The most authentic ancient town in Jiangsu, with little commercialization

"White walls and black tiles or green tiles, along with small bridges and flowing water, make it hard to tell which ancient town you're in when you take a photo. On social media, complaints about the homogenization and over-commercialization of ancient towns are everywhere. Ancient town tours are popular, but the experience is worse in towns that look too similar. However, there are some lesser-known ancient towns in China that are simple, natural, and worth visiting. Among them, there is a place in Jiangsu that is the most authentic ancient town in the province, with little commercialization and no entrance fee! Curious friends may ask, where is the most authentic ancient town in Jiangsu? What different scenery does it have? With these questions and curiosity, let's talk about Lili Ancient Town today. In Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, there is an ancient town called Lili, where you can experience the slow life of a Jiangnan water town. It is the birthplace of Liu Yazi and the hometown that Jin Yucheng, the author of "Blossoms," always wanted to return to. From an aerial view, the Jiangnan water town with small bridges and flowing water comes into view, exuding poetry everywhere.