The closest ancient town to Suzhou's city center is accessible by subway without an entrance fee

In Suzhou, there is such a place, it is the closest ancient town to the city center of Suzhou. Accessible by subway without an entrance fee, yet it has almost been forgotten! Perhaps curious friends would ask, where exactly is this closest ancient town to Suzhou's city center? What different scenery does it offer? With these questions and curiosity, let's talk today about the stories of Lishui Ancient Town. The specific location of Lishui Ancient Town is in Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. This place has always been a strategic military location, as well as a place where eunuchs built their houses and merchants gathered. It is said that because Fan Li, a nobleman of the Chu state who served as a minister in the state of Yue during the late Spring and Autumn period, built a house and lived here, the town was named after him. Lishui Ancient Town has preserved many traditional features and is adjacent to the Shihu scenic area. It is the closest ancient town to Suzhou's city center, yet it is obscured by the hustle and bustle of the city. The town currently has Fan Li Park to commemorate him. Lishui Ancient Town has Shangtang and Xiatang, and in the middle of the town is Lishui Port. Folklore says there is a dragon vein, where a Jiaolong (flood dragon) emerges from the water, with Lishui being the dragon head and the dragon tail at Shihu.