Zhuji is not a big city, and it only takes 20 minutes by high-speed train from Hangzhou to reach here. The convenient transportation makes Xishi's hometown a good destination for tourists around Zhejiang.

Itinerary: Xishi Hall (closed at 16:30 in the afternoon, check-in time needs to be arranged) - China Famous Ladies Museum (experiencing exhibition hall displays during the day and lighting shows at night) - Dream of Xishi - Pomegranate Courtyard or Guyue Street (food and snack street) - Fan Li Temple - Night stay at Xishi Hometown Hall Hotel (a garden style hotel integrated with the scenic area)

Xishi Hometown Hall Hotel

On my first stop at Xishi Hometown, I arrived at the Xishi Hometown Hall Hotel, which perfectly combines the garden style of the scenic area. It has a modern and minimalist style overall, maintaining the beauty of Jiangnan from a sensory perspective and reinterpreting the meaning of vacation.

If you stay here until late, you can choose to stay overnight because the hometown of Xi Shi is more beautiful at night and you can enjoy a more complete night performance~

Encountering Xizi: Xishi Hall

The Xishi Hall is currently located on the west side of the Puyang River, and is said to have been built in memory of Xishi by later generations. It consists of attractions such as the Gate Tower, Xishi Hall, Ancient Yue Terrace, Zhuluo Pavilion, Stele Gallery, Red Powder Pool, and Sunken Fish Pool.

The buildings inside the temple are worth appreciating, most of which are designed and built from old objects from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Every step and every scene is different, with each brick and tile meticulously crafted by ancient craftsmen, and every photo taken is a painting.

The Xishi Hall, the main building, draws on the construction techniques of traditional palaces and folk ancestral temples. The main hall pedestal is raised, with an arch bridge as the main axis in front of the hall, and equipped with a water pool and east-west side chambers.

There are beams, columns, doors, windows, corbels, Qingfang, arch of wooden architecture, Queti, etc., which are beautifully carved.

Overall, Xishi Hall is a place with a very ancient charm and is loved by people who love ancient culture today. The pavilions, towers, and beautiful gardens are all suitable for taking photos. For those who enjoy traveling, why not enjoy enjoying such beautiful scenery and hearing historical stories!

On the right side of the Xishi Hall, facing the gate tower, is the ancient Yue Terrace, which is divided into two levels. The upper level is dedicated to King Goujian of Yue and his two advisors, Wen Zhong and Fan Li; The lower level is the "Xi Shi Xing" story exhibition hall. If you want to see Zheng Danting, you should go to the eastern area of Xishi's hometown.

When you enter the ancient Yuetai, you are attracted by the blooming plum blossoms, as if adding a touch of color to the painting of the ancient Yuetai, illuminating the entire space.

The Palace of Famous Women in China, located near the Palace Hotel in Xishi's hometown, is a large-scale cultural exhibition hall with a Jiangnan garden style antique architecture and a theme of famous Chinese women throughout history. The Mingyuan Pavilion has selected over a hundred ancient Chinese female characters and used various artistic expression techniques to depict these different female images. It has innovatively created a "white+black" experiential gameplay, forming an immersive beauty seeking experience of exhibition halls, gardens, and night tours.

So the Mingyuan Museum is not just a professional history museum, nor is it a pure art exhibition, but a humanistic exhibition hall that uses women's culture as a carrier, with a broad theme of "beauty", and appreciates both refined and popular culture. The exhibition is divided into four units: the Four Great Beauties, Palace Women, Folk Women, and Women in Stories, showcasing the power of women in an immersive way.

It is truly rare to see scenic spots that showcase the power of women during our travels. The unique and exquisite techniques of expression, as well as the immersive experience, make us realize the importance of women's rise and deepen our understanding of women's power.

The Mingyuan Pavilion at night is a different kind of artistic conception, created through high-tech technologies such as optoelectronics and sound, allowing the Mingyuan Pavilion to embark on an ancient journey through time.

Gu Yue Street is built along the Huansha River, with pink walls, black tiles, and carved eaves, creating a beautiful scene in Jiangnan. The street storefronts and leisure pavilions are connected and extended, including local snacks, bars, internet famous cafes, and cultural and creative experiences such as the ancient Yue Dynasty.

The Fan Li Temple consists of related buildings such as the God of Wealth Temple, Kuixing Pavilion, and Sanxing Temple (temporary name). Two long corridors are built on the left and right sides outside the hall, displaying poetry and monuments related to Fan Li's life and achievements, and vividly introducing Fan Li's military, political, and business talents through painted murals and other forms.

The southwest of Fan Li Temple is backed by Jinji Mountain, adopting the folk architectural style of the Qing Dynasty. The temple is adorned with black tiles and pink walls, which are simple and elegant.

For dinner, I chose the pomegranate yard at the end of Guyue Street, which is another great place to recommend and check in. I ordered a black fish love beef, his signature dish, which is really delicious. The black fish is tender and smooth, and the beef is soft.

The ancient Yue Street at night appears even more charming, it is an emotion that has been in my heart for a long time and I don't want to leave. The water reflects the statue of Xizi, and the ripples stirred by the gentle breeze count the memories of childhood.

If you have the opportunity, be sure to stay here for a few days and watch these performances in detail. Unfortunately, I didn't see several performances during this trip because I happened to have no performances on that day.

But in the process of obtaining information in advance, I feel that it is really necessary to check in and watch these two characteristic live performances.

1、 Dream of Xishi is a dream, a journey of pursuing the ultimate beauty. Everything starts with a modern girl stepping into this ancient temple. She stumbled into a fantastical and fragmented dream, where she met four different beauties.

2、 "Washing Clothes Like Dreams" Water Realistic Light and Shadow Show

At night, the lotus pond is filled with fairy mist and dances, accompanied by water fountains and mountain projections, showcasing the Xizi sentiment under the sound of clogs dancing.