Day 3: Into the Maddening Crowd at East Wuzhen

This morning, we checked out east Wuzhen. Unlike west Wuzhen which has been restored, east Wuzhen remains in its original state. 

Throngs of local Chinese tourists greeted us with tour guides blaring into their loud speakers. *.* 

Taking photos of the locals & their trade was a little tricky as some weren't happy with tourists snapping their cameras away. Sensitivity needed to be exercised here. ;)

Malt candy shop 

Dragon beard candy

All the souvenirs shops were selling the same stuff. You see one, you see all. It got boring after a while. 

Silk handkies were so cheap here. :)

Our final choice for grandmom. :)

Tina & I checked out some locally made moisturiser. :)

Lin & Tina tried out the bean paste pastry which Vicky raved about. In the end they gave the whole box to a cleaner.

We tried veering off from the maddening crowd. 

We were out of east Wuzhen in less than 2 hours! :)))

A much needed icy respite for Tina. :D

Day 2: After 4pm in Wuzhen

After freshening up in our suite, we headed out to explore West Wuzhen. :) Perhaps we have visited many ancient towns, Wuzhen lost its magic spell on us. Nonetheless, the place looks amazing on pictures! :D

As true blue Singaporeans, we enjoyed snacking around. :)))

There were a couple of sites to visit. Such as the dye house...

Walk, walk, walk...

to a sauce fermentation house...

And snacking again...

Add-ons for our dinner :)

No we didn't take these...

We queued for Shao Bing! :)

Surprisingly goooood! :D

Ann tried figuring out what's inside. :))) It was preserved veg.

We were getting restless till we see these! :D Retail shops!

We walked till it was nite... :)

Queuing for deep fried turnip cake :)

Piping hot :)

Ann wanna try steam red bean cakes :)

How thrilled were we to find a spa! :D

A much needed massage! :)

Well rested to head "home". :)

Back "home" at Waterside Resort. :)