[Waterside Dreams] What Else Is There to Do in Zhejiang Besides West Lake? This Itinerary Takes You Through Two Classic Water Towns

Want to explore the Jiangnan water towns but not sure how to plan? This Zhejiang travel guide guarantees a great trip. On your Shanghai day tour, snap photos at the Wukang Mansion or catch a ferry in Lujiazui to feel the city's modern edge. In Wuzhen's East Scenic Zone, step into the filming locations of "Fleeting Time" and experience the gentle life of a waterside town. You can also take a night boat through the West Scenic Zone to enjoy Wuzhen after dark. Xitang boasts its one-of-a-kind Misty Rain Corridor—watch sculling boats glide by and embrace the slow pace of an ancient town. Next, head to Hangzhou. Beyond misty West Lake, Feilai Peak and Lingyin Temple, don't miss "Romance of the Song Dynasty," Hangzhou's #1 show. Finally, return to Shanghai, where the food at City God Temple will satisfy every craving. This trip has it all—scenery, food and performances—for a fully immersive taste of Jiangnan's elegance and charm.