Dreamy Journey Through the Misty Corridor

🏮Xitang Ancient Town｜Spend a Day as a Leisurely Water Town Resident in a Jiangnan Ink Painting🌿 1️⃣ Misty Corridor ➡️ Son-Bringing Phoenix Bridge The soul of the ancient town! Stroll under the kilometer-long covered walkway, listening to the rain, and follow the bluestone path to this Ming Dynasty bridge. 📸 Tips: Least crowded at 7 AM—bridge arch reflections are breathtaking. 2️⃣ West Garden ➡️ Drunken Garden West Garden: The pinnacle of Ming Dynasty private gardens! Rockeries and winding bridges create picturesque scenes at every step. Drunken Garden: A miniature Suzhou-style garden with latticed windows casting natural-filtered shadows. 3️⃣ Floating Market Watch traditional boats glide through the bustling market! Grandma’s fresh shepherd’s purse dumplings are irresistible. 🍜 Must-Try Foods: - Granny Guan’s Stinky Tofu: Crispy outside, tender inside, served with sweet-spicy sauce. - Qiantang Family: Steamed white fish so fresh it’ll “make your eyebrows fall off.” - Gorgon Fruit Cake: Xitang’s chewy, non-sticky specialty. 🚗 Travel Guide: 📍 Address: No. 258, Nanyuan Road, Xitang Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City ✔️ 1.5-hour drive from Shanghai ✔️ High-speed rail to Jiashan South Station, then transfer to direct bus. ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: ❌ “Free entry after 4:30 PM” is a myth! Night tickets cost ¥85/person. ❌ Shops on the main street are pricier—local eateries in alleys offer better deals. 🌙 Nighttime Surprises: - Take a paddleboat ride to see lanterns reflected on the water. - Listen to a Pingtan rendition of *Slow Tunes* in the bar street.