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Wuzhen Ancient Water Town
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2010

Wuzhen Ancient Water Town

嘉兴市乌镇古镇旅游区

Zhejiang, Jiaxing4.4Designated 2010·30.4899°N, 119.8976°E
Ticket Price
East Gate CNY 110, West Gate CNY 150, Combo CNY 190
Duration
3 hours to 1 day
Rating
4.4 / 5.0
Designated
2010

About Wuzhen Ancient Water Town

Step back in time exploring this historic ancient town where ancient customs and local culture come alive.

Highlights

A well-preserved water town, the 'last riverside homes of China'; West Scenic Zone night views and wooden-boat rides; East Zone folk crafts (blue-print cloth, Sanbai liquor) and Mao Dun's former residence.

Suggested Route

One day: East Gate (2–3h) then free shuttle to West Gate for the afternoon and night; two days allow West and East each a day; west-zone night boat about 60 yuan.

Food & Lodging

Try Wuzhen lamb, Sanzhenzhai duck, girl-son cakes and stinky tofu; stay inside West Gate for the night ambiance or at Tongxiang hotels.

Facilities

Restrooms, parking, free shuttle between zones, boat piers, luggage storage, and accessible stone paths; busy on weekends and holidays.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

Location

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Opening Hours

Open year-round. Individual sites within the area typically operate 8:00-18:00. Evening access available for some areas.

Getting There

No metro; ~20 km from Tongxiang Station (HSR); ~80 km from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation/timed entry recommended via official platform, especially holidays.

Ticket Price

East Gate CNY 110, West Gate CNY 150, Combo CNY 190

Address

Zhejiang Province Jiaxing City Tong Township City Wu Town

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