Zhenze Ancient Town has returned, let’s tell the truth

✨Zhenze Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Wujiang District, Suzhou City. It has a history of more than 2,000 years and is known as "Wu Tou Yue Wei". It is one of the five ancient sericulture towns in China. The silk culture here is profound and the silk industry in the Taihu Lake Basin is prosperous. It also has a share of credit👏! The ancient town was built along the Ditang River. It has not been over-commercialized and retains the original charm of the Jiangnan water town, which is peaceful and beautiful🥰. ✨Must visit attractions - Shijian Hall: Built in the third year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty, it is a typical mansion gate in the Jiangnan water town. It integrates multiple functions and has a unique architectural style. Here, you can seem to see the life scenes of the industrial and commercial gentlemen in the late Qing Dynasty. The exquisite wood carvings and brick carvings are amazing. The photos are super photogenic📸, and you can feel the rich historical and cultural atmosphere. Tickets are 30 yuan, stop after 4 p.m. Enter. - Ciyun Temple Pagoda: It was built during the Three Kingdoms period and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. It is located in Ciyun Temple. It is said that it was built by Sun Shangxiang and is full of legend. The tower is a pavilion-style structure with a brick body and wooden eaves. It has six sides and five floors. It complements the Yuji Bridge and forms a beautiful picture. Especially in the golden season of ginkgo, it is even more beautiful. You can overlook the whole ancient town when you climb the tower. - Yuji Bridge: Built in the 54th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty, it is a single-hole stone arch bridge with a length of 43.50 meters and a width of 4.30 meters. It echoes the Ciyun Temple Pagoda and is a popular photo spot. On the bridge, you can enjoy the scenery of the ancient town and the scenery on both sides of the river. It is photogenic from many angles. Standing on the bridge, you can feel the vicissitudes of history. - Pagoda Street: The main street of the ancient town. The street of several hundred meters condenses the slow life and fireworks of the ancient town. There are many delicacies here, such as Dingsheng cake, Haitang cake, etc. It is very pleasant to eat while walking, browse the small shops on the street, and feel the daily life of the ancient town. ✨Travel route East gate of Zhenze Ancient Town→Wenchang Pavilion→Taihu Farm Food Culture Exhibition Hall→Jiangsu Agricultural Machinery Museum→Yuji Bridge→Ciyun Temple→Shijian Hall→Yang Jiachi’s former residence→Wang Xichan Memorial Hall→Silk Industry Public School site→Zhenze Ze Park→Diotang River Canal Scenic Area. 🥞Gourmet recommendations - Renchangshun: Dingsheng cake is reddish in color, soft and fragrant, and the fried cakes, shredded radish cakes and malt cakes are also very good. - Four Bowl Tea House: Four bowls of tea are unique, including Waiti tea, boiled eggs, smoked bean tea and clear tea. The taste ranges from sweet to salty to light. You can also enjoy the scenery along the river. - Lao Yan Braised Restaurant: The signature sauce duck noodles are paired with local specialty dried black beans. It is super comfortable to listen to Suzhou Pingtan while eating. - Zheng Dingfeng's Dried Black Bean Curd: Dried black beans are rich in flavor and chewy. They can be eaten immediately or suitable for stir-frying. 🏚Accommodation suggestions There are many special B&Bs in the scenic area, such as "Shui'an Hanshe", which has an elegant environment and allows you to experience the authentic waterside life; there are also cost-effective express hotels to choose from. 🚕Transportation Guide - Self-driving: Navigate to the east gate parking lot or Baota Street parking lot of Zhenze Ancient Town. Parking is free. -Public transportation: Take Metro Line 4 to Exit 1a of Songling Avenue, transfer to Wujiang Zhenze Line, get off at Zhenze Bus Terminal Station, and walk about 900 meters to the ancient town. ⚠️Tips - The ancient town is open to the public for free, but some attractions require separate tickets. You can purchase a combined ticket, which is cost-effective. - Wear comfortable shoes for walking. - Respect local customs and habits, care for the environment, and travel in a civilized manner. Zhenze Ancient Town is really a very suitable place for slow travel. Here you can relax and feel the unique charm of Jiangnan Water Town. I highly recommend it to everyone💕!