Hangzhou: Exploring the Watertown of Hanfu and Hotpot

Discover the charm of Xinshi Ancient Town on a day trip from Hangzhou. Explore Silk Town Old Street, enjoy a hot pot and barbecue feast, and glide through canals on a traditional boat.
Escape the city's clamor and step into the peaceful, history-steeped Xinshi Ancient Town, a hidden gem of Jiangnan water towns with a profound silk heritage. This one-day tour leads you into a picturesque world of gentle canals, stone arch bridges, and old streets steeped in sericulture culture.

Stroll along the charming Silk Town Old Street, where ancient workshops and traditional houses tell the long story of local silk farming and craftsmanship. Feel the authentic rhythm of Jiangnan life that has remained gentle and unhurried through generations.

Refuel with a delicious combination of Chinese hot pot and barbecue, featuring fresh local ingredients that capture the unique taste of the water town, warming both body and mood.

Step into graceful Hanfu, the classic traditional attire of China, and wander through ancient lanes and waterfront scenery. Every corner becomes a perfect frame for elegant, unforgettable photos, letting you travel back in time to the poetic Jiangnan.

The most enchanting moment awaits on a traditional black-awning boat. Drift slowly along the peaceful canals, pass by white-walled, black-tiled houses and weathered stone bridges, as soft water ripples and quiet views wrap you in the dreamlike romance of Jiangnan.

This journey is not just a tour, but a gentle immersion into the timeless beauty and cultural soul of China’s water town, leaving you with precious and serene memories.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.