National Day Travel Guide: Wuxi | Meili Ancient Town.

Here is a one-day travel guide for Meili Ancient Town, helping you to see the beauty of the thousand-year-old ancient town in one day: • Morning: • Arrival at the ancient town: It is recommended to arrive at the ancient town early in the morning. If you choose public transportation, you can take bus No. 19 or 712 and get off at Taibo Huayuan Station. If you drive yourself, there are parking lots around the ancient town, which are convenient for parking. • Visit Taibo Temple: Taibo Temple is an important attraction in Meili Ancient Town, maintaining the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, surrounded by yellow stone walls. The temple has a tall and majestic main gate, with six granite pillars, each 6 meters high. The middle two pillars are decorated with cloud dragon patterns, and the pillars on both sides are decorated with fairy cranes and clouds. This kind of ancient architecture is rare in China. Here you can learn about Taibo's life and contributions to the Jiangnan region, and feel the profound heritage of Wu culture. The visit time is about 1-2 hours. • Visit Meili Ruins Museum: After visiting Taibo Temple, head to Meili Ruins Museum. It displays a large number of relics from the Wu Kingdom period. Through these relics, you can learn more about the historical changes of Meili Ancient Town and the development of Wu culture. After the visit, you can take a break in the rest area near the museum and enjoy some local snacks to replenish your energy. • Noon: • Food tasting: There are many restaurants in the ancient town, offering various flavors. You can try Wuxi's signature Xiaolongbao, which is large in size, with full soup and a slightly sweet taste. Aodu noodles are also a local specialty, worth trying. In addition, there are various Jiangnan-style dishes, such as tender white-cut chicken and braised pork ribs. • Afternoon: • Stroll along the old streets: Stroll along the three old streets of Meihua Street, Meihua Bay, and Sanrang Street, and appreciate the unified architectural style of Jiangnan tradition. Along the streets, there are silk weaving workshops, agricultural gardens, and qin workshops, where you can personally experience the customs and folkways of Wu. The riverbank is planted with plum blossoms and weeping willows, creating a picturesque landscape, like a living Jiangnan water town painting, perfect for taking photos. • Experience cultural activities: Pay attention to the cultural activities arranged in the ancient town. There may be some traditional performances or handicraft making experiences. If you have the opportunity to participate, you can learn more about Jiangnan's traditional culture. • Evening: • Enjoy the sunset: Find a place with a wide view, such as the bank of the Bodu River or the ancient city wall, and enjoy the sunset over the ancient town. Feel the tranquility and beauty of the ancient town. • Night: • Watch the night light show: After nightfall, the night lights of the ancient town are lit up, making the whole ancient town dazzling. You can enjoy the "Meili Ancient Capital" city wall show and the "Dream Back to Bodu" water curtain show, which use "technology + culture" to interpret Meili anecdotes and convey the story of the ancient capital. The Shoumeng Warship and the lively and dynamic musical fountain on Shoumeng Water Master Square also add a unique touch to the night view. • Take a boat ride: Take a boat ride on the Bodu River and enjoy the night view and ancient buildings on both sides. Feel the unique charm of Jiangnan water town. • Shopping and leisure: There are some specialty stores in the ancient town, where you can buy souvenirs or local specialties. If you are tired, you can go to a bar or cafe to relax.