Xitang Ancient Town
Zhejiang · China
After the Wuzhen visit , enjoy a nice ride to Xitang water town,once arrive, start exploring the beautiful Xitang town yourself and see different sites at your own pace. During your visit, your driver will be patiently waiting for you and after the great visit, he will transfer you directly to Hangzhou city, either your Hangzhou hotel or Hangzhou Xiaoshan International airport for your departure flight. Your driver is with limited speaking English and but he will be well informed about the pickup and drop off details. A professional English-speaking staff is available to assist over the phone if needed during your visit.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Xitang Ancient Town
Welcome to She-tahng, a magical water town crisscrossed by nine rivers and over a hundred bridges. Located in Jiashan County, She-tahng is often called 'China’s answer to Venice,' but it possesses a character all its own. …
Listen in the app2The Misty Rain Corridor — Lan-peng
We are now walking under the 'Misty Rain Corridor,' or Lan-peng, the most famous architectural feature of She-tahng. Stretching for over 1,300 meters along the riverbanks, these are covered walkways that protect residents and…
Listen in the app3Songzi Laifeng Bridge — The Bridge of Blessings
We approach the Songzi Laifeng Bridge, perhaps the most beloved of She-tahng’s 104 bridges. Built in the Ming Dynasty and restored multiple times, its name translates to 'The Bridge Where the Phoenix Brings a Son.' This is a…
Listen in the app4The 122 Lanes — A Labyrinth of Stone
Step off the main corridor and into one of She-tahng’s 122 ancient lanes. These narrow passageways are the 'connective tissue' of the town. …
Listen in the app5The Button Museum — A Small Town's Big Industry
While She-tahng is famous for its scenery, it is also known as the 'Home of the Button in China.' We stand now at the China Button Museum, a unique institution dedicated to this humble but essential object. For centuries,…
Listen in the app6The Hanfu Experience — Living History
As you wander the streets, you will notice many people, particularly young women, dressed in 'Hanfu'—the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese. She-tahng is a premier destination for the Hanfu revival movement. …
Listen in the app7She-tahng Street Food — The Scent of the Town
The sensory journey of She-tahng reaches its peak with its street food. The most famous—and controversial—snack is 'Stinky Tofu.' You will smell it before you see it—a pungent, fermented aroma that can be intimidating to the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As the sun sets and the lanterns begin to glow along the nine rivers of She-tahng, our journey concludes. We have walked the 'Misty Rain Corridor,' navigated the labyrinth of 122 lanes, and seen how a tiny button can support an…
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What is Xitang Ancient Town?
Xitang Ancient Town is a place in Zhejiang · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Zhejiang · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.9250, 120.8964 |
| Last updated |