Around 13:00, visit **[Wuzhen East Gate]** (admission ticket included, tour time approximately 1.3 hours). East Gate is a major filming location for the TV series "Like Water Flowing Years." Ancient houses stretch along the riverbank, still inhabited by many locals, giving it a more vibrant atmosphere than West Gate. Stroll around famous attractions such as Mao Dun's Former Residence and Xiuzhen Temple, and experience a ride on a traditional awning boat to truly appreciate the tranquil life of the water town.
"Stepping into 'Time Flows Like Water,' Experiencing Riverside Life" When it comes to Wuzhen's East Scenic Zone, scenes from "Time Flows Like Water" immediately come to mind. Rene Liu, ethereal as ever, pulling her suitcase at the alley entrance; Angelica Lee's melancholic, quiet gaze, her lips curling as she leans against the doorway reminiscing about Huang Lei's every expression; Uncle Qi repairing yellowed old books and newspapers in the high courtyard... The academy on Wuzhen's East Scenic Zone old street, Lin's Shop near Mao Dun's former residence, the Fated Twin Bridges, the dye workshop, the distillery, and the inn all served as filming locations for "Time Flows Like Water."...
approx. 15:20 Depart from Dongzha Parking Lot to Nanxun Attraction
Approx. 16:00 Visit [Nanxun Ancient Town] (small admission tickets not included, free time without guide accompaniment, approx. 3.5 hrs for sightseeing) located in northern Zhejiang Province, eastern Huzhou City, bordering Suzhou City in Jiangsu Province to the northeast. One of the six famous ancient towns in Jiangnan region. Situated in the Taihu Lake basin and Hangjiahu Plain, at the heart of the Yangtze River Delta economic zone. Nanxun Town is a millennium-old cultural town, ranked among China's Top 10 Charming Towns, Zhejiang's Top 100 Towns, and National Top 1000 Industrial Towns. As the seat of Nanxun District government, it lies in the Hangjiahu Plain of Yangtze River Delta, at the center of Shanghai-Nanjing-Suzhou-Hangzhou economic circle, serving as Huzhou's eastern gateway connecting to Shanghai.
Recommended check-in spots (you can visit during your free time based on your schedule):
1. Baijianlou: With its quaint architecture and slender flagstone paths, it's perfect for capturing the ancient charm and gentle beauty of the old town.
2. Ming-Qing Old Street: Featuring quaint shops and residences, it's perfect for capturing the local customs and scenery of the ancient town.
3. Riverside Ancient Street Market: The staggered arcade buildings, winding and secluded stone-paved alleys, and quaint little stone bridges are all perfect spots for photography.
4. Stele Corridor: Located on the west bank of the Lotus Pond, this corridor features stone carvings showcasing various calligraphy styles including regular, cursive, clerical, and seal scripts, making it an ideal spot for capturing photos with a rich cultural ambiance.
5. Liu Family Ancestral Temple: A magnificent architectural complex, perfect for capturing the solemnity and historical essence of ancient buildings.
Free dining at the attraction approx. 18:00·Meals at your own expense
Recommended local snacks: Sanzhenzhai soy products, braised lamb, smoked bean tea, Sanbai liquor, Gusao cakes, Dingsheng cakes...
Recommended restaurants: Tong'an Chinese Restaurant, Tong'an Waterside Pavilion, Republic of China Restaurant, Jin'an Private Kitchen, Yusheng Restaurant, homestay host's home, etc.