Wuzhen is not only a beautiful water town in the Jiangnan region but also embodies rich modern technology, with each resident acting as an "NPC."
Wuzhen, the jewel of Jiangnan water towns, fulfills people's fantasies of traditional water towns while integrating the conveniences of modern life. Here, you can stroll between small bridges and flowing water, enjoying the tranquility of pastoral life, but it feels more like a living ancient town Disney, where residents are NPCs providing you with the most authentic experience.
After Wuzhen was developed into a tourist attraction, local residents were hired to work in the scenic area, carrying identity cards as NPCs... even the boat rowers and the elderly running barber shops are paid employees.
🏠 Each shop follows the principle of "one store, one product," selling only one specialty item to ensure quality and price consistency. Here, you won't see environmentally damaging commercial activities, low-quality souvenirs, and even the souvenirs within the scenic area are cheaper than those outside.
💧 Wuzhen's intelligent water level control system is a perfect combination of ancient towns and modern technology. When the water level rises to a certain height, the system automatically activates the drainage function to protect the ancient town from flooding.
🎭 The annual Wuzhen Theater Festival perfectly blends art and life. Here, you might encounter drama performances on the streets or see theatrical characters performing impromptu by the river.
🚗 Transportation tips: Wuzhen does not have an airport or train station, but it is very convenient to reach. You can take a train to Tongxiang Station and then transfer to a bus or taxi. Direct tourist lines to Wuzhen have been opened from places like Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Nanjing. Wuzhen Bus Station is the central hub of transportation, making it easy to reach the East and West Zha scenic areas.
🎫 Ticket purchasing: Tickets for the Wuzhen scenic area can be purchased online and offline. Online channels include the "Wuzhen Tourist Official Mall" mini program, and the "Wuzhen Tourist Official Booking" WeChat public account, while tickets can be directly purchased at the ticket counter of the visitor service center offline. Ticket prices are 110 CNY/person for Dongzha, 150 CNY/person for Xizha, and 190 CNY/person for a combined ticket for both East and West Zha.
