Xitang is located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. Although the town was built only 600 years ago, it has completely preserved the ancient buildings of Ming and Qing dynasties and is known as the "living Millennium ancient town". Walking into the ancient town, the verandah is old and the alleys are deep, as if entering a long river of history ... and Tom's jumping and shuttling between white walls and tiles, and his rapid running between misty and rainy floors, also brought the beauty of Xitang to the world with Mission Impossible 3.

Xitang is small in scale, so you can travel in depth by choosing self-help tour 1-2 days. Find a quiet inn by the river, listen to the frogs and footsteps on the bluestone board in the distance, and then walk into a pub at will, order half a plate of green beans and a pot of yellow wine, and life can be so comfortable; You can also shuttle through the misty rain corridor and imagine the transformation of time and space; Then I sent my son to the water stage of Qiao Feng Pier to listen to Yue Opera. Send a postcard to yourself in the cat's sky city and say something to yourself in the future.

Xitang is a beautiful and ancient place. It has always been elegant and calm.

Best travel time:

Xitang is suitable for any season, and each season has its own different characteristics.

The best time to go to Xitang should be April and May every year. It's warm in late spring and summer hasn't come yet. The azaleas have blossomed and the wind has eased. It's pleasant to sit by the river drinking tea and chatting.

When you come to Xitang in summer, you can taste the specialty "June Crab", and the hottest temperature is from July to August.

Xitang in autumn is misty and rainy, and you can appreciate the simple and gentle beauty flowing in the ancient town.

When you come to Xitang in winter, you can experience the taste of the Spring Festival in the ancient town with the people in the water town.

II. Introduction of Xitang Tickets

Xitang currently implements a daily ticket collection system, which means that the previous situation of not collecting tickets from Monday to Friday no longer exists, and the single ticket in the ancient town has also been cancelled.

Ticket types (Xitang tickets are now divided into two types)

Joint ticket: 65,438+000 yuan/person (including Wuguniang theme park and 65,438+065,438+0 scenic spots), Tang Sheng Nizhai, Woodcarving Array Museum, Folk Wadang Exhibition Hall, Zhangzhenggen Carving Art Museum, Button Museum, China Wine Culture Museum, Xiyuan, Zhongfutang, Zuiyuan and Guonian Liangwang Temple 65.

Opening hours: winter165438+1October1-February 28th 08:00- 16:30, summer March1-10-08: 00.

Tourist tip: You can enter free before 8: 00 a.m. or after 7: 00 p.m./kloc-0, but you can only see some free scenic spots.

Tickets for night tour: 50 yuan/person, including 3 scenic spots (Zhangzhenggen Sculpture Museum, Button Museum, Xiyuan).

Opening hours: every Friday, Saturday or legal holiday from April to June 10, 17:00-20:30, but evening tickets are only available after 16:30.

Related offers:

Children under 1 and height 1.2m are free of charge.

2. Students must buy half-price tickets with their student ID cards and relevant certificates, with bachelor degree or above, and no preferential student tickets.

3. Older people over 70 years old are free with relevant certificates, and older people over 60 years old buy tickets to 50 yuan with valid certificates (ID cards and senior citizen cards).

4. Tour guides, journalists, soldiers, retired cadres, families of revolutionary martyrs, families of deceased soldiers and disabled soldiers are free with relevant certificates.

Third, eat enough Xitang characteristics.

Thousands of years of farming civilization and the indifferent living habits of Xitang people have created Xitang's simple food culture. The food in Xitang is delicious but not extravagant, not limited to various colors. They basically follow the Jiangnan flavor of fresh rivers, small wild vegetables and small homes.

In Xitang, eating is an indispensable program, ranging from local snacks to snacks in the streets and lanes. Some people say that it's really a loss to come to Xitang without eating, but if it's just for eating, then the snacks in Xitang are not necessarily amazing. Perhaps this is the biggest feature of this ancient town with a breath of life. In terms of diet, we adhere to principles and the most traditional tastes and are unwilling to cater to tourists.

Fen lake crab

Fen lake crab produced in Xitang is as fresh and delicious as the hairy crabs in Yangcheng Lake, and is famous for its tender meat, delicious taste and rich protein. In the crab season, you don't have to go all the way to Yangcheng Lake, but you can eat the most delicious and authentic Fen lake crab in Xitang. Among them, June red refers to the river crab produced in the summer of June in the lunar calendar. The body of a crab is only as big as an egg. The crab meat is tender, the crab fat is dripping with oil, and the shell is thin. It is dark red after steaming, hence the name. The proverb "No matter how poor you are, don't forget June Red" is a compliment to the "June Red" river crab.

Steamed white silk fish

The white snakehead raised in Xitang is delicious and nutritious. White silk fish likes eat small fish shrimp and has the reputation of "white stripes in the waves". Because it died as soon as it came out of the water, the market price was expensive. The products of Yi Jiangnan and Songzi Deyuelou are good, but Yi Jiangnan tastes better, and Songzi Deyuelou is bigger and very good.

Send a dragon's hoof

According to legend, there was a rich man named Jia in Xitang in Ming Dynasty, who had been married for a long time and had no children. Later, he was instructed by a person to do good deeds. That year, the rich businessman also had a son. When the rich businessman got a son, he gave a big banquet. One of the main courses was to give a dragon's hoof. The meat is crisp and tender, fat but not greasy, and delicious.

Braised pork with pickled mustard tuber

Dried plum meat is a home-cooked dish in Xitang, which is simple to make, delicious and nutritious, and is deeply loved by people. The main raw materials of this dish are excellent ribs and local dried plums. The seasoning liquid fully embodies the characteristics of slightly sweet taste and strong rural flavor in northern Zhejiang. If you don't like sweets when ordering, you can ask the store to put less sugar. This dish is recommended to eat in Jiangnan. Cheap and good, a big pot of meat.

Steamed eggs with cauliflower and fish

Cauliflower fish, also known as pond carp, is a top-grade fish and a wild species, which is rare in the market. This fish is fresh and tender, loose but not scattered, and the soup is delicious and appetizing. There are many ways to cook cauliflower fish in Xitang, such as stir-frying, salt and pepper, stewing soup, etc. The simplest and most delicious thing is steamed eggs with cauliflower fish, which not only has the delicate flavor of fish but also keeps the eggs smooth and tender.

Horseshoe with beans

According to legend, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty accidentally stabbed the water chestnut when he went to eat it in the south of the Yangtze River. He said, "Little water chestnut, how nice it is to have no thorns." As soon as the emperor spoke, Nanhu Ridge stopped growing horns. Nanhu ling, commonly known as wonton ling, has the characteristics of green husk without horns and smooth meat with fragrant taste. Diamond meat looks crystal clear, and with green beans, it is mouth-watering and feels very comfortable.

Braised heart in oil

This is the most common dish in Xitang people's homes. Whenever golden rape blossoms fill the fields, almost every household in Xitang begins to pickle cabbage. When you have a bad appetite, it will be much more comfortable to stew a bowl of cabbage. Rinse pickled cabbage with clear water, add oil, steam with sugar 10 minute, sprinkle with chopped green onion and minced red pepper, and serve delicious appetizing braised cabbage.

Wonton old duck pot

Wonton old duck pot is a famous local dish in Xitang. It is said that it was invented by the kiln workers here. Because of the long working hours and high labor intensity, the kiln worker solved the problem on the spot and stewed the old duck in the kiln. But the ducks were not enough to eat, so the kiln worker added wonton to the pot, which not only satisfied the hunger, but also supplemented the nutrition. Kill two birds with one stone, the wonton old duck pot spread among the kiln workers. Later, this dish appeared on the table of Xitang people. Compared with the past, the cooked wonton old duck pot is much more exquisite. First, ducks should choose local grass ducks, preferably old ducks that have already finished eating. Secondly, in terms of ingredients, each family also has its own preferences. Some put water bamboo, green peppers and mushrooms, and some put black fungus, bacon and bamboo shoots to see personal tastes. Remember, if you order this dish for more than three people, don't look too big.

Fourth, those reliable Xitang restaurants.

Xitang cuisine is famous for its snacks. Snacks abound in scenic spots. In addition to snacks, there are various restaurants in Xitang. Because vegetables, fish and other raw materials are planted and raised by the store, the freshness can be guaranteed. Hotels occupy favorable terrain, mostly concentrated near Beizha Street, and can receive a large number of people, with an average of 30-50 yuan per capita. If you are traveling with a group, it is most suitable to choose hotels, such as Laopinfang, a popular restaurant in Xitang, and Yi Jiangnan, and there are more seats near the river by the window to choose from. There are many small hotels along the street. Although the decoration is simple, it feels good to simply do as the Romans do. The advantage is that the price is cheap.

However, cheap does not mean affordable. There are indeed many restaurants whose tastes are not flattering. Now I'll recommend some reliable hotels for you.

1. Qiantang Family:

Qiantang family is the most famous hotel in Xitang, located under Yongning Bridge. Its storefront is relatively large in Xitang, and its business is very hot. Because it was rebuilt from an old house, the sanitary conditions are relatively general, but there is a balcony along the river and the scenery is beautiful. The price is not very high. Their menu will be posted at the end of the article. You can refer to it. Maybe the popularity is too high. Their dishes are all prepared in advance, and the serving speed is super fast. It takes no more than 3 minutes from ordering to serving, and they don't order after 7: 30 in the evening. I would like to remind you that the service attitude of Qiantang people is very, very poor. If they order slowly, they will be looked down upon by the waiter. The taste of the food is above the overall level of Xitang, which is still acceptable. Judging from the environment, vegetable price and service, Qiantang is quite cost-effective, but nothing can impress me. It is more suitable for those friends who are only interested in the scenery and the rest are just floating clouds.

2. Send the children to the Moon Building:

The location of Songzi Deyue Building is conspicuous, right in the middle of Bar Street. It is very famous in the local area, with good environment, real price and good taste. If it is near Bar Street, it is a very good choice to eat in this restaurant, just under Anjing Bridge. I was deeply impressed by other Xitang specialties in this restaurant. I think it is the most satisfactory restaurant I have ever eaten in Xitang.

3. To Fang Ying

Hearing this name, some friends may be unfamiliar. The other is the hotel on the boat, which is in the west of Huanxiu Bridge, and it is a relatively large boat. Since the hotels are all on the boat, the scenery must be first-class. I was lucky enough to taste it once last time I went to Xitang. Because the waiter stood next to me, I didn't have the face to take pictures, but the price of vegetables was still very high compared with that of Qiantang people. For example, steamed white water fish, Qiantang people sell 28 yuan, and this is 68 yuan. However, the taste of this store is still relatively good, and the dishes are more exquisite. There is a kind of Agrocybe aegerita which is very delicious. This shop is more suitable for friends who don't care about the price of vegetables, but only care about their mood and characteristics.

4. Laopinfang

The most popular restaurant in Xitang is located in Beizha Street. But the week I went, their house was closed. What a pity. I'll try it next time.

Fourth, the bar

It makes sense that Xitang's bar ranks ninth. There are many bars in Xitang, and there is a famous bar street in Dong Tang Street. There are nearly 30 bars in a small street, and the popularity can be imagined. First of all, talk about the consumption of Xitang bar. Generally speaking, the consumption of Xitang Bar is similar in larger cities. 25 yuan, the worst beer, the same price. Fruit bowl around 20 yuan, foreign wine is very expensive, there are many fake wines, and cocktails taste ordinary.

However, the biggest difference between Xitang bar and city bar is that it is very safe, and there will be no illegal acts such as being drugged in the wine. And everyone is a tourist, coming to Xitang for leisure and entertainment. There are basically no jealousies and fights. It is precisely because of the good safety work that the bar business in Xitang is also very hot. There will be photos posted at the back, so you can have a look.

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