Wuzhen Water Town

Address No. 18 Shifo South Road, Wuzhen Town, Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang

Hours Dongzha: 07:00–17:30; Xizha: 09:00–22:00

Phone +86 573 88731088

Announcement: Premier Water Town

Entrance ¥190

Hours Dongzha: 07:00–17:...

Best Season Spring (April to M...

Time needed 1–2 days

Last visit: Jul 27, 2026

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Wuzhen Water Town Overview

One of China's most premier and beautifully restored ancient water towns, offering a quintessential Jiangnan experience. Divided into the East Scenic Zone (Dongzha) for traditional daytime living and the West Scenic Zone (Xizha) for a stunningly illuminated, resort-like night experience.

Wuzhen Water Town Opening Hours & Tickets

Dongzha: 07:00–17:30; Xizha: 09:00–22:00
Best season: Spring (April to May) for misty mornings, or Autumn (October to November). Arrive in Xizha by 16:00 to catch the transition from sunset to the spectacular night illuminations.
Ticket note: Tickets can be bought separately (approx. 110 CNY for Dongzha, 150 CNY for Xizha...

Essential Wuzhen Water Town Visitor Information

Enquiries: +86 573 88731088
Comprehensive tourist centers with luggage transfer
English audio guides
Wooden rowboat docks
Numerous boutique hotels and teahouses
Clean public restrooms

How to Get to Wuzhen Water Town

Take a high-speed train to Tongxiang Railway Station, then take bus K282 (about 45 minutes) directly to the Wuzhen Bus Station.

Wuzhen Water Town Travel Safety & Advice

Dial 120. Fully equipped medical stations and pharmacies are located inside the Xizha scenic zone.

Practical Info

No. 18 Shifo South Road, Wuzhen Town, Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang
Dongzha: 07:00–17:30; Xizha: 09:00–22:00
+86 573 88731088

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

Tickets can be bought separately (approx. 110 CNY for Dongzha, 150 CNY for Xizha...

Online booking may be required

Tips

International tourists must bring their physical passports for ticket purchases and hotel check-ins. If you book an official guesthouse insi...

Reality Check

Extremely commercialized and highly polished; Xizha can feel more like an outdoor museum than a living town.
Weekend crowds are massive.
Dining and accommodation inside Xizha are significantly more expensive than outside the gates.