Top 10 rural retreats in China 2011
- By Lin Liyao
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China.org.cn, August 11, 2011
Wuzhen, Zhejiang (浙江烏鎮)
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About one hour's drive from Hangzhou, Wuzhen is situated in Tongxiang City, north of Zhejiang Province. With more than 1,200 years in its history, the town has a residential area, traditional workshop area, culture area, dining area, shopping area, and even a scenic area, featuring local traditions and customs. It is well-known for the ancient town layout, antique houses, quiet waterways, stone bridges, peaceful lifestyle and traditional culture, presenting a picture of primitive simplicity, brightness, orderliness, peace and seclusion. photo gallery>>
Travel tips:
Admission: 150 yuan for whole town; 120 yuan for only east part; 100 yuan for only west part; 80 yuan for boat ticket
Getting there: You can take coach bus from Shanghai or Hangzhou to Tongxiang, and then transfer minibus to Wuzhen, which leaves every 15 minutes from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
