[2025 Kunshan Attraction] Travel Guide for Ancient lotus bridge (Updated Apr)

👍 Recommended reasons: - With a history of over 2,000 years, this water town is full of Jiangnan charm. The ancient Lian Bridge is picturesque, and there are many historical sites with fascinating stories. The food is rich and tempting, and the transportation is convenient, making it a great place to check in. 🌹 Address: No. 18, Shaodian Port Road, Kunshan City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🚴 Transportation: - Take the high-speed rail to Kunshan South Station, then transfer to Kunshan Bus No. 133 to Jinxi Station. - From Shanghai, take Metro Line 17 to Dongfang Lvzhou Station, exit from Exit 3, and transfer to Demonstration Zone Bus No. 6 to Jinxi. 🏞️ Must-visit attractions: - Ancient Lian Bridge: Located in the center of Wubao Lake, the covered bridge resembles a long dragon, and it's a beautiful place to admire lotus flowers in summer. - Lianchi Zen Temple: Built in the Song Dynasty, it has been rebuilt several times and now has a new look. - Chen Fei Water Tomb: Rich in historical stories, it is the main attraction of the "Eight Sceneries of Chen Tomb" and a great place to reminisce about the past. - Puqing Bridge: A single-arch granite bridge with poetic couplets. 🏷️ Ticket information: Free admission to the ancient town, joint ticket for attractions is CNY 55 (including the Ancient Brick and Tile Museum, with a free cultural and creative ice cream) 🍜 Food recommendations: - Aozao Noodles: A classic dish in Kunshan, one of the "Top Ten Noodles in China", with a rich and delicious broth. - Sock Bottom Pastry: Freshly baked and crispy, available in various flavors, try the Xiaomaogao Pastry Shop. - Bubble Wontons: Freshly wrapped and cooked, with a fresh and delicious soup, very popular. 🏠 Accommodation: There are many unique homestays in the ancient town where you can experience the charm of the water town. Prices vary, so you can choose according to your budget. ❤️ Other tips: - It is recommended to enjoy the sunset on the Ancient Lian Bridge in the evening, the scenery is stunning. - Try different restaurants to compare different flavors.

#favouriteitinerary Gulian Bridge is the iconic structure of Jinxi Ancient Town. The pavilion's flying eaves connect with the covered bridge, and red lanterns and lotus leaves add a unique charm to the scenery. Best Time to Visit: Summer is ideal for visiting, as lotus flowers bloom, the water ripples, and the beautiful scenery is perfect for photography. Personal Opinion: In my opinion, Gulian Bridge stands out for its architectural elegance and the serene ambiance it provides. The combination of traditional elements and natural beauty makes it a must-visit spot, especially for capturing stunning photographs and experiencing the tranquil charm of Jinxi.

✅ When you enter Jinxi Ancient Town in Kunshan, Suzhou, the first thing you will see is the Guliang Bridge lying across the wide lake. ✔️ Guliang Bridge was built in the Song dynasty and has a history of over 1,000 years. The bridge is 52 meters long and has a unique and ancient design. The bridge is made up of a long corridor, with pavilions with flying eaves and upturned corners connected to the corridor bridge, resembling a phoenix with its wings spread. 🌈 Guliang Bridge spans between Guliang Pond and Wubao Lake. The lake water ripples, and the willows on the shore sway. The bridge and the lake together form a Jiangnan ink painting, making it the most representative landmark of the ancient town.

Jinxi Guliang Bridge: A landmark of Jinxi Ancient Town, spanning Wubao Lake. ​ Stroll along the lake and enjoy a cup of coffee ☕️ or tea 🍵. It's not crowded, making it a great place for birdwatching and sightseeing... ⚠️You need to exchange your ticket at the Tourist Service Center to visit Water Charm Jiangsu. After exchanging your ticket, you can visit Guliang Bridge.

📍 Scenic Address: Jinxi Ancient Town, Kunshan, Suzhou During the summer vacation, Suzhou city is crowded with people. The plum rain season has just passed, and the hot summer is here, with temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees. Traveling to the south of the Yangtze River in this season can be a bit torturous. However, everything has two sides. The summer sky is really beautiful, and if you're lucky, you can see the fiery clouds in the evening, which, against the white walls and black tiles of the ancient town, make for a picturesque scene. If you can't find a less crowded place in Suzhou city, then go out of the city. This Jinxi Ancient Town in Kunshan has very few tourists, but the scenery will definitely not disappoint you. Jinxi, also known as Chenmu, was named after the beloved concubine of Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty, who died here. It only restored its original name in 1992. This is a thousand-year-old town, where ancestors lived and thrived as far back as the Neolithic Age, 5000 years ago. There has always been a saying, "Thirty-six bridges, seventy-two kilns." The town is filled with lakes and rivers, with clear water and green streets, and boats accessible from every household, showcasing the charm of a water town everywhere. Highlights✨ Few people, beautiful scenery, very quiet, very suitable for a solo walk. Because it is located in the suburbs of Suzhou, and there is the first water town of China, Zhouzhuang, next door, there are few tourists, and not many shops are open. It is so quiet that you can almost only hear the cicadas and birds. Ancient bridges and kilns, with a long history. The ancient town currently has 26 ancient bridges, especially the Guliang Bridge at the entrance of the ancient town, which has basically become a popular check-in point in Jinxi. Nine out of ten articles about Jinxi have it as the cover! It is indeed beautiful! In summer, the lake is full of lotus leaves and flowers, with blue skies and white clouds, and long bridges lying across the waves. It is truly "the shimmering water is good in the sunny weather." Since the Ming Dynasty, Jinxi has been known for its kiln production. There are 15 ancient kiln sites preserved, which is the only well-preserved ancient kiln site group in East China. 🚗 Scenic Transportation: 👍️ Must-visit attractions: Lianchi Zen Temple where the water tomb of Concubine Chen is located; Shiyan Long Bridge, a holy place for lake viewing and moon watching; Ding's Residence, known as the first brick and tile museum in China; Shiyuan, the former residence of the national Go master... $ Tickets: No ticket is needed to enter the ancient town! The joint ticket for the paid attractions is 55 yuan/person (including a cultural and creative ice cream) (including the Ancient Brick and Tile Museum, Ding's Residence, Zhang Sheng Art Museum, Pot Culture Museum, Marot Mud Zen Workshop, Jinshi Family) Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 🚗 Scenic Transportation: It is very convenient to drive, with many parking lots; take Kunshan Bus No. 130 and get off at Jinxi Station, then walk for 17 minutes to reach. Kunshan's niche ancient town - Jinxi Ancient Town When it comes to Kunshan, what everyone remembers is Zhouzhuang, right? Compared to the crowded Zhouzhuang, I prefer the tranquility of Jinxi Ancient Town. The key point is that there is no stinky tofu or grilled squid skewers. The commercialization is very low, making it very suitable for strolling and eating. Play time: 2 hours 🎟️ Ticket information: The ancient town is free, but small attractions and boat rides inside the scenic area require tickets. Food Yaoji Haitang Cake: Freshly baked and sold in the shop, it tastes better when eaten hot. The radish cake made by the old lady on the right side of the Haitang Cake shop is also amazing, very delicious! Crispy Chicken Snack Shop: Walk along the street of the ancient town, and you can see it after crossing a bridge. It is one of the few shops with long queues in the scenic area. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Be sure to tell the shop that you need chili, otherwise, they won't add it by default. Old Street Bubble Wonton: The wontons are beautifully made, looking like a cloud when cooked, and taste delicious. The shop is very small, but there are many people in line. Many customers come from Shanghai just to eat this delicious wonton, which is perfect! Accommodation: There are many local homestays, each with its own characteristics. We can choose according to our needs! 💗 Other tips: Environmental protection depends on everyone, we should not litter! The sun is strong, so it is recommended to do sun protection and bring a hat! Take care of your belongings to avoid loss!

Nestled by the water, the ancient town of Jinxi boasts a history of over a thousand years, with verses left by ancient poets: The slanting sun casts poetic thoughts on the cold shore, where does the autumn wind sigh its tune. The water overflows the reeds, but feelings fall short, beneath the Jinxi bridge, white smoke arises. Named after the stream, the town features emerald bridges and willows, densely scattered lakes, and a landscape of pavilions and groves like an ink painting. Full of art and folk tunes, it's a characteristic uniquely belonging to Jinxi. Jinxi Town, at the intersection of Wenchang Road and Puqing Road Transportation: Depart from Golden Eagle Plaza, take bus 125 and transfer to bus 130, about a 1.5-hour journey. By car, it only takes 40 minutes. Close to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town and Ji Family Dun. To Wenchang Road, then walk another two hundred meters inside until you reach the entrance of the scenic area. There's a ticket office at the entrance, ignore it, no need to buy tickets, just enter the scenic area directly. You can buy boat tour tickets inside, it's recommended to check the weather forecast before leaving, as the roads can be slippery in the rain, not very suitable for strolling in the ancient town. You can take a photo with the stone stele at the entrance, Jinxi is said to be the hometown of folk museums. When I went during the Qingming Festival, the museums were not open, possibly because of the public holiday. Check-in at famous spots: Wenchang Bridge → Ancient Lotus Bridge → Guofoxiang Water → Laiyi (with Begonia cake, radish strip cake) → Wang's Teahouse → Zhang's Provincial Museum → Nantang Corridor → Lianjin Zen Monastery Food recommendations: Radish strip cake, Begonia cake, fermented rice cake, Wan San trotters. Taking a boat tour costs 10 yuan per person, and you can also listen to fishermen's duet singing. The first song costs 10 yuan, and if they continue to sing, there's an additional charge, remember to ask in advance. Avoid traps❗