What to do and see in Zhejiang, China: The Best Historic Walking Areas

May 19, 2021 Frederic Celentano

 Zhejiang (help·info), formerly romanized as Chekiang, is an eastern coastal province of China. Zhejiang is bordered by Jiangsu and Shanghai to the north, Anhui to the northwest, Jiangxi to the west, and Fujian to the south. To the east is the East China Sea, beyond which lie the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
Restaurants in Zhejiang

1. Xitang Ancient Town

Xitang Town, Jiashan County 314100 China +86 573 8456 7890 http://www.xitang.com.cn/
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4.5 based on 2,015 reviews

Xitang Ancient Town

A small ancient town on water that still preserves its original look.

Reviewed By DazzlingSunflower - Johannesburg, South Africa

For some of us who might feel a need to get away from the concrete jungle of Shanghai, then add this on your to do list. A much needed escape to see more of what this beautiful and historic country has to offer. The river town of Xitang is in Zhejiang Province and is only 101km from Shanghai. It is a reasonable and quick trip. From Hongqiao Railway Station take a train to Jiashan nan by high speed train (30RMB). There are long ticket lines so be patient and arrive at least 40 minutes prior to your departure. The trip was less than 25 minutes and super comfortable with great leg room. Not sure why planes don't have such comfortable space. 25 minutes high speed train 30 RMB 30 minutes by bus K222 to Xitang 20 RMB Decent hotel Yha China 240 RMB per night Entrance fee to the town museums 100 RMB per day 15 minutes boat river cruise 30 RMB The food is everywhere and super cheap Magical Xitang is picturesque and captivatingly tranquil. It is a cultural and historical river town with a history of over a thousand years. I was transported to simplicity, warm kind people and good wholesome food and customs. It was a wet day when we arrived. Apparently it is the best time to travel around the water town as many poets got their inspiration during the rainy days. This is a town full of poetry, paper cutting art and button making etc. Walk around the narrow covered streets and you will be transported back in time. Words cannot capture the uplifted and rejuvenated spirit of being surrounded by healing waters, tranquility and captured in awe of walking through this town. This is why I came to China in the first place. To see the stories and life that was beautifully written and delivered in the movies we saw growing up. Enjoy your mini city escape...

2. East Lake of Shaoxing

Yundong Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing 312000 China
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4.5 based on 118 reviews

East Lake of Shaoxing

Reviewed By KoosMulla

It offers beautiful scenery, but the lake itself is so small that taking boat ride is almost not worth it. Nothing really to see except if you go up the mountain... with the pathway not that well maintained .

3. Qiandaohu Jiupaojie Scenic Resort

Qiandaohu Town, Chun'an County 310016 China
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Qiandaohu Jiupaojie Scenic Resort

4. Gu Shan (Solitary Hill)

Gushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China http://www.chzzz.com/gushan.htm
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4.5 based on 451 reviews

Gu Shan (Solitary Hill)

5. Xiang Lake Tourist Resort Area of Hangzhou

No.132 Xianghu Road, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou 311200 China
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

Xiang Lake Tourist Resort Area of Hangzhou

Reviewed By TrueKid - Changzhou, China

Smaller and less famous than Hangzhou's famous Westlake, Xiang Lake is a gorgeous place to relax without the crowds one typically finds at its more famous neighbor to the north. In addition to peaceful surroundings, Xiang Lake has a water park, ocean world, restaurants, hotels, sightseeing boats, an archeological museum and a gorgeous pottery gallery and studio built on the remnants of a very old and very big kiln.

6. Luxun Hometown

Luxun Road Yuecheng District, Shaoxing 312000 China
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4.5 based on 139 reviews

Luxun Hometown

7. Shibawo Scenic Resort of Pan'an

Within the County, Pan'an County 322300 China
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Shibawo Scenic Resort of Pan'an

8. Sijiao Scenic Resort

Within the County, Shengsi County 202450 China
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Sijiao Scenic Resort

9. Huzhou Nanxun Old Town

No.38 Shiyuan Road, Nanxun Town, Nanxun District, Huzhou 313009 China +86 572 301 8725 http://foreign.chinananxun.com
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4.5 based on 155 reviews

Huzhou Nanxun Old Town

Reviewed By sans_gh - Kolkata (Calcutta), India

obviously if you in shanghai for a couple of days you cant visit all water towns. so you have to decide which one to visit. nanxun was a great choice. loved it. its quite different than other water towns i heard. best thing for me was very few tourists in comparison to the more famous towns. loved the old houses of rich residents, the water canals, the bridges and the boat ride in it. i will definitely recommend this one. you wont feel disappointed.

10. Jiaxing Ancient Canal

Dongfang Road, Xiuzhou District, Jiaxing 314031 China
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Jiaxing Ancient Canal

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