Travel to Southern China - Explore Wuzhen

Southern China is not actually an administrative unit of China. Literally, Southern China refers to the area south of the Yangtze River. Nowadays, Southern China is commonly defined as the region including Shanghai, south of Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province, northern Jiangxi Province, and Zhejiang Province. Some areas of Fujian Province are also considered part of Southern China.

Southern China is renowned for its long history and unique culture. This land also attracts many domestic and international tourists because of its beautiful and romantic natural landscapes.

Southern China is the area south of the Yangtze River, with many charming ancient cities.

When traveling to Southern China, you need to apply for a Chinese visa. The visa required for Vietnamese tourists traveling to China is type L visa, valid for 2 months.

The procedures and necessary documents for applying for a Chinese tourist visa are fully listed on the website http://www.visaforchina.cn/. You can access the website to follow the prescribed steps.

The service fee is 690.00 VND and the tourist visa fee is 60 USD. In addition, there are many options such as Express, Urgent, VIP Express, with costs ranging from 1 to over 2 million VND, if you want to expedite the procedure and save time.

See more: What do you need to apply for a Chinese visa?

From Vietnam, travelers can fly to the Southern China region by air. You can purchase air tickets from Vietnam to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport - Zhejiang Province. Depending on your schedule and plans, you can choose the appropriate option.

Currently, airlines in Vietnam operate various direct flights from Vietnam to airports in Shanghai and Hangzhou. To optimize costs, you can book air tickets to Southern China at Vietjet, enjoying super-saving prices and attractive promotions. You can access the website, fan page, Vietjet application, or contact Vietjet's official agents to update flight schedules and promotions for air tickets to Southern China.

Currently, airlines in Vietnam, including Vietjet, operate various direct flights from Vietnam to airports near Southern China.

Southern China has a humid subtropical climate, hot and humid summers, and cold winters. The beautiful scenery of Southern China has its own unique charm in each season. You can travel to Southern China during the following periods:

• Spring (from March to May): Pleasant weather, you can admire the vibrant natural scenery with flowers blooming everywhere in Southern China.
• Autumn (from September to November): The weather in Southern China is dry and beautiful during this time. Traveling during this period, you can enjoy the sight of golden and red leaves.
• Winter (from December to February): Southern China may have snowfall, suitable for travelers who enjoy the cold and want to admire the romantic snow scenery.

When traveling to Southern China, there are many destinations for you to explore this fascinating land. Among them, Wuzhen is definitely a place you shouldn't miss. It is an ancient town with a history of up to 1,300 years, a golden witness of the cultural and historical values of China. Wuzhen is also affectionately known as the "first beautiful landscape" of Southern China, with its poetic water scenery, moss-covered ancient roofs, and ancient bridges spanning the tranquil canals

Wuzhen is affectionately known as the "first beautiful landscape" of Southern China.

Wuzhen, or phonetically known as Wuzhen (乌镇), belongs to Donghuang City, Zhejiang Province. The architecture of Wuzhen is imbued with the charm of Southern China and harmony with nature. This has attracted millions of tourists every year.

Wuzhen is about 100km from Shanghai and even closer to Hangzhou, only about 60km away. Therefore, when visiting Shanghai or Hangzhou, tourists often also visit Wuzhen.

From Shanghai and Hangzhou, you can easily take a bus to Wuzhen. The travel time is only about two hours.

Depending on personal preferences, you have many options for the best time to visit Wuzhen, Southern China. If you prefer cool, dry weather, you can visit Wuzhen in spring or summer from March to June. If you like to experience traveling in cold weather during winter, you can visit from September to December.

Both of these periods are suitable for admiring the ancient town and fully experiencing the poetic scenery here.

Unlike some other ancient towns in China, Wuzhen charges an admission fee. The entrance fee to Wuzhen is around 120 RMB (equivalent to over 400,000 VND). However, the scenery here will not make you regret the price you paid.

• Watch the sunrise in Wuzhen:

Wuzhen opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. To fully explore Wuzhen in Southern China, you should arrive early to enjoy the scenery of Wuzhen in the misty morning. The scenery of moss-covered roofs immersed in the misty morning, very charming and enchanting, will surely leave you with an unforgettable impression.

The image of moss-covered roofs immersed in the morning mist, the sparkling water under the dawn is a memorable sight for visitors when visiting Wuzhen - the "first beautiful landscape" of China.

• Visit the West Zone

Wuzhen is divided into 4 zones: East Zone, West Zone, South Zone, and North Zone. Among them, the West Zone is a preferred destination for visitors.

In the West Zone, tourists will be amazed by the complex water canal system and beautiful wooden bridges built thousands of years ago. Visitors can stroll around the West Zone of Wuzhen, admire the traditional wooden houses, participate in activities such as boat rides on the canals, enjoy local cuisine, or indulge in shopping for traditional handicraft products.

In addition, there is a famous museum in the West Zone - the Chinese Foot Binding Culture Museum. Here, you can witness the ancient Chinese foot-binding custom firsthand.

• Explore the East Zone

The East Zone of Wuzhen covers an area of 900,000 square meters, including many scenic spots and attractive tourist destinations. A special feature of the East Zone is the Ancient Bed Museum. This is a unique museum in the country dedicated to displaying and introducing ancient beds with a history of over a thousand years.

• Admire Wuzhen at night

The scenery of Wuzhen seems impressive at every moment of the day. And admiring the scenery of Wuzhen in Southern China at night is an experience that any traveler should not miss.

The charming beauty of the town when lit up is doubled when the canals reflect the lights, creating an extremely poetic and romantic atmosphere.

At night, the scenery in O Tran Giang Nam is very sparkling and magical, typical of the river region.

• Explore the Water Market, Wuzhen

The Water Market is a unique and interesting experience for visitors to Wuzhen. Known as the "Venice of the East," Wuzhen has a system of canals and waterways with beautiful scenery. And the Water Market is an integral part if you want to explore the unique waterway transportation system in Wuzhen.

The people around this most beautiful ancient town in China often row their boats here in the early morning to enjoy tea or sell some items such as fruits, vegetables. Gradually, this place has become a prosperous trading point by water.

Today, the small traders on the river will gather in one aretury.

The Indigo Fabric Workshop covers an area of 2500 square meters. Here, it's not just a place for fabric production from indigo plants but also a unique cultural destination. When visiting the Indigo Fabric Workshop, tourists will witness the process of fabric production from indigo plants, from harvesting leaves, extracting dye, to dyeing fabric. You can also interact directly with artisans making fabric, learn how to dye fabric with indigo dye, and even create products from indigo fabric.

• Indigo fabric factory

A place you should not miss when coming to O Tran is the Indigo hand-dyed fabric factory - a traditional profession of producing fabric from the indigo tree that has existed since the 13th century.

Indigo fabric factory has an area of up to 2500m2. Here is not only a place where fabric from the indigo tree is produced, but also a unique cultural experience and attraction. Visiting the Indigo fabric factory, visitors will witness the process of producing fabric from the indigo tree, from harvesting leaves, taking dyes, to dyeing the fabric. You can also interact directly with fabric artisans, learn how to dye fabric with indigo dye and even create your own products from indigo fabric.

Another place you shouldn't miss when visiting Wuzhen is the Indigo Fabric Dyeing Workshop - a traditional craft of fabric production from indigo plants that has existed since the 13th century.

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