China Travel Guide

Wuzhen and Jiaxing, China

A classic Jiangnan water town in Zhejiang's Jiaxing prefecture, best seen slowly over two days with rail connections from Shanghai and Hangzhou.

1 story March to May and October to December Updated
A stone arched bridge over a narrow canal in Wuzhen at dawn, with whitewashed houses, dark timber shutters and a small wooden boat moored below.
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Why Wuzhen and Jiaxing, China belongs on your shortlist

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Best months March to May and October to December
Best for Slow-paced couples, first-time China travelers, photographers who prefer mornings to nightlife, and food-led walkers happy to plan around train times.
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