Xitang (Chinese: 西塘; pinyin: Xītáng) is an ancient scenic town in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, China. Its history dates back to at least the Spring and Autumn Period when it was located at the border of the State of Yue and Wu.
Xitang is a water town crisscrossed by nine rivers. The town stretches across eight sections, linked by old-fashioned stone bridges. In the older parts of town, the buildings are set along the banks of the canals, which serve as the main transportation thoroughfares in the area.
Xitang also contains numerous antique residences and temples, such as the Temple of the Seven Masters. The town keeps a tranquil ambience and scenic beauty, making it a very popular tourist attraction. It is frequently depicted in Chinese landscape painting.[1]
Xitang locations were featured in the final sequences of the motion picture Mission: Impossible III.
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In Xitang, there are many typical shops in the ancient town; travelers can feel the combination of classical and modern. These shops mainly sell national clothes, local handicrafts, and characteristic snacks. Famous foods include Lushi little wonton (小馄饨), old tube stinky tofu (臭豆腐）. forest euryale seed cake，Xitang ancestral sweet JiuNiang， Qianshi ancestral bean curd flower （豆腐花. old van maltose fatty.
The travel development of Xitang brings local people many advantages. The peasant hotels are also a special sight. All in all, the hotels are very clean and the price is very proper. To choose the hotel you like, you can look for information on the Internet and talk with the master. You can ask for the help of traffic routes and the suggestion on tourist attractions. Here are the websites about these hotels.
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