Overview of the Scenic Area

Wuzhen Xigai is a 5A-level national scenic area, renowned for its water-town characteristics of "small bridges, flowing water and houses". It is hailed as "the last people living by the water in China". The scenic area is adjacent to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and integrates sightseeing and leisure vacation functions. It retains Ming and Qing architecture, handicraft workshops and folk customs. The core attractions include Mao Dun Memorial Hall, Xingjing Hall, and Shengmu Color Dyeing Workshop, etc. The night scenery of Xigai is dazzling, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Taking a boat ride along the waterways allows one to experience the charm of the thousand-year-old Jiangnan. Located in the core area of the Jiangnan water town, it has a subtropical monsoon climate. With an area of 4.92 square kilometers, the canal and ancient buildings form a unique landscape.

Attraction Special Activities

Core Attractions Experience:

• Mu Xin Art Museum: Displays the manuscripts of poet Mu Xin, with a modern and elegant architecture (open from Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00).

• Wuzhen Post Office: The post office from the Qing Guangxu era, where you can get a stamp and send postcards.

• Zhaoming Academy: A Southern Dynasty Liang Dynasty academy, now a library.

• Night Tour Highlights: Take a rowboat tour along the waterways and capture the "people living under the water" reflected by the lights.

Special Performances and Activities:

• Regular Performances: Peking Opera (West Street 538, 13:00-15:00/19:00-20:30), Huabuguyi (Water Market, 7 performances daily), Cuckoo Fishing (Every half hour in summer season)‌.

• Seasonal Events: 2025 Wuzhen Theatre Festival (October 16th - 26th), including international plays and古镇 Carnival‌.

• Interactive Experiences： Handmade Dyeing Workshop， Water Market Folk Performances‌. It is recommended to visit the scenic spots in the afternoon and focus on night tours and performances in the evening.