dongzha Scenic Area: Many of the local original styles and charm are preserved, and the prices are relatively low, but it is important to note that the area must be cleared every morning at 8:00. • Dongzha and Xizha Scenic Area Entrances: There are many family guesthouses and hotels to choose from nearby, which are cheaper than those inside the scenic area and are also very convenient for transportation. • Transportation guide: • Airplane: Wuzhen does not have an airport. You can fly to nearby cities such as Tongxiang, Shanghai, and Hangzhou, and then transfer to a train or long-distance bus. • Train: You can take a train to Tongxiang Railway Station, and then take bus K282 to Wuzhen Bus Station. • Long-distance bus: Take a long-distance bus directly to Tongxiang Bus Station and then transfer to Wuzhen Bus Station. There are buses directly to Wuzhen Bus Station from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xitang, etc. • City transportation: After arriving at Wuzhen Bus Station, you can take bus K350 to Dongzha and Xizha Scenic Area. There are free shuttle buses between Dongzha and Xizha Scenic Area, or you can walk. • Precautions: • Avoid visiting Wuzhen at noon in summer, as the sun is very strong and there are not many shelters to block it, which can make you feel very uncomfortable. • There are free shuttle buses between Dongzha and Xizha Scenic Area, which usually operate from 7:30 to 17:20. The bus interval from Monday to Thursday is 20 minutes, and the bus interval from Friday to Sunday is 10 minutes. • It is best to avoid holidays, as not only are accommodation and other prices very expensive, but the large number of people will make it impossible to appreciate the tranquility of the ancient town. • Tourists who have been there feel that the attractions in Dongzha can usually be visited in half a day, while Xizha has more content and can be spent in Xizha. The above guide is for reference only, and you can adjust it according to your interests and time. During your trip, please pay attention to environmental protection and respect local customs. Have a pleasant trip!