Xitang Water Town
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In the Xitang Water Village, there are well-preserved groups of buildings of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) with relatively high artistic quality and research value. It is famous for its large number of covered corridors, lanes and bridges.
Covered Corridor in Xitang Water Town
Xitang Water Town Map |
Lanes in Xitang Water Town
Bridges in Xitang Water Town
Old Houses in Xitang Water Town
Local Bus Station |
In the Xitang Water Town, people who live there are not rich, so no newer modern houses have been built there. That's maybe one of the reasons why the old constructions are preserved as a whole almost without damage. In those archaic houses, besides the culture and value of the houses themselves, there are also displays of cultural relics or woodcarvings or eaves tiles collected by the house owner. To this day there are exhibitions of the ancient rare books of the owners passed down from generation to generation or rubbings from a stone inscription of a famous calligrapher.
On the roofs of some old houses here, the grass is about one chi (about 13 inches) tall. It is said that the spirit of the former owner of the house joins with the grass, making it flourish and blessing the peace and permanence of the house as well as the prosperity of the entire town.
How to get to Xitang Water Town from Shanghai
By Bus
Shanghai to Xitang Bus Schedule
From | Departure Time | Ticket Price | Duration |
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South Long Distance Bus Station | 08:45 - 18:25 with an interval of 30 - 50 minutes | CNY 36 | 1 hour |
Intercity Bus Terminal | 09:10, 12:10, 15:10, 18:10 | CNY 41 | 1.5 hours |
Hongqiao West Long-distance Bus Station | 09:15 - 18:05 with an interval of 1.5 - 2 hours | CNY 34 | 1 hour |
Xitang to Shanghai Bus Timetable
To | Departure Time | Ticket Price | Duration |
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Shanghai South Railway Station | 10:25, 12:00, 16:50, 17:55 | CNY 35 | 1 hour |
Shanghai Railway Station | 10:25, 12:00, 15:05, 16:50, 17:55 | CNY 35 | 1 hour |
People's Square | 10:25, 12:00, 15:05, 16:50, 17:55 | CNY 35 | 1 hour |
Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station | 15:05 | CNY 35 | 1 hour |
Special Travel Bus Line: In Shanghai, you can wait in the Tour Bus Center of Shanghai (address: under the No. 5 escalator of Shanghai Stadium (waiting hall of traveling route). Here the bus will deliver at 09:00 am (every day, including the guide service) and return at 16:30.
By Train: Shanghai Train Schedule
Take high speed trains from Hongqiao Railway Station to Jiashan South Railway Station, and change bus no. K222 to reach the scenic area. Or take bus no. K702 to Jiashan Passenger Transport Center, change bus no. K215 or K216 and get off at Xitang Bus Station. Then walk around 5 minutes to the scenic area.
Take fast trains from South Railway Station to Jiashan Station.Then take bus no. K210, and get off at Xitang Bus Station.
How to get to Xitang Water Town from Hangzhou
By Bus:
From | Departure Time | Ticket Price | Duration |
Passenger Transport Central Station | 07:45 -18:15 with an interval of 20 - 60 minutes | CNY 41/ CNY 45 | 2 hours |
East Railway Highway Bus Station | 08:35; 11:05, 14:05, 16:35 | CNY 45 |
* Visitors can also take bus from Passenger Transport Central Station to Jiashan first. Then take bus no. K215 or K216, get off at Xitang Bus Station and then walk around 5 minutes to reach the scenic area.
Bus schedule: 08:05 - 18:45.
Ticket Price: CNY 36/ CNY 40
Duration: around 1.5 hours.
By Train: Hangzhou Train Schedule
Take high speed trains / fast trains from Hangzhou Railway Station / Hangzhou East Railway Station to Jiashan South / Jiashan Station. Then take a local bus mentioned above to reach the scenic area.
How to get to Xitang Water Town from Suzhou - by bus
From | Departure Time | Ticket Price | Duration |
Passenger Transport Station on the North Square of Suzhou Railway Station | 07:20 - 17:40 with an interval of about 90 minutes | CNY 35 | 1 hour and 20 minutes |
South Bus Station | 07: 45 - 18:10 with an interval of about 2h | CNY 35 | 1 hour |
How to get to Xitang Water Town from Ningbo
By bus:
From | Departure Time | Ticket Price | Duration |
South Bus Station - Jiashan | 07:30 - 17:45 with an interval of 80 minutes | CNY 77 | 2 hours |
South Bus Station - Jiashan North | 2.5 hours |
Notice:
1. If visitors get off at Jiashan Bus Station, they can take K215 to Pingchuan Zhongxue; or take K216 bus to Xitang Bus tation. Upon arrival, visitors can walk to the scenic area.
2. Jiashan North Bus Station is another name for Xitang Bus Station.
By Train:
Take high speed trains from Ningbo Railway Station to Jiashan South, and then take a local bus to reach there.
How to get to Xitang Water Town from Nanjing - by bus
Take bus from Eastern Long Distance Bus Station. It departs at 14:00 every day and costs CNY 110 per person.
Entrance Fee
Free for children under 1.2m.
Note: It covers 11 scenic spots and Five Girls Theme Park. The 11 scenic spots are Ni House, Huguo Grain Official Temple, Shrine, West Garden, Fortune House, Zuiyuan Garden, Root Carving Hall, Eaves Tile Exhibition Hall, Chinese Wine Culture Museum, Chinese Fastener Museum, and Ming & Qing Wood Carving Hall.
Night Ticket: CNY 50
Note: It's available after 17:00 from Apr. to Oct.
Opening Hours
Ticket Hours: Mon. - Thu.: 7:30 - 17:00; Fri. - Sun.: 7:30 - 21:30.
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2. Night ticket fare is CNY 50. Note: It's available after 17:00 from Apr. to Oct.
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