Water Street

During my recent visit to Yancheng, I had the opportunity to explore Water Street, a charming cultural and scenic spot nestled next to the Chuanchang River. As I walked along the street, which stretches between Dongjin Road and Century Avenue, I was struck by the rich history and culture of the Haiyan people. One of the highlights of my visit was the cultural area on Water Street and also how friendly locals were. As I strolled along the street, I also admired the picturesque scenery, with its quaint houses and bridges reflecting in the tranquil river. The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing, and I found myself immersed in the beauty of the surroundings. Overall, my visit to Water Street was a memorable experience that allowed me to appreciate the rich culture and history of Yancheng. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone interested in exploring the local traditions and enjoying the scenic beauty of the area. #waterstreet #chinatravel

Yancheng in Jiangsu's northern Jiangsu is a low-key city, unlike the aura of Suzhou and Nanjing. The history of Yancheng is also very long. Because of the salt county in 119 BC, although the salt industry is not the main one, the name has been preserved. The sea salt culture of Yancheng has a long history and a sea salt museum has been built. There is a water street in the south of Yancheng, which is a must for many tourists. However, this water street is not a monument, but a new one. The total investment of Water Street is 310 million yuan. It was officially completed in 2008 and is positioned in the national 4A level tourist attraction. Water Street covers an area of more than 200 acres. It is located in the administrative center area and is also the core area of culture. It is responsible for the city's characteristic business, tourism, culture and leisure. It is called the Confucius Temple in Yancheng. Take a wooden canopy at the circular pier on the riverside of the river. Pass the waterway entrance and cross the water gate at the southernmost side of the water street. There are more than 50 shops along the street, which concentrate on Yancheng's special tourism products related to the sea salt culture. The wooden boat slowly passed through the "Rafting Boat Theatre", "Old Zhou Tea Club", "Hanmo Pavilion" and "Shuiyun Pavilion", and finally arrived at the Yanshang House - Da Zhai Men, located at the northern end of Shui Street. Dazhemen covers an area of about 20,000 square meters and has a total of three entrances. It is the largest group of concentrated buildings in the entire water street scenic spot.

The most shocking is the dragon-shaped lantern, which has been carefully designed and placed in front of the scripture storage building. Through clever layout and lighting effects, a visual illusion is created, making the dragon-shaped lantern seem to pass through one side of the scripture storage building and then extend to the other side, perfectly blending with the scripture storage building, forming a spectacular scene.

Yancheng Water Street is located in the central area of Yancheng City, and the mother river of Yancheng, Chuan Chang River, flows past it. The streets are full of green water, and the buildings are simple and elegant. Historical records show: "Water Street, located at the west gate of the ancient city. Salt merchants dock their boats along the street, rich merchants gather, shops are lined up, the lights are bright and the wine is green, it is also known as Huainan." The entire Water Street has a waterway more than 800 meters long, winding and twisting, connecting all the landscapes. Pavilions, towers, flower windows, lanterns, green bricks and brown tiles, all show the ancient elegance. Yancheng Water Street is divided into three major areas: the mansion gate, the sky water square, and the post water restaurant. There are special attractions such as Shuiyun Pavilion, Piaozhou Opera Garden, and Hanmo Pavilion. One by one, there are good scenery and fun, and there are also delicious food. Yancheng's Eight Big Bowls are very famous, including "Stewed Earth Biao, Big Chicken Hugging Small Chicken, Braised Glutinous Rice Balls, Braised Clams, Raised Cakes, Taro Shrimp Soup, Braised Pork, Braised Knife Fish" and other authentic banquet dishes. And each dish has different meanings and allusions. In 1021 AD, Fan Zhongyan, an outstanding thinker, politician, military strategist, educator, and litterateur of the Northern Song Dynasty, was transferred to the salt warehouse in Xixi (now Dongtai City). During his tenure, he strongly advocated the reconstruction of the Hanhai Dam, allowing the people to live and work in peace and contentment, known as "Fan Gongdi". Yancheng is named after salt and thrives because of salt. The origin of "boiling the sea for salt" can be traced back to the Yan Emperor period. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the sea salt production in the coastal areas of Wu, Yue, and Chu had initially taken shape. The Salt Merchant Guild Hall can be regarded as the core of Water Street. It is the largest group of concentrated buildings in the entire Water Street scenic area, with flying eaves and corners, ancient and quaint. The group of sculptures in front of the door also vividly reproduces the prosperity of the salt industry and the gathering of merchants at that time. Yanzong Temple is a temple dedicated to the Salt God, composed of three main halls. The main hall in the middle worships the ancestors of salt production, Shu Sha, the ancestors of salt management, Jiao Ge, and the ancestors of salt management, Guan Zhong. The eastern hall worships the Great Saint of Salt Plate, and the western hall worships the Salt Lady. 📍Detailed address: Yancheng Water Street: No. 3, Kaifang Avenue, Tinghu District, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province Tickets: Free admission

On Friday after work, I decided to go to Yancheng with my husband. We arrived by high-speed rail at 20:00 Stay: Directly checked into Jinglai Hotel next to the high-speed rail station, very convenient, good value for money, checked a few attractions are not far, convenient transportation. About ¥200(p3) Travel: Shared bicycles rode to the water street(p4) in about ten minutes. There are Hello bicycles Food: Ordered fish soup dumplings and vegetable porridge from Cuiqi Xiaolong for takeout in the evening, the fish soup was very delicious, and the vegetable porridge was surprisingly good. Less than ¥20 Drank a large cup of tea from A Shui, and Grandpa doesn't make tea, haven't tried these two brands, they were pretty good. Day2: Food: Ordered Huaiyang Tower for brunch, actually a six-piece set is enough Travel: Took a bus for 2 yuan directly from the hotel side platform to the Wetland Museum The Wetland Museum is free, the stranded whale skeleton is very spectacular(p5), the design has some clever ideas, p6 this wall is a touch screen, you can listen to the calls of different birds, don't miss it. Took a taxi to the Sea Salt Museum(p7) Free, need to make an appointment on the public number, general, can listen to the audio explanation on the mobile phone. Took a taxi to Flower Street(p8), didn't feel like eating anything special, looked at the salt cube, continued to share a bicycle for about 15 minutes to Yan+ Book Club(P9) It was too hot, strolled around the shopping district and took a taxi directly to Zhuxi Ancient Town. The ancient town is quite good! The business model is relatively new, very beautiful at night, if you come in the afternoon you can cook tea around the stove. Ate at Zhuxi Workers and Peasants Restaurant, the environment is quite good but the food is average. Tim's fried yogurt(p10) has really cheap and good toys inside! Almost didn't find it, actually it's just a wall away, girls must go and have a look! The last picture is the seal at the Wetland Museum saying goodbye~ About Yancheng milk tea: I found that besides the chain brand milk tea in the mall, other attractions' milk tea brands are relatively niche, so I ended up drinking Ruixing and Kudi at Zhuxi for the whole day. The overpass in Yancheng is very fast, and it's super fast from Zhuxi back to the hotel. Overall, it's quite interesting, Zhuxi is worth a second visit!

🌟Yancheng Town Water Street in Yancheng, Jiangsu, is located on the east side of the Yellow Sea. Naturally, there is no lack of water here. Among the ancient buildings, it is full of local folk customs. The water street is naturally also known as the 'dream ink land of Jiangsu'. 👍The water street prospered because of the salt merchants and salt people. It has preserved traditional landscapes with salt transportation culture and the historical memory of old Yancheng, such as the salt merchant guild hall, salt ancestral hall, tourist boat dock, and floating boat opera garden. The buildings in the street are quiet and beautiful with the charm of the south of the Yangtze River in the green bricks and brown tiles, which contrasts sharply with the flying eaves of the landmark building Shuiyun Pavilion. Looking up, the Shuiyun Pavilion is high and vertical into the clouds, which is particularly eye-catching. ❤Yancheng Water Street is divided into three major areas: Dazhai Gate, Tianshui Square, and Yishui Restaurant. Centered on the Shuiyun Pavilion, a characteristic block for eating, drinking, and having fun has formed around it. The mighty dragon lantern is coiled on the building, and the roadside is a uniquely shaped flower lantern. During the day, it is impossible to see the clues. In the evening, when the lights are on, it is bright and beautiful, and it is another different scene. ✅The Lunar New Year is coming soon, and the water street is naturally a scene full of New Year's flavor. Starting from the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, it will become lively here. From the first day of the first lunar month (February 10) to the eighth day (February 17), the 'Blessed Dragon Has Spirit' New Year temple fair event will be held here (appreciating dragon lanterns, four major fireworks food markets, Zen + folk performances, 'Jumping Dragon Year, Lucky Year' dragon year interactive games). 📍Water Street Address: No. 1 Middle Kaifang Avenue, Yancheng City.

Driving through Yancheng, in one day, went to Zhulin Hotel + Water Street + Yancheng Museum. If you play for another day, do the friends in Yancheng have any other places to recommend?

Beyond the hustle and bustle, in the marketplace, in the ancient streets, that's where life is at its fullest! The ancient streets have their own charm. The Water Street during the day is just as beautiful in photos. Less of the night's hustle and bustle, more of the inherent tranquility of Yancheng. Rich cultural heritage! It's close to home, it's very happy to walk around and take photos in the afternoon! As a native Yancheng girl, I love our big Yancheng so much!

On the night of the day I arrived in Yancheng, I went to Mountain Yam Hole to eat Northern Jiangsu cuisine, and then drove to the Water Street. The parking lot only costs 5 yuan for three hours, and it's free for one hour. Due to the low temperature in Northern Jiangsu, there were few tourists at night, but the Water Street still felt very worthwhile to visit. They have already made large-scale lanterns for the arrival of the Year of the Dragon, which is very impressive. There is a boat dock on the Water Street, 40 yuan per person. There is also a snack street with quite a few varieties. It's just a pity that the traces of man-made are too obvious.

On my first visit to Yancheng, I was deeply attracted by the night view of this northern Jiangsu city. It's not only the low-key and hidden Water Street, but also a kind of calm and leisurely life atmosphere. Life is about enjoying the present! Whether it's the monks who are quietly copying scriptures in the pavilions, or the actors performing Huai opera 'Tooth Mark Record' on the stage, they all make people feel a strong sense of worldly life. At the circular dock by the Chuanchang River, take a wooden canopy boat and slowly pass by the attractions such as 'Floating Boat Opera Garden', 'Water Cloud Pavilion', etc. The outlines of the antique buildings with flying eaves appear in front of you, the artificial river meanders between the buildings, and you can also meet the staff dancing in Hanfu. The garden-style architectural complex of Water Street, the entire architectural style is antique, the waterway is winding, the pavilions stand by the water, the walls are made of clay green bricks, the roof is made of green tiles or glazed tiles, equipped with aluminum alloy antique doors and windows, showing the water town style of Yancheng and the historical and cultural features of sea salt. Every night from 7:00 to 9:00, Huai opera fans will perform here. Citizens who come to watch the opera and enjoy the cool are endless. Whether it's ancient costume drama or modern small drama, there are citizens coming to appreciate it every night. Opera performance has become a major feature of Water Street. The night in Yancheng makes people linger.

Water Street in Salt Town is an important part of the historical and cultural landscape of Yancheng City, located on the east side of the Chuanchang River. The entire architectural style of Water Street in Salt Town is antique, with more than 800 meters of waterway winding and twisting, pavilions, towers and pavilions standing by the water, the walls are made of clay green bricks, the roof is made of green tiles or glazed tiles, equipped with aluminum alloy antique doors and windows, showing the water town style of Yancheng and the historical and cultural landscape of sea salt. The scenic area of Water Street is divided into three major areas: the mansion gate, the sky water square, and the post water restaurant, with special attractions such as Shuiyun Pavilion, Piaozhou Opera Garden, and Hanmo Pavilion, and some commercial shops, arranged water boat and land tour routes, focusing on local opera, acrobatics, old professions and folk art and other folk cultures, while operating local snacks, tourist crafts, local products and four treasures of the study, with catering, tea shops, etc., fully demonstrating the unique charm of the water town and sea salt history and culture. Take a wooden awning boat at the circular pier on the side of the Chuanchang River, enter through the waterway entrance, pass through the 'Water City Gate' across the southernmost side of the Water Street scenic area, and enter the Water Street. The wooden boat slowly passes through the 'Piaozhou Opera Garden', 'Old Zhou Tea House', 'Hanmo Pavilion' and 'Shuiyun Pavilion', and finally arrives at the salt merchant's mansion at the north end of Water Street - the mansion gate. Shuiyun Pavilion is located on the east side of the main road in Yancheng, more than 300 meters east of Yaoda Yongyi Square, opposite the Linhai Hotel, south of the Dongsheng Building, and at the intersection of the main road Shuiyun Pond Road and the main road Xicheng Road. The base is conveniently located, the surrounding environment is quiet, and the facilities are complete.