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Pro
A great weekend getaway from hectic Shanghai
Con
Some locals are not tourist friendly -moving their vehicles restlessly
In a nutshell
go now.......before mass tourism sets in
ellyse Says: The most famous alley in Xitang.
ellyse Says: The museum has a wide collection of various kinds of buttons. The methods of display aren't wonderful but the part of the museum where they display the machinery originally used to make buttons out of shells is unique and well worth a look.
Zhang Zheng Root Carving Museum
ellyse Says: Splendid collection of marvellous carved tree roots. No photos are allowed to be taken and there're more than enough attendants around to enforce this.
snuggie Says: This is the residence of the Wang family,the decedents of Wang Yuan,a military official in the Song Dynasty (960-1279).The Wang family is also one of the richest family in Xitang olden times and their residence is now one of the must visit when visiting Xitang today.
ahgwor Says: Xi Tang is located in Zhe Jiang area, and lots of rivers & streams that provides unique "river-food" cuisines. Different from seafoods, the taste is much more mile and fresh. I only had time to treat myself a dinner, a breakfast + a lunch for this one-day trip. But i was...
Qiantang Renjia: Frequently filmed restaurant
ellyse Says: Go around 1000 for lunch, or else it'll be packed and you'll have to wait for ages. 2nd floor is only for tour groups. It overlooks the river, so if you're lucky you'll have a good view.
Night life in Xi Tang... an ancient town?
ahgwor Says: There is almost no night life in Xi Tang(I mean, no pubs, no bars, no discos...). As this is historical town in China, and still there are old villagers live there, nights are calm and peace. Well, best thing to do is to hang out in a good restaurant, drink and chat in...
Various transportation methods
ellyse Says: There're various ways to get to Xitang. There're departures by coach from the Shanghai Stadium, but this method though more hassle-free, is slightly more expensive, and the timing is also inflexible. My recommendation is to take a bus/train to Jiashan, then change to a...
xiao Says: The whole water town is accessible by foot. Alternatively, you can hire a trishaw for a challenging ride along the narrow lanes.
ellyse Says: Woodcut prints on display/sale at the very furthest end of Zui4 Yuan2 (Drunken Garden) are quite nice. The old woodcut master (Wang Heng) will happily sign on the back of the piece for you and even pose for a photo. The garden itself wasn't much though, it was quite...
xiao Says: You may find some local talents here practicing for "Xitang Idols" along the corridors.
xiao Says: Some local residents don't like their photos to be taken. So, snap discreetly if you can.
ellyse Says: Some of the ticketed attractions were quite disappointing, I wouldn't have gone in if I didn't have a combined ticket. Those included the tile museum, furniture museum (felt more like a shop), the various "residences" (maybe I've seen too much of similar ones) etc. If you've...
ellyse Says: Xitang is prettiest at dawn and dusk, so try to stay overnight if you can. The ticketed attractions can more or less be done in half a day, so come in the late afternoon and leave the next day after lunch.
ellyse Says: Peanut and sesame pastries at a small shop near the Huanxiu bridge (walking in the direction of Songzilaifeng bridge), freshly made by a young lad. If you can read Chinese characters, the shop's name is "Long Feng" (Dragon Phoenix). Feel free to try before you buy!
ellyse Says: It's 30 RMB for admission to Xitang only (exclusive of 11 ticketed attractions), 60 RMB for combined ticket (inclusive of 11 ticketed attractions) and another 60 RMB for a guide (well, not sure if they've English-speaking ones). You can also choose to buy the 30 RMB ticket...
snuggie Says: I really love those narrow alley and they are barely a metre wide. While walking pass these alley,look up in the sky,it's a very unique feeling.Try it.
ellyse Says: Xitang is at its prettiest at dawn and dusk, so try to be around at those times. Staying overnight is a good idea!
FreeCloud Says: Local websites with travel info:English version: http://www.xitang.com.cn/eindexx1.htmChinese version: http://www.xitang.com.cn/http://www.xitang.net/http://www.jsxt.com/index.htmhttp://www.jsdj.com/luyou/lyzy/zjxitang.htmhttp://www.go8000.com/htdocs/tbch/xitang.htm
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Q: I was told to take a bus at 7:45 from Xitang to Shanghai Train station in order to get my flight from Hongqiao at 14:25. Someone...
A: I would definitely take the Shanghai South long-distance bus station option. The area around Shanghai main long-distance bus station (which's where your first option...
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