What to Eat and Drink

Delicious seafood i of course, a staple of this water town. Local favorites such as steamed fish shouldn't be missed; but non-seafood dishes are also popular, like the braised mutton.

For dessert, try the delicious and beautifully presented Gusao Cake, served in a traditional red lacquered box.

Sanbai wine, a liquor distilled from rice or sorghum, is still made by hand in old-fashioned distilleries using the same methods that have been employed for centuries.

Also try the delectable chrysanthemum tea that is a specialty of the region.

Wuzhen has plenty of night life as well. Visit Chashi Jie for lively cafes and bars to enjoy your leisure time. For entertainment, take in a show on the ancient Xiuzhenguan Square stage, or the Xizha stage that floats on the water.

With many sites of historical and cultural interest, the poetic town of Wuzhen deserves to be on your first touring destination in China.