[2024 Tongxiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Pu Yuan Fashion Guzhen (Updated Nov)
No.2 of Best Things to Do in Tongxiang
Ancient Towns
Nighttime sightseeing
Address:
浙江省嘉興市桐鄉市濮院鎮濮川大街233號
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 09:00-22:00Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
0573-81880000
A must-visit in your lifetime! The autumn ceiling of Jiangnan is about to explode with beauty!
In the next 2 months, Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town will reach new heights of beauty‼️
High energy ahead, limited beauty is about to go online🍁
Let's enjoy the autumn scenery☀️ and show off the good life~
1️⃣Thousand-year-old Ginkgo
🕰Autumn viewing time: Estimated end of November - early December
This nearly thousand-year-old ginkgo tree only has autumn colors for 14 days🔥
2️⃣Soapberry Tree Blossoms
🕰Autumn viewing time: Now - November
The soapberry tree in Shi Tiesheng's book, 📸 can it be photographed so stunningly in Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town⁉️
3️⃣ Shangfang Zen Garden
🕰Autumn viewing time: Now - mid-December
The Zen secret place that has been asked about in the circle of friends, 🦢 Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai can be reached in 1 hour
4️⃣Ancient Town Autumn Colors
🕰Autumn viewing time: Estimated November - December
The gentle water town with small bridges and flowing water, 🎨 this is the "real Jiangnan" in ancient poetry~
lucasatravel
I thought Wuzhen was beautiful, until I went to Puyuan Ancient Town.
Puyuan Ancient Town is really amazing‼️ It completely fulfilled all my fantasies about ancient towns, and it's no worse than Wuzhen.
🍀 Green bricks and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water, the coexistence of Jiangnan style and the Republic of China style, the area is more than twice that of Ubud Town.
🍀 Quiet and leisurely, compared with the bustling Wuzhen, it is more comfortable to visit, and the photos are super good.
🍀 Different from Wuzhen, Puyuan is similar to an ancient town resort, and there are no aborigines in the scenic area.
🔥 Tourist attractions:
Beigeng Building
Puyuan Chamber of Commerce
Yue Family Courtyard
Shufang Zen Garden
Fushan Temple
Siwan Street
Tickets: Adults 120
Aiden Simmons~91
I thought Suzhou and Hangzhou were beautiful enough until I took a trip to Jiaxing!!
Jiaxing may not be as famous as Suzhou and Hangzhou
But it has the ubiquitous charm of Jiangnan
The simple and leisurely life in the water town
A boat slowly paddles through the green river between the blue bricks and black tiles
You will slowly feel the poetic and picturesque charm unique to Jiaxing~
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I have compiled a 2-day 1-night travel guide for Jiaxing📝
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☑️Travel Route🗺️
Day❶ Wuzhen ➠ Muxin Art Museum ➠ Henggang International Art Village ➠ Stay at Yuan She·Puyuan Resort Hotel
Day❷ Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town ➠ Acorn Bay ➠ Shanlin Xiangshi·Shared Restaurant
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☑️Check-in Guide📝
❶Puyuan
1⃣️What to do during the day❔
✔️Feel the Zen at Fushan Temple
✔️Learn about the history of Puyuan at Beigeng Tower
✔️Taste local delicacies on Siwan Street and Candle Street
✔️Experience the leisurely life at Shufang Zen Garden
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2⃣️Where to go at night❔
In the evening, a boat paddles through the green waves, the moonlight reflects on the lake, and the Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town under the lights is even more enchanting.
✔️Stroll through the long street market
✔️Watch the official parade
✔️Enjoy dance performances
✔️Listen to storytelling at the teahouse
❷Wuzhen
Head straight to the Muxin Art Museum! It's a very photogenic art museum with a cinematic feel, and there are various exhibitions from time to time that are worth visiting!
✔️The West Gate is highly developed, with good food and accommodation facilities, and the overall view is more beautiful, making it great for photos
✔️The East Gate is more primitive and has a more local feel, you can choose according to your preference☑️
❸Henggang International Art Village
Walk along the tree-lined road to Monet's Garden, there are flower seas, some art installations and graffiti in the village, you can experience pottery making and wood crafts, it's very relaxing to spend an afternoon😌
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❹Acorn Bay
Not many people, easy to park, the place is not very big, you can cook wild rice and barbecue, there are lakes, large lawns, shade, small shops, and coffee shops, very photogenic~ suitable for children or family visits~
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☑️Where to stay
📍Yuan She·Puyuan Resort Hotel
A new Chinese-style hotel, located in a small forest, giving you a feeling of living in Jiangnan, each building has an independent courtyard. In the morning, you can see a large area of lotus and rice fields when you open the curtains.
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☑️What to eat
📍Shanlin Xiangshi·Shared Restaurant
Jiaxing's version of "Qingshan Lake", a green underwater forest, with beautiful tree shadows and lush greenery. It's hard to imagine how fairy-like it would be to dine here! Very suitable for afternoon tea☕️ with friends or a date, the atmosphere is full🈵️!
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E. Robert 23
I originally thought Wuzhen was already beautiful enough, until I came to Tongxiang
I originally thought Wuzhen was already beautiful enough, until I came to Tongxiang.||Heading to the ancient town, embarking on a rendezvous with the south of the Yangtze River.
The ancient town has been renovated and repaired on its original site for nine years. It mainly presents the architectural style of the Southern Song Dynasty. There is no noise brought by crowded crowds, but an ancient charm that lingers.
Zen Hall: Located in the middle of the water in front of the Fushan Pagoda. Fushan Temple: Inside the temple, there are two ginkgo trees that are nearly 900 years old. Fushan Pagoda: The newly built nine-story pagoda offers an excellent view from the top. Beigeng Building: Climbing up, one can overlook the ancient town's layered grey tile roofs. Puyang Guild Hall: An exhibition hall for understanding the history of Puyang. Shuangfang Zen Garden: A combination of a teahouse and a theater.
You can also experience rowing a boat, with boat rides available at the service center pier and Puyang Shilang pier. Boat tickets are 60 yuan per person, for about 25 minutes.
ThriftyThriving
Departing from Hangzhou, it took 1 h to find a beautiful ancient town with few people and great scenery
Many ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River have been visited,
Most of them are quite similar,
Yet I have never seen such an ancient town with Tang and Song dynasties' style,
Its grandeur is more imposing,
The scenery is extremely beautiful,
This is —— "Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town"
The 60 yuan ticket is really worth crying for 😭
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📸About photo-taking and check-ins
1️⃣ Shangfang Zen Garden
Definitely the number one must-visit spot in Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town 🥇 The Song-style pavilions and towers, coupled with the sunset, are so beautiful that it's out of this world~ Inside, there's also a newly opened flower arrangement gallery and Gengshi Studio, where you can experience the elegance of the Song people!
2️⃣ Puyuan Chamber of Commerce
It can be called the soul of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, where not only can you admire the 'finest silk in the world' known as Puyuan silk, but the gold and silver coins left by generations of Puyuan merchants are also an eye-opener! In addition, a special T-stage catwalk tunnel has been designed, which is super photogenic!
3️⃣ Fushan Temple
Inside the temple, the Thousand Buddha Pavilion, the Mahavira Hall, and the Bell and Drum Towers stand tall and majestic! There are also two nearly nine hundred-year-old ginkgo trees, super looking forward to the time when the leaves turn yellow~
4️⃣ Little Bridges and Flowing Water
There are super many small bridges and waterways in the ancient town, so take the time to find some beautiful angles, I'm dazzled by all the photos I took! The scene of boats cruising in the river is just too comfortable!
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❇️Tips
🏨About accommodation
The scenic area is large, and it's better to stay inside for two days to get a better experience! It includes tickets and double breakfast, and you can enjoy services such as free luggage transfer, free shuttle bus rides, etc. There are both 3 upscale hotels and more than a dozen down-to-earth inns in the ancient town, like Siyanjing Inn and Beilangpeng Inn, which both have the atmosphere of a Jiangnan courtyard~
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😋About food
Although it's a scenic area, the prices are really not expensive! You can try local specialties in restaurants like the Ancient Well Inn. The snack street is also highly recommended! Stinky tofu, baked buns, shaomai, and radish siu bing are amazing!
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👣About fun
There are many DIY shops in the scenic area that are worth exploring, such as Hemao New Clothes Store, Lantern Shop, etc., making a rabbit doll or taking home a self-made lantern is very meaningful! In addition, the newly opened Kousha Trendy Luxury Boutique Department Store is also a great place to buy luxury goods, and there are discounts!
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⭐Compared to the overcrowded Wuzhen, I prefer the tranquility and leisure of Puyuan, and I am very much looking forward to the time when the ginkgo leaves turn yellow, to take another set of Hanfu photos!
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masonthunder
I prefer this lesser-known and less popular ancient town over Wuzhen
I love the ancient town🏯
I love the ancient human fireworks♨️
Every alley and every tile bears the long history
I have been to many ancient towns in Zhejiang
The one that left the deepest impression on me is the Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town in Jiaxing🏯
Here, it's not as crowded as Wuzhen
But it has more beautiful Jiangnan water town scenery than Wuzhen🍃🍃🍃
After 9 years of development and protection, the nearly thousand-year-old Puyuan has finally opened to tourists⛩️
The architecture of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town🏯 is antique, once known as 'At sunrise🌅 ten thousand bolts of silk, Jiahe is a giant town'
Hurry up while it's still not crowded!
📍⛳️Address: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang
🚗Transportation: You can take the high-speed train🚝 to Tongxiang Station, Jiaxing Station, or Jiaxing South Station, and then it's a half-hour drive to the destination.
If driving🚙, you can navigate directly to the parking lot🅿️ of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town.
🕰️: 9:00-22:30
🎫Ticket: 60r for adults/30r for children
✅【Travel Tips】
🔴Visit the Chanfang Zen Garden to enjoy tea🍵 and rest, admire the fairy-like water pavilions, and watch dance performances from time to time. (Reservation required)
🔴Fushan Temple: Hang a plaque and pray under the witness of a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree🌲
🔴Puyuan Chamber of Commerce and Puyuan Warehouse: Learn about the history of the once prosperous Jiahe giant town
🔴Watch puppet shows at the Yue Family Courtyard
🔴Listen to a local opera performance at Tile House Storytelling👂🏻 and experience the charm of Tongxiang's three jumps
🔴Stroll along🚶🏻♂️ Ciwan Street, with ancient style performances during the day and night tours in the evening
🔴At Dage Bridge Lantern🏮 Shop, you can make square lanterns, lotus lanterns, daylily lanterns, rabbit lanterns• Wearing Hanfu👘 and carrying lanterns🏮 around the ancient town creates a great atmosphere
🔴In the evening🌆, it's very pleasant to take a boat🚢 and watch the sunset🌇
🔴This time at Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, I happened to catch a live performance by the artist 【Lai Yutong】🎶, with a romantic subtropical voice from the treasure island, beautiful and lively.
📷【About Photography】📸
Every corner of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is picturesque🗺️, and every corner is suitable for taking photos📸
1️⃣Take photos of the majestic architecture at Fushan Temple, especially during sunset which is even more magnificent.
2️⃣The day and night views of Chanfang Zen Garden are both worth capturing, with different styles (Reservation required)
3️⃣Take photos📸 on the North Corridor Bridge🌉 of the Fushan Pagoda and the reflection of the ancient town
4️⃣Climb the North Watchtower to overlook the scenery of the ancient town👀 and fully enjoy the charm of the Jiangnan water town.
5️⃣At Guanwang Temple, take photos of the rare water Guandi Temple, with surrounding ancient trees and bridges as nice photographic elements.
6️⃣Walk along🚶🏻♂️ Taiping Lane, when the sun sets🌇, the alleys of the ancient town become more serene and peaceful.
The entire scenic area of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is filled with antique buildings. It's great to visit and take photos in Hanfu! The area is quite large, so it's recommended to stay overnight to better experience the night atmosphere of the ancient town. This time I stayed at the Puyuan Meishang Resort Hotel, which had a very nice environment, and both dinner and breakfast were exquisite.
beadlikebrianna
I apologize to Puyuan Ancient Town for being too loud before
I knew a few years ago that a similar ancient town was being planned next to Wuzhen, and at that time I just thought, 'Why another fake ancient town, and right next to Wuzhen, can this even work?' After six years of development, with an area three times larger than Wuzhen and an investment of 7.1 billion yuan, Puyuan Ancient Town has been in trial operation for a while, and it seems to have a good reputation. Despite my skepticism, as an ancient town enthusiast, I couldn't help but take my parents to visit. After touring the town, I must say, it is the most complete of all the new Jiangnan ancient towns I have visited, and it's not at all inferior to Wuzhen, far exceeding my expectations!
I thought it was an artificial ancient town with no historical foundation, but after learning more, I found out that its history dates back to the Southern Song Dynasty when Emperor Gaozong fled south. At that time, this place was just a rural market called Youhu. The scholar Pufeng moved here after being appointed as the Deputy Marshal to Lin'an, and it became the permanent residence of the Pu family. During the reign of Emperor Lizong of Song, Pufeng's sixth-generation descendant, Pudou, was appointed as the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and his residence was granted the name 'Puyuan', which is how the ancient town got its name. Since then, Puyuan has been known for its scholarly atmosphere and strong cultural environment. The convergence of merchants also brought economic prosperity to the ancient town, especially the silk industry, which was once known as 'the number one silk in the world' and was listed as one of the five major market towns in Jiangnan during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today's Puyuan Ancient Town is based on the 'Puyuan Town Chronicles' and deeply crafted with 'Pu Shilang' as the cultural thread. Stepping into the ancient town, you are immediately surrounded by the charm of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the envisioned 'grand town of Jiahe' is fully materialized.
Although I knew that the designer of Puyuan was Chen Xianghong, the same designer of Wuzhen, I was still shocked by the details here. He understands Jiangnan and Tongxiang so well, finding a balance between poetry and the mundane in everything from architecture to culture. At first glance, it has the appearance of Wuzhen, with Song-style architecture as the main feature of the houses built along the water, arranged in an orderly fashion, revealing the unique craftsmanship of Jiangnan through the intricate wood and brick carvings. Every street, courtyard, and stall has been thoughtfully designed and arranged, satisfying visitors' desire to take photos while also maximizing the immersive experience of the ancient town. Unlike other ancient towns that have a street full of stinky tofu and milk tea, here the shops are few but each has its own characteristics, similar to Wuzhen's operation model. You can browse the unique cloth art and cultural creations, visit the Beigeng Tower to learn about Puyuan's past and present, taste Song-style pastries, traditional oily dumplings, and shaomai in the food street, sit in a teahouse to listen to storytelling, or follow the schedule to watch folk performances. If you stay late enough, you can even watch a night patrol show.
In Puyuan, it's impossible to finish taking photos, as everywhere is a scene of traveling through time. Siwan Bridge, Songyue Bridge, Yueyang Bridge... Nine well-preserved ancient bridges lie quietly on the green river, Fushan Pagoda, Fushan Temple, Puyuan Chamber of Commerce, Guandi Temple, Yue Family Courtyard... Each small attraction is a big surprise, and each imitation ancient building conveys profound cultural connotations.
When the lights are up, Puyuan is even more beautiful, like an oil painting. I look forward to its full completion, which will surely be an even bigger surprise.
✍️ It is recommended to visit when there are fewer people for a better experience.
It is recommended to drive yourself, and if you have enough time, you can stay in the ancient town, where there are tourist shuttle buses available.
Currently, there are few dining options, so plan your visit in advance.
Currently, the ticket price is 60 yuan, and it will increase to 120 yuan after the official opening.
TastyTemptations
Compared to Wuzhen, I love this less crowded and beautiful ancient town more
When it comes to ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, many people will think of Wuzhen.
But this place only half an hour's drive from Wuzhen
Few people discover its beauty❗
✅Small bridges and flowing water✅Tang and Song style✅Fashionable and trendy
The key point is, even on holidays, you don't have to squeeze with people!
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Already visited three times❗
Sharing a 2-day and 1-night travel guide
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⛩Location: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town
📍Place: No. 233, Puchuan Street, Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province
⏰Summer opening hours: 9:00-22:30
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📸Ancient town travel & photo guide
🍃Shanfang Zen Garden
It's beautiful to take pictures here! Song style Zen garden, when the mist on the water surface is diffused, it's simply ethereal~
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🍃Fushan Temple
The tall building is very imposing, and there are two nearly nine hundred-year-old ginkgo trees in the courtyard! Boldly predict that this will be the top check-in point in autumn!
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🍃Puyuan Chamber of Commerce
The gate is very grand and imposing. When you walk in and see the Puyuan Library, the colorful lights are all gold and silver coins, you can understand the local Puyuan merchants and coin culture
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🍃Siwan Bridge
Suitable for taking pictures of small bridges and flowing water, waiting for a rowing boat is a typical scenery of the southern water town
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🍃Songchao Sports Meeting
New way to play in autumn activities, there are interactive games and performances every day~ Archery, cuju... you can also get medals.
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🍃Songchao Market
In Candle Street, there are many intangible cultural heritage handicraft shops and Songchao markets along the whole street, you can walk and shop. In addition, there are Songchao Music Festival, Guofeng Show and other "Meet Songchao" themed activities, the atmosphere is super strong
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‼️Strongly recommend staying in the scenic area, there are 3 hotels and 12 themed inns under the scenic area, such as Xianzi Beach Inn, Siyanjing Inn, Beilangpeng Inn, etc., each with a different style. I stayed at Siyanjing Inn this time, named after the four ancient wells in front of the door. This is a homestay, a courtyard alone in the quiet, the pink wall and black tile architecture and wooden lattice windows are very Jiangnan style🍵
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⚠️Some small tips for playing
▪The ancient town is very suitable for ancient style photos, if you have Hanfu, you must bring it, if not, you can also rent it in the ancient town
▪Rowing boat experience: 60r/person, feel the strong Jiangnan style in the small bridges and flowing water, very comfortable~
▪Food experience: Pugao, Youdunzi, Citizen Coffee.... A Thai Lemon Restaurant has just opened in the scenic area, the Thai style is very strong, you can try it.
🌟Take the opportunity to bring your family for a go-as-you-please trip to the south of the Yangtze River.
DEREK MATTHEWS
Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town
Jiaxing is not only Wuzhen, 0.5 hours drive away, there is also a fashion ancient town that is 3 times larger than Wuzhen, which really refreshed my impression of the ancient town! Tang and Song style buildings, pavilions, pavilions, water pavilions, the thousand-year-old ginkgo forest is still tall.... After 9 years of preparation, it was only opened to the public this year. The whole ancient town is quiet and quiet. The experience is really full, take advantage of the less people, hurry up!
Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town
No. 233, Puchuan Avenue, Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province
It is recommended to drive by yourself/high-speed rail to 'Tongxiang Station' and then take a taxi for 0.5h to arrive 9:00-22:00
Recommended tour route
Service Center→Baizhang Corridor→Beigeng Building→Xianzi Beach→Xiyuan Mansion→Puyuan Chamber of Commerce→Yue's Three Jinshi Mansion→Meijing Theater→Candle Street→Fushan Temple→Puyuan Mansion→Fushan Tower→Service Center
①Must check-in point Shuangfang Zen Garden
The C position of the entire ancient town, every 15mins there will be water mist rising, too fairy! Pavilions, pavilions, a real step by step, the aesthetics of the ancients is really ceiling level
②Fushan Temple
The iconic cultural landscape, the two nearly thousand-year-old ginkgo trees in the temple, are really beautiful!
③Ping'an Bridge
In front is a quiet alley, behind is the magnificent Fushan Temple, taking pictures on the bridge is very Zen
④Water Zen Hall
The ancient style building surrounded by water on three sides, the outside corridor is super good for taking pictures
⑤Xiangyun View
Built by Pujian in the Yuan Dynasty, using five-color glazed tiles to build the Sanqing Pavilion, golden and brilliant, several feet high can be seen from a distance
Delicious food
Xianzi Beach local snacks
A street of gourmet food, special snacks are delicious and not expensive. Tea cooking around the stove (Longwan Street)
By the small bridge and flowing water, cooking tea with friends around the stove is very comfortable.
About staying
I live in , the environment is quiet, you can take a shuttle bus to various attractions when you go out, it is very convenient.
CraftyCornerCraze
Compared to Wuzhen, I love this quiet and beautiful ancient town that has been around for a thousand years even more
After nine years of protection and development, Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town has unveiled its veil, refreshing my perception of the beauty of ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River.
✨ The scenery is incredibly beautiful
The area of the ancient town is three times that of Wuzhen. You can see the Southern Song Dynasty style buildings by the lake everywhere. The scenery changes with every step you take, and every corner is like a painting. You can take 500 photos without repeating any scenes.
✨ Less crowded
The ancient town was only opened in March this year, and there was no large-scale publicity. Therefore, the scenic area is very quiet. You can tour around quietly without the noise of crowds. There are also shuttle buses in the scenic area, which can take you to the attractions, which is super convenient.
✨ High playability
The ancient town has modern fashion exhibitions from time to time. There are also traditional cultural performances such as puppet shows, Tongxiang three jumps, and guzheng performances every day. In the evening, there are open-air movies, singer concerts, and patrolmen patrolling the streets. It's fun 24 hours a day.
📷 Photo spots
1️⃣ Shufang Zen Garden: The most popular spot in the ancient town, with a fairy-like mist every 15 minutes
2⃣ Rowing boat: The whole journey passes through 13 bridges, including 3 ancient bridges. It's very photogenic sitting at the bow of the boat
3️⃣ Ping An Bridge: There is a quiet alley in front and the grand Fushan Temple behind. It's very Zen-like to take photos on the bridge
4️⃣ Fushan Temple: The architecture of the Tang and Song Dynasties. There are two nearly 900-year-old ancient ginkgo trees in the temple, which are very photogenic
5️⃣ Water Zen Hall: The ancient-style building surrounded by water on three sides, the outside corridor is super photogenic
Address: No. 233, Puchuan Avenue, Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing
🚗 Transportation: You can take the high-speed train to Jiaxing/Tongxiang station, and then take a taxi for about half an hour. It's less than 2 hours drive from Shanghai.
secretarybookshelf
In Pu Yuan ancient town, I encountered the most beautiful Jiangnan water town
In Pu Yuan ancient town, I encountered the most beautiful Jiangnan water town. I really love this kind of Jiangnan water town.
Pu Yuan, located under Tongxiang in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, is far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Under the night, the ancient town of Pu Yuan by the mountain and the water, the simple wooden buildings, coupled with the swinging boat in the small river of the ancient town, is really a second through to the real Jiangnan.
The ancient town can also be regarded as a scene at every step, the antique streets, every corner has its own unique beauty.
Perhaps it's a corner, or a step, that can show you different views.
As long as you are good at discovering, you can really shoot the romance of Jiangnan water town in every corner.
The elegant Zen hall + the solemn Fushan Temple
The two characteristic check-in points serve as the opening ceremony venue and show field of this year's Pu Yuan Fashion Week, which truly interprets the traditional national style and modern fashion show can also collide with new sparks.
Shuangfang Zen Garden
The beauty of garden architecture is brought to the extreme, compact and elegant, pavilions and pavilions are scattered high and low, full of artistic conception.
Songyue Pavilion
Built by the water, wooden buildings, thatched roofs, coupled with the tour boat parked on the side, like a ink painting out of the picture.
It is recommended to come at two or three o'clock in the afternoon, it will not be too hot, and there is enough time to take pictures and play, and you can also take pictures of the beautiful ancient town sunset.
If you're tired, you can find a shop to rest, eat something, drink tea, sit by the window by the river and enjoy the beautiful scenery outside, it's also very comfortable.
If you stay later, you can also enjoy the beauty of Jiangnan water town under the night, accompanied by the rustling of insects and the sound of gurgling water, it's really super healing.
A trip to escape the city made me encounter Pu Yuan and made me fall in love with this ancient town far away from the city and full of healing.
AARON HOLT
Treasure ancient town, you deserve to come
💥Unlock the treasure ancient town with few people and beautiful scenery✨Three-day and two-night travel guide💥
🔥Dear ones, do you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and take a journey through time in the south of the Yangtze River? This time, I will reveal a treasure ancient town with few people and beautiful scenery - Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town!🔥
💡Travel Guide💡
📍Day 1: Visit historical sites and feel the culture of a thousand years
Morning: After arriving at Puyuan, first visit the 【Suofang Zen Garden】, admire the beauty of the Song Dynasty Zen garden, and take photos as a souvenir.
Afternoon: Visit the 【Fushan Temple】, appreciate the charm of the nearly 900-year-old ginkgo tree and the tall tower building.
Evening: Stay in a hotel or themed inn in the scenic area and experience the charm of the south of the Yangtze River.
📍Day 2: Deeply experience local culture and taste delicious food
Morning: Visit the 【Puyuan Chamber of Commerce】, understand the local Puyuan merchants and coin culture, and appreciate the colorful Puyuan library.
Afternoon: Visit the 【Songchao Market】, feel the national style atmosphere, taste local special snacks such as Puyuan cake, oil dumplings, citizen coffee, etc. There is also the newly opened Thai Lemon Restaurant, where you can enjoy authentic Thai food!
Evening: Participate in the 【Songchao Sports Meeting】, challenge various interactive games and performances, and win medals.
📍Day 3: Appreciate the natural scenery and harvest beautiful memories
Morning: Visit the 【Siwan Bridge】, shoot the scenery of the small bridge and flowing water in the south of the Yangtze River.
Afternoon: Free activities, you can choose to play deeply in the ancient town, or go to surrounding attractions such as Wuzhen, Xitang, etc.
Evening: End the happy journey and return to the warm home.
📸Photo Guide📸
Suofang Zen Garden: Use the Song Dynasty garden as the background and shoot photos full of Zen.
Fushan Temple: Use the ginkgo tree and the tower building to shoot the quiet and mysterious temple scenery.
Puyuan Chamber of Commerce: Use the colorful Puyuan library as the background to shoot unique commercial culture photos.
Siwan Bridge: Use the small bridge and flowing water as the background to shoot typical southern Yangtze River scenery.
Songchao Sports Meeting: Capture the wonderful moments of participating in interactive games and performances, and leave unforgettable memories.
💡Travel Tips💡
Rowing boat experience: You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ancient town water town.
Accommodation choice: Book a hotel or themed inn in the scenic area in advance and enjoy the accommodation experience of the south of the Yangtze River.
Food recommendation: Taste local special snacks such as Puyuan cake, oil dumplings, citizen coffee, etc., and the Thai food of the Thai Lemon Restaurant is waiting for you to taste!
Dressing suggestion: Choose suitable clothing and shoes according to the weather conditions, which is convenient for playing and taking pictures.
Travel insurance: Safety first when going out, remember to buy travel insurance to deal with emergencies!
Transportation guide: You can take a bus directly to Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town Scenic Area from Tongxiang High-speed Railway Station.
STEPHEN GREEN
The Splendor of the Prosperous Era Puyuan Ancient Town
I heard that a new ancient town has been opened in the south of the Yangtze River. I was delighted to go south to Tongxiang during the autumn appreciation season, passing through villages and small roads, and a large-scale ancient architectural complex came into view among the villages with white walls and black tiles.
Tongxiang Puyuan Town, according to local historical records: The ancient town has a history of nearly a thousand years and was once known as 'Jiahe's Giant Town' for its 'ten thousand pieces of silk at sunrise'. The town was established in the Southern Song Dynasty and was one of the five famous towns in the south of the Yangtze River during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the first ancient town that the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal passes through after leaving Jiaxing city. Puyuan was formerly known as 'Youhu' and 'Meijing', located in the land of Jiahe, a water town with distinct seasons. It was economically prosperous in history and is the hometown of 'the world's first silk'.
In recent years, after 9 years of protective development and construction, the scale of the scenic area is super large, three times that of Wuzhen Scenic Area. Walking in the scenic area, there are eight main attractions such as 'Fushan Cuileng, Xiangyun Gaotiao, Zhuanglou Xuzhao, Meijing Huawu, Hetang Wanfeng, Huatan Fengleng, Youhu Yueman, Xiyuan Chanxia', etc. The Jiangnan garden water charm of carved buildings, small bridges and flowing water, high eaves and winding corridors is dazzling and attractive, making people feel relaxed and full of joy!
It takes about a day to tour the ancient town, which is suitable for immersive roaming. There are some scene-based performances in the evening. Since it was opened in March this year, the commercial and travel facilities in the scenic area are not fully enriched, and the supporting facilities for eating and living are not mature. It is more appropriate to choose to stay in the center of Tongxiang city on the same day.
EMMA MENDEZ
Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town| Those pictures that amazed the entire winter
|Those pictures that amazed the entire winter. Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town| Those pictures that amazed the entire winter|| Really shocked by the beauty of Puyuan❗️❗️
If Wuzhen is the delicacy of the south of the Yangtze River~
Puyuan embodies the style of the south of the Yangtze River~
🌟Experiences not to be missed
1⃣Shuangfang Zen Garden
The C position for taking pictures in the scenic area, the small bridge in the garden is paired with the mist on the water surface, full of fairy spirit
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2⃣Fushan Temple
There is a ginkgo tree in the temple that is hundreds of years old from the Southern Song Dynasty!! The leaves are almost yellow!! Golden everywhere💰
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3⃣Puyuan Chamber of Commerce
It records the history of the development of Puyuan merchants, and there is also a treasure house hidden deep inside, with gold and silver coins everywhere, which is particularly shocking.
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4⃣Bamboo Workshop
A small shop full of bamboo products, where you can DIY oil-paper umbrellas by yourself
📍Address: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town
LORETTA WILKINS
A ancient town through three eras, also known as the fashionable ancient town of Jiangnan
Puyuan Ancient Town is located in Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, and is the first ancient town that the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal passes through after leaving Jiaxing City. Its core scenic area covers 1287 acres, connected to Changshui in the south and the canal in the north, retaining the architectural layout and features of Jiangnan.
Puyuan Town has a history of nearly a thousand years. Known as 'the sunrise of ten thousand bolts of silk', it is hailed as 'a giant town of Jiahe'. The town was established in the Southern Song Dynasty, and when the Pu family settled in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, it had already taken shape. It was further expanded in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and was one of the five famous towns in Jiangnan during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, a typical ancient town of Jiangnan water town. Historically, it was economically prosperous and is known as the 'hometown of the world's first silk'.
In 2023, Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City was recognized as a provincial 5A-level scenic town by the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.
The characteristic buildings of Puyuan Ancient Town include:
Ancient bridges: Puyuan Ancient Town has many ancient bridges, such as Zhongan Bridge, Daughter Bridge, Qifeng Bridge, Dade Bridge, Dayou Bridge, Daji Bridge, Dingquan Bridge, Xiu Tong Bridge, Wang Ban Bridge, etc. These ancient bridges were built in different periods, with different shapes, witnessing the vicissitudes of Puyuan for nearly a thousand years.
Ancient buildings: The ancient buildings of Puyuan Ancient Town have the architectural style of Jiangnan, which is a cultural landscape integrating theaters and tea houses. The garden attractions have a very strong Zen characteristic, surrounded by Zen theaters, Zen tea houses, and Zen gardens.
Fushan Temple: This temple was rebuilt on the original site, one of the eight scenes of Puchuan, and the two ginkgo trees in the temple have a history of nearly a thousand years. It is rumored to have been planted by the Pu Fuma himself, and it is a temple with Tang and Song architectural styles.
Beigeng Tower: It is now a cultural exhibition hall for protecting and learning Puyuan dialect. There is a surname wall in the venue, and pressing any surname can trigger a sound.
The above is just a part of the characteristic buildings of Puyuan Ancient Town, and there are many other ancient buildings and attractions worth exploring.
The current ticket price is 60 yuan.
Specific address: 320 meters north of the intersection of Sihamb Road and Park Road, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province
Puyuan Ancient Town Scenic Area - Bus Station, W001 Road; Tongxiang Tour 1 Road; Puyuan Town Community Bus Line 1; Puyuan Town Community Bus Line 2.
There is a free bus directly to here from Wuzhen Scenic Area.
ISABEL MCLAUGHLIN
I thought Wuzhen was already beautiful enough, until I went to Puyuan in Jiaxing
Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, I really regret not coming earlier! After nine years of protection and development, it is three times larger than Wuzhen! From now on, it is the ceiling of ancient towns in my heart~
Pavilions, carved beams and painted corridors, everywhere embodies the Chinese aesthetics of Jiangnan Song rhyme~ A month later, the two ancient ginkgo trees here will also usher in the most beautiful season! I have sorted out the eating, living, traveling, and check-in strategies, remember to collect it first~
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📍|Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town
⏰|Opening hours: 9:00-22:00
🚗|Hangzhou/Shanghai self-driving 1.5h, high-speed rail "Tongxiang Station", then take a taxi for 35min
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📸Recommended check-in points
1⃣️Fushan Temple
Rebuilt on the original site of Xianghai Zen Temple, it is grand and atmospheric. There are two ancient ginkgo trees in the temple, which were personally planted by Puyuan's Pufeng, and they have a history of nearly a thousand years, which is particularly spectacular~
2⃣️Shufang Zen Garden
A garden landscape that integrates theaters and tea houses, it is the business card of the scenic area, and you must check in! The Song-style Zen garden, with mist floating on the water surface, is full of artistic conception~ If you want to go in and take pictures, you need to make an appointment in advance at "Puyuan Tourism Service".
3⃣️Puyuan Chamber of Commerce·Puyuan Warehouse
Puyuan was once a major commercial town in Jiangnan, and the Puyuan Chamber of Commerce reproduces the Puyuan spirit 700 years ago~ Don't miss the "Puyuan Warehouse" on the underground floor to let you feel the "💰" world "gold" life of Puyuan!
4⃣️Siwan Street
An ancient street with unique Song style, especially after the lanterns are lit at night, it feels like going through~ Song Street performance, juggling, tile house storytelling, delicious Song cake Song points are all here.
5⃣️Beigeng Tower
It is the unique sound of Puyuan, one of the best viewing points in the ancient town, standing on the Beigeng Tower, you can overlook the whole view of the ancient town.
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✅Unmissable experience
✔Boating
Rowing boat 60/person, swaying between small bridges and flowing water, is the correct way to go to Jiangnan~
✔Lantern night tour
You can make a lantern by yourself at Dageng Bridge Lantern Shop, wear Hanfu lantern night tour, and dream back to the prosperity of Tang and Song Dynasties.
✔Tile house storytelling
Order a pot of tea, sit on the bank and listen to a folk art, experience the happiness of ancient people.
✔Puppet show
Immersive performance, full of childlike fun~
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🏠Accommodation
There are many inns and hotels in the scenic area, and you can take the sightseeing car for free unlimited times if you live in the scenic area. We stayed at the Meishang Resort Hotel, the new Chinese-style interior decoration, atmospheric and full of Zen, the hotel's buffet breakfast is also very good.
🍜Food
Unmissable snacks: Puyuan cake, oil dumper, zongzi, shumai...
You can try the Song banquet on Siwan Street for dinner, or open until the early hours of the morning ~
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EthanHenderson16
Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town: A Perfect Fusion of Historical Charm and Modern Glamour
Shanghai Surroundings | 🍵 A niche ancient town that was almost discouraged by its name
📍Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town
🚄Shanghai-Tongxiang Station/Jiaxing Station About 40 minutes
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If you want to relax on the weekend and avoid the crowd, then Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is a place that really suits you. When I first heard the name 'Fashion Ancient Town', I thought it might be a modern building built in the later stage, but in fact, it is an ancient town with a history of 900 years, full of ancient charm🛶.
Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town has successfully integrated historical buildings and commercial development, giving people a sense of harmony. You can not only appreciate the elegant historical relics, but also enjoy the thoughtful commercial services. There are tea houses and coffee shops for you to taste tea☕️, and noodle shops and pastry shops for you to feast on🍜. You can also listen to traditional artists' storytelling while eating melon seeds by the river, or watch costume performances in ancient-style restaurants. In the wool shop and painting shop🎨, you can also experience handicraft art yourself. There are different activities and performances at different times, such as 'swing dance' flash mob performances, and live band performances🎸.
I think that the business format of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is richer than Wuzhen, and the scenery is also very charming. Most importantly, because it has just been opened not long ago, there are really not many tourists, so it is very suitable to spend a day walking and touring.
EMMY DICKERSON
This ancient town! I would like to call it the ceiling of Zhejiang
Speaking of the ancient towns in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, the most well-known is probably Wuzhen, but‼️ Few people know that less than half an hour's drive from Wuzhen🚗, there is another newly opened ancient town. It is themed on Tang and Song culture, relies on local historical commerce, and combines fashionable and trendy culture into an ancient town resort. It is Puyuan Ancient Town~ Must-visit check-in points🤩🤩 Puyuan Ancient Town is named after the residence of Puyu in the Southern Song Dynasty, with the style of Jiangnan and the Republic of China coexisting in the scenic area. The area is three times larger than Wuzhen, with green bricks and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water. Compared with the bustling and lively Wuzhen, it is more leisurely and quiet to visit. 1⃣️Zen Hall The Zen Hall is located in front of the Fushan Pagoda, in the middle of the water. You can see it as soon as you enter from the visitor center. The wooden exterior of the building is very shocking and atmospheric, with carved beams and painted buildings. 2⃣️Taiping Lane A distant and quiet alley, the evening sun is low, and it seems to step into the historical afterglow of the Southern Song Dynasty from a distance, and the passage of time slows down with it.🌞 3⃣️Songyue Bridge Wait for the lights to come on, after nightfall, it is the most brilliant spot in the scenic area.🌅 4⃣️Fushan Temple Fushan Temple is located in the scenic area, 🛎️ is the iconic cultural landscape of Puyuan, two 800-year-old ginkgo trees, yellow walls and red tiles, morning bells and evening drums. There is a sense of transcendence from the world. 5⃣️Pray for Blessings Bridge You can see the pagoda of Fushan Temple from a distance, the ancient buildings are hidden, the pagoda is faintly visible, and it has a more quiet atmosphere of the ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River. 🍜Food: The sesame seed cakes on the snack street are crispy and crumbly; the egg yolk dumplings are also unique, with the fragrance of glutinous rice and a whole salted egg yolk. Dining in the homestay in the scenic area is also very affordable, mainly dining by the water, full of atmosphere. - Location: Tongxiang Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town 🚘Transport: Tongxiang High-speed Railway Station / Tongxiang Bus Terminal ⏰Opening hours: Summer: 9:00-22:30|Winter: 9:00-22:00
Liam.Simmons@58
In Zhejiang, this ancient town is more worth visiting than Wuzhen
This ancient town is Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, which, like Wuzhen, is located in Jiaxing Tongxiang. It is the first ancient town that the Grand Canal passes through after leaving Jiaxing city. It is one of the five famous towns in the south of the Yangtze River during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and was known as 'Jiahe's Giant Town' during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty because of its 'sunrise over ten thousand pieces of silk'. Attraction: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town Address: 233 Puchuan Street, Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province ⏰Opening hours: 9:00-22:00 (winter time) Photo Spot Sharing 1⃣️Suofang Zen Garden A Song-style Zen garden that combines ancient performances and tea houses. It's secluded and you need to make a reservation when it's crowded! It's definitely worth a visit for great photos! 2⃣️Top of Beigeng Tower Overlooking the ancient town, it's very photogenic. 3⃣️Fushan Temple A super large ginkgo tree, said to be a thousand years old, is very photogenic. Paired with Hanfu, it was yellow in December last year! 4⃣️Shangxi Street Snack Street Below Beigeng Tower is a snack street, very delicious! · ⭐️The ancient town is really super big, more worth visiting than Wuzhen, hurry up and go!
BARRETT SMITH
Don't go to crowded Wuzhen! This Jiangnan ancient town is three times bigger than it.
"When you say it's not too late for spring, I arrive in the real Jiangnan."
Speaking of Jiangnan
A place you must go.
That is the ancient town of Jiangnan.
At the first moment, I guess everyone thought of Wuzhen. But, let me tell you a secret.
A new ancient town has opened up only 0.5 hours' drive away from Wuzhen.
The area is three times that of Wuzhen!! This is the Pu Yuan Fashion Ancient Town.
Inside, the pavilions and towers are exquisitely carved and magnificent, while the old alleys crisscross and the winding paths lead to secluded places.
Ancient trees tower, flowers bloom in clusters, and Hongxingle is joyful.
Stone paths, rowing boats, and small bridges over flowing water are all typical features of the Jiangnan water town. And a nearly 900-year-old ancient ginkgo tree is enough to show the long history of this place.
After years of renovation, it is now officially open to the public!
So, for the next vacation, there's no need to go to crowded Wuzhen anymore.
Treasures that you come across, quickly save them! While not many people know, hurry and grab them.
Attraction: Pu Yuan Fashion Ancient Town
Navigation: Parking lot of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town Scenic Area.
Travel guide:
Inside the ancient town, there are pavilions, towers, old streets, alleys, small bridges, and flowing water, each step presenting a different scene. The rich and charming style of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River is like vivid ink paintings, bringing comfort and healing!
The scenery is more beautiful at sunrise and sunset. It's absolutely wonderful when the blue lights come on!
For a one-day trip, Baoshi suggests coming in the afternoon and enjoying the night view until evening. If you like boating, you can take a boat ride first to get a glimpse of the ancient town's style, experience the water town's characteristics, and listen to the boatman's explanation. After finding the attractions that interest you, you can walk to explore them in depth. This way, you can have more fun and a more comprehensive experience.
Must-visit check-in spot:
North Geng Building, Shufang Zen Garden, Fushan Temple, Candle Street, Xianzi Beach, Xiangyun Pavilion, Zen Hall, Songyue Lodge, Siyanjing, etc., are all very suitable for taking photos and are super photogenic!
For those who have Hanfu, qipao, or ancient-style clothing, remember to bring them and wear them for a fully immersive photo experience!
Props: oil-paper umbrella, fan, etc.
Latest gameplay
This time we happened to catch the Puyuan Fashion Week, and experienced a visual feast of fashion trends and classical aesthetics collided in this misty and rainy ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River!
Each scenic spot has different exhibitions, such as fragrance exhibitions, fashion home exhibitions, art exhibitions, hat exhibitions, as well as fashion and trendy art exhibitions and markets, which are very suitable for young and fashionable people to visit and have a perfect date with fashion!
GlobalNomad_22
I'm glad I didn't miss you, Puyuan Ancient Town.
Early winter scenery, a weekend getaway, a visit to Puyuan Ancient Town, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and away from the crowds of famous ancient towns, Puyuan is ancient and modern at the same time. 👍👍👍
🌟 Highlights:
Jiangnan style, pavilions, and towers, fewer people, you can enjoy the fun of shopping alone. 😎😎😎
👍 Most recommended:
There is something to see and eat, oil-fried shrimp is in season, a cup of handmade coffee with authentic farmhouse dishes, very stylish. 👍👍👍
Here you can not only experience the ancient charm but also have modern fun, a great experience!
ExploreWithEthan
A hidden ancient town in Jiaxing, Puyuan is a lesser-known paradise.
📍Address:
No. 233, Puchuan Street, Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province
🚗Transportation:
Self-driving: Located in Jiaxing, 1.5 hours' drive from Shanghai
Public transportation: Take a high-speed train to Jiaxing South Station or Tongxiang Station, then take Bus No. 3 or a taxi to the destination
🌈Must-see attractions
1️⃣Beigeng Tower
One of the best viewing spots in the ancient town, where you can climb the tower to enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient town
2️⃣Puyuan Chamber of Commerce
Records the history of the development of Puyuan merchants. Don't miss the Puyuan Treasury on B1, which is filled with gold and silver coins and is very impressive
3️⃣Yue Family Courtyard
Enjoy a puppet show
4️⃣Shufang Zen Garden
A garden landscape that combines a theater and a teahouse, the centerpiece of the scenic area, with small bridges and flowing water, and mist on the water, like a fairyland
5️⃣Fushan Temple
Recommended to visit in the evening, when the sunset glow makes it more poetic. There are two nearly thousand-year-old ginkgo trees in the temple, which are worth stopping to admire
6️⃣Siwan Street
An ancient street with unique Song Dynasty style, recommended for night tours. When the lanterns are lit, you will feel like you have traveled back in time. Various handicrafts and delicious Song cakes are sold here
🎟️Tickets:
Adult ticket: CNY 60/person, free for hotel guests
💗Other tips:
There are often performances in the scenic area, so you need to plan your itinerary in advance and arrange your time reasonably 😊
The night view of Puyuan Ancient Town is particularly charming. It is recommended to stay overnight in the scenic area to experience the night view of Jiangnan in depth.
You can try the local snacks in the scenic area, such as pastries, and let your taste buds travel as well 😋
LiamPaterson841
Puyuan Ancient Town | Go to Jiangnan! This ancient town is a bit fashionable.
| Go to Jiangnan! This ancient town is a bit fashionable. After 9 years of careful protection and development, Puyuan Ancient Town has finally opened its arms to the world. At this moment, I feel deeply honored. Puyuan Ancient Town, with its architectural style of the Southern Song Dynasty as its soul, skillfully integrates tradition and modernity, presenting a magnificent picture of the water town in Jiangnan to the world.
🌟Main attractions:
[One] Shufang Zen Garden: A cultural garden landscape integrating theater and teahouse. The place is shrouded in mist, as if entering a fairyland. The blue hour at night is even more beautiful and intoxicating.
[Two] Songyue Liao: Located opposite Shufang Zen Garden, the Wen·Jian Hidden Fragrance Exhibition is being held here, allowing you to experience the charm of modern art while savoring the ancient town.
[Three] Fushan Temple: This ancient temple is located in the center of the ancient town, with two 800-year-old ginkgo trees from the Song Dynasty, witnessing the vicissitudes of the ancient town. Climb to the top of Fushan Pagoda to overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire ancient town.
[Four] Zen Hall: This building is located in the middle of the water, with a beautiful and atmospheric appearance, carved beams and painted buildings, making it a good place for taking photos.
🍲Food recommendations:
In Puyuan Ancient Town, you can also taste many authentic delicacies. Huanxi Shaomai, Bubugaosheng Green Rice Ball, Wangji Jiangzongzi, Dageng Teahouse... Every delicacy is full of Jiangnan charm, making people linger.
📍Take a train/high-speed train
1) Arrival station: Tongxiang High-speed Railway Station. 2) Route: Arrive at Tongxiang High-speed Railway Station and take a taxi to Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town.
📍Drive there
Navigate to the destination: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town Parking Lot.
1) Depart from Shanghai: G60→G1522→Jiahong Avenue→Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town;
⏳Tour time:
The tour time of the scenic spot is divided into summer time (May 1st-October 7th) and winter time (October 8th-April 30th), among which the summer tour time is 9:00-22:30; winter tour time is 9:00-22:00.
💰Per capita consumption:
The adult ticket for Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town Scenic Spot is 120 yuan, the discount ticket is 80 yuan, and the child ticket is 60 yuan.
🗓Itinerary:
Regular tour route: Service Center→Baizhang Corridor→North Geng Tower→Xianzi Beach→Xiyuan Mansion→Water Guandi Temple→Puyuan Chamber of Commerce→Yue's Three Jinshi House→Meijing Theater→Candle Street→Fushan Temple→Puyuan Shilang House→Fushan Pagoda→Service Center.
Z3n1th_@byss1um
Puyuan Ancient Town | A fashionable ancient town that perfectly combines retro and modern styles.
| A fashionable ancient town that perfectly combines retro and modern styles. Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is located in Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province. It is the first ancient town along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Covering an area of 1,287 mu, it retains the architectural style of Jiangnan and is positioned as a "Chinese Fashion Ancient Town". With a long history, it was one of the five famous towns in Jiangnan during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and was famous for its silk production.
❤ Recommended reasons:
Puyuan Ancient Town has a history of nearly 1,000 years and is a typical representative of the water towns in Jiangnan during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is known as the hometown of "the world's first silk". In 2023, it was recognized as a 5A-level scenic town in Zhejiang Province.
The architecture of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is mainly in the Song Dynasty style, giving people a sense of simplicity and solemnity. The ancient town retains the layout and characteristics of Song Dynasty architecture, with water and land running parallel, rivers and streets adjacent, and connected by more than 80 stone bridges, as if a Jiangnan ink painting unfolds before you.
🌟 Highlights:
It retains a large number of historical buildings, such as ancient temples, residences, and streets. These buildings are known for their unique ancient architectural style and exquisite carvings. In Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, you can enjoy traditional opera performances, folk art, and handicraft making. In addition, Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town also offers a variety of delicious food, including local snacks and traditional dishes, allowing you to taste authentic Jiangnan cuisine.
📍 Detailed address:
Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province
🚉 Transportation:
High-speed rail options: Jiaxing Station, Jiaxing South Station, Tongxiang Station. Take a taxi for about half an hour after getting off the train.
Self-driving: Navigate to the parking lot of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town Scenic Area.
🗓 Itinerary:
Boat Dock ➠ Beigeng Tower ➠ Shufang Zen Garden ➠ Guanwang Temple ➠ Puyuan Chamber of Commerce ➠ Meijing Theater ➠ Candle Street ➠ Xiangyun Temple ➠ Fushan Temple ➠ Siwan Street ➠ Fushan Tower
👉 Sightseeing car route: Tourist Service Center Station → Xiyuan Mansion → Fushan Temple West → Meijing Theater → Siyanjing → Xiyuan Mansion → Tourist Service Center Station
👉 Meishang Line: Tourist Service Center Station → Xiyuan Mansion → Fushan Temple West → Meishang Hotel North → Fushan Temple West → Meijing Theater → Siyanjing → Xiyuan Mansion → Tourist Service Center Station
💰 Average cost:
Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town Scenic Area Adult Ticket: CNY 120
CelestialSeeker424242
Wow, a fashion-themed ancient town!
Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town | One-Day Travel Guide✨
📍Location: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town
🎫Ticket: [120] yuan (discounts may be available for online reservations)
🕙Best time to visit: All day. We recommend entering the park at around 9 am to make the most of your visit.
🌟Morning:
After entering from the visitor center, visit Fushan Temple to experience the tranquility and solemnity of the ancient temple. The temple's architecture is exquisite and perfect for taking photos📷. Then, stroll along Beigenglou Ancient Street to admire the quaint shops on both sides and find some unique handicrafts.
🌟Noon:
Find a waterfront restaurant in the ancient town to try some local specialties, such as Dingsheng cake, which is soft and glutinous, sweet but not greasy, and Wuzhen braised duck, which is tender and rich in flavor.
🌟Afternoon:
A boat tour of the ancient town is a must. Sail slowly along the river, admire the white walls and black tiles on both sides, and listen to the sound of the oars paddling through the water. It's so relaxing🛶. After disembarking, visit the fashion and creative district, which features various fashion exhibitions and creative studios. The collision of tradition and modernity will give you a brand-new visual experience.
🌟Evening:
As the lights come on, the night view of the ancient town is stunning. Visit the night market, which has many snack and trinket stalls. You can also go to the ancient theater to watch a performance and experience the cultural heritage of the ancient town.
Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town combines the gentleness of the Jiangnan water town with fashionable elements. Spend a wonderful day here💕
HarrisMichael14
Dreaming of a Beautiful Dream: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town Night View.
☘️Puyuan Town, formerly known as Lixu, Yuer, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs through the town, 700 years ago, the four major tooth shops were born here, forming the earliest silk market, 100 years ago, it was known as "the town of Jiahe, where 10,000 pieces of silk are produced every day."
🌾The ancient town is mainly composed of Song-style buildings, with high and low levels, built on the water. The colors are more intense at night, like a thickly painted oil painting, dreaming of a beautiful dream.
🕙Business hours:
9:00-22:00
⏳Play time:
1 day
💰Ticket price:
Tickets: 120 yuan/person, sculling boat: 60 yuan/person
📍Detailed address:
Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province
LANE HOWELL
Don't make the same mistakes I did! A must-read guide to Puyuan Ancient Town!
Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is located in Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, and has a history of over 900 years. The ancient town was originally built by the Southern Song Dynasty's Prince Consort Pu Feng and the princess, and is known as the hometown of "the world's first silk" due to its developed silk industry. Over time, Puyuan has gradually developed into a fashion ancient town that combines tradition and modernity, attracting a large number of tourists with its unique water town style and rich cultural heritage.
One-day itinerary
Morning
Fushan Temple
Opening hours: 09:00–17:00
Tickets: Free
Travel tips: Fushan Temple is an important cultural site in Puyuan Ancient Town, with the Thousand Buddha Pavilion and the Mahavira Hall, which are magnificent. You can take photos of ancient buildings and two nearly 900-year-old ginkgo trees in the temple.
Transportation: About a 10-minute walk from the entrance of the ancient town.
Shufang Zen Garden
Opening hours: 09:00–17:00
Tickets: Included in the ancient town ticket
Travel tips: This is a typical Jiangnan garden, with pavilions and towers scattered throughout the garden, making it a great place for photos. It is recommended to take photos at sunset, when the scenery is particularly beautiful.
Transportation: About a 10-minute walk from Fushan Temple.
Puyuan Chamber of Commerce
Opening hours: 09:00–17:00
Tickets: Included in the ancient town ticket
Travel tips: This place showcases the history and culture of Puyuan merchants, and you can learn about the development of "the world's first silk". There is also a runway tunnel in the museum, which is great for photos.
Transportation: About a 5-minute walk from Shufang Zen Garden.
Noon
Lunch recommendation
In the ancient town, you can try "Meijing Chinese Restaurant", which offers innovative dishes that combine local and other cuisines, such as black truffle abalone braised pork and jasmine smoked fish.
Afternoon
Bamboo Workshop
Opening hours: 09:00–17:00
Tickets: Free
Travel tips: Here you can experience bamboo weaving, and visitors can make handicrafts such as oil-paper umbrellas, which is a great interactive experience.
Transportation: About a 10-minute walk from Puyuan Chamber of Commerce.
Meijing Theater
Opening hours: 09:00–17:00
Tickets: Included in the ancient town ticket
Travel tips: The theater regularly hosts intangible cultural heritage performances, such as puppet shows, and you can check the performance schedule in advance to watch.
Transportation: About a 10-minute walk from Bamboo Workshop.
Night tour activities
Participate in night tour activities in the ancient town, such as fish lantern parades and open-air movies, to experience the lively atmosphere of the ancient town at night.
Transportation can be arranged by walking or cycling within the ancient town.
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Comparable to Wuzhen, but quieter: A detailed travel guide to Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town.
🌠Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is located in Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, in the center of the Hangjiahu Plain. It mainly features architecture from the Tang and Song Dynasties, with a total investment of 7 billion yuan. The town is crisscrossed with water networks, ancient bridges, old streets, and alleys.
👍Recommended travel route:
Paifang - Visitor Center - Beigeng Tower (the second highest point in the ancient town) - Dageng Bridge - Xianzi Beach (a street full of snacks) - Fuma Square - Shufang Zen Temple (Song Dynasty garden) - Xiutong Bridge (century-old bridge) - Wool Museum - Yue Family Courtyard - Gongde Bridge - Puyuan Chamber of Commerce (gate with seven dougong brackets) - Guanwang Temple - Ancient Stage - Chaoyang Bridge - Beiheng Street (the most prosperous area in the ancient town) - Church Square - Yongle Bridge - Xiangzhu Bridge - Temple Square - Fushan Temple (with two thousand-year-old ginkgo trees) - Fushan Pagoda - Shilang Bridge - Siwan Street - Beilang Bridge - Exit
🌅Shufang Zen Temple requires a free reservation in advance and has a limit on the number of visitors. You can take a sculling boat at the Puyuan Shilang Wharf. Fushan Pagoda has a free elevator to the top, with the best view on the fifth floor. The night view is the most worth seeing.
💰Ticket price:
CNY 120/person, sculling boat: CNY 60/person
🕙Opening hours:
9:00–22:00
⏳Duration:
1 day
📍Address:
Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province
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Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town's best viewing platform: Beigeng Tower.
🌠Beigeng Tower is located 200 meters to the right of the entrance to Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town Scenic Area. It is the best place to enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient town and was once a resting place for the town's night watchmen.
⏳Recommended visit time:
30 minutes
💰Ticket price:
Free, included in the scenic area ticket
Scenic area ticket: CNY 120/person
📍Address:
Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province
JOHNNY RICHARDS
A sense of time travel arises: Puyuan Gongde Bridge.
🌠Puyuan Gongde Bridge is located in the south of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town, east of Puyuan Chamber of Commerce, between Dingquan Bridge and Chaoyang Bridge. It is a wooden bridge, and standing on the bridge, you will feel like you are traveling through time.
⏳Recommended visit time:
10 minutes
💰Ticket price:
Free, included in the scenic area ticket
Scenic area ticket: CNY 120/person
📍Address:
Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province