Songzilaifeng Bridge(Sunny Bridge)

Here is a travel guide for Xitang Best Travel Time Spring and autumn (March to May and September to November) are the best times to visit Xitang. The spring weather is mild with peach blossoms in full bloom, making it a great season for flower viewing; autumn offers pleasant weather with moderate temperatures. Tickets The ticket price is 100 RMB, which includes the Five Sisters Theme Park and 11 attractions. Students can enjoy a half-price discount with a student ID. If you purchase tickets through a guesthouse, the price is 70 RMB per person. Recommended Attractions ● Yan Yu Corridor: A symbol of Xitang, this corridor is 1,300 meters long and built along the river. It provides shade on sunny days and shelter from rain. From Anjing Bridge, you can overlook the entire corridor, where the bluestone pavement and lantern reflections in the river create a poetic scene. ● Songzi Laifeng Bridge: This bridge has a story; it is said that couples who walk across it together will have their wishes come true. The bridge is divided into two paths: the left side has steps representing men’s steady progress, and the right side is a slope. ● Shipi Alley: If you have the chance, experience this narrow and deep alley. ● Xiyuan Garden: About 200 meters west through the narrow alley of Zhongfutang, behind an inconspicuous moon gate lies the charm of a Ming Dynasty garden. 99% of tourists might miss this hidden gem. Food Recommendations ● The World’s Best Noodles: A must-try local specialty noodle dish. ● Songzi Longti: A local-flavored delicacy. ● Guan Laotai Stinky Tofu: A classic snack with a unique taste. ● Lu’s Wontons: Thin-skinned small wontons with pork oil flowers, served with freshly fried youtiao dipped in soy sauce, offering a fantastic taste. ● Qian’s Tofu Pudding: Savory tofu pudding with dried shrimp and seaweed, kept warm in a wooden bucket to retain the aroma of firewood. Accommodation Suggestions ● For an immersive water town experience, choose a riverside guesthouse where opening the window reveals beautiful scenes of small bridges and flowing water. However, these guesthouses may have weaker sound insulation. ● If you prefer a quiet environment, opt for a guesthouse a bit farther from the main street. Itinerary (One-Day Tour Example) ● Morning: Start your day with breakfast at Yongning Bridge stalls, tasting Lu’s wontons, Qian’s tofu pudding, and other delicacies. Then head to Yan Yu Corridor for a stroll to enjoy the ancient town’s charm. You can also take a black-awning boat (60 RMB/boat) at the Yan Yu Corridor boat dock and listen to the boatwoman sing. ● Noon: Choose a restaurant in the ancient town to savor specialties like Songzi Longti and The World’s Best Noodles. ● Afternoon: Visit Songzi Laifeng Bridge, Shipi Alley, and finally Xiyuan Garden to experience the Ming Dynasty garden charm. ● Evening: Enjoy the night view of the ancient town, where the lights reflect on the water, creating a unique atmosphere. We hope this guide helps you have a pleasant trip to Xitang!

「🗺️Xitang 3-Day Tour | Misty Corridor and Shipi Alley・Suitable for All Groups」 Xitang, an ancient town in Jiangnan gently embraced by time, features the misty corridor with its cobblestone path etched with traces of years, and the Xutang River flowing through the town carrying the gentle sound of oars. Bringing the whole family here, you can watch the morning mist drift over the stone bridge at dawn, listen to the whispers of lanterns reflecting on the water at night, and feel the lively charm and poetry of a "living thousand-year-old town." 🗓️Itinerary Overview D1: Arrive in Xitang → Misty Corridor → Songzi Laifeng Bridge → Xitang Night View D2: Shipi Alley → Xiyuan Garden → Ni Residence → Shaoxianggang → Xutang River Boat Ride D3: Huguo Suiliang Wang Temple → Xitang Paper-Cutting Art Museum → Return 🏮Day 1: Seeking Serenity in the Corridor · Drunk in the Night 📍Xitang Ancient Town (5A, ticket 95 RMB, half price for seniors over 60, free for children under 1.2 meters) Core Highlights: One of the "Six Great Ancient Towns of Jiangnan," the Misty Corridor is the biggest feature—over 1,000 meters of covered walkway shielding from wind and rain, with shops, tea houses, and residences underneath. "No wet shoes on rainy days, no sun on sunny days." Seniors can rest on bamboo chairs under the corridor, children chase the grandma selling gorgon fruit cakes, experiencing the life of "homes nestled by the river." 🕙Opening Hours: All day, ticket includes 11 attractions, valid for 3 days. 📸Photo Spots: Middle section of the Misty Corridor (capture corridor, stone bridge, and black-awning boats in one frame), Songzi Laifeng Bridge (capture double-arched reflection). 💡Tips: Multiple entrances to the ancient town; for seniors and children, enter from the "Main Gate Visitor Center" which has barrier-free access; free admission before 7 AM and after 5 PM (some attractions may be closed). 📍Xitang Night View (included in the scenic area) Core Highlights: When lanterns light up, both sides of Xutang River look like a galaxy fallen to earth, blending folk songs from the bar street with the tranquility of ancient bridges. Seniors can take a black-awning boat (150 RMB/boat, seats 6) to enjoy the night view, children love counting the lanterns on the shore, feeling the romance of "Night Xitang." 🕙Lighting Time: 18:00-22:00, recommended to take the boat before 8 PM to avoid the bar street noise. 🍖Recommended Food: "Lu’s Small Wontons" in the Misty Corridor, small wontons (thin skin, fresh filling) + gorgon fruit cake (soft and glutinous), about 20 RMB per person; "Lao Pinfang" restaurant, spicy stir-fried snails (mildly spicy), steamed white fish (light flavor), about 50 RMB per person, suitable for the whole family. 🏨Recommended Accommodation: "Xitang Theme Inn" inside the scenic area, riverside rooms with windows facing the river, family rooms available, includes breakfast (white porridge, tea eggs), priced 300-400 RMB/night, convenient for night sightseeing. 🌀Day 2: Exploring Deep Alleys · Waterway Stroll 📍Shipi Alley (included in ticket) Core Highlights: The narrowest alley in Xitang, only 0.8 meters wide, flanked by weathered high walls, with a "line of sky" visible when looking up. Seniors can walk slowly and feel the "deep courtyard"; children love running from one end to the other playing hide and seek, experiencing the lively atmosphere of the ancient town. 🕙Opening Hours: Same as the scenic area, recommended to visit at 9 AM when fewer people for better photos. 📸Photo Spots: Alley entrance (capture "line of sky" light and shadow), stone steps inside the alley (capture family holding hands walking). 💡Tips: Uneven ground in the alley, help seniors and children hold the handrails; avoid peak times to prevent getting stuck side by side. 📍Xiyuan Garden and Ni Residence (included in ticket) Core Highlights: Xiyuan is a garden within the ancient town, with rockeries, ponds, and elegant pavilions; Ni Residence is the former home of a wealthy merchant from the Republic of China era, featuring exquisite wood and brick carvings, showcasing Xitang folk customs. Seniors reminisce over old furniture, children feed fish in Xiyuan, experiencing the life of a "wealthy family." 🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30. 💡Tips: Ni Residence offers free guided tours (10:00/14:00), listening to "ancient town stories" with children is more fun. 📍Xutang River Boat Ride (not included in ticket, 150 RMB/boat) Core Highlights: Ride a black-awning boat passing under bridges, watch residents washing vegetables and hanging clothes on both banks, listen to the boatwoman singing Jiangnan folk tunes. Seniors sit at the bow enjoying the scenery, children reach out to touch the river water, feeling "the boat floats on water, people sit in a painting." 🕙Operating Hours: 8:00-17:30, recommended to ride at 3 PM when the sunlight slants beautifully on the water. 💡Tips: The boat ride lasts 30 minutes, life jackets are worn; bring mosquito repellent in summer as there are many mosquitoes by the river. 🎨Day 3: Folk Culture Exploration · Hands-on Experience 📍Huguo Suiliang Wang Temple (included in ticket) Core Highlights: Commemorates the Ming dynasty official who "saved starving people" by transporting grain; the temple’s ancient stage often hosts Yue opera performances (10:00/15:00). Seniors can listen to opera while drinking tea (10 RMB/cup), children watch actors applying makeup, experiencing the town’s faith and culture. 🕙Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30. 📸Photo Spots: In front of the stage (capture Yue opera performance), stone lions at the temple gate (capture the solemn ancient temple). 📍Xitang Paper-Cutting Art Museum (included in ticket) Core Highlights: Showcases Jiangnan paper-cutting art, visitors can try cutting "Fu" characters and window flowers by hand (30 RMB/person). Seniors recall childhood memories watching traditional paper cuts, children learn simple patterns, feeling the charm of intangible cultural heritage. 🕙Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00. 💡Tips: Experience requires booking 10 minutes in advance, with teacher guidance, suitable for children. 🍖Recommended Food: Outside the scenic area, "Xitang Renjia" restaurant offers steamed pork with rice flour (glutinous and not greasy), Malantou mixed with dried tofu (refreshing), about 40 RMB per person, great value. ✨Xitang Survival Guide 1️⃣Transportation: Take high-speed rail to Jiashan South Station, taxi to Xitang about 30 minutes (around 50 RMB), or take K222 bus (5 RMB) for 1 hour; only walking allowed inside the ancient town, main attractions reachable on foot, wheelchairs available for seniors (50 RMB/day). 2️⃣Clothing: Spring wear thin jacket + long sleeves (rainy, bring umbrella, Misty Corridor shelters from rain); summer wear short sleeves + sun protection clothing (cool under corridor, no sun); autumn wear knitwear + trench coat (cool mornings and evenings); winter wear down jacket + scarf (windy by the river). 3️⃣Taboos: Do not sit casually on residents’ doorsteps; do not stand up on black-awning boats; keep quiet on bar street at night to avoid disturbing residents. 4️⃣Food: Xitang cuisine is light, mainly river fresh; must-try gorgon fruit cake, steamed pork with rice flour, malt cake; seniors and children suitable for wontons and white porridge, easy to digest. 🛍️Must-Buy Souvenirs ①Gorgon Fruit Cake (20 RMB/box, glutinous rice + gorgon fruit, sweet and sticky, loved by seniors and children) ②Xitang Paper-Cutting Pendant (30 RMB each, zodiac and Fu character patterns, intangible cultural heritage specialty) ③Malt Cake (10 RMB/bag, made with mugwort, mildly sweet and chewy) ④Black-Awning Boat Model (50 RMB each, handmade wood, strong commemorative value) The beauty of Xitang lies in the misty rain, the lively corridor, and the stories of the alleys. No matter who you come with, after walking the cobblestones and hearing the oar sounds, you will fall in love with this "take it slow" Jiangnan. If you come to Xitang, would you most want to take your parents on a black-awning boat to see the night view, or accompany your children to learn paper-cutting?

🌟Treasure Discovery! Two-Day Immersive Xitang Scenic Area Travel Guide! 🎉First encounter with Jiangnan, you should immerse yourself in the long-lasting charm of the ancient town. The scenery of Jiangnan and the memories of the past are all recreated in Xitang Ancient Town. Let's step into this slow-paced water town life together and feel its unique tranquility and comfort. 【Must-Visit Attractions, Not to Be Missed】 ✨ Songzi Laifeng Bridge: The iconic building of Xitang, symbolizing the beautiful wish of receiving blessings. On both sides of the bridge, one side is a walkway and the other is a slope, as if telling the ancient legends of the town. ✨ Yongning Viewing Platform: Standing on this bridge, you can have a panoramic view of Xitang's beautiful riverbanks. The distant boats and the nearby misty corridors are unique sceneries of the ancient town. ✨ Misty Corridor: A characteristic building of Xitang, walking in it feels like being in a misty Jiangnan water town painting. ✨ West Street Shopping Area: This is a shopping paradise, with numerous small shops offering a wide variety of specialty products. Whether you are looking for souvenirs or tasting local delicacies, this is a place you cannot miss. ✨ Drunken Garden: A small and exquisite garden, with pools, rockeries, corridors, and bamboo, showcasing the family culture and ingenious design of Xitang. 【Accommodation and Dining Recommendations, Enjoy Local Life】 🏠Accommodation: Choosing to stay inside or outside the scenic area has its own conveniences. If you choose to stay inside, it is more convenient for strolling and many homestays offer exquisite afternoon tea and beautiful river views. You can contact the homestay owner in advance to enjoy the pick-up service. 🍲Food: Xitang's specialty foods such as wonton duck pot and lotus leaf steamed pork, as well as the bar street on Tangdong Street at night, are brightly lit and a great place to enjoy food, listen to music, and relax. 【Two-Day Itinerary Recommendation】 Day 1: Depart for Xitang and experience the charm of the ancient town. First, visit Songzi Laifeng Bridge and Yongning Bridge to feel the unique charm of the ancient town. Then stroll through the Misty Corridor and enjoy the tranquility and comfort of Jiangnan water town. In the evening, taste Xitang's specialty foods and experience the night charm of the ancient town. Day 2: In the morning, visit the West Street Shopping Area to taste local specialty products and foods. Then visit the Drunken Garden to learn about Xitang's family culture. In the afternoon, you can go to Nanxun Ancient Town to experience its gardens and library culture. In the evening, you can experience Hanfu in the ancient town to end the trip perfectly. Come to Xitang Ancient Town and experience this slow-paced life! Let the busy you, me, and everyone find a piece of tranquility here.

🌙 Not for elegance, but to get close to that touch of sunset glow in the mundane world. Jay Chou’s song "Tianya Guoke" brought this low-key ancient town in Jiangnan back into the public eye. If you want to step into the world of the song, why not choose an evening to walk into Xitang? 🎫 Ticket Information: Daytime ticket: Adult 95 RMB / Student 45 RMB 🆓 Free entry: Before 8 AM and after 5 PM daily (including weekends) ✅ Recommended plan: Enter after 5 PM → stay overnight in the ancient town → continue exploring the next day → leave at ease 🚗 Transportation: About 1.5 hours by car from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai High-speed train/tour buses also go directly, easy and convenient 📸 Must-visit photo spots: ▫️ Yongning Bridge + West Garden — The same camera angle as Jay Chou’s "Tianya Guoke" MV, recreating the poetic Jiangnan ▫️ Misty Rain Corridor Lanterns light up one by one at dusk, black-awning boats glide slowly by, the blue hour atmosphere is fully immersive ▫️ Huanxiu Bridge Xitang’s tallest stone arch bridge, overlooking the water town’s dusk and lights ▫️ Shipi Alley Xitang’s narrowest alley, look up to see a “line of sky,” perfect for silhouette or deep composition shots ▫️ Songzi Laifeng Bridge Next to the boat dock, you can take a boat tour at night along the way 💰 Shared boat reference: 200 RMB/boat, seats 8 people, suitable for groups or on-site team-ups 💡 Travel Tips: ❶ Separate tickets are required for inner gardens (like museums, small gardens), and you can buy tickets on-site during free entry times ❷ Early morning and evening are golden hours for photography, with fewer people and soft light ❸ Boat rides are recommended at dusk when lanterns first light up, not hot or crowded, great for photos ❹ At night, choose a riverside folk music bar to listen to songs and have a drink, for an immersive slow life experience in Xitang

Q1: It's my first time visiting Xitang. What is the most convenient way to get there? Take the high-speed train to Jiashan South Station, then take a taxi or bus K222 directly to the ancient town (about 30 minutes). If driving, navigate to "Xitang Third Parking Lot," parking costs about 10 RMB/hour, and it’s a 5-minute walk to the scenic area entrance. Admission is free before 8 AM or after 5 PM, but some small attractions are closed then, so visiting in the afternoon is recommended. Q2: What are the must-visit attractions in Xitang? 🌟 Misty Corridor: A thousand-meter-long riverside corridor, perfect for umbrella photos on rainy days with a strong Jiangnan vibe. The atmosphere is magical when the lanterns light up. 🌟 Shipin Alley: The narrowest part is only 0.8 meters wide, with ancient houses lining the bluestone path on both sides. Wearing Hanfu here makes for stunning “One Line Sky” photos. 🌟 Songzi Laifeng Bridge: Symbolizing “step by step rising,” the evening lights reflect on the water like a star river. The panoramic view from the bridge is breathtaking. Q3: Where is the best value accommodation? ✅ Riverside Inns: Recommended near Xitang Huaxiang, with river views from the window and the sound of oars at night. Beds cost 150-300 RMB. ✅ Homestays outside the scenic area: A 10-minute walk to the entrance, costing 100-200 RMB per person, suitable for budget travelers. ✅ High-end experience: Xitang Liangrang Hotel (1200 RMB+/night) features Republic of China style design and private cuisine, ideal for in-depth travelers. 🌿 Xitang is a “living thousand-year-old water town.” Spend the day wandering alleys and tasting snacks, and at night, when the lanterns light up on the bar street, slow down and feel the lively atmosphere of Jiangnan’s everyday life~

🌠Songzi Laifeng Bridge is located on the east side of Xiaotong Street in Xitang Ancient Town. It was built in 1637 (Ming Dynasty) and is a three-hole stone bridge. The bridge is 10 meters wide, with a flower wall in the middle, and pedestrians can walk on either side. The south side is Songzi, and the north side is Laifeng. There are railings on both sides of the bridge, and long seats for tourists to rest and enjoy the view. 💰Ticket price: General admission: CNY 95/person. Free admission after 17:00 from Monday to Wednesday, and after 21:00 from Thursday to Sunday 📍Address: No. 258, Nanyuan Road, Xitang Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province

Tourist Route Guide 1️⃣ Shipi Alley: The narrow alley seems to step into an ink painting, every step is a scenery. 2️⃣ Misty Rain Corridor: The real "Misty Rain Jiangnan", whenever it rains, it feels like the whole world becomes hazy. 3️⃣ Send Child to Phoenix Bridge: The legendary place for praying for a child, the bridge is crowded with people, bearing the hope of many families. 4️⃣ Yongning Bridge: Standing on the bridge, watching the ripples, the scenery on both sides is in sight. 5️⃣ Bar Street: When night falls, it becomes extraordinarily lively, a good place to relax. 6️⃣ Rowing Boat: The price of 30 yuan per person is really worth it! Sitting on the boat, listening to the boatman singing local tunes, feeling the charm of the Jiangnan water town. 🍽️ Food Recommendation 🍽️ Qian Yuman·Nostalgic Landscape Restaurant: The environment is retro, the service is first-class, and the specialty dishes are delicious! Self-driving Travel Tips It takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to drive from Shanghai to Xitang. Park in the 3rd parking lot, very convenient. Ticket Information The adult ticket price is 95 yuan, half price for students is 45 yuan. Elderly people over 70 years old and children under 1.2 meters are free! Free admission after 5pm from Sunday to Thursday, and after 8pm from Friday to Saturday. 🏡 Accommodation Suggestions 🏡 It is strongly recommended to stay in the scenic area, which is convenient for entry and exit, and the choices are rich according to the off-peak season prices. ️ Other Tips ️ Remember to bring an umbrella! Also, wearing new Chinese style or Hanfu for photos here is simply beautiful! If you need to rent Hanfu, remember to compare three stores! Summary Xitang is really a fairyland on earth! Every place here is like a poem and a painting, making people linger. Whether it's natural scenery or cultural landscape, it's refreshing. Delicious food, beautiful scenery, and beautiful memories are all left in this beautiful ancient water town. If you haven't been to Xitang, you should really plan it well!

| Must wear Hanfu!.🍃 Is there a poem that makes your heart beat? Is there a painting that you yearn for? Then come to Xitang, here is a thousand-year-old ancient town, full of antiquity, everywhere is your poetry and the distance. 🏯 Every brick and tile of Xitang seems to be telling a thousand-year-old story. So wear Hanfu for immersive play: ✔️ It is recommended to go to the makeup shop to choose a favorite Hanfu ✔️ Oil-paper umbrella, hand-held fan ✔️ Song Dynasty shows body shape, Tang Dynasty shows nobility Suitable for taking pictures📸 Places to come out: 1️⃣Misty Corridor: The corridor extends from the street to the river, with a beautiful sense of depth; 2️⃣Songzilai Fengqiao: The heroine of 'The Bridge of Dreams' Meryl has also been here; 3️⃣Shi Pinong: A secluded alley less than 1 meter wide and 68 meters long 4️⃣Ruomao Street: The ancient city archway is suitable for posing; 5️⃣Xiyuan: The place where Jay Chou filmed the MV of 'Passerby at the End of the World'      🌺 Whether it's antique buildings or small shops in the streets and alleys, there are many special snacks and handicrafts. Taste a bowl of fragrant covered bowl tea, or the kind that you can choose and grind yourself, and experience the 🍵 tea culture of the Song Dynasty.     The night in the ancient town is even more breathtaking. The lights are brilliant, reflecting on the water, as if traveling back to that prosperous age. Take a slow boat ride, quietly appreciate this dreamlike night scene.   Put on Hanfu and find your poetry and distance in Xitang. Bowl Tea GuideTravel GuideThousand-Year-Old Ancient Town Xitang Ancient TownZhejiang and Shanghai TourismWhere to go for National Day TravelTown Travel Guide