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Shuitingmen Day Trip | Lively and Festive, Ancient and Elegant, a Must-Visit in Quzhou

In the ancient city of Quzhou, Shuitingmen Historical and Cultural Block is a must-see. If you visit Quzhou during the Spring Festival, be sure to visit Shuitingmen. The ancient architecture, festive atmosphere, and lively streets make it the perfect place to experience Quzhou's charm and the ancient city's elegance. A must-visit in Quzhou! Entering Shuitingmen, the first thing you see is the Three Streets and Seven Alleys. The buildings on both sides of the streets and alleys have white walls and black tiles, exuding the unique charm of Jiangnan water towns. 🌈Highlights: ✅ Here, you can find the Southern Confucius Market, the "Adding Blessings" Wall, and the Lucky Wheel, all of which are great for photos! There is a small stage in front of Tianwang Tower, where traditional performances are held from time to time. There are also food stalls around Tianwang Tower, offering a variety of flavors to suit your taste. ✅ Inside Shuitingmen, there is a Shuiting Street, the main street of the entire block. Walk from Tianwang Tower to the end, and you will reach Shuitingmen. The block has many branch roads, with food streets, historical and cultural exhibition halls, and more. Walking through the alleys, you may feel like you have traveled back in time. ✅ When night falls and the lights come on, the night view of Shuitingmen is even more stunning. The brightly lit streets and colorful shops reflect on the river, creating beautiful scenes. ✅ Shuitingmen, also known as "Chaojingmen," is the best-preserved city gate in Quzhou, with a long section of city wall ruins. Shuitingmen also hides temples, ancestral halls, guild halls, city towers, historical sites, and traditional residences, such as the Temple of King Xuanling of Zhou, Shennong Hall, Tianwang Tower, Bacterial Warfare Exhibition Hall, and Go Culture Museum. ❤️Tips: 1️⃣ Visiting Tianwang Tower is free! If you want to see the Tianwang Tower Film Show, you can buy tickets at the on-site ticket office (CNY 49/person, free for children under 1.2m). 2️⃣ If you want to overlook the entire block, you can climb the Shuitingmen City Wall. One side of the city gate faces the ancient street, and the other side faces the river and sunset, offering stunning views. 🎫Tickets: Free 🚗Transportation: Take bus 19, 21, 27, Quzhou Ancient City Changshan Tourist Line, 512, 5, 102, etc.; navigate 🧭 and drive there, there is a paid parking lot nearby
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Posted: Feb 18, 2025
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