🌈Dongzha is not large. There is only one main road, “East Street”, which is extremely friendly to those who are directionally challenged. Enter from the south gate, turn right, cross the river via “Fengyuan Double Bridge”, and then stroll from east to west.
👉Almost all the scenic spots are concentrated on the north side (right side) of East Street. Mainly, various traditional Jiangnan cultures are displayed in old houses. On the left side are some old street-side stores.
👉Compared to Xizha, Dongzha has a stronger original Jiangnan atmosphere, and there are still many original residents in the scenic area🚶➡️. Lovers of Jiangnan ancient architecture and culture must not miss it!
💰: The ticket for Dongzha is 110 yuan. The combined ticket for Dongzha and Xizha is 190 yuan, which is more cost-effective. The two scenic areas are 2 kilometers apart.
🛣️You can take the free shuttle bus within the scenic area to get there (one bus every 30 minutes).
⏰It is open from 7:00 to 17:30 and not open at night. If you want to enjoy the night view, please go to Xizha.
🚶♀️➡️🚶♂️➡️Tourist Route
Enter from the south gate➡️Boxing Boat➡️Pole-Climbing Boat➡️Fengyuan Double Bridge➡️Mu Xin’s Former Residence Memorial Hall➡️Jiangnan Hundred Beds Museum➡️Wuzhen Folk Custom Museum➡️Sanbai Wine Workshop➡️Hongyuantai Dyeing Workshop➡️Jiangnan Wood Carving Museum➡️Yu Liuliang Coin Museum➡️Mao Dun’s Former Residence➡️Cross the river and stroll➡️Exit from the east gate➡️Ancient Stage➡️Zhenxiu Taoist Temple➡️Walk to the South-North City River, cross the bridge➡️Shadow Puppet Theater➡️Huiyuan Pawnshop.
⏰Performance Schedule
1️⃣🛶Boxing Boat: Boxing performance on the boat.
📍Dongzha commercial area.
⏰08:30|09:30|10:00|11:10|13:30|14:00|15:30, 10 minutes per show.
2️⃣🚣Pole-Climbing Boat: Aerial acrobatic performance on a bamboo pole by folk boating experts. A must-see.
📍Caishen Bay.
⏰10:30➡️14:30, 10 minutes per show.
3️⃣Wuzhen local opera.
📍Ancient Stage.
⏰10:00|11:00|13:00|14:00|15:00|16:00, 30 minutes per show.
4️⃣Shadow puppetry.
📍Shadow Puppet Theater.
⏰09:30|10:10|11:10|13:00|14:00|15:00|16:00, 20 minutes per show.
🌄Brief Introduction to Must-See Scenic Spots
1️⃣Mu Xin’s Former Residence: A small building in the late Qing Dynasty. All are the furnishings during the owner’s lifetime. Advance reservation is required.
2️⃣Jiangnan Hundred Beds Museum: Nearly 30 fine examples of ancient Jiangnan beds.
3️⃣Wuzhen Folk Custom Museum: Displays the folk customs of Wuzhen during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. Cultural and creative stamps are available.
4️⃣Sanbai Wine Workshop: Experience up close the Sanbai brand wine workshop in Wuzhen.
5️⃣Hongyuantai Dyeing Workshop: Front store and back workshop. The backyard is a place to check out the blue calico drying yard.
6️⃣Huiyuan Pawnshop: A well-preserved pawnshop. The pawn counter is 1.8 meters high and very imposing.
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