Historic site · ZHEJIANG
Xitang Water Town
西塘 · Xītáng
About
Restored Ming-era canal town 90 minutes from Shanghai. Mission Impossible III filming location; less crowded than Zhouzhuang.
Xitang covers 9 ancient streets and 122 stone bridges over canals. The town's most distinctive feature is its 1,300m of covered walkways (long lang) along the canals — designed for shoppers to escape sun and rain. Featured as a key location in Mission: Impossible III (2006). Quieter than Zhouzhuang; better for photography in early morning.
How to get there
Tour bus or driver from Shanghai (1.5h).
When to visit
Early morning or evening.
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