Anchang Travel Guide

Anchang is a small town in Zhejiang Province, Eastern China. It is a charming sleepy town which dates back thousands of years and has many historic buildings and temples to enjoy.

Worth It?: Only if you are in the area.
What to Do: temple hop, visit the riverside area.
Best Time to Go: during spring or autumn (April to May or September to October)
How Long?: One or two days are long enough to see Anchang.
Trivia: Anchang was once the main port which linked Shaoxing and Hangzhou.

It is a long-established town which is very traditional and as such, appeals to a number of tourists. Despite its small size, there are a number of attractions which apart from temples and ancient buildings include a beautiful park, traditional Chinese herbalists, old bridges, a beautiful riverfront area and many street markets.

Accommodation abounds, with everything from traditional old guest houses to modern hotels and apartments. There is something to suit everyone, regardless of budget and most are within walking distance from the main attractions. For evening entertainment, there are a number of restaurants and a few bars to keep visitors entertained although for a livelier night scene, most people head into nearby Shaoxing.

Travel to Anchang - Getting There

The best way to reach Anchang is to fly to nearby Hangzhou and take a bus to the town. Hangzhou International Airport serves a range of domestic and international destinations. However, most people who are arriving from abroad arrive in Beijing before taking a domestic flight to Hangzhou in 2 hours. Once you are at the airport in Hangzhou, buses leave regularly and take approximately 1 hour.

Anchang Things to Do

Anchang Attractions

The riverside

this stretch is home to restaurants, cafés and a number of shops.

Yue Historical Settlement

this impressive outdoor museum dates back to the New Stone Age.

Side trips from Anchang

Hangzhou: this is the capital of the province and a must-see if you are in Anchang, if only to take in the West Lake.