Huzhou

湖州|Water TownsBambooMountainsHeritage

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for water-town, bamboo, mountain and wetland walks; check rain, fog and seasonal transport before longer routes
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and weather-sensitive water-town, bamboo, mountain and wetland routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Nanxun Ancient Town

南浔古镇

All Ages

Admission

Public streets are free; paid residences, boats and evening activities charge separately.

Typical Visit

Half a day for the main streets; most of a day to a full day with paid residences and boats.

02Built Heritage

Xiaolianzhuang and Jiaye Library

小莲庄及嘉业藏书楼

All Ages

Admission

Separate ticket or combination ticket; scope and validity vary by the option sold that day.

Typical Visit

About 1–2 hours; allow longer for a slower garden and library visit.

03Built Heritage

Former Residence of Zhang Jingjiang

张静江故居

All Ages

Admission

Separate ticket or Nanxun combination ticket; inclusion and entry times vary by day.

Typical Visit

About 40 minutes to 1 hour, plus time for East Street and the northern district.

04Built Heritage

Liu's Former Home

刘氏梯号

All Ages

Admission

Separate ticket or Nanxun combination ticket; scope and validity follow the option sold that day.

Typical Visit

About 30–60 minutes; allow more time for architectural details and the courtyard.

05City Guide

Baijianlou Residences

百间楼

All Ages

Admission

The public residential area is free; nearby residences, boats, food and accommodation are separate.

Typical Visit

About 1–3 hours, depending on walking speed, bridge stops and optional boating.

06Built Heritage

Zhang Shiming Memorial Residence

张石铭旧宅

All Ages

Admission

Separate ticket or Nanxun combination ticket; scope, price and validity vary by day.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for a complete residence visit.

07City Guide

Guanghui Bridge

广惠桥

All Ages

Admission

The public bridge is free; nearby boats, residences and other activities are separate.

Typical Visit

About 30–60 minutes, or longer when used as part of a southern-to-northern walk.

08City Guide

Nanxun Ancient Town Rowboat

南浔古镇摇橹船

All Ages

Admission

Rowboat ticket is sold separately; boat type, fare and route vary by dock and departure.

Typical Visit

About 15–30 minutes for the boat ride, plus waiting and walking at both ends.

09City Guide

Feiying Pagoda

飞英塔

All Ages

Admission

Feiying Park is free; climbing the pagoda requires a separate ticket.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for the park and exterior; 1.5–2 hours when climbing is open.

10City Guide

Lianhuazhuang Park

莲花庄公园

All Ages

Admission

Park entry is free; the Hubi Museum and nearby venues are separate.

Typical Visit

About 1.5–3 hours, depending on garden pace and nearby venue visits.

11City Guide

Hangzhou Hello Kitty Park

杭州Hello Kitty乐园

All Ages

Admission

Tickets vary by date, adult or child status and session; rides and special activities may be extra.

Typical Visit

Half a day to a full day, depending on ages, queues and shows.

12City Guide

Cloud Grassland

云上草原

All Ages

Admission

The main ticket, cable cars, shuttles and high-altitude activities may be separate.

Typical Visit

Half a day to a full day, depending on cable cars, queues and high-altitude activities.

13City Guide

Zhongnan Baicao Garden

中南百草园

All Ages

Admission

Base admission, transport, animal interactions, shows and rides may be separate.

Typical Visit

Half a day to a full day; the park is too large for a complete visit in only a few hours.

14City Guide

China Bamboo Expo Park

安吉竹博园

All Ages

Admission

Base admission, transport, panda-related activities, feeding and rides may be separate.

Typical Visit

About 3–5 hours; allow longer for pandas, the museum, the pet area and outdoor activities.

15City Guide

China Great Bamboo Sea

中国大竹海

All Ages

Admission

Main admission, glass bridge, cart, slide and other facilities are separate.

Typical Visit

About 2–4 hours for the basic paths; allow longer for extra facilities and queues.

16City Guide

Yucun Village (Anji)

余村

All Ages

Admission

Public village areas are free; paid venues, rentals and operated activities are separate.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours; allow half a day for paid venues or a slower cycle visit.

17City Guide

Hidden Dragon Waterfalls

藏龙百瀑

All Ages

Admission

Main admission, magic carpet, slide, cable car and glass facilities are separate.

Typical Visit

About 1.5–2 hours for a quick route; 2.5–3.5 hours for a full hike.

18City Guide

Moganshan Scenic Area

莫干山风景名胜区

All Ages

Admission

Scenic ticket, shuttle, sightseeing vehicles and individual attractions may be separate.

Typical Visit

Half a day to a full day; allow longer for several summit points.

19City Guide

Sword Pond

剑池

All Ages

Admission

Usually covered by the Moganshan ticket and shuttle; confirm the day's scope and last departure.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours; half a day to a full day when combined with other summit points.

20Built Heritage

Wuling Village

武陵村

All Ages

Admission

Usually covered by the Moganshan ticket and mountain transport; historic interiors may have separate access rules.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours; half a day to a full day when combined with other summit points.

21City Guide

Yucun Scenic Area (Moganshan)

庾村景区

All Ages

Admission

Public streets are free; indoor venues, shops, cultural spaces and activities may charge separately.

Typical Visit

About 2–4 hours; allow half a day for slower street and cultural-space visits.

22Cultural Stop

Yucun Cultural Market (Moganshan)

庾村文化市集

All Ages

Admission

Public streets are free; shops, exhibitions, food and activities operate or charge separately.

Typical Visit

About 2 hours for a quick walk; half a day to a full day for several spaces and breaks.

23City Guide

Xuguang Terrace

旭光台

All Ages

Admission

Scenic ticket, shuttle, parking and time-specific arrangements are confirmed separately.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour; 3–4 hours when combined with other summit viewpoints.

24Built Heritage

Baiyun Mountain Pavilion

白云山馆

All Ages

Admission

Scenic ticket, shuttle and villa interiors are arranged separately; enter only marked open rooms.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour; allow longer when linking the terrace, villas and other summit points.

25City Guide

Moganshan Tianchi

莫干山天池

All Ages

Admission

Jiangnan Tianchi has its own ticket; lakeside transport, seasonal facilities and activities may be separate.

Typical Visit

About 2–4 hours, depending on the mountain road, lake route and viewpoints.

26Nature Escape

Xiazhu Lake National Wetland Park

下渚湖国家湿地公园

All Ages

Admission

Admission, return boats, rowing boats and island activities may be separate.

Typical Visit

About 2 hours for a quick route; 3–4 hours for a complete visit.

27City Guide

Xinshi Ancient Town

新市古镇

All Ages

Admission

Public streets are free; residences, venues, boats and evening activities are separate.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for streets and bridges; half a day to a full day with venues and a river break.