Wuzhen
About 2 hr by car from Shanghai
A water town of canals, stone bridges and lantern-lit nights.
Why locals go
Old China, two hours away.
Visiting Shanghai?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Shanghai for your flight home.
What to book
- Xizha scenic area
- Wooden boat ride along the canals
- Blue calico indigo dye workshop
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Overnight inside Xizha to see it lit up
- Night boat
With friends
- Wuzhen Theatre Festival (autumn)
- Water town food crawl
When to go
Year-round.