After the unpleasant night at the Wuzhen International camping, we arrived here.
After spending the night at Wuzhen camping, we decided to plunge into Wuzhen’s old water town and boondock in the parking area for the night. No other camping was nearby, so we stayed at the parking lot—a whopping 20CNY for 24-hour security + shops, and restaurants were available.
Wuzhen Old Water Town, lying in the northern part of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, is a typical ancient town in southern China. It is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Hangzhou and Suzhou and 140 kilometers (87 miles) from Shanghai.
Wuzhen Old Water Town, a 1300-year-old water town
We spent a whole day here, and it was terrific. All the narrow streets were filled with vendors, food vendors, and coffee shops, which was enjoyable for the stomach and eyes. In the morning, busloads of people start to come, so it is better to be early at the gate to avoid the bigger crowds.
Heading home from our first RV trip from Wuzhen Old Water Town
We needed to head home again after two nights in the Wuzhen area. We will surely continue the travels in China by RV or caravan. This trip was somehow a lesson learned.
The neighbours at the parking lot gave us good hints about additional accessories that are good to have, and the best was the application that could be used in the future to find good places for camping and rental.
Woyouzijia (窝友自驾) app.
There is a perfect app for travellers in China, and there are also other apps that you can use. Check our page for more information.
Unfortunately, it is only in Chinese. The name is Woyouzijia (窝友自驾). You can rent company/private RVs and check for camping/boondocking locations from it. No web page is available, only as an app for Android or IOS.
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Conclusion
It was an excellent weekend with minor issues at the campsite. Wuzhen Old Water Town is a place you must visit to see and taste. A weekend trip from Shanghai is easy as driving by the G50 highway takes less than two hours.
Sightseeing review
China, Zhejiang, Jiaxing, Tongxiang, 石佛南路18号 邮政编码: 314501
Our experience
Summary
Pros
- An authentic town with old-style houses
- The food. Many small stands where you can get all types and tastes. Coffee shops available
- Boondocking in the parking lot, 24/7 security, and it cost only 20CNY/night
- Public toilets available
- Close to the sightseeing spot
- Restaurants for the evening closeby
Cons
- It is a parking lot, and no water or electricity is available
- Tour buses arriving in the morning with tour guides' megaphones
- No cooking outside allowed
- It might be crowded on Chinese holidays
Location
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