Xizhou Ancient Town 喜洲古镇
A Bai merchant town famous for courtyard houses, baba flatbread and the morning market.
Try a freshly baked Xizhou baba and walk to the rice fields east of town.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Xizhou Ancient Town in advance?
No advance booking is needed.
What are the opening hours of Xizhou Ancient Town?
The town is open all day
How much is a ticket to Xizhou Ancient Town?
Entry is free. The ancient town streets are free to enter, with no ticket needed. There is a separate charge for individual sites and attractions inside the town: Yan Family Courtyard (严家大院博物馆) about 18–30 yuan online (students get a discount); the Rice-field Train (稻田小火车) about 35 yuan per adult, free for children under 1.2 m, with a roughly 20-minute loop; the网红 rice-field viewing platform 10 yuan per person, paid on the spot; and Haishe Park (海舌公园) free but its electric shuttle 20 yuan. Rides on the train are suspended during the rice harvest.
How long do I need at Xizhou Ancient Town?
Plan about 3 hours.
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