Qiandeng Ancient Town

Qiandeng Ancient Town, like a dazzling pearl, is embedded in the land of the south of the Yangtze River. Stepping into the ancient town is like traveling through a tunnel of time, returning to the bygone years. The ancient streets are narrow and winding, flanked by well-arranged Ming and Qing dynasty buildings with white walls and black tiles, exuding an antique charm. The town's waterways crisscross, and the rivers are clear to the bottom. Ancient bridges span across them, like beautiful rainbows. Standing on the bridge, looking into the distance, one can't help but feel a sense of tranquility and timelessness. Qiandeng Ancient Town has a rich historical and cultural heritage. Ancient temples, ancestral halls, and old houses bear witness to the vicissitudes of time. Entering these buildings is like hearing the echoes of history and feeling the wisdom and emotions of the ancients. The pace of life in the ancient town is slow and peaceful. The residents still retain their traditional way of life, living their days leisurely and contentedly. Here, you can forget the hustle and bustle of the world, calm your mind, and appreciate the beauty of life. As night falls, the ancient town is brilliantly lit. Lanterns are hung high, illuminating the entire town. At this moment, Qiandeng Ancient Town is like a dreamy world, intoxicating and unforgettable. Qiandeng Ancient Town is a town that carries history and culture, attracting countless visitors with its unique charm. Here, you can savor the flavor of history, feel the beauty of nature, and enjoy a peaceful and pleasant time.

🚗Transportation Tips: For those who drive, it's only an hour's journey from Shanghai, making it easy to reach Kunshan! 📝Itinerary Planning: 🌈Bao Dao You Yi Cun→Hui Ju Temple→Tong Feng Restaurant→Tong Feng Xi Road Rice Cake Shop→Ting Lin Garden→Qiandeng Ancient Town 🎫Ticket Information: 💚Ting Lin Garden only costs 18 RMB, and all other attractions are free of charge! 🌈Bao Dao You Yi Cun💕 This place gathers a variety of Taiwanese snacks. Although some shops are temporarily closed, this small area is still worth a visit. It's right next to Hui Ju Temple, so you can easily stop by without making a special trip. 🌈Hui Ju Temple🙏 Home to the sacred Mazu, a blend of faith and tranquility can be found here. 🍜Tong Feng Restaurant💯 A paradise for noodle lovers! The Da Pai Noodles with Pickled Vegetables come highly recommended, so delicious that you can't get enough! A bowl costs only 15 RMB! 🌈Rice Cake Shop🥰 Sweet rice cakes for just 10 RMB a bag, and the crispy rice puffs are a steal at 2.5 RMB each, definitely worth the value! 🌈Ting Lin Garden🌳 I was hesitant about coming here, but it turned out to be a wonderful surprise! The garden design with lush greenery is incredibly soothing. The tea house, Kunqu Museum, Yufeng Mountain, Lotus Pond, Bamboo Forest, and the century-old Sabina... each spot is perfect for taking photos! 🌈Qiandeng Ancient Town🏮 Filled with a strong sense of daily life and affordable prices, the town takes on a different charm when the lights come on at night. 👭The three of us spent a total of over 300 RMB and had a fulfilling and beautiful day! 💖Come to Kunshan and enjoy this wonderful hundred-yuan day trip experience with us!💖

Kunshan QianDeng Ancient Town·A small ancient town with a history of 2500 years! QianDeng Ancient Town is very niche, so small that it can be visited in half a day. With a history of more than 2500 years, it is the birthplace of Kunqu Opera, and there is no admission fee, still retaining a strong life atmosphere! Introduction to the scenic area: QianDeng Ancient Town is a famous historical and cultural ancient town with a history of 2500 years. As early as the Neolithic Age, there were ancestors living and multiplying here, creating a brilliant prehistoric civilization. It is also the hometown of the outstanding thinker, litterateur, and patriotic scholar Mr. Gu Yanwu in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. His famous saying "The rise and fall of the world, every man has a responsibility" has always inspired countless benevolent people. QianDeng Ancient Town, a 4A scenic spot, the ancient town is free, and the joint ticket for the scenic spots is 60 yuan. It is decent and worth seeing. Walking through the whole journey, the word 'decent' is the most appropriate. As a Jiangnan ancient town, QianDeng Ancient Town has everything it should have. In terms of landscape, there are bridges, rivers, narrow alleys, and bluestone roads. In terms of culture, there are private gardens, temples, former residences, and folk culture. Compared with the top level in the ancient town, all kinds of landscapes are a bit worse, but because of its low popularity and fewer people, it can bring a good travel experience, and it is very suitable to take time to visit. Main attractions: Yanfu Zen Temple, Gu Yanwu's former residence, QianDeng Pavilion, Gu Jian Memorial Hall, Xu Fu Memorial Hall, etc. Yanfu Zen Temple has the world's largest jade reclining Buddha and the national cultural protection unit Qin Feng Tower, which are very valuable and beautiful for photography. Gu Yanwu's former residence is a group of ancient buildings including the former residence, tomb, ancestral hall, and garden. It is large in scale and is a trump card attraction. I think everyone has heard of Gu Yanwu's saying "The rise and fall of the world, every man has a responsibility". QianDeng Pavilion is an ancient house in the Qing Dynasty. Now it is used as a lamp museum to display more than a thousand lamps from ancient and modern times at home and abroad, which is very shocking, and it is truly a "thousand lamps". Food recommendation: The famous "Eight Eats of QianDeng" are square meat, dried fish, dried shrimp, small rice cakes, crispy cakes, pickled vegetables and green soybeans, dragon's beard noodles, and pickled vegetables. In addition, there are dragon zongzi, zao cake and other local snacks. QianDeng Old Restaurant can taste local specialties. Located in the ancient town scenic area, the environment is quiet and antique. In addition, there is a restaurant opposite the "QianDeng Inn" which is said to be the best restaurant in the ancient town, called "Ao Duck Restaurant". Transportation route: Take bus 107 from Kunshan Railway Station to the bus station, and then take the shuttle bus to QianDeng. After leaving Kunshan Railway Station, walk east along the national highway in front of the station for about 10 minutes. There are many cars at the intersection of Bailu Road that can go to QianDeng, and you can go as soon as you arrive. Note: The ancient town is relatively small, and if you don't buy a ticket to see the attractions, you will finish visiting soon. If you are interested in visiting each attraction one by one, the experience will be quite good, enough to play for more than 3 hours, and it is worth going once

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Qiandeng Ancient Town is located in Kunshan, Jiangsu, originally named "Qiandun", which emerged from the Wu-Yue rivalry. The town is not large, covering only a few square kilometers, but it has a long history of nearly 2500 years. Gu Yanwu, a thinker from the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, was born here. Gu Yanwu's former residence is unassuming from the outside, with a quiet and tidy courtyard, but the further inside you go, the more imposing it becomes. The five-entry architectural layout highlights the depth and grandeur of the residence. 🚉 Travel Tips: For self-driving, if there is no overnight plan, you can directly navigate to "Qiandeng Ancient Town Parking Lot". From Kunshan Railway Station (Kunshan Station), take bus 4/117/33 to the South Bus Passenger Station, then transfer to bus 112 to Qiandeng Station From Kunshan South Station, take bus 101 to the South Bus Passenger Station, then transfer to bus 112 to Qiandeng Station 🎫 Ticket: The scenic area is free all year round, but some attractions charge separately 🗓 Itinerary: The ancient town is not large, divided into North Street and South Street, with rivers running through the town, small bridges over flowing water, white walls and black tiles, all showcasing the charm of the Jiangnan region. The old street is lined with shops of various sizes, similar to other ancient towns, offering products including clothing, food, antiques, and cultural playthings. The scenic area is very photogenic, especially suitable for wearing cheongsams and Hanfu. Accommodation A good stay is key to a good time! Qiandeng Ancient Town is famous for its night scene. Although it is not large, you can stay overnight to enjoy the night view and the light show.

As one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is built along the river, with bridges and streets connected, resembling a natural landscape painting. Imagine walking on the bluestone path with an oil-paper umbrella on a rainy day, watching the small bridges over flowing water and the households, at this moment, you are not just viewing the scenery; you are part of it. It's as if time stands still at this moment, the commercialization of the town is not so intense, what remains is the homely atmosphere of the alleys. If one day you don't feel like going to work, why not take a stroll in this water town of the south of the Yangtze River.