Reject the crowds and come pick this niche ancient town

A stream runs through the town, with peach and plum trees scattered along the banks, the morning glow and evening brilliance sprinkle across the river surface, the stream glitters with gold, brilliant as a brocade ribbon, hence the name 'Jinxi'... Jinxi Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Kunshan City, Suzhou, and is a Jiangnan water town with a history of over two thousand years, known for its 'thirty-six bridges and seventy-two kilns'. Travel Tips💡 📍Enter the town from the South Visitor Center➡️📍Stone Archway➡️📍Ancient Lotus Bridge➡️Chen Fei's Water Tomb➡️📍Lotus Pond Zen Monastery➡️📍Zhang Province Art Gallery➡️📍Jinxi Pot Museum➡️📍Ding Residence Cross the bridge to the opposite bank➡️📍Ancient Brick and Tile Museum➡️📍Ma Ruote Clay Zen Workshop The atmosphere of life on both sides of the river is strong, and from time to time, you can see local elders washing clothes by the river. You can buy a joint ticket💰for 65 yuan, but of course, if you're just strolling around and not entering the small attractions, you don't need to buy a ticket. It is recommended to stay in the ancient town for one night, as there are many choices for riverside homestays in the town. We usually book on Ctrip, which is very convenient. Food Recommendations🍽️: 1️⃣ Sock-bottom Crisp: Made and baked on the spot, shaped like the bottom of a sock, with a fragrant, crisp taste, sweet with a hint of salt. 2️⃣ Hawthorn Cake: Chewy texture, with caramel brushed on the surface and fine red bean paste inside. 3️⃣ Ao Stove Noodles: Various toppings to choose from. Recommended explosive fish + pickled vegetable topping, the fish is crispy, and the pickled vegetables are slightly salty, a perfect combination. 4️⃣ Wan San Trotters: The meat is fresh, tender, salty, and fragrant, fatty but not greasy, and mouthwateringly delicious. Jinxi Ancient Town is such a place that makes you want to linger: To live in a courtyard Flanked by old houses with courtyards In front of the house, a gentle river flows Across the river, more old houses with courtyards Every morning Greet the neighbors with a soft 'good morning' During the day, watch children play Pet a few cats and dogs At night, look up at the stars Watch the dancing lights on the river And then, sleep soundly through the night Summary📝If you're tired of the crowded commercialized ancient towns, then come to Jinxi! Bring a few good friends, have a drink, wander around, daydream, and space out, spending a few days as a 'leisure person'.