Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai
Tour Route:
Shanghai Downtown ——Wuzhen Water Town—— Xitang Ancient Town ——Shanghai Downtown
Attraction Introduction
Wuzhen
In the dawn mist, dark rooftops cascade along winding canals, their reflections rippling on the water's surface. Bluestone-paved paths connect century-old herbal shops, dye workshops, and pawnshops. In the East Scenic Zone, the ancient opera stage at Xiuzhen Temple boasts upturned eaves—soft murmurs of *Pingtan* storytelling occasionally drift from waterfront pavilions in the afternoon. In the West Scenic Zone, the Xuchang Soy Sauce Yard displays rows of pottery jars like an orderly battalion, while the rich scent of fermenting soybeans lingers in the air. Indigo-dyed fabrics flutter gently by the Fengyuan Twin Bridges, and the dark green mailbox of the old post office stands as a timeless sentinel. This is the inspiration for Mao Dun's novel *The Shop of the Lin Family*, where every weathered brick whispers tales of the ancient canal trade.
Xitang
Xitang reveals its soul at dusk. Lanterns glow one by one beneath kilometers of sheltered corridors, their wooden pillars casting shimmering golden trails on the water. Shipi Lane is so narrow that only one person can pass sideways, with a sliver of twilight seeping through the gap above. By Yongning Bridge, the “Songzi Laifeng” twin bridges retain their Ming-dynasty charm, elegantly arched side by side. Strolling along Beizha Street, you'll find residential windows carved with plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums. Elderly locals sit on riverside benches, sipping tea slowly, while the aroma of *Apo* tea blends with the steam from bamboo baskets, drifting past the white walls of the Ni Tianzeng Former Residence Museum. As the courtyard houses featured in *Mission: Impossible III* light up, the entire ancient town transforms into an ink-wash scroll suspended between the sounds of oars and the glow of lanterns.
Tips:
I. About Departure Time:
The standard departure time is about 9:00 AM daily, and your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. As a customized itinerary, both departure and touring times are flexible. After placing your order, you can negotiate with customer service to adjust to a more suitable departure time. During holidays, it is recommended to depart earlier to avoid peak crowds.
II. About End Time:
The itinerary usually ends and arrives back at the hotel around 5:00 PM. The actual return time will be flexibly adjusted based on the departure time and the progress of the tour, with an overall service duration of 8-9 hours.
III. About Pick-up and Drop-off Areas:
We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off services within the city area (within downtown Shanghai). If the service exceeds this area, additional fees will be involved, and the specific amount will be confirmed with you by customer service after order confirmation.
