Shanghai—Xitang Ancient Town

1. A brief introduction to Xitang:

Xitang is located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, with superior geographical location and convenient transportation. Since the premiere of Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible 3", it has entered a peak period of tourism and is now a national 4A tourist area. Xitang is not large, so you can explore it in depth by choosing a self-guided tour for 1-2 days.

2. From Shanghai to Xitang:

(1) Railway: 8 high-speed trains in Shanghai pass through Jiashan South Railway Station every day. After leaving the South Railway Station, take the K222 tourist line. It can go directly to the entrance of Xitang Ancient Town. The starting and ending time of K222 Road is: 7:30-20:30, and the bus interval is 40-50 minutes.

(2) Highway: Shanghai South Railway Station (Liuzhou Road) operates every day 12 buses go directly to Xitang Bus Station, the earliest is 7:10, the latest is 17:54, basically every hour, the fare is 32 yuan per person, and the journey takes about 60 minutes; Shanghai Bus Terminal (No. 1666 Zhongxing Road) has 8 buses every day A bus goes directly to Xitang Bus Station, the earliest is 7:20, the latest is 18:30, the fare is 32 yuan, and the journey is about 90 minutes;

(3) Self-driving tour: Route 1: G50 Shanghai and Chongqing in the urban area From the expressway, transfer to G15 Shenhai Expressway, then transfer to S32 Shenjiahu Expressway, and get off at the Xitang exit. The total journey is about 80 kilometers. Route 2: Take the G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway in the city, transfer to the G15 Shenhai Expressway, then transfer to the S32 Shenjiahu Expressway, and get off at the Xitang exit.

3. Tickets (please read carefully, there are major changes here)

Xitang Tourism Bureau decided to implement a daily ticket collection system starting from May 7, 2012, that is to say The previous situation of not collecting tickets from Monday to Friday no longer exists, and the ticket collection time has also changed, divided into two types: self-guided tours and self-driving tours.

1. Self-guided tour (take bus to Xitang) ticket collection time is from 8 am to 4 pm. If you want to enter the scenic spot during this time, you have to buy tickets or find scalpers. Method, of course, finding scalpers is a risky thing in itself. Please weigh the pros and cons by yourself. It usually costs about 20 yuan for scalpers to bring people into scenic spots.

2. The ticket collection time for self-driving tours is from 8 am to 8 pm.

3. Fare evasion. The method of fare evasion is relatively simple, but it is not open to the public. Friends who need it can send me a message on the site and I will try my best to reply to you.

Ticket Types

There are currently two types of Xitang tickets. One is a joint ticket, 100 yuan each, which covers 11 small attractions in the entire scenic area (these 11 attractions are I will take stock of the specific tour routes at the end of the article).

There is also a single ticket, also called a night tour ticket, which costs 50 yuan each. However, everyone should pay attention to the fact that night tour tickets are only sold after 3 p.m., which means that you can You can only buy a 100 yuan ticket to enter the scenic spot before 3 o'clock.

Cruise tickets

Since we are talking about tickets, we will explain the cruise tickets together. The cruise tickets are also divided into two time periods

Sunday-Thursday, For individual travelers with same-day tickets, the price is 20 yuan per person, and the chartered boat fee is 150 yuan per boat. Individual travelers without same-day tickets cost 30 yuan per person, chartered boat fee is 200 yuan per boat, and each boat is limited to 8 people.

On Fridays and Saturdays, national statutory holidays, the fee for tourists with tickets is exactly the same as above. Individual tourists without same-day tickets are 40 yuan per person, and the charter fee is 280 yuan per boat. Each boat is limited to one seat. 8 people.

The opening hours of the cruise ship are divided into day cruise and night cruise. The day cruise time is from 8 am to 5 pm, and the night cruise time is from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Night tour is recommended. The night view of Xitang is more beautiful, but it is too noisy during the day.

There are 3 cruise routes. Tourists can choose according to their own needs. The tour time is about 30 minutes.

4. Accommodation

In Xitang, there are many accommodation options, from high-end star hotels to inns renovated from residential buildings, you can find them at various price points.

Therefore, accommodation in Xitang is generally divided into three categories

Regular hotels. There are more formal hotels in Xitang and the prices are not expensive. They are no different from hotels in the city, but the accommodation conditions are very average and more representative. They are Xitang Holiday Hotel (three-star) and Kaixun Hotel (foreign-related two-star).

Linshui Inn and Linhe Inn have advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that the scenery is good. No matter early in the morning or at night, you can see the beautiful scenery of Xitang when you open the window. It occupies a favorable location. The disadvantage is that the inn near the river is average. They are all renovated old houses. The rooms are relatively small and have poor sound insulation. There are a lot of mosquitoes in the summer.

Bulinhe Inn also has its own advantages and disadvantages. Bulinhe Inn is generally located in a small alley in Xitang. It is relatively quiet and will not be woken up in the morning. The equipment is generally newer and the room design is better. The layout is very unique. The disadvantage is obvious. Without the incomparable water view, it is no different from living at home.

I can’t describe the difference between a carved bed and an ordinary bed in words. My photos will be posted at the end of the article, so friends can compare them for themselves.

In terms of price, on normal working days, the price of the inn is between 100-300 yuan, but on weekends or holidays, it is normal to double the price. There are also hotels in Linshui and Bulin. There is not much difference in the price of water, so it is better for tourists and friends to choose the most suitable place according to their own financial strength. Remember to shop around.

5. Snacks

Finally, I have come to my favorite snack. It would be a shame not to eat when you come to Xitang, but if you only come here to eat, Then the snacks in Xitang will definitely disappoint you. It’s not that the food in Xitang is not delicious. It’s just that when the raw materials are average, it is difficult to have amazing food. No matter whether it is delicious or not, I will take stock of the snacks in Xitang for everyone. Special snacks.

Xitang Guan Laotai’s Stinky Tofu is the most famous snack in Xitang. Counterfeits are everywhere in Xitang, and the taste is also uneven. However, after asking around, I learned that the most authentic one is Mrs. Guan’s shop is on Shiban Road. It is said that it is run by Mrs. Guan’s son. Unfortunately, Shiban Road is outside the scenic area, so if you want to buy authentic Guan Guan’s stinky tofu, you have to go outside the scenic area, so you can see for yourself Let's do it, the price is the same, 5 yuan per box, 6 yuan per box.

Gorgon cake is a long-established specialty of Xitang. Basically all tourists will take some home. There are many different flavors to choose from, and the taste is quite good. The more famous one is Yixiantian Pastry, located on West Street. and Forest Gorgon Cake and Caoji Pastry, located on Tangdong Street. The price is generally 10 yuan per box.

Xitang Wontons, the most famous of which is Lu’s Wontons, is located in the square at the east end of West Street, but I think the taste is just that. The most important thing is that it has actually increased in price. The price is right. The current price is 6 yuan for a bowl. You can eat it if you want. It doesn’t matter if you don’t. However, when I went to Xitang this time, I found that the fermented rice dumplings in Lu’s Little Wonton Shop are delicious. They cost 5 yuan for a bowl. Everyone. You can try it.

Xitang Tofu Pudding, one of the famous snacks in Xitang. There is a stall of Qian's Tofu Pudding next to Yongning Bridge. The taste is not bad, but the price has also increased. A bowl now costs 5 yuan.

Steamed pork with rice flour is one of the most unpalatable snacks in Xitang. Some friends may think that I have not tasted the authentic one, but I can tell you responsibly that I have eaten from 4 brands and they all taste the same. Same. Very unpalatable. All are glutinous rice. A little bit of pork, and even more exaggeratedly, there was tenderloin in it. What a tragedy, the price is 4-6 yuan a piece. Not recommended for everyone to taste. Whoever eats it will regret it.

Zhao Pork actually tastes similar to braised pork, but a little saltier. It’s okay to eat whatever you want. 3 yuan a piece.

Smoked green beans, this is very delicious and fragrant. I plan to buy more and take it home to eat, haha. There are two kinds of packaging, one is 8 yuan, and the other is 10 yuan. Every store seems to have the same taste, because it’s so busy. Try it one family at a time.

Malt pancakes. Xitang locals seem to have the traditional custom of eating pancakes at the beginning of summer. Pancakes are a sweet fried pastry. To say it is a sweet pastry is a bit euphemistic, but it suits my taste. For me, it is too sweet, but some people think it is delicious and the price is relatively cheap at 3 yuan each. The more famous ones are Yang's Tao Pancake and Wolong Tao Pancake, both of which are located on the stone road.

The best noodles in the world, the taste is average. And the price is a bit expensive, which doesn’t feel like a good deal. A bowl of noodles costs more than twenty yuan. I'd rather go stir-fry some side dishes for dinner.

Maltose, I don’t like sugar, so students who like sweets can try it themselves. The price is also cheap, 3 yuan a bunch.

Basically, these are the local specialty snacks in Xitang. Of course, I don’t rule out the ones I haven’t eaten. Friends are welcome to help add.

6. Restaurants

In addition to snacks, Xitang’s restaurants are also diverse, ranging from high-end to low-end. As a 4A-level tourist area, Xitang’s dining prices are cheap. , but cheap does not mean affordable, because the taste of most restaurants is really unflattering. Here I will give you an inventory of the more reliable restaurants that are still open in Xitang:

Yulouchun Hotel:

Xitang's time-honored restaurant is located on Tawan Street. It is a time-honored restaurant and the largest restaurant in the western section. It attracts an endless stream of diners. The sanitary conditions are much better than those in Qiantang, and the prices can be said to be very, very cheap. There will also be a menu posted at the end of the article. Although the price is cheap, the taste of the food in this restaurant is definitely very authentic. However, the main reason why I recommend this restaurant is that the service attitude of this restaurant is very, very good. From the boss to the waiters, they are all very kind. They will ask you about your taste before ordering, and then recommend different dishes for different tastes. Very thoughtful. Overall, it is the most cost-effective hotel in Xitang. It is more suitable for friends who want to taste Xitang's special dishes, feel the local customs of Xitang, and care about the price. This shop's specialties of Xitang, such as fried screws in soy sauce, clams with scallion oil, eel paste with oil, steamed white fish, etc., all impressed me deeply. I really want to go there again.

Qiantang Renjia:

Qiantang Renjia is the most famous hotel in Xitang. It is located under the Yongning Bridge. , the sanitary conditions are relatively average, but it has a balcony along the river with very beautiful scenery. The price is not very high either. Their menu will be posted at the end of the article for your reference. Maybe it’s because they’re so popular. Their dishes are all prepared in advance, and the serving speed is super fast. It doesn’t take more than 3 minutes from ordering to serving, and they don’t order after 7:30 pm. Let me remind you that the service attitude of Qiantang people is very, very poor. If you order slowly or order too little, you will be looked down upon by the waiter. The taste of the food is acceptable above the overall level of Xitang. Considering the environment, food prices, and services, Qiantang's cost-effectiveness is quite high, but there are no dishes that impress me. It is more suitable for those who only want the scenery and everything else is just floating clouds.

7. Travel routes for the 11 scenic spots in the ticket

Among the 11 scenic spots in the joint ticket, only Wuniang Park and Zhang Zhenggen Sculpture Museum are outside the scenic area. Among them, two temples, Huguo Liangwang Temple and Shengtang Temple, are places to cheat money and are not recommended to visit. The Drunken Garden is located in Tawan Street and Wang's House, the Button Museum, the Wadang Hall is located in West Street, the Rice Wine Museum is located in Tangdong Street, the Wood Sculpture Hall and Ni's House are located in Hong Kong. The specific tour route is generally, first visit the Drunken Garden, and then go through the ring show Turn right on the bridge to see Wang's Residence. After that, go back and go straight to see the Button Museum and then the Wadang Museum. Exit West Street, cross Anjing Bridge and turn right. Then turn left under Lujia Bridge and enter Burning Hong Kong. Visit the Wood Sculpture Museum and Ni Zhai, and finally went to the Wine Culture Museum.

8. National Costumes

Many women come to Xitang to visit, and they will inevitably consume some ethnic costumes with Xitang characteristics. First of all, let me explain that these national costumes cannot be purchased on a certain website. of. There are two chain stores in Xitang that are engaged in the business of ethnic clothing, one is Flower Production and the other is Yiduo. The quality of the clothes is similar. After all, this kind of clothes can only be worn in Xitang, not to work or school.

Nine. Bars

It makes sense to rank the bars in Xitang in the ninth place. There are many bars in Xitang. Tangdong Street is also known as Bar Street. There are nearly 30 bars gathered on this small street. You can imagine how popular it is. First, let’s talk about the consumption in Xitang bars. Generally speaking, the consumption in Xitang bars is almost the same as that in other cities. The worst beer is 25 yuan a bottle, and the price is the same. The fruit plate is about 20 yuan, the foreign wine is very expensive and there are a lot of fake wines, and the cocktails are just so-so.

However, the biggest difference between going to Xitang Bar and city bars is that it is very safe and there will be no illegal activities such as drugging in the wine. And everyone is a tourist, coming to Xitang for leisure and entertainment. Basically, there will be no jealousy or fights. It is precisely because of the good security work that the bar business in Xitang is also very booming. Photos will be posted soon so everyone can see what happens.

10. Closing

This guide is finally over. If you feel that there is anything unclear, you can write to me on the site or leave a comment, as long as I can answer it. , I will do my best to help everyone complete a wonderful and memorable trip to Xitang. If you think this guide is helpful to you, then please support me, give me a thumbs up, and reply to the post so that more friends can see it.