Xitang Ancient Town

Address No. 258 Nanyuan Road, Jiashan County, Jiaxing, Zhejiang

Hours Town is accessible 24/7; ticket checks and museums operate 08:00–17:00

Phone +86 400 698 1555

Announcement: Living Ancient Town

Entrance ¥95

Hours Town is accessible...

Best Season Weekdays in the ea...

Time needed 4–6 hours

Last visit: Jul 27, 2026

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Xitang Ancient Town Overview

A historic, living water town famous for its extensive covered corridors along the rivers, allowing visitors to walk without umbrellas in rain or harsh sun. It gained international fame after being featured in the movie Mission: Impossible III.

Xitang Ancient Town Opening Hours & Tickets

Town is accessible 24/7; ticket checks and museums operate 08:00–17:00
Best season: Weekdays in the early morning (before 08:30) for peaceful photography of the covered corridors wrapped in mist.
Ticket note: The entrance ticket covers the town and several small internal museums. After ti...

Essential Xitang Ancient Town Visitor Information

Enquiries: +86 400 698 1555
Boat docks
Traditional costume (Hanfu) rental shops
Coffee shops and loud nightlife bars
Small private museums

How to Get to Xitang Ancient Town

Take a high-speed train to Jiashan South Station, then catch bus K222 directly to the Xitang scenic area.

Xitang Ancient Town Travel Safety & Advice

Dial 120 for medical help. Watch your step near the unfenced river edges, especially after visiting the bar street.

Practical Info

No. 258 Nanyuan Road, Jiashan County, Jiaxing, Zhejiang
Town is accessible 24/7; ticket checks and museums operate 08:00–17:00
+86 400 698 1555

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

The entrance ticket covers the town and several small internal museums. After ti...

Online booking may be required

Tips

If you book a guesthouse located inside the ancient town, contact your host beforehand. They can often arrange discounted tickets or guide y...

Reality Check

The bar street (Tangdong Street) becomes incredibly loud with club music at night, heavily contrasting the ancient aesthetic.
Narrow alleys create severe human traffic jams during national holidays.
Aggressive touting from bar promoters in the evening.