Two-Day of Wuzhen

There are frequent buses at Shanghai South Long-Distance Bus Station to Wuzhen from 7:15 to 18:35 every 30 minutes. You can take metro line 1 or 2 to Shanghai South Railway Station first. Get out from the train station and walk eastwards for a few yards and you will arrive at the South Long-Distance Bus Station. Take a 2 hours' bus ride to Wuzhen Bus Station. Upon arrival, get on bus 337, 350, or 353 to Wuzhen Dishui via 2 stops. Walk through a big arch to your east and you will see the entrance of Dongzha.

Dongzha Visiting Route: God of Fortune Bay - Ancient Bed Museum - Folk Customs Museum - Wine Distillery Workshop - Indigo Fabric Workshop - Wood Carving Museum - The Former Residence of Mao Dun - Huiyuan Pawnshop

Then, get back to the ticket office of Dongzha and take a free shuttle bus to Xizha to enjoy the beautiful night scenes. Also find a hostel in Xizha for one night's stay.

Highlights:
Dongzha District: Wandering around Dongzha, backpackers can have a glimpse of authentic local people's life. Buildings are mostly in their original looking and some natives still live there. Besides, you can get to know local culture and customs by visiting Ancient Bed Museum, Folk Customs Museum, Wood Carving Museum, and time-honored workshops.

Night Scenes of Xizha District: When the night comes, old bridges and grey-tiled residences of Xizha will be lightened and cast their dazzling reflections on the water. It is highly suggested you take a raft trip to blend in the beautiful nightscape. You can also have a few drinks in a bar, or watch an open-air movie or local Huagu Opera to well spend the night.

*Notice: Wuzhen is usually crowded with visitors during weekends and public holidays. It is suggested you avoid visiting the town at that time in order to better immerse in the local peaceful atmosphere.

Cost:

Shanghai - Wuzhen bus ticket	CNY 55
Bus 337, 350, or 353	CNY 2
Combo ticket of Dongzha and Xizha	CNY 150

Xizha Visiting Route: Andufang Ferry - Traditional Plants Dye House - Xuchang Pickled Food Workshop - Yichang Foundry Workshop - Wedding Museum - Zhaoming Academy - Wuzhen Post Office - Water Stage - Bridge in Bridge - White Lotus Pagoda - Yida Silk Workshop - Nuhong Street

When the 2-day independent Shanghai tour to Wuzhen is over, go back to the entrance of Xizha and take bus no. 350 to Wuzhen Bus Station. Take a return bus to Shanghai and you should notice the bus is operating until 18:30.

Highlights of Xizha District:
Xizha District is the essential part of Wuzhen Water Town and covers a larger area than Dongzha. Crisscrossed water lanes divide Xizha into 12 parts and over 70 stone bridges connect these separated islets together. Here you can spend a leisure time wandering along flagstone pavements and taste local snacks in a roadside restaurant. You can also visit some historical sites such as Zhaoming Academy and Wuzhen Post Office, to delve into the past of the town.