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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, Jiaxing★ 4.4Designated 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.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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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 (≈ $15), West Gate CNY 150 (≈ $21), Combo CNY 190 (≈ $26)

Address

Zhejiang Province Jiaxing City Tong Township City Wu Town

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
嘉兴市乌镇古镇旅游区

浙江省嘉兴市桐乡市乌镇

Zhejiang Province Jiaxing City Tong Township City Wu Town

30.4899, 119.8976

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