Tangqi Ancient Town: A Hidden Gem in Hangzhou

《🎐Tangqi Ancient Town: Hangzhou's Forgotten Treasure🎐》 Among the many famous attractions in Hangzhou, ancient towns often hold a unique charm in people's hearts. The gentleness of Wuzhen🧡, the elegance of Nanxun💛, and the gracefulness of Xitang💚 shine like brilliant stars in the memories of visitors. However, there is one ancient town whose brilliance seems to have been overshadowed by time, and that is Tangqi Ancient Town. Tangqi Ancient Town is like a low-key hermit, rarely mentioned but full of endless surprises✨. Stepping into this land, you won't be overwhelmed by its vastness. It is small and exquisite, not too large but just right. For families with children, it is an excellent place to stroll around without worrying that the long journey will dampen the children's enthusiasm. Navigate to the parking lot at the Tourist Center (Tourism Station) of the Grand Canal Tangqi Ancient Town Scenic Area - Entrance and Exit. The spacious parking lot can easily accommodate visiting vehicles even during holidays. Walking into the ancient town, the Guangji Bridge stands quietly over the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal like an old man with a long history. It is the only remaining seven-arched ancient stone bridge on the canal. When you step on the top of the bridge, the antique scenery that comes into view seems to pull you into the scenes of the TV series "A Dream of Splendor." If you encounter a sunny sunset, the afterglow of the setting sun on the bridge perfectly blends the tenderness and romance of the water town.🌈 Strolling along Lushui North Street, you will find a variety of Tangqi specialty snacks and handicrafts. Ming and Qing dynasty buildings line the street, exuding a historical atmosphere. Shopping here feels like walking on the ancient streets of Lijiang, eating and strolling leisurely. The Qianlong Imperial Stele tells stories of the past, praising the virtues of ancient officials for their diligence and love for the people. The Grand Canal Granary Museum, the only full-generation history museum themed around granaries in China, offers a unique historical flavor for just 10 yuan.🎨 The food in Tangqi is not to be missed. Every May during the Loquat Festival, the scenic area is filled with local farmers selling loquats, with white sand loquats being particularly recommended. Fagen pastries, Huichang rice dumplings, soft glutinous small dumplings, as well as snacks like nut preserves, dried plums, and dried fruits and vegetables, satisfy the taste buds of visitors. At the Tangqi Cake Mold Museum, children can witness the traditional cake-making process. During the Dragon Boat Festival, the aunties wrapping rice dumplings at the entrance add a strong festive atmosphere. If you want to taste authentic Tangqi cuisine, Wang Yuanxing Restaurant's loquat braised pork is definitely worth a try.🥩 Tangqi Ancient Town, this underrated treasure in Hangzhou, is niche yet full of fun. Every corner exudes unique charm, waiting for people to slowly discover and savor it.💕