- Wuzhen Water Town - Explore the picturesque water town of Wuzhen on a full-day guided tour from Hangzhou. See the town’s highlights, including the Sanbai Wine Workshop, built during the Song Dynasty and the only winery that remains in Wuzhen. Visit the Hundred-Bed Museum and learn about indigo dye at Hongyuan Tie Dye; then watch a shadow puppet show with musical accompaniment on traditional Chinese instruments. Wrap up with a scenic (optional) cruise on the river. Your tour includes lunch, entrance tickets, and hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Hangzhou. Full-day tour to Wuzhen Water Town, from Hangzhou View elaborately decorated antique beds at the Hundred-Bed Museum Learn about Wuzhen’s wine production at the Sanbai Wine Workshop Visit the Hongyuan Thai dye house and witness inner workings of the textile industry Enjoy a shadow puppet performance Float past pretty old buildings and stone bridges on an optional scenic boat cruise Includes informative guide, lunch, admission, and hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Lunch
Your excursion to Wuzhen water town commences with a coach collection from your Hotel in Hangzhou. A 90-minute journey will see you arriving in Wuzhen.
Pay a visit to the Hundred-Bed Museum (Zhao Hall), recognized for being the first institution in China dedicated to preserving and displaying ancient beds from the Yangtze River delta region. Admire the intricate carving and exquisite designs on these age-old beds, while your guide narrates the intriguing tales that echo the rich cultural heritage of ancient Chinese civilization.
Subsequently, explore the Sanbai Wine Workshop, the lone surviving winery in Wuzhen, established during the Song Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, liquor brewing was a significant industry in Wuzhen, having over 20 active distilleries. Get a glimpse of how traditional techniques are used in wine making. Next stop is the Hongyuan Thai dye house where you can witness the traditional craft of creating indigo-dyed printed calico. Wuzhen is a primary provider of this blue, flower-patterned cloth.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
