Love in the misty rain of Jiangnan~A four-day deep trip to Hangzhou, Xitang, and Wuzhen
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2024-07-03 20:44:58
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July Hangzhou What kind of scene would it be? After the season of fine drizzle, the mist is steaming West Lake What kind of half veiled shyness would it be? Just thinking about it, one can feel that around early summer, in a season of eating green rice balls, Hangzhou must be as soft and tender as green rice balls, gentle and beautiful.

I have been on business trips to Hangzhou a few times before, but I have been on official business and have not visited it in detail. I only remember that the heaven on earth, with its drizzling rain, is as soft as dew dripping from the eaves of the morning, clear and gentle. The ancient towns in Hangzhou that bear the history and tradition have fascinated me, while the food of the West Lake vaguely remembers the West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce vinegar fish, spring bamboo shoots in oil, eel noodles and steamed buns, and the rest have been blurred. This time, I came to remember the original impression and bring my beloved people to enjoy the soft Jiangnan water town.

Love in the misty rain of Jiangnan~A four-day deep trip to Hangzhou, Xitang, and Wuzhen

What kind of scenery will Hangzhou look like in July? After the season of fine drizzle, what kind of half hidden shyness would the misty and steaming West Lake look like? Just thinking about it, it feels like around early summer, in a season of eating Qingtuan, Hangzhou must be as soft and tender as Qingtuan.

I have been on business trips to Hangzhou a few times before, but I have been on official business and have not visited it in detail. I only remember that the heaven on earth, with its drizzling rain, is as soft as dew dripping from the eaves of the morning, clear and gentle. The ancient towns in Hangzhou that bear the history and tradition have fascinated me, while the food of the West Lake vaguely remembers the West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce vinegar fish, spring bamboo shoots in oil, eel noodles and steamed buns, and the rest have been blurred. This time, I came to remember the original impression and bring my beloved people to enjoy the soft Jiangnan water town.

Schedule

D1 Hangzhou Transfer Check In Hotel Check In

D2 Hangzhou - Xixi Wetland - Wuzhen

D3 Wuzhen - Xitang Ancient Town - Qiangu Song City Scenic Area

D4 Hangzhou - Visit the Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake - Feilai Peak - Lingyin Temple



Start of itinerary

On the first day

Xixi Wetland

I have been wanting to go to Xixi for a long time. I got up early in the morning and set off on the way to Xixi Wetland. This time, it happened to be my wish

However, there are rainy scenery on rainy days, and Xixi is really nice. Unfortunately, during the boat ride, I enjoyed the scenery and didn't take too many photos

The villa in Xixi Wetland is surrounded by beautiful scenery, and I think the people living here will definitely feel ethereal.

Leaving Xixi Wetland, today we have arrived at Dongzha in Wuzhen

Dongfenzhai is quite old and traditional, with narrow roads and a lot of people. In fact, the street is very short, with only two main streets on both sides of the river and no shops. There are some scenic spots, such as Maodun's former residence, dyeing workshop, and distillery, which can be visited in about 2 hours.

After that, you can go out to the nearby restaurant to have a meal. The price is not much different... A home-made dish is not particularly delicious. One person ordered a Dongpo Braised Pork and fried Malan flowers. They are very fragrant, and I am almost greasy.

Wuzhen Xizha

So everyone says that the ancient towns in Jiangnan look the same, but Shanye Jun wants to say that the appearance of the ancient towns in Jiangnan is indeed the same. What's different here is the non-material aspects, such as cultural history, customs, and the atmosphere of the ancient town, which cannot be exactly the same, let alone completely simulated or replicated!

There are eight classic representatives of ancient towns in Jiangnan water towns, namely Wuzhen, Xitang, Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Nanxun, Luzhi, Mudu, and Anchang. As one of the eight representatives of ancient towns in Jiangnan water towns, Xitang's overall scale and architectural style are quite similar to the other seven. However, what is different is the intangible level of things that cannot be seen, heard, touched, or smelled. This is the unique culture and customs of every ancient town, which is the soul of every ancient town. And Wuzhen is a representative of the eight ancient towns in Jiangnan. The ancient charm and tenderness of Jiangnan people are vividly expressed in this ancient town.

Take a photo and clock in at the entrance of Xizha Gate

There is a free ferry ride inside Xizha, which takes about 10 minutes to arrive on the opposite shore. The entire journey takes about 5 minutes. If you want to take a cruise, you need to buy another ticket

I don't have any special attractions to visit inside Xizha, I just go in and see them wherever I go

This is the big sign of Wuzhen~Everyone is lined up in line, click click click~

I forgot what this is~It's at the end of Wuzhen. If you go further, you can see the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal

Old Post Office

Old post office in Wuzhen, where you can write postcards and take a break. After sending so many scenic spots, come and send some food

Jinji Pastry Shop

Dingsheng Cake is a pastry made by grinding rice into a paste and then making it into a sweet pastry that costs 3 yuan each

Boat bow zongzi

Boathead Dumplings, I ordered a Dongpo Meat Dumplings. Personally, I think it's delicious, and the fat inside will melt in the mouth

Qiaoliqiao Shaobing (Baked cake in griddle)

This Shaobing (Baked cake in griddle) shop also has a long line. It features plum vegetable meat cake. I don't feel meat when I eat it, but only plum vegetable

Eating Shaobing (Baked cake in griddle) and reading storytelling~I have to watch it at 7:00 p.m.~Quite a lot of people~

As we walked, it turned dark in Xiali, and the night view of Xizha Street was also stunning.

This beautiful night view seems to take one into the bustling lights of this original ancient town a long time ago.

I saw a super handsome resident singer in a bar, probably of mixed race. He was really handsome and sang well. I stood outside and watched this handsome guy for a long time. The striped clothes were singing about Chengdu

It's almost 9 o'clock after strolling through Xizha. I caught the last ferry and left Xizha at the exit on the other side. The free ferry is available until 10 pm. However, it's okay if you can't catch the ferry, you can still walk to the exit. The itinerary is arranged to stay at Wuzhen Huajing Hotel, which is not far from the scenic area, so there's no need to worry haha.

The next day

Xitang Ancient Town

After breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Xitang Ancient Town. Xitang Ancient Town is like a magical force that attracts passersby from all over to stop here!

The charm of Xitang lies not in the tenderness of the water town, nor in the charm of Jiangnan. But rather because it has an indescribable aura! Traveling with a aimless and ordinary heart in this ancient town does indeed have a unique charm.

The scenery of small bridges, flowing water, and homes in Xitang is no exception, giving people a very fresh and classical feeling of water town tenderness. Choosing a place in the afternoon to have afternoon tea and slowly enjoying the tenderness of the water town here is actually very pleasant.

It is really difficult to define the travel time of Xitang Ancient Town, it depends on everyone's mentality and time. Although the duration of this tour is not long, as long as you feel it calmly, there will always be a great harvest.

It is said that the misty rain in Jiangnan is absolutely right. Visiting Xitang in the misty rain of Jiangnan has a more poetic and picturesque feeling. In this environment, most ordinary people can also become poets, right?

A dazzling array of commercial shops, a fragrant food street, antique old houses, and the bustling and peaceful Xitang section of the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal, which has been quietly flowing for thousands of years of civilization!

Whether under the blue sky and white clouds or in the continuous rain and mist, Xitang always has a sentiment that will not change due to the external environment, and this sentiment requires people to slowly ponder.

Traveling with a aimless and ordinary heart in this ancient town does indeed have a unique charm. Especially when slowing down and strolling here, this is even more true. Visiting the ancient town inevitably makes people feel poetic.

After the tour of Xitang ends, take a bus and depart at noon. Next is Xixi Wetland

We arrived at the Eternal Song City Scenic Area.

Eternal Song City Scenic Area

In Song City, different events will be held at different times and seasons.

New Year's Temple Fair, Belly Bag Festival, Water Splashing Festival, Flower Idiot Festival, Mask Festival, Torch Festival... This time we experienced a time traveling festival.

The so-called time travel refers to everyone entering the scenic area wearing ancient costumes, just like ancient people did, embarking on a journey of time travel.

At the ticket center of the scenic area, there will be a sign stating that those who do not wear ancient costumes are not allowed to enter, and violators will be arrested.

Upon admission, you will see that the people inside are all dressed in historical costumes, carrying bags and feeling uneasy.

On the left side of the road is the Human Skin Inn, where there is a human voice experience. At the entrance, various organ grinding tools from the human body are hung.

Across from the Renpi Inn is Sun Erniang's steamed bun shop, which is truly in line with the times. The fresh flesh is evenly distributed in two places, each benefiting from its own interests.

Some are laughing and reading together, while others are doing laundry, fully reproducing the life phenomena of the people in ancient Song city.

For tourists to take photos and group photos, it is also a major feature of the scenic area

The NPC is located in a pavilion, with a long corridor on the left and a house bridge connecting the two banks of the river in the distance.

After passing through the Pansi Cave, you can see the first love of all time - Liu Yong in front of the Wind and Moon Pavilion.

Liuyong Fengyue Pavilion looked up and saw that all the bags hanging on it were belly bags. When I first entered here, I didn't know that it was actually a brothel, just a place to watch. Seeing a belly bag means feeling curious, not overthinking it, just going in and taking a look. When you hear it's a brothel, it fills you with curiosity.

At the corner of the second floor, there is a portrait of Liu Yong, the first love of all time. People evaluate him this way: wherever there is a well, one can sing willow lyrics.

This truly reproduces the brothels of the ancient Song Dynasty, even the depictions on the tables and chairs in the room are striving for excellence.

There is a love gate on Love Street, and there is a guardian at the entrance.

Looking across the entire Love Street, there are people's beautiful blessings on both sides. Write your blessings on signs and put a blessing lock on your heart,

I've forgotten since when, almost every scenic spot has such a place for praying and praying, perhaps it has become a unique feature of Chinese attractions.

As one of the six themed scenic spots within the scenic area, the wealthy family here is not the wealthy in our current sense. Here, we can find memories of our parents and children, and those vanished memories are reproduced here.

This uncle has been making cakes all year round, and when he saw everyone coming in, he smiled at everyone. He is also a diligent Ma Dou.

The staff leaving Songcheng Scenic Area will be arranged to stay at the pre booked hotel, Hangzhou Cross Strait International Hotel. The environment is great

on the third day

Depart at 8 o'clock in the morning for the famous West Lake scenic area.

From Sudi to Baidi, and then to the Broken Bridge, the ancient trees are lush, green leaves are swaying, and a hundred flowers are competing for beauty. Bees fly and butterflies dance, and the wind rises, wrinkling the spring water of the lake. The beauty is boundless, and the charm is long-lasting. Everywhere are visitors who come to admire the name.

The first stop is to go to Leifeng Pagoda, pass by the West Lake Museum, go in and have a look to learn about the culture of West Lake.

On the way to Leifeng Pagoda, you will pass through one of the ten scenic spots, Liu Lang Wen Ying~Take a photo before walking, there are many willow trees inside~

On the edge of West Lake, take a look at the scenery. There are really many willow trees on the edge of West Lake, which I have never seen in Foshan

It is said that the spire on Leifeng Pagoda is pure gold, I don't know if it is true.

On the island, you can see the main picture of one yuan in Chinese yuan, but there are too many people boating nearby and there is some distance from Xiaoyingzhou, making it difficult to capture the feeling of being on the Chinese yuan. Hahaha

The scene of Xu Xian borrowing an umbrella in the Legend of the White Snake. ha-ha

The scene of Xu Xian borrowing an umbrella in the Legend of the White Snake. ha-ha

People travel to Hangzhou, first to West Lake, and then to Lingyin Temple, experiencing the infinite charm of the millennium old temple.

Lingyin Temple not only has beautiful scenery, but also has been popular since ancient times. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Daoji Zen Master, also known as Jigong Monk, became a monk at Lingyin Temple. He held a broken fan and wore a tattered hat, shoes, and dirty clothes. He seemed to be crazy, but he helped the needy, eradicated violence, and punished evil. His story has been widely circulated among the people in Hangzhou and even in China.

The ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains can only be seen when entering Feilai Peak.

The ancient temple hidden in the deep mountains can only be seen when entering Feilai Peak.

A temple full of incense.

Feilai Peak

The last day I stayed in Hangzhou, and then I went to Feilai Peak.

I went to Feilai Peak but didn't go to Lingyin Temple. Instead, I took a cable car to Beigao Peak. I love taking a cable car and don't have to climb the mountain.

There is a large area of Longjing tea at the foot of the mountain, and there are many sellers of Longjing tea at the mountain market, but I don't know how to distinguish between good and bad.

I would like to express my special thanks to the tour guide Oda for this customization. Both the service and explanation were excellent, and every one of our friends liked him very much. My dad also praised him greatly. If you have friends who want to travel to Hangzhou, I strongly recommend Oda WeChat: Lyxdok. Friends who go to Hangzhou can contact her

There is a temple dedicated to the God of Wealth on the North Peak, where one should pay homage and pray for good financial luck.

Hangzhou, goodbye~


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