When I really step on Xitang, a thousand year old town, and look up at the Rippled River, this poem "Xitang in the rain" immediately "ejects" into my mind

Xitang is located in the north of Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. It was the junction of Wu and Yue in the spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period. It is known as "Wu Gen Yue Jiao". Since the Yuan Dynasty, market towns have been formed. According to legend, Wu Zixu once built water conservancy in Xitang, with flat terrain, crisscross rivers and quiet natural environment. Through thousands of years of ups and downs, we have quietly kept the unique leisure and tranquility of Jiangnan Water Town. It is this kind of leisure and tranquility that forms the loneliness and introversion of the Ancient Town Xitang. It is not until today that people in metropolis find that Xitang is full of poetic charm because of its rambling and tranquility!

West Street: the main street in the east-west direction of Xitang is divided into upper and lower sections. The East is upper and the west is lower, so there are Upper West Street and lower West Street. West Street has a very typical street pattern of water town, and its minimum width is only for farmers to change their shoulders, that is, the width of a shoulder pole.

The vertical and horizontal river course of Xitang divides the ancient town into several parts, which seems to inject continuous vitality into it. The river is quiet, drizzle, falling, the river is like a fine frosted glass, bright and soft, appears warm and smooth. A group of ducklings cut through the calm water surface, holding their heads up and arrogantly rowing across the whole river side by side, ignoring the human walking in the misty rain corridor. They only occasionally stay in the water grass to look for food, or put their heads into the water to look for food, and then shake off the water drops with their tails, and then move forward leisurely and slowly. The originally calm water surface rippled, The reflection of the cornice and hook angle of the residential building on the bank was turned into flickering fragments by these small things in a moment.

Ancient alleys, remnant walls and wooden doors are everywhere engraved with the "Xitang impression" left by the years and the traces of past glory.

The west garden, the button Museum and other attractions attract tourists, and wake up the "intoxicated" Millennium water town.

All kinds of trade names attract tourists' attention.

Ethnic costumes are also a highlight of the ancient town and a must for many tourists. Many women come to Xitang to visit, and they will inevitably consume some ethnic costumes with Xitang characteristics, because these ethnic costumes can't be bought on the website. In Xitang engaged in the clothing business is more famous, is the flower production, clothing quality is remarkable, "worth having!"

With the release of "Mission Impossible 3" shot by Tom a in the world, Xitang has entered the peak period of tourism. Now it is a national 4A tourist area. In fact, whether it is the cultural heritage or the unique characteristics of the Millennium water town, it should be upgraded to a 5A tourist area.

When you go to Xitang, you'd better go alone. You can order a cup of tea and lie in the bamboo chair in the attic by the water, slowly enjoying the midday sunshine; Or, call a pot of old wine and lean against the stone fence under the weeping willows in the twilight to enjoy the sunset. Or, take advantage of the beautiful night, go to the bar street, looking for the unforgettable beautiful "encounter". At this moment, the hustle and bustle of the world and glitz away from you, time seems to have stopped, and your mind that has long been covered with dust will slowly wake up.

Qiaotou restaurant is called Qiantang, which is also common for generations.

10. Meigancai Shaobing is also a famous snack. In fact, it is a salty cake with meigancai. It tastes crisp, similar to rougamo in Shaanxi. Tawan street and Songzi Laifeng bridge are better. 11. Grandma's chicken feet are very delicious. The chicken feet are cooked and rotten. They melt in the mouth. Huanxiu bridge is better. Whether it's delicious or not, it's hard for everyone to say. We have to taste it ourselves, and we have the right to throw a brick to attract jade.

There are many things worth visiting in the alleys and alleys, and you have to experience them.

The dog and cat in Xitang is also a "Blues" for sightseeing. It was a pure windfall.

In the memory of Xitang, the most important thing is the corridor. Thousands of lanterns are pink, and the eight boats carry the fragrance of Du Kang. According to the water to see the setting sun. Xitang memory, followed by Lane hall. Flowers and snow oblique flying bluestone, long sound to send attic wind. Looking back on the rain. The memory of Xitang, once again wine flag wind. Water color, wave light, yellow cloth, small awning on the terrace. Where we don't meet.

Warm tips: first, Xitang scenic area

Official website http://www.xitang.com.cn

Admission: 100 yuan (including 11 scenic spots)

Preferential treatment policy

Cruise time: about 25 minutes.

Note: at present, the staff of Xitang ancient town check the tickets every day. If they find that they have not bought the tickets, they need to buy the original price of 100 yuan / ticket. Tickets are valid on the same day. You need to buy tickets again when you leave the park.

1. From Shanghai to Xitang: (1) Railway: there are more than ten high-speed trains passing through Jiashan south station every day in Shanghai. After leaving the station, you can take the k222 tourism line directly to the entrance of Xitang ancient town. The starting and ending time of k222 is from 7:30 to 20:30, and the interval is about 40-50 minutes（ (2) highway: Shanghai South Railway Station (Liuzhou Road) has more than ten buses directly to Xitang bus station every day, starting and ending time: 7:00-17:54, basically every hour, and the journey is about 60 minutes; Shanghai bus terminal (no.1666 Zhongxing Road) has several buses directly to Xitang bus station every day. The earliest is 7:20, the latest is 18:30, and the journey is about 90 minutes（ 3) Self driving: Route 1: go to G50 Shanghai Chongqing Expressway in the urban area, turn to G15 Shenhai expressway, then turn to S32 Shenjiahu expressway, and get off at Xitang exit. The whole journey is about 80 km. Route 2: go to G60 Shanghai Kunming Expressway in the urban area, transfer to G15 Shenhai expressway, then transfer to S32 Shenjiahu expressway, and get off at Xitang exit. 2. From Hangzhou to Xitang: (1) Railway: there are ten high-speed trains passing through Jiashan south railway station every day in Hangzhou. After leaving the station, you can take the k222 tourism special line to the entrance of Xitang ancient town. The starting and ending time of k222 is 7:30-20:30, and the interval time is 40-50 minutes. (2) highway: there are 10 buses directly to Xitang at Hangzhou Jiubao passenger transport center station every day. The ticket price is 39 yuan, and the journey is about 2 hours. 3. From Suzhou to Xitang: there are 6 buses from Suzhou north square and Suzhou south station to Xitang every day, with an interval of 2 hours and a journey of about 60 minutes. 4. From Nanjing to Xitang: (1) Railway: from Nanjing South to Jiashan South Railway Station, after the South Railway Station leaves, you can take the k222 tourist line to the entrance of Xitang ancient town. The starting and ending time of k222 road is 7:30-20:30, (2) highway: there is a direct bus to Xitang at 14:40 every day at Nanjing long distance bus east station.

3、 . accommodation. I choose to stay in Zhejiang World Expo Hotel, first-class management, first-class facilities, considerate service, worthy of promotion. In Xitang, the choice of accommodation is very diverse, from high-end star hotels to residential transformation of the inn, all kinds of prices can be found. It's best to book hotels with high cost performance through Ctrip.