Palace of Xishi

For the self-drive route: It is convenient for you to drive along Jinqu Highway to Zhuji and Paitou. There is also No. 3 Provincial highway which connects the two cities. The road in the direction of Caota town will lead you to Wuxie.

On the first day, you are suggested to take a train or coach to Zhuji from Hangzhou. The first must-see sight is the home of Xishi, the best of four ancient beauties in China. The culture about Xishi is the theme of this scenic area. Xishi Palace seats in the center, accompanied with Cormorant Gulf in a piscatorial village, the historical site of Yue State castle, funny entertainment theater, everglade ecological reserve; they array along the Wansha River and net a splendid picture in riotous profusion. The transportation there is very convenient as well, and you can take bus No. 1, No. 2, No. 57, No. 113. (Address: No.123 in the Wansha road, Zhuji; the admission fee for Xishi Palace is ￥45.00; Beauties museum is ￥45.00; Fanli Temple is ￥30.00; the hall of Zhen emperor is ￥20.00; the folk museum is ￥20.00; Telephone number: 0575-7106782).

Wuxie Scenic Area

In the afternoon, take a bus to Paitou Town. Bus No. 58 will drive you to Douyan Scenic area. The highlight is the sinuous rising and falling Douyan, besides White Cloud Monastery (Baiyun Chansi), the huge natural Buddha, Tangjiang Rock, Liangfeng Cave. (Address: Pailou Town, Zhuji; the admission fee is ￥25.00; telephone: 0575-7056908). For the lodge tonight, you might only find a hostel in Zhuji.

On the second day, a whole day excursion of Wuxie Scenic Area is absolutely worthwhile. It is expedite to take Bus No. 57 to this marvelous miracle to feel the soul of water. The area is divided to Wuxie Lake, Peach Paradise, East Paradise and West Paradise. The highlight five-level waterfall, seventy-two summits, thirty-three grassland, and tranquil monastery will provide the spiritualism of water in a panoramic way. Therefore, summer is the best time to visit Wuxie for the substantive water. You will grasp the golden opportunity of indulging yourself in the water paradise and enjoy yourself by paddling the water. There are regular ferries carrying you through Wuxie Lake free of charge and then connect an electric car to Wuxie waterfall. The transfer charge is ￥2.00. (Address: Wuxie Town, Zhuji; the admission fee is ￥80.00; the telephone number is 0575-7773688)