Xitang Ancient Town‖Jiangnan Ink Painting, as Beautiful as a Picture

🏰 Attraction Introduction Xitang Scenic Area, known as the 'Living Millennium Ancient Town,' is one of the six major ancient towns in Jiangnan. Here, you can find ancient Ming and Qing architectural complexes such as Zhongfu Hall, Zunwen Hall, and Xue Residence, as well as famous sites like Shipi Lane, Wufu Bridge, China Button Museum, and Ming and Qing Woodcarving Museum. The ancient town's misty rain corridors, ancient bridges, and alleys form picturesque scenes of Jiangnan water towns. 🚗 Transportation Guide 🚄 Train: You can reach Jiashan South Station and then transfer by bus or taxi directly to Xitang. 🚌 Bus: Take K215/216 from Jiashan Passenger Transport Center or K152 from Jiaxing North Station directly to Xitang. 🚗 Self-driving: From Shanghai, take the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway to the Shenjiahu Expressway Xitang exit; from Hangzhou, take the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway to the Jiashan Dayun exit. 🛤️ Route Guide 🌅 Day Tour: Shipi Lane → Zhongfu Hall → Huixiu Bridge → Ming and Qing Woodcarving Museum → Button Museum 🌃 Night Tour: Misty Rain Corridor → Shaoxiang Port → Sheng Hall → Night Boat Experience 🍜 Food and Accommodation Information 🍲 Food Recommendations: Jiashan Yellow Wine, Steamed Pork, Eight Treasures Cake, Gorgon Cake, River Crab, etc. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Ancient house inns such as Xiyuan Yaju and Shende Hall, riverside inns such as Riverside Homestay, or modern hotels like Xitang Hotel. 📌 Other Notes 👟 Clothing: It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes as the ancient town has many stone-paved roads. 🌂 Weather: Jiangnan is often rainy, so please carry rain gear. 📸 Photography: The ancient town is picturesque everywhere, so don't forget to bring your camera to capture beautiful moments.