Wuzhen Water Town
Wuzhen Water Town
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Wuzhen, a 1300-year-old water town on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, is a national 5A scenic area and one of China's top ten historical & cultural towns. Located on the Hangzhou-Jiaxing-Huzhou Plain in northern Zhejiang Province, it is at the center of the golden triangle consisting of Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. Wuzhen can be easily accessed through a number of expressways and national highways. In 2001, Wuzhen was named as a candidate for UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List. At the end of 2006, it was included in the revised List of China's Candidates for UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. In 2009, Wuzhen was named as the first PATA eco-tourism destination in Mainland China. The ancient Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal flows through the town, which is divided by waterways into four areas, Dongzha, Xizha, Nanzha, and Beizha. Since its foundation in 872 A.D., Wuzhen has never changed its name, location, waterways, or way of life. Traditional buildings remain intact today even after hundreds years of weathering.
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- Stephen CSingapore, Singapore1,082 contributionsOne of the most beautiful water town in China!This is a beautiful water town located less than two hours drive from Shanghai. There are quite a few water towns around Shanghai, but this by far is the best. The township has done a very good job of preserving the original architecture. It is clean and well organized. You can do a day trip from Shanghai, but I would recommend a 1 night stay within the West or East Zha (gates). The reason is so that you can enjoy the wonderful scenery in the morning before the gates are open to day trippers. The highlight must be the lighting along the banks of the river town because it’s awesome so you must definitely make it a point to stay for the evening. Entrance fee for the West park is 150 RMB. If you are staying within the park, you will get a 20% discount for the entrance fee.Visited June 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten June 16, 2020
- expat84Arizona37 contributionsGreat little canal town!We really recommend this little canal town. Some of China's greatest painters and writers are from here, and there are many historic buildings and sights. It's fun to wander the streets and poke into the many shops selling everything from clothing to souvenirs. Restaurants are good, too. Be sure to ride in one of the boats!Visited October 2019Written January 15, 2020
- cecilia chinKuala Lumpur, Malaysia181 contributionsA Chinese ink wash painting town...An ancient town with the charm of the water flowing from the canals, preserving the ancient appearance. The view of exactly of what is usually seen in the Chinese ink wash painting. A worth while experience and a pleasant relaxation place. Besides, the musuem that arouse lots of interest and the blue printed cloth of China manufacturing place.Visited December 2019Traveled with familyWritten August 9, 2020
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UnclePen
Creedmoor, NC1,185 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
This place feels totally manufactured and contrived, and when you read about how it was rebuilt and re-developed over recent years, you realize it is.
Basically the scheme is, you pay 150Y per person to get into the old town to snap some photos, to shop in the developer owned stores, eat in the developer owned restaurants, and stay in the developer owned Hotels (over priced and lacking alot.)
Save your money and go somewhere authentic during your limited time in China. This place will be a disappointment.
Basically the scheme is, you pay 150Y per person to get into the old town to snap some photos, to shop in the developer owned stores, eat in the developer owned restaurants, and stay in the developer owned Hotels (over priced and lacking alot.)
Save your money and go somewhere authentic during your limited time in China. This place will be a disappointment.
Written November 15, 2021
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Shopagaga
Hakata, Japan141 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Watertown is well organized- in terms of its layout. Entrance fees vary. Crowd Control is minimal. We visited during the peak season in August, on a cool night. Do avoid if you are claustrophobic and visit in the morning before the tour coaches come in.
Written August 23, 2023
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Zarza's Travels
London, UK429 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Step back in time, into the old beautiful water town. I can't help but wonder what life used to be like for locals who would have lived there all those years ago. Beautiful architecture and a sense of peace, this is an incredible place to spend a few hours walking around - although it was 40 degrees when I went - so take some suncream and water! Plenty of shops and restaurants to take a break and get some souvenirs!
Written July 17, 2022
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tthean99
Singapore, Singapore17 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Nice and serene place to stay, away from the business buzz.
The restaurants in the compound that cater to tour group offer only average food. Maybe the smaller eateries may offer better food.
Can enjoy a relaxing walk in the winter and must say the night offers a wonderful sight.
The restaurants in the compound that cater to tour group offer only average food. Maybe the smaller eateries may offer better food.
Can enjoy a relaxing walk in the winter and must say the night offers a wonderful sight.
Written March 6, 2020
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina64,819 contributions
Jun 2020
There is lots to see in this beautiful ancient water town. Very scenic, nice architecture, and I especially like typical ancient Chinese bridges.
Written June 9, 2020
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LG_Kay
Singapore, Singapore7,488 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Wuzhen Water Village has two zones - Dongzha (东栅, East Zone) & Xizha (西栅, West Zone). This is my second visit & I would like to share my experience below.
How to get there:
Take the high-speed train to Tongxiang (桐乡). Just outside the train station, take bus K282 to final destination Wuzhen Bus Station. Fare is 5rmb, ride is 55 mins. At Wuzhen Bus Station, take bus K350 to Xizha. Fare is 2rmb, 5 mins ride. Bus will end at Xizha entrance.
Note for return journey, you can find the bus schedules at Xizha entrance. K350 schedule is very regular, departing every 10 mins. For K282 schedule back to Tongxiang, please refer to one of my photos.
Where to stay:
For my first visit in 2013, I stayed inside Xizha. The main advantage is you can enjoy the second day sight seeing inside the zone. This is especially so in the early morning to enjoy the town’s quiet side before tourists arrival. However expect to pay more for basic room and amenities. This time, I stayed at a hotel which is outside the zone. See my separate review of hotel.
Exploring Dongzha:
After checking in my hotel, I returned to Xizha entrance to purchase combo ticket, 150rmb. Note the ticket is valid for 1 day single entry only. As such, I decided to visit Dongzha in early afternoon, and Xizha in late afternoon and evening.
There are regular free shuttle bus service running between the two zones. I headed for Dongzha, which is 5 mins ride. Upon entering Dongzha, I followed the majority and explored the east side first. At the other end, crossed a bridge and explored the west side back to entrance/exit.
General landscape is many ancient wooden houses along a major canal. with stone arch bridges linking the flagstone walkways. There are many shops selling souvenirs, traditional snacks and food in entire area. There are various exhibitions showing the old way of life in this water town. Major attractions are museum of ancient beds, museum of folk customs, Mao Dun museum, Fanglu Pavilion, blue print dye house, winery, wood engravings, etc. I easily spent 3 hours there.
Exploring Xizha:
After Dongzha, I took the free shuttle bus back to Xizha. It is similar in layout to Dongzha with a main waterway and alleys on either sides. There are also many shops selling souvenirs, handicrafts, traditional snacks and food. One distinct difference is some of the riverside buildings have been transformed into guesthouses and hotels.
After the entrance, one has an option of taking a 3 mins ferry ride, but the queue is much longer than the ride. Hence, it is advisable just to walk through a short causeway to the other end of the ferry berth.
Similar to Dongzha, I explored the eastern side first. There were small tour groups with a guide. Since I understood Chinese, I occasionally followed some of the groups to listen to the guide's explanation. Major attractions not to missed are Chinese foot binding culture museum, Zhaoming academy, temple of General Wu and Matchmaker's Temple.
Around 6pm, I rested at a pavilion near the pagoda. I had to wait until 7pm for the sky to turn dark. The area was beautifully lit, highlighting various architectural features and bridges. I spent another 2 hours walking from the pagoda to the exit. I loved the beautiful night scenes, with many photoshoots.
Overall, both Wuzhen Dongzha and Xizha is worth a visit, especially if you have never experience a water town in China. If you find this post helpful in planning your trip, kindly click "Helpful". Thanks so much.
How to get there:
Take the high-speed train to Tongxiang (桐乡). Just outside the train station, take bus K282 to final destination Wuzhen Bus Station. Fare is 5rmb, ride is 55 mins. At Wuzhen Bus Station, take bus K350 to Xizha. Fare is 2rmb, 5 mins ride. Bus will end at Xizha entrance.
Note for return journey, you can find the bus schedules at Xizha entrance. K350 schedule is very regular, departing every 10 mins. For K282 schedule back to Tongxiang, please refer to one of my photos.
Where to stay:
For my first visit in 2013, I stayed inside Xizha. The main advantage is you can enjoy the second day sight seeing inside the zone. This is especially so in the early morning to enjoy the town’s quiet side before tourists arrival. However expect to pay more for basic room and amenities. This time, I stayed at a hotel which is outside the zone. See my separate review of hotel.
Exploring Dongzha:
After checking in my hotel, I returned to Xizha entrance to purchase combo ticket, 150rmb. Note the ticket is valid for 1 day single entry only. As such, I decided to visit Dongzha in early afternoon, and Xizha in late afternoon and evening.
There are regular free shuttle bus service running between the two zones. I headed for Dongzha, which is 5 mins ride. Upon entering Dongzha, I followed the majority and explored the east side first. At the other end, crossed a bridge and explored the west side back to entrance/exit.
General landscape is many ancient wooden houses along a major canal. with stone arch bridges linking the flagstone walkways. There are many shops selling souvenirs, traditional snacks and food in entire area. There are various exhibitions showing the old way of life in this water town. Major attractions are museum of ancient beds, museum of folk customs, Mao Dun museum, Fanglu Pavilion, blue print dye house, winery, wood engravings, etc. I easily spent 3 hours there.
Exploring Xizha:
After Dongzha, I took the free shuttle bus back to Xizha. It is similar in layout to Dongzha with a main waterway and alleys on either sides. There are also many shops selling souvenirs, handicrafts, traditional snacks and food. One distinct difference is some of the riverside buildings have been transformed into guesthouses and hotels.
After the entrance, one has an option of taking a 3 mins ferry ride, but the queue is much longer than the ride. Hence, it is advisable just to walk through a short causeway to the other end of the ferry berth.
Similar to Dongzha, I explored the eastern side first. There were small tour groups with a guide. Since I understood Chinese, I occasionally followed some of the groups to listen to the guide's explanation. Major attractions not to missed are Chinese foot binding culture museum, Zhaoming academy, temple of General Wu and Matchmaker's Temple.
Around 6pm, I rested at a pavilion near the pagoda. I had to wait until 7pm for the sky to turn dark. The area was beautifully lit, highlighting various architectural features and bridges. I spent another 2 hours walking from the pagoda to the exit. I loved the beautiful night scenes, with many photoshoots.
Overall, both Wuzhen Dongzha and Xizha is worth a visit, especially if you have never experience a water town in China. If you find this post helpful in planning your trip, kindly click "Helpful". Thanks so much.
Written June 21, 2017
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joltt
Singapore, Singapore426 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
Upon arrival at Wuzhen West Village (西栅 xi zha), there is a open air car park and basement carpark that you can park your car. Already impressed that it was so organised. We first went to the West Village as we have booked to stay overnight, as advised by friends that the night scene was worth the stay. Strict security were conducted as we have to screen our bags and also body check. I think this is great as it gives all visitors assurance that WuZhen will be safe.
Upon clearing security, the ticket booth to buy entrance pass to West Village or East or both were in front. On the left side, there were receptions for check in counters. As WuZhen has centralised check-in, we went to the check in counters to make payment for our stay and also to purchase our entrance pass to both East & west village (RMB150 each) for 2 days. For those who stay overnight, we could stay in the West (in our case) till 3pm the next day. The entry to the East village is limited to one visit only. We also left our luggage at the baggage counter near the check-in counters and was assured that it would be delivered to our accommodation in a couple of hours. I was definitely impressed by the well-organised manner the check-in was managed.
There is a free ferry that bring from the ticket sales area to the West Village, but the walk to the West Village is only 5-8 mins, hence if the queue for the ferry is long, you can walk over instead and see a nice view of the Grand Theatre in WuZhen.
We decided to tour the West Village first as I had read that it takes 5-7 hours to tour the West Village. I did not quite believe it, but taking a slow stroll throughout the street of WuZhen and also visiting each of the museums really took a long time. In addition, there were so many types of food / snacks that we have never eaten, hence, we spent time queuing to buy these snacks. Among the nice snacks, we really love the DingSheng Cake (定胜糕）from 锦记糕点铺 （Jin Ji Gao Dian Pu), 香饼 (address West Village No 658) and fried radish snacks etc. Basically, we were snacking from the time we entered the West Village from 11am till 8pm. These snacks were unique for us as we have not seen them or tasted it outside WuZhen. There is basically 2 parallel streets to stroll along in the West Village.
Even at night over at the West Village, it was crowded as many strolled the street to take in the night scene. What impressed me again, was that there were staff standing on each bridge to remind the visitors not to stop on the bridge and hold up others. This was really a wise move as safety was taken into consideration for visitors, since it can get pushy and people can fall into the water easily.
On the second day, we checked out after breakfast. We took the shuttle bus to the East Village (东栅) as we could not figure out how to walk over. The wait for the shuttle bus was quite long. Upon entry into the East Village, I was glad that I spent most of my time at the West Village. Somehow, the East Village felt more commercialised as there were many shops that were selling merchandise near the entrance. Again, there are 2 parallel streets in East Village that visitors can stroll along. The only saving grace in the East Village is that you can see people living in the East Village, which I did not take note in the West Village. We only spend 2 hours and we completed our visit to the East Village.
In my own opinion after the end of the visit, I would advice those who does not want to stay overnight at WuZhen that it is not necessary to stay over to enjoy the night scene. If I have the chance, I would arrive at WuZhen by 8am and visit the East village in 1-2 hours, then go over to the West Village to spend the day, have my dinner and enjoy the night scene before going back. I have no regrets visiting WuZhen as I love how well preserved the whole village is. Good job for those managing the tourism for WuZhen.
Upon clearing security, the ticket booth to buy entrance pass to West Village or East or both were in front. On the left side, there were receptions for check in counters. As WuZhen has centralised check-in, we went to the check in counters to make payment for our stay and also to purchase our entrance pass to both East & west village (RMB150 each) for 2 days. For those who stay overnight, we could stay in the West (in our case) till 3pm the next day. The entry to the East village is limited to one visit only. We also left our luggage at the baggage counter near the check-in counters and was assured that it would be delivered to our accommodation in a couple of hours. I was definitely impressed by the well-organised manner the check-in was managed.
There is a free ferry that bring from the ticket sales area to the West Village, but the walk to the West Village is only 5-8 mins, hence if the queue for the ferry is long, you can walk over instead and see a nice view of the Grand Theatre in WuZhen.
We decided to tour the West Village first as I had read that it takes 5-7 hours to tour the West Village. I did not quite believe it, but taking a slow stroll throughout the street of WuZhen and also visiting each of the museums really took a long time. In addition, there were so many types of food / snacks that we have never eaten, hence, we spent time queuing to buy these snacks. Among the nice snacks, we really love the DingSheng Cake (定胜糕）from 锦记糕点铺 （Jin Ji Gao Dian Pu), 香饼 (address West Village No 658) and fried radish snacks etc. Basically, we were snacking from the time we entered the West Village from 11am till 8pm. These snacks were unique for us as we have not seen them or tasted it outside WuZhen. There is basically 2 parallel streets to stroll along in the West Village.
Even at night over at the West Village, it was crowded as many strolled the street to take in the night scene. What impressed me again, was that there were staff standing on each bridge to remind the visitors not to stop on the bridge and hold up others. This was really a wise move as safety was taken into consideration for visitors, since it can get pushy and people can fall into the water easily.
On the second day, we checked out after breakfast. We took the shuttle bus to the East Village (东栅) as we could not figure out how to walk over. The wait for the shuttle bus was quite long. Upon entry into the East Village, I was glad that I spent most of my time at the West Village. Somehow, the East Village felt more commercialised as there were many shops that were selling merchandise near the entrance. Again, there are 2 parallel streets in East Village that visitors can stroll along. The only saving grace in the East Village is that you can see people living in the East Village, which I did not take note in the West Village. We only spend 2 hours and we completed our visit to the East Village.
In my own opinion after the end of the visit, I would advice those who does not want to stay overnight at WuZhen that it is not necessary to stay over to enjoy the night scene. If I have the chance, I would arrive at WuZhen by 8am and visit the East village in 1-2 hours, then go over to the West Village to spend the day, have my dinner and enjoy the night scene before going back. I have no regrets visiting WuZhen as I love how well preserved the whole village is. Good job for those managing the tourism for WuZhen.
Written September 7, 2016
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Orator11
Singapore, Singapore5,235 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
We have been to several water towns, but Wuzhen is definitely the best so far.
It is very clean, less crowded and touristy, and very charming. We decided to stay a night and we were glad we did - after 6 pm, most visitors have left for the day and you can wander around and take some very nice photos. Mind you, even then, a lot of the restaurants are packed and you will have to queue for a place.
Do try out some of the local snacks - our favorite was the stall selling buns filled with meat, sesame paste or preserved vegetables, located just to the right of the entry point where the golf buggy drops you. They also serve freshly made soya bean drinks, and a snack for two costs around 40 rmb. There are other stalls nearby selling fried turnip and dough fritters, or you can try a variety of HK-style meats. For more upmarket dining, you can visit the Waterside Resort etc. There is also a smattering of cafes and bars which are open till late.
There are several museums and attractions, including the black pottery factory where you can have a hands on lesson for 30 minutes for 25 rmb, as well as the iron foundry with the largest wok. There are also several shops catering to shopaholics though, to be honest, some of the products are mass produced. We especially liked Pureland, which sells ceramic tiles depicting life in China, as well as the double-stitched thread portraits. Small handmade pictures sell for as low as 89 rmb and are a good souvenir.
We stayed in the west village. Day tickets till 530 pm in the summer cost 120 rmb, while entry after that costs 80 rmb. There is a free ferry service (3 minute ride and powered by a rower) to the town just at the entrance, or you can opt to take the golf cart if your lodgings are at the other end of town. You can book your hotel room online, or even at arrival at the main entrance hall. Driving from Shanghai takes about two hours each way on the S12.
Bathrooms are clean, especially the one near the exit to the town, which seemed palatial. Do note that there are several stone bridges with steep steps crisscrossing the river - those with heavy strollers or wheelchairs might have difficulty moving from one bank to the other.
It is very clean, less crowded and touristy, and very charming. We decided to stay a night and we were glad we did - after 6 pm, most visitors have left for the day and you can wander around and take some very nice photos. Mind you, even then, a lot of the restaurants are packed and you will have to queue for a place.
Do try out some of the local snacks - our favorite was the stall selling buns filled with meat, sesame paste or preserved vegetables, located just to the right of the entry point where the golf buggy drops you. They also serve freshly made soya bean drinks, and a snack for two costs around 40 rmb. There are other stalls nearby selling fried turnip and dough fritters, or you can try a variety of HK-style meats. For more upmarket dining, you can visit the Waterside Resort etc. There is also a smattering of cafes and bars which are open till late.
There are several museums and attractions, including the black pottery factory where you can have a hands on lesson for 30 minutes for 25 rmb, as well as the iron foundry with the largest wok. There are also several shops catering to shopaholics though, to be honest, some of the products are mass produced. We especially liked Pureland, which sells ceramic tiles depicting life in China, as well as the double-stitched thread portraits. Small handmade pictures sell for as low as 89 rmb and are a good souvenir.
We stayed in the west village. Day tickets till 530 pm in the summer cost 120 rmb, while entry after that costs 80 rmb. There is a free ferry service (3 minute ride and powered by a rower) to the town just at the entrance, or you can opt to take the golf cart if your lodgings are at the other end of town. You can book your hotel room online, or even at arrival at the main entrance hall. Driving from Shanghai takes about two hours each way on the S12.
Bathrooms are clean, especially the one near the exit to the town, which seemed palatial. Do note that there are several stone bridges with steep steps crisscrossing the river - those with heavy strollers or wheelchairs might have difficulty moving from one bank to the other.
Written September 27, 2013
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Leena I
Pune, India172 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
Whilst the west lake of hangzhou enchanted me, Wuzen completely mesmerised me. It may be a scaled down version of Venice, nevertheless it's absolutely a delight to be in the local boats and stroll down the bye lanes and relish some local cuisines, relive the dyeing/block printing ages, get a chance to dress as a bride or groom at the wedding museum, sip some nice tea and just let the by gone era simply seep in. The bus trip from hangzhou to Wuzen takes about an hour and costs 29 rmb. There are local buses just outside the main bus stand and it costs 2 rmb to the scenic area. Wuzen is segregated into East and west zones. There are free shuttles between these two places. East Wuzen is a little more rustic and should be visited by noon. The evenings are very scenic in the west area once all the lights are on. A combined ticket to both the areas costs 150 rmb per person. If you want to visit the west zone, it costs 120 rmb. The last bus back to hangzhou is at 1755.
Written August 16, 2014
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itsstans
Singapore, Singapore35 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
I would not even know about this place if my Shanghai friend did not tell me about it. If your planning to go there from Shanghai on your own, the fastest way is to take the speedrail to Tong Xiang station then outside the station there is a bus that takes you to Wu Zhen. The bus journey takes about 40 mins but it is the cheapest option available. Do bear in mind there are two sections to Wu Zhen water town, Eastern and Western. If you intend to visit both sections then buy the combine tickets to save some money. Eastern section is smaller and not as interesting as western section but still worth a look.
Once inside you really feel you are transported back to the ancient time. There are hostels available in the old town but my advice is to book way in advance and only book from the WuZhen official website. Don't be conned to book the cheaper hostels as they are outside the site area. The night view there is spectacular with the neon lights illuminating the streets and canals. Find a waterside cafe or pub and have a drink, that is the best way to enjoy this beautiful ancient town.
Once inside you really feel you are transported back to the ancient time. There are hostels available in the old town but my advice is to book way in advance and only book from the WuZhen official website. Don't be conned to book the cheaper hostels as they are outside the site area. The night view there is spectacular with the neon lights illuminating the streets and canals. Find a waterside cafe or pub and have a drink, that is the best way to enjoy this beautiful ancient town.
Written May 24, 2016
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Speis75
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia250 contributions
Is the town admission ticket valid for one entry only per day? That means I can't go in and out of the town using the ticket on that same day?
Lenoj Anthony
Mumbai, India349 contributions
Hey
If you stay overnight inside the town then the ticket is valid for 2 days , if you are staying outside then its valid only for a day or till late night.
Promise S
Los Angeles, CA2 contributions
I have been there in past few days so we had great time with my husband and we want to come back and do something for one of your employees that give us excellent service is it allowed
BenAkaJes
kuala lumpur79 contributions
Hi, would like to ask if it will be too much of i allocate 3D2N for Wuzhen? Plan to visit East & West scenic area. So plan to stay 1 night on each side.
Nydia C
Taipei, Taiwan43 contributions
Honestly, the ticket costs high so if you would like to visit Wuzhen, you could pay one-day for two scenic areas and stay the same place enough. But, I suggest that you could stay other place outside of scenic area to avoid crowded people during peak season.
BenAkaJes
kuala lumpur79 contributions
Hi, may I know how does the entrance ticket work? I plan to stay 1 night inside west scenic area & the next night at east scenic area. I've read someone posted that the combo ticket bought on the day can valid until the next day before 3pm. Anyone know is this true?
Lenoj Anthony
Mumbai, India349 contributions
The entrance tickets cost 120 for Wuzhen west and 100 for Wuzhen east ,the combination ticket is 150 RMB.
Hi would you please tell me how did you get to Wuzhen from Hangzhou? Thanks for your time.
Nydia C
Taipei, Taiwan43 contributions
You can take the CRH to Tongxiang, then transfer the bus to Wuzhen. It is easy way but costs 40-50 mins by bus. I visited Wuzhen from Nanjing by CRH this June, transferred by Hangzhou to Tongiang, then took bus.
azan a
Puchong
From beijing how to go there
ReenieBabe
Brisbane, Australia113 contributions
A day trip organised from city area saves you time because pre booked tickets make it easier. You can also book a couple of days and accommodation this way. Well worth being there in an evening and when the town sleepily wakes up in a morning. This is its real magic time!!
froyochoc
World
Hi do the bus from Hangzhou to Wuzhen and bus from Wuzhen to Suzhou have space for luggage (big; not cabin hand-carry size)? Thanks.
jameshuang
Taipei, Taiwan2,007 contributions
Yes, there is a storage space just like those long distance bus in US. I took the bus from Hangzhou to Wuzhen but not Wuzhen to Suzhou. I believe they are the same.orage space just like
Kim T
Asheville, NC22 contributions
does anyone know if I can take a bus from Wuzhen to Suzhou? I will be traveling end of May.
Racheladdy
Melbourne, Australia135 contributions
Yes you can. They are every 30 mins from the main bus stations there is a free shuttle bus to the bus station from the ancient village.
Cristina C
Genoa, Italy50 contributions
Si può andare a Wuzhen da Shanghai con un autobus di linea? In caso affermativo dove si prende e a che ora? È necessaria la prenotazione?
Ercole C
Moncalvo, Italy17 contributions
sicuramente ma non so quale sia. So di per certo che la linea veloce del treno in 40 minuti arrivi a Tongxiang e poi con un qualsiasi taxi (al costo dai 60 ai 100 yuan) con 20/25 minuti arrivi.
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- Wuzhen Water Town is open:
- Sun - Sat 7:20 AM - 6:00 PM
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Wuzhen Water Town:
- Private Round Trip Transfer to Top 6 Water Villages of China from Shanghai City (From $68.20)
- Hangzhou to Wuzhen Private Tour (From $150.00)
- Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and Dinner (From $284.00)
- Private Transfer between Wuzhen Water Town and Shanghai City Center (From $98.98)
- Private Night Tour to Wuzhen Ancient Water Town from Shanghai with Dinner (From $295.00)
- Hotels near Wuzhen Water Town:
- (0.00 mi) Dongzha Yantingnong Inn
- (0.00 mi) Uncle Fu's Home
- (0.00 mi) Aunt Wang's House
- (0.00 mi) Qinshuiyuan Hotel
- (0.00 mi) Uncle Zhang's Home
- Restaurants near Wuzhen Water Town:
- (0.17 mi) MeiLi Jia DanGao ShiJie (WanJia Huayuan)
- (0.74 mi) BuBu LianHua Café
- (0.16 mi) HanLin FuDi
- (7.29 mi) WuFangZhai (ZhongShan)
- (8.16 mi) A NengMian
- Attractions near Wuzhen Water Town:
- (0.16 mi) Xi Zha
- (0.16 mi) East Zha
- (0.16 mi) Jiaxing Former Residence of Mao Dun
- (0.30 mi) Fanglu Pavilion
- (0.56 mi) People's Park of Jiaxing
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