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Xitang Ancient Town, Jiashan County

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#1 of 231 in Historic Sites in Zhejiang
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Crisscrossed by nine rivers, Xitang Ancient Town represents a scenic water town with a history dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period. The town contains eight sections linked by traditional stone bridges, and amid its narrow streets you can seek out many antique residences as well as temples. During your exploration, notice how a large number of well-preserved buildings, corridors, lanes, and bridges bring artistic quality to the ambience. Also, examine a series of archaic residential houses which hold special cultural value, since they were mostly constructed during the reign of the Ming and Qing Dynasty. Using our world travel planner, Jiashan County attractions like Xitang Ancient Town can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Tours To Xitang Ancient Town

Xitang Water Village Sunset Tour with Riverside Dining Experience from Shanghai BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $260
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Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and Dinner BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $284
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Comprehensive and Great Value Shanghai city tour with Xitang water village BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $211
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  • By PBlyth
    This is one of the smaller water towns where the residents still live in the homes/buildings that line the canals making the whole experience more authentic in our minds. The water is still a dirty...  more »
  • By simyen
    Great for photos, when not jostling with crowd, shops are touristy otherwise. Take the canal ride for some nice views, and do a cosplay experience for photo shots.  more »
  • By MarkCWQ
    Nice peaceful and quiet water village. Great place for relaxing and chilling. Lots of small cafes to chill in the afternoon. The bar street provides nice music and drinking entertainment in the...  more »
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