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Meili Ancient Town, truly the number one ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River, has an incredibly beautiful nightscape

🔔 Meili Ancient Town is located in Meicun Street, Xinwu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, and is known as the 'Number One Ancient Town in the South of the Yangtze River.' It carries a profound historical and cultural heritage and is the birthplace of Wu culture. ⛩️ Address: Southwest corner of the intersection of Taibo Avenue and Xinyou Road, Xinwu District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province 🚎 Transportation: Take bus route 19 or 712 and get off at Taibo Garden Station to reach the destination. 👍 Most recommended: ✅ The plaque proclaiming 'Number One Ancient Town in the South of the Yangtze River' is hung high on the archway on one side of the ancient town. ✅ A must-visit spot is the Taibo Temple, where the revered Taibo is buried. Located in Meili Ancient Town, it has been rebuilt several times through its rise and fall, and people come here to remember this ancestor who created the splendid civilization of Wu. Confucius called Taibo a man of supreme virtue, and Sima Qian praised him as 'the foremost in the world of noble families.' ✅ The Bodi River in the ancient town, originally named Taibo Ditch, is the first man-made river in Chinese history. The three bridges over the river connect both banks. ✅ The architecture in the ancient town features white walls and black tiles, and the shops along the street are adorned with traditional red lanterns, with many elements of plum blossoms visible everywhere. ✅ The Meili Site Museum records the historical changes and cultural heritage of Meili. Visitors can see the past and present of Meili and feel the profound historical heritage of the land. ❇️ Ticket Price: No admission fee, free of charge. ⏰ Opening Hours: Anytime, with a water screen show every Saturday at 19:00. 📝 Tips: It is recommended to come around 4 pm, so you can see the daytime scenery as well as enjoy the beautiful nightscape. The nightscape of Meili Ancient Town is completely different from the daytime.
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Posted: Jul 5, 2024
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