One town, one island, one hotel, surrounded by books, hidden in the ancient town, enjoying the smell of books

Xuntang Ancient Town can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It is surrounded by water and has only a small stone bridge to communicate with the outside world. This bridge was built in 1888 and is already a historical relic. As an organizational structure, Xuntang Ancient Town was built in 1913 in Xuntang Village, Huazhuang Town, Binhu District. At that time, Qian Fengshu, the administrative director of Xin'an Township, initiated construction and planning along the river to make shopping convenient for local villagers. All industries were prosperous and shops were lined up in rows. The town was named "Xuntang Town" because it was located on the bank of the Xuntang River and was surrounded by water on three sides. , was one of the important historical towns in Wuxi at that time. It was a traffic artery connecting the important towns of Huazhuang, Xuelang, Dafu and Nanfangquan. It became an important place for goods trading and personnel distribution in Xinan. Despite the war, the old market system is still well preserved. It is also a center for purchasing and processing silkworm cocoons. Xuntang Shuxiang Hotel has contracted the entire island. The original ancient buildings near the water have been restored as they were before. In the middle of the island, an old house-style expansion was installed. In the center is a Suzhou-style Jiangnan garden, which is small but unique. This is a free tourist attraction in Wuxi during the day, and the parking lot is also free to use. After 8.30 pm, only hotel guests are allowed to enter, so taking photos is more interesting at night. 🚉Transportation guide: Nearby public transport stations Take Metro Line 4-Fengrun Road Station (Exit 3) and walk 1.1 kilometers to get there. Take Route 760 to Fengdengqiao Station and walk 1.4 kilometers to get there. Route 23-Fengdengqiao Station, walk 1.4 kilometers to get there. You can navigate to Xuntang Ancient Town by yourself, and the parking lot is free.