Experience

Traditional boat ride

A slow boat glides through Wuzhen’s waterways, revealing the town’s rhythm from the water.

1-8 guests 25-30 minutes
Traditional boats moored at the quay.
From CNY 60 per person

What to expect

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An unhurried pace

Drift under stone bridges and past timber homes on hand‑rowed boats, soaking in the changing scenery and quiet water.

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Price

  • Private boat (one-way)

¥480 per boat

Up to 8 passengers (including children)

  • Shared boat (one-way)

¥60 per person

Children aged 14 and under: ¥30 per person

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Ticket office and time

  • 07:30–21:30

Visitor Center Quay

Andufang Quay

Temple of General Wu Quay

Ruyi Bridge Quay

Dockside Quay

  • 08:00–17:00

Live Water Garden Quay

West Waterside Quay

Dragon-shaped Farmland Quay

Single hand-rowed wooden boat floating on calm canal water, flanked by ancient waterside houses and lush green trees in Wuzhen water town.

Traditional covered wooden boat cruising Wuzhen canal

Classic wooden sightseeing boat sailing through water town canal, stone foot bridge and old Jiangnan architecture in background.

Wuzhen hand-row boat under stone arch bridge

High-angle shot of covered wooden boat gliding down quiet waterway lined with historic timber buildings in Wuzhen.

Overhead view of hand-rowed boat on canal

Wooden passenger cabin of traditional canal boat, marked with "Max 8 Passengers" sign and folding palm fans on benches.

Interior cabin of Wuzhen sightseeing boat

Row of covered wooden sightseeing boats docked beside stilted ancient dwellings on Wuzhen canal.

Line of traditional boats fleet along waterfront

Local boatman standing at stern, poling wooden sightseeing boat past waterside courtyard houses in Wuzhen.

Boatman rowing traditional wooden boat