[2024 Nanjing Attraction] Travel Guide for Gaochun Old Street (Updated Oct)

International slow-rhythm city, Jiangsu

Gaochun old street is one of the best preserved old street from the Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty in Jiangsu province. ⛩ It has been published as a provincial heritage unit several years ago. It recently has been named International slow-rhythm city, which means people living there leads a relatively slow and peaceful life. ☀️✨🧚‍♂️ Getting There -  To get to Gaochun city from Nanjing. By metro take line 3 to Nanjing South railway stationstation and transfer to line S1.Get down at xiang yu lu South station then transfer to S9 line to Gaochun. 🚇 Shopping -  On both sides of the street has lined with old styled shops selling traditional food and goods. Also have services interest of tourists. 👜🧣🧤👒 #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

Chunxi Old Street

Chunxi Old Street, also known as Gaochun Old Street, is located in the southwest of Chunxi Ancient Town, Gaochun District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, with a total area of about 7.6 hectares. The history of Chunxi Old Street can be traced back to the market established during the Song Dynasty, with a history of more than 900 years. Chunxi Old Street features buildings such as the Wu Family Ancestral Hall, Yang Hall, Guanwang Temple, Jinhu Bridge built in the Ming Dynasty, and an ancient well from the Qianlong period. The old street is lined with clusters of Ming and Qing dynasty buildings along the water, with white walls and black tiles, complemented by simple and elegant brick, wood, and stone carvings, as well as traditional calligraphy plaques. It is praised by scholars and tourists from home and abroad as a 'microcosm of Eastern civilization' and a 'treasure trove of ancient architectural art.' In October 2002, Chunxi Old Street was announced as a cultural relic protection unit of Jiangsu Province by the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government. Ticket Information: Free Opening Hours: All day Transportation Guide: You can reach it by taking bus lines 102, 103, 106, 107, 108, or 109 in Gaochun District.

Guanwang Temple

Guanwang Temple is located in Gaochun Old Street, Gaochun District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province. It was first built in the fourth year of the Hongzhi period of the Ming Dynasty (1491). It is the only existing temple in the Jiangnan region dedicated to the famous general Guan Yu of the Three Kingdoms. Guanwang Temple faces south with its back to the north. The architecture is magnificent and the layout is meticulous. Upon entering the mountain gate, there is a Nine-Dragon Screen, and in the backyard, there are bell and drum pavilions on the left and right. The front hall is the 'Worship Hall,' which enshrines the martial statue of Guan Yu before he was conferred as an emperor. The rear hall is the 'Spring and Autumn Pavilion,' which houses the deity statue of Guan Wang after his deification. Guanwang Temple has two couplets: 'Born in Jiezhou, assisting Yuzhou, protecting Jingzhou, standing firm in the southwest, the country under control in his palm; serving Xuande, befriending Yide, avenging Mengde, shaking the whole of China, the traitors of Han are clear in his eyes.' 'With a red face and a loyal heart, riding the Red Hare chasing the moon, guarding Guanzhong without forgetting the Red Emperor; with a green turban facing the green history, wielding the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, in hidden places without shame to the blue sky.' These couplets summarize Guan Yu's life and are famous verses in Guan Temples. Guan Yu's excellent qualities and moral character of loyalty, righteousness, and bravery are admired and praised by people, and he is enshrined as a deity. Thus, Guanwang Temple came into being.

Gaochun Old Street

Gaochun Old Street, also known as Chunxi Old Street due to its location in Chunxi Town, Gaochun District, is situated in the southwest of the ancient town of Chunxi in Gaochun District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, covering a total area of about 7.6 hectares. Chunxi Old Street has a long history and rich culture. Established as a market street during the Song Dynasty, it has a history of over 900 years. The street is lined with numerous shops and ancient buildings and alleys, earning it the title of "The First Ancient Street of Jinling". It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. In October 2002, Chunxi Old Street was announced as a Jiangsu Provincial Cultural Relic Protection Unit by the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government. Ticket Information: Free Opening Hours: All day Transportation Guide: You can reach Gaochun District by taking bus routes 102, 103, 106, 107, 108, or 109.

Memories of Gaochun Old Street

During the holiday, my family and I visited Gaochun Old Street in Nanjing again. It was still bustling as before. The most representative Gaochun crabs were bought by many people, and we also tasted them. The children ate snacks and watched theater... As a usual place for relaxation and check-in, it's pretty good. Both the elderly and children like it, thumbs up

In Nanjing!! There's actually such a place!! This is too

The festive atmosphere in downtown Nanjing is getting weaker and weaker. It's really lively to take a stroll in Gaochun! 🏮 It's like going back to childhood, this is too fun and good to stroll! · Also came to eat the long street banquet that my friend has been talking about for a long time!! On the spot, I also saw small lanterns🎉, dragon dance🐉, and writing couplets🏮~ · A whole street is filled with tables that only existed when I was a child. Every household has brought out their own specialty dishes🍲, there are 8 dishes in total. Everyone is eating together, the New Year atmosphere is full!!🎉 · After eating, I went to the nearby Zhensongyunju🏠 for tea🍵 and did some handicrafts. The environment is very comfortable. I originally wanted to stay for one night, but unfortunately it was full, there will always be a chance to see you next time! 🍄【Tourist Highlights】 During the Spring Festival, there are various lantern festivals, parades, markets...

Streets to wander. Walks to remember.

Gaochun Old street elegantly carries a history over a hundred years with its fine architectural establishments built in the Song dynasty. The buildings are still enriched with the historical aspect. It’s a busy street with vendors selling a variety of items and my favorite was the crunchy soft shell crabs and the locally made rice wine. For the sea food lovers, here’s an ideal place to try authentic fresh seafood starting from prawns,crabs & fish made into different cuisines & flavors. #gaochun #streetfood #seafoodfeast #foodie #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #celebratewithtrip #china #nanjing

Although the rain has passed, the rain in the south of the Yangtze River is still tireless, with a breeze and drizzle, looking for a small town, and spending two days in leisure time. Gaochun, located in the south of Nanjing, is known as the back garden of Nanjing and the southern gate. It is the first international slow city awarded by the World Slow City Alliance. It has just arrived in Nanjing and has just entered the small city all the way. Come, slowly slow down and relax. Jiangnan's rain, gentle and lingering, not awkward, there will always be a long notice before coming, giving people time to prepare an umbrella. The pedestrian supported the umbrella and the rain drove, and he began his long performance. Hit the tile, drop it down along the eaves and splash it on the new leaves, and drop it on the umbrella that the pedestrian placed outside the house. The rain outside is long and the life on the street is laid back. The history and soul of a city tend to converge on an ancient street. In this era of history and modernity, Gaochun Old Street has become the most authentic portrayal. There are still some original residents living here, and the door of the shop is still a piece of door board stuck in the door frame. After the rain, the old streets of Gaochun had a little more wetness, but the streets still kept the original clean.

Located in Tunxi Town, Gaochun District, Nanjing, Gaochun Old Street is the commercial center of Gaochun. The best preserved ancient buildings in Jiangsu Province are known as the Jinling Second Confucius Temple. Gaochun Old Street has a history of 900 years. The buildings on both sides of the old street are brick and wood structures, and the combined storehouses are on the upper and lower floors. The shape is not only the style of the Southern Huizhou School, but also the distinctive local traditional style. It is distributed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It has been praised by Chinese and foreign scholars and tourists as the epitome of the oriental civilization and the art treasure house of ancient architecture. The Old Street Scenic Area is mainly about the Wang Temple, the Gaochun Folk Museum, the Yang Hall, the New Fourth Army Team Command, the Gaochun Folk Performance Hall, the New Fourth Armys former site in Gaochun Office, the Qianlong Gujing, and the Jesuit Church ruins. The ancient architectural art and the rich folk culture contained in it.