Jiaxing, a city located in the south of the Yangtze River, not only has a gentle and beautiful ancient town, but also has a profound historical and cultural heritage and attractive food. Whether you love natural scenery or are keen to explore cultural monuments, Jiaxing can meet your expectations.
I. Must-visit scenic spots
• Wuzhen: As a signature scenic spot in Jiaxing, Wuzhen attracts countless tourists with its unique water town style. In the West Gate Scenic Area, when the lights are on at night, the ancient bridge and the flowing water complement each other. They shuttle through it in a rocking boat, as if they have traveled back to the old time. The East Gate retains more original water village life scenes. The stone road in the morning is quiet and simple. Visit the Muxin Art Museum and feel the artistic world of Mr. Muxin.
• Xitang Ancient Town: Mission Impossible 3 starring Brother Tang was shot here, making Xitang Ancient Town famous. Walk along the misty rain corridor and see the red lanterns swaying in the wind under the corridor shed; shuttle between the lanes to explore the historical memories of the ancient town; when night falls, find a small shop on the bar street, listen to the melodious music, and enjoy the night view of the ancient town.
• South Lake Scenic Area: National 5A-level scenic spot, with a deep red cultural heritage, is one of the sites of the first National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Board the painting boat, visit the South Lake, and visit the Yanyu Tower in the middle of the lake; walk into the South Lake Revolutionary Memorial Hall to learn about the magnificent revolutionary history through precious cultural relics and historical materials.
• Yuehe Historical Block: It retains the rich style of the ancient city of Shuixiang, and the ancient canal passes through the street. Walking on the bluestone road, there are Ming and Qing-style buildings on both sides, and there are all kinds of special shops, teahouses and gourmet shops on the street. Go to the Zongzi Culture Museum to learn about the history and production process of Jiaxing Zongzi, and taste the authentic Jiaxing Zongzi.
• Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town: It perfectly integrates fashion elements with the style of the ancient town, with well-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasties buildings and fashionable commercial blocks. Here, you can not only enjoy the traditional scenery of Jiangnan Water Village, but also experience the charm of modern fashion, and watch various fashion shows and cultural performances.
II. Special food
• Jiaxing meat dumplings: As a landmark food in Jiaxing, Jiaxing meat dumplings are mainly made of glutinous rice and pork belly, wrapped in leaves and cooked. The zongzi is soft, glutinous and sweet, and the pork belly is fat but not greasy. When you take a bite, the aroma of meat and rice blend with each other, which gives people an endless aftertaste.
• Dingsheng cake: the appearance is light pink, the taste is soft and glutinous, sweet but not greasy. It is usually made of glutinous rice flour, bean paste stuffing, etc. It looks like a small pillow and has a beautiful meaning. It is a must-have snack for Jiaxing people for festivals and happy events.
• Wuzhen sauce duck: It is made of local sesame duck and sauce through multiple processes. The duck meat is red and bright, the taste is fresh and tender, and the sauce is rich. It is a delicious dish not to be missed.
• Jiashan yellow rice wine: a famous traditional wine in Jiaxing Jiashan area. It is made from glutinous rice and is brewed by traditional technology. The liquor is yellow and clear, with a strong aroma and a mellow taste. An appropriate amount of drinking utensils has a certain health effect.
• Pinghu egg: It has a history of more than 250 years. It is made of high-quality duck eggs and glutinous rice wine. The egg shell falls off, the egg white is milky white, and the egg yolk is orange-red, delicious and nutritious.
III. Itinerary planning
• Three-day tour
The first day: arrive in Jiaxing in the morning, go to Wuzhen, visit the Xizha scenic spot, enjoy the scenery of the water township, and visit the scenic spots; in the afternoon, experience the boat in the west gate and taste the special food of Wuzhen; in the evening, watch the night view of the west gate and feel the charming night of the ancient town.
The second day: get up early and go to the east gate of Wuzhen to feel the tranquility of the morning; go to Xitang Ancient Town at noon. After check-in, visit Xitang Ancient Town, stroll the Yanyu Promenade and visit the lane; relax in the bar street of Xitang Ancient Town in the evening.
Day 3: Go to the South Lake Scenic Area in the morning, take a boat to visit the South Lake, visit the Yanyu Tower and the South Lake Revolutionary Memorial Hall; in the afternoon, go to the Yuehe Historical Block, visit the old street, taste Jiaxing food, buy special souvenirs, and end the journey.
• Two-day tour
The first day: After arriving in Jiaxing, go straight to Wuzhen, visit the East Gate and West Gate scenic spots of Wuzhen all day, fully experience the charm of Wuzhen, and taste the food of Wuzhen.
The second day: go to Xitang Ancient Town to visit the scenery of the ancient town and experience the life of the ancient town; in the afternoon, go to the South Lake Scenic Area to visit the South Lake Revolutionary Memorial Hall and other scenic spots, and then return.
IV. Traffic Guide
• External transportation:
High-speed railway: Jiaxing South Station has multiple high-speed trains to and from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing and other cities, with convenient transportation. From Jiaxing South Station, you can take a bus, taxi or online car-hailing to the city and various attractions.
Train: Some trains also stop at Jiaxing Station, and the appropriate train number can be selected according to the place of departure. From Jiaxing Station to the city and scenic spots, you can also take bus, taxi or online car-hailing.
• Internal transportation:
Bus: Jiaxing has a wide coverage of bus routes and can go to major scenic spots, but the operation time and shifts may be limited. It is recommended to check the bus operation time and route before traveling.
Taxi: It is convenient and fast to travel by taxi or online car-hailing. You can go to the place you want at any time, which is suitable for multi-person travel to share the cost.
Bicycle sharing / electric vehicles: In the urban area and some scenic spots, there are shared bicycles and shared electric vehicles, which are suitable for short-distance travel, convenient and flexible, and you can freely enjoy the scenery along the way.