Xitang Travel Guide
Mist and Rain Long Corridor · Sending the Child to Laifeng Bridge · Shipi Lane
Xitang is the most lively of the six major water towns in Jiangnan: a 1,300-meter-long covered corridor is built along the river, best visited in the early morning or at night when there are no tourists. One to two days.
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Destination Details
In the water towns of Jiangnan, Wuzhen is the most exquisite, Zhouzhuang is the most commercial, Tongli is the quietest, while what makes Xitang special is that people still live there: clothes drying under the corridors, and someone washing vegetables by the riverside. This sense of daily life is something other water towns cannot offer.
Key Highlights
Misty Rain Corridor
The riverside corridor with a roof is about 1,300 meters long, keeping your shoes dry on rainy days.
Songzi Laifeng Bridge
The covered bridge is divided by gender sides and is the most photogenic one in Xitang.
Shipi Lane
A residential alley as narrow as 0.8 meters at its narrowest point, flanked by high walls on both sides.
Xiyuan Garden
Ming and Qing dynasty residential garden, with the rockery and pond perfectly preserved.
Recommended Stay and Route
- Recommended stay: 1–2 days (stay 1 night in town).
- Connecting with other nearby destinations makes the route more efficient. You can refer to the sections "Extended Routes" and "Province" below.
Local Tips
- Staying one night in town allows you to experience Xitang in the morning and at night.
- The combined ticket is not required before 8 AM or after 5 PM, allowing free entry into the town.
- Public holidays are extremely crowded; weekdays offer a very different experience.
Province
This entry belongs to Zhejiang (2 ready-made routes). You can compare all routes in the province on the province page.