The first ancient town in China ~ Zhouzhuang
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Zhouzhuang Travel ~ "The sound of silk and bamboo in the south of the Yangtze River and the shadow of ancient bridges and boats"
When traveling to Zhouzhuang, you have to mention the number one person "Shen Wansan"! ! And who is he? ? Let me introduce it to you~
"It is rumored" ~ Shen Wansan is the richest man in the country! Living in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, the emperor at that time was "Zhu Yuanzhang". It was rumored that Shen Wansan had a "cornucopia" and it was precisely because of this that he could make a fortune. Zhouzhuang was the place where Shen Wansan made his fortune. According to legend, a certain When Taizu of the Ming Dynasty came to visit, Shen Wansan ordered a dish called "Wansan Hoof" to be prepared as a treat, and the emperor was full of praise! ! Now it has become a local specialty dish~
📖Added:
1. Wansantu actually refers to braised pig’s feet! ! Most of the above contents are anecdotes passed down from generation to generation, and there are still many that have not been confirmed~
2. Currently, there are many temples of wealth in Taiwan where the main god worships "Shen Wansan". The most famous one is probably "Dai Tianfu" in Shimen, New Taipei City.
3. There are many works of traditional opera "Peking Opera" and "Gezi Opera", the most famous of which is "Treasure Bowl", which can be seen in many temples of wealth celebrating their birthdays.
Zhouzhuang introduction:
Zhouzhuang, which has a history of more than 900 years, was originally named Zhenfengli. According to legend, it was the birthplace of Wudi culture. In the Yuan and Ming dynasties, due to the increasing density of population and the development of commerce, the urban area gradually expanded; during the Qing Dynasty, Zhenfengli It has become a major commercial town in the south of the Yangtze River. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, it was officially renamed Zhouzhuang~
Zhouzhuang is not only "China's first ancient town" but also "China's first water town"! ! There are also "Eight Scenic Spots of Zhouzhuang" that can be visited, and it has even been rated as a 5A tourist attraction. The title is really too many~ But it is a pity that some of the "Eight Scenic Spots of Zhouzhuang" can no longer be seen. arrive! ! 😫
👀Must-see eight scenic spots in Zhouzhuang! !
"Full Blessings at Dawn", "Looking Back to Spring", "Sunset at the Pot Pavilion", "Fishermen Singing on the Benjiang River", "Autumn Moon over the South Lake", "Goose Falling in Zhuang Tian", "Sail on the Rushing Water", "Dongzhuang Snow"
❗️"Into the misty rain in Jiangnan, let's draw a boat and listen to the rain to sleep"
Take the "Wan San Hao" or "Zhouzhuang Hao" to tour the ancient town and enjoy the scenery of small bridges and flowing water along the way. At night, you might as well go to the river pier opposite Shen Hall, board a cruise ship, and listen to the sound of Jiangnan silk and bamboo, while passing through various ancient bridges, watching the bright lanterns and the reflection of the thousand-year-old bridge, and enjoy the charming night The scenery, "lights on ancient bridges and shadows of boats" is actually the most appropriate description.
🍜Food:
Promise me to go and try "Wan Shan Ti"! ! Although it looks like a braised pig's trotters dish, the taste 👅 will not let you down.
🚴Transportation:
1. High-speed rail lines: Get off at Kunshan South Station on Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway or Shanghai-Nanjing Railway, take No. 113 to Zhouzhuang Bus Terminal, and walk to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town District
2. Highway routes: along the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway, Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway, Sujiahang Expressway, etc., get off at the Zhouzhuang exit, and you can quickly reach Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
3. Subway line: Shanghai Line 11 Huaqiao Station, transfer to You 7 Line to reach Zhouzhuang
4. Bus lines: There are direct buses to Zhouzhuang from Shanghai Main Station, Shanghai South Railway Station, Suzhou North Railway Station, and Kunshan Passenger Transport Center Station.
📍Address: Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
🕰️Business hours:
7:15-19:00〈April 1st-November 20〉
7:15-20:00〈November 21st-March 31〉
💰Per capita consumption:
The ancient town scenic area implements a one-ticket system, one person, one ticket. The ticket is used to enter. The ticket price is 100 yuan. The ticket can be imaged or fingerprinted at the ticket office to enter and exit the ancient town scenic area multiple times. It is valid within 3 days.
💞Recommended reasons:
I don’t need to say more about 1.5A tourist attractions.
2. Various titles such as "China's No. 1 Water Town" and "China's No. 1 Ancient Town"
3. The richest man once lived here. Maybe you can become rich overnight.
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