Wuzhen Water Town, Zhejiang, China
4.5 (2.628 reviews) Thursday: 7:20 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Ranking #1 in Tongxiang Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas
One of the most beautiful water town in China!
Wuzhen, a 1300-year-old water town on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, is a national 5A scenic area and one of China's top ten historical & cultural towns. Located on the Hangzhou-Jiaxing-Huzhou Plain in northern Zhejiang Province, it is at the center of the golden triangle consisting of Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. Wuzhen can be easily accessed through a number of expressways and national highways. In 2001, Wuzhen was named as a candidate for UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List. At the end of 2006, it was included in the revised List of China's Candidates for UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. In 2009, Wuzhen was named as the first PATA eco-tourism destination in Mainland China. The ancient Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal flows through the town, which is divided by waterways into four areas, Dongzha, Xizha, Nanzha, and Beizha. Since its foundation in 872 A.D., Wuzhen has never changed its name, location, waterways, or way of life. Traditional buildings remain intact today even after hundreds years of weathering.
Address
No.18 South Shifo Road Wuzhen Town, Tongxiang 314501 China
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Website
http://www.wuzhen.com.cn/
Working hours
Monday : 7:20 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday : 7:20 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday : 7:20 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday : 7:20 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday : 7:20 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday : 7:20 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : 7:20 AM - 6:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:06
User Ratings
4.5 based on (2.628 reviews)
Reviews
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4cecilia chin 5:00 PM Aug 8, 2020
A Chinese ink wash painting town...
An ancient town with the charm of the water flowing from the canals, preserving the ancient appearance. The view of exactly of what is usually seen in the Chinese ink wash painting. A worth while experience and a pleasant relaxation place. Besides, the musuem that arouse lots of interest and the blue printed cloth of China manufacturing place.
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5expat84 5:00 PM Jan 14, 2020
Great little canal town!
We really recommend this little canal town. Some of China's greatest painters and writers are from here, and there are many historic buildings and sights. It's fun to wander the streets and poke into the many shops selling everything from clothing to souvenirs. Restaurants are good, too. Be sure to ride in one of the boats!
