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Xitang Ancient Town, China: what it is and when to go
Xitang Ancient Town is a visitor attraction (西塘古镇) in China (Jiaxing). Interests: Nature and With kids. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h of daylight, and in December, 10 h. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · Nature, With kids
- Local name
- 西塘古镇
- Where
- China · 南苑路 258号, 嘉善县, 浙江省
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- PVG Shanghai (Pudong), 90 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Website
- xitang.com.cn
- Run by
- 浙江西塘旅游文化发展有限公司
- Coordinates
- 30.94606, 120.88981
What it is and where
Xitang Ancient Town is a visitor attraction (西塘古镇) in China (Jiaxing).
It is in Jiaxing, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 24 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 30.94606, 120.88981; the nearest main airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, Shanghai (Pudong)), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- 浙江西塘旅游文化发展有限公司
It is one of the Nature and With kids places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Xitang Ancient Town is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:12
- FebPossible10:55
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:46
- MayBest time13:34
- JunPossible14:00
- JulPossible13:49
- AugPossible13:08
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:13
- NovPossible10:24
- DecPossible10:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h of daylight, and in December, 10 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to May and September to October | November to March and June to August |
| With kids | March to May and September to October | November to February and June to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Xitang Ancient Town has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pleasant Goat VillageNature · With kids6.8 km
- Goat's Village PlaygroundWith kids6.9 km
- Jiashan Library and Museum CenterWith kids14 km
- Aficion Chocolate VillageNature · With kids19 km
- Oriental LandCampsite in Shanghai, China22 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Nature
- Mount Everest: Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas
- K2: 2nd-highest mountain on Earth
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Makalu: mountain in Nepal/China; 5th highest in the world
- Lhotse: mountain in Nepal
- Mount Kailash: mountain in Tibet, China
Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Xitang Ancient Town?
It is a visitor attraction (西塘古镇 in the local language) in China.
When is the best time to visit Xitang Ancient Town?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h of daylight, and in December, 10 h.
How do you get to Xitang Ancient Town?
The nearest main airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), 90 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pleasant Goat Village, Goat's Village Playground, Jiashan Library and Museum Center. The rest is in the China guide.
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