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CLARE HOLLANDUnited States

I thought Zhouzhuang was already beautiful, until I went to Jinxi

Jinxi Ancient Town, a millennium-old water town Named after a stream in the town that shines like a brocade ribbon The town is surrounded by water, with streets and alleys following the flow, and ancient bridges joining hands... For thousands of years, the people here have lived by the river, with water as their neighbor Telling their own stories in the soft Wu dialect - Compared to other famous Jiangnan water towns Jinxi Ancient Town still maintains a simple folk custom Without the noisy crowds and excessive commercialization Avoiding the crowd, one can stroll alone in the ancient town Walking over stone bridges, feeling the beauty of the architecture Taking a sculling boat, appreciating the charm of the water town Here, one can feel the sensation of time standing still In the hustle and bustle of life, to steal a moment of leisure - ⛩️Jinxi Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, a Jiangnan water town with more than two thousand years of history, known as the 'Hometown of Chinese Folk Museums', preserving many cultural landscapes, historical sites, and numerous buildings with distinctive Ming and Qing dynasty features - The territory of Jinxi Ancient Town is dotted with lakes and crisscrossed with river alleys. To the south are the Wubao Lake and Dianshan Lake, and to the northwest is Chen Lake. The town's internal waterways extend for 6 kilometers, forming a typical Jiangnan water town landscape where rivers and lakes are interconnected, the town is surrounded by water, streets and alleys follow the water, and bridges connect the lanes - 🏞Main attractions: Tongshen Yuyuan, Chenfei Water Tomb, Lianchi Zen Monastery, Tianshui Bridge, Puqing Bridge, Lihe Bridge, Shiyan Bridge, Wenchang Pavilion, Museum Cluster (Yixing Purple Clay Museum, Ancient Chinese Brick and Tile Museum, Antique Museum, Jinshi Renjia, Jinxi Outstanding Figures Museum, Persimmon Garden) - 📍Detailed address: No. 18, Shaodian Gang Road, Jinxi Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou 🚉Transportation strategy: Take bus 133 or 130 to get there directly 🕙Visiting time: Recommended 2-3 hours 🎫Ticket price: Free (no admission ticket required, some attractions charge a fee) 🚢Sculling boat: 150 yuan/boat, can accommodate 6 people, 25 yuan/person on average, listening to folk songs to experience the water town charm, the experience is very great
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Posted: Apr 27, 2024
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