#Near No.301 Provincial Road Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Just got back from Bingcha Ancient Town! Some real talk! Watch it before you go!!!
If you don't want to be in a crowd during the holiday season,
this weekend I went to the historical ancient town in Nantong
‼️Really off the beaten path plus‼️a true ancient town
During the Tang Dynasty, this place was a salt-boiling pavilion
It has a history of 1400 years
In the afternoon, stroll around the ancient town and watch performances
At night, go to Yangkou for a seafood meal
Below is my summarized travel guide
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【Recommended Route】👇
Zhongshi Street➡️Hua Alley & Jiu Alley➡️Donglai Pavilion➡️Tongli Gate➡️Xiaoyangkou
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📍: Bingcha Ancient Town, Rudong County, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province
💰: No admission fee🆓
🚗: Self-driving is an option, parking available at Bing·Outlet🆓
🚄: Take a high-speed train to 【Rugao South Station】and then a 50min taxi ride
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🌟Must-visit attractions
✅Shangshu Fang
The tall archways are neatly lined up on the east street of the ancient town
The night view with layers of red lanterns is especially beautiful
✅Shu Alley, Hua Alley, Tea Alley, and Jiu Alley
The core area of Bingcha Ancient Town is Zhongshi Street
Each alley has its own characteristics
Among them, Jiu Alley's ceramic wine jars and red lanterns
are particularly photogenic
✅Bingcha Ancient Town Wall
They say every ancient town has a characteristic internet-famous wall
Bingcha Ancient Town is no exception, right across from Jiu Alley
Don't miss the chance to check in when you come
✅Wang Renfeng Printmaking Art Gallery
Wang Renfeng is a famous contemporary Chinese printmaking master
The gallery houses a total of 108 works by Wang Renfeng
✅Donglai Pavilion
Donglai Pavilion is named after the phrase "Purple air comes from the east, clearing my grassy pavilion."
The square has a light and shadow show called "Dream Back to Bingcha" in the evening
Recommended to watch from Tongli Gate for the best view
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🍜Food
Bamboo clam pot and shrimp roe baked bun are local specialty dishes
"The world's freshest" Wen clam is from Bingcha
The 3 yuan baked bun is always in demand and requires queuing
emmeline_wilde_94
The Experience of Visiting Bengcha Ancient Town
Sunlight filters through the ancient treetops, casting its rays on the bluestone paths of Bengcha Ancient Town, as if time here is slowly flowing. I step onto this land full of historical charm, filled with anticipation and a touch of nostalgia.
Walking on the stone paths of Bengcha Ancient Town is like entering a long corridor of years. The ancient buildings on both sides stand silently, with the marks of time etched upon them. Our group weaves through the winding alleys, and with every step, it seems we can hear the echoes of history. The laughter of children intertwines with the old residences, creating a moving scene.
The residents of the ancient town are warm and hospitable. Whenever we lose our way, there are always kind aunties to guide us. Their words reveal a love and pride for this land, making us feel the warmth of home.
Every building in the ancient town carries a piece of history. We gently touch the walls that have weathered the years, as if we can hear them telling ancient tales. And the children's eyes are always so bright, filled with curiosity and a desire to explore the world. They run through the lanes, their laughter crisp and pleasant, injecting new vitality and energy into this ancient land.
As the sun sets, we stand on high ground to take in the panoramic view of the ancient town. The scattered houses and winding alleys form a beautiful picture. We can't help but exclaim that Bengcha Ancient Town is not just a place, but also a memory, an emotion.
On this trip to Bengcha, we not only enjoyed the beautiful scenery but also felt the deep affection among family members. The happiness of the children, the smiles of the elderly, are the most precious gains of our trip. In the days to come, these wonderful memories will forever accompany us.
JUNIPER BATES
Compared to Wuzhen, I prefer this thousand-year-old ancient town that doesn't require a ticket!
Let's travel through time to Nantong, Jiangsu, and find out! 😉🚀
👣 Our destination is the simple and low-key Bingcha Ancient Town, which has passed through 1400 years. The tranquility and liveliness here are really treasures of the world! 🏞️
Look, it has everything you want:
📍 The comfortable Jiangnan water town, not to mention, it doesn't require a ticket here🆓!
🚗 Self-driving is more free, but don't worry about the high-speed rail friends, take a taxi from Rugao South Station, and you can get there in 50 minutes.
🚘 Parking? No pressure! Bingcha Outlets gives you a free giveaway, it's right next to the ancient town, it's so convenient!
🗺️ Let's go! Follow my steps and check in the most interesting attractions! Start from the entrance of the ancient town, pass the Wine Culture Museum, go deep into the wine alley and flower alley, visit Erxianfang and Shangshufang, visit the Guandi Temple by the way, and then go to Donglaige to wash away the dust of history.
🌟 Look at the ancient buildings on Zhongshi Street, they were the "internet celebrities" during the Ming and Qing Dynasties! There are still local residents living there, really feel what it means to have "history by your side".
🌈 Want a more special experience? Flower alleys and wine alleys will take you through different worlds, each alley has its own charm that makes you stop.
🎆 There is also a light show "Dream Back to Bingcha" at night, the crystallization of culture and technology, waiting for you to have a visual feast.
🌉 And the night view of Tonglimen Jinli Bridge, oh, it's simply beautiful! It's like a soul portrait of the ancient town.
Without further ado, let's arrange for the foodies!
🍲 Bamboo clam soup, relieve the fatigue of the day's tour at Bingcha Restaurant, every mouthful is full of happiness.
🥟 Shrimp seed pastry, delicious and cheap, the queue at the door is the best proof, three yuan each, don't hesitate!
🍪 Ai Bing pastry, a hidden delicacy on the south side of Zhongshi Street, this portion, this enthusiasm, great!
Let's explore the Bingcha Ancient Town that has been gently treated by the years together! 😍 Remember to bring a camera and a good appetite😝 See you in Bingcha Ancient Town!
HarperSutherland55
Recommend a small and unpopular ancient town in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, full of life
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Don't want to be crowded during the New Year holidays
This weekend came to the historical ancient town of Nantong
‼️Really unpopular plus‼️Real ancient town
In the early Tang Dynasty, this was a salt frying field pavilion
It has a history of 1400 years
Stroll around the ancient town in the afternoon and watch performances
Eat seafood in Yangkou at night
Below is the travel guide I summarized
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【Recommended route】👇
Zhongshi Street➡️Flower Alley Wine Alley➡️Donglaige➡️Tonglimen➡️Xiaoyangkou
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📍：Bucha Ancient Town, Rudong County, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province
💰：No ticket required🆓
🚗：Drive there, you can park at Bucha·Outlet🆓
🚄：Take the high-speed rail to【Rugaonan Station】and take a taxi for 50min
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🌟Must-see attractions
✅Shangshufang
The tall archways are neatly arranged on the east street of the ancient town
The layers of red lanterns look particularly good at night
✅Book Alley, Flower Alley, Tea Alley and Wine Alley
The core area of Bucha Ancient Town is Zhongshi Street
Each alley has its own characteristics
Among them, the wine jars and red lanterns in the wine alley
It's very photogenic
✅Bucha Ancient Town Wall
Every ancient town has a characteristic internet celebrity wall
Bucha Ancient Town is no exception, right across from the wine alley
Don't miss it when you come
✅Wang Renfeng Printmaking Art Museum
Wang Renfeng is a famous contemporary printmaking master in China
The art museum has collected 108 works by Wang Renfeng
✅Donglaige
Donglaige means "Purple Qi comes from the east, and I am a grassland".
The square has a light and shadow show of "Dream Back to Bucha" at night
It is recommended to watch from Tonglimen for the best view
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🍜Delicacies
Bamboo clam pot and shrimp seed pancakes are local specialties
"The world's first fresh" clam is from Bucha
3 yuan pancakes, people come and go always have to queue
JAZMINE BECK
Bingcha Ancient Town - Taste the thousand-year-old tea fragrance poem
Hidden in the depths of time, Bingcha Ancient Town is like a thousand-year-old poem, with a rich tea fragrance and historical charm in every line.
Stepping on the bluestone road of the ancient town, it seems that you can hear the noise of the ancients and the sound of horseshoes, and it seems that you can see the beautiful women of the past, gracefully passing through the ancient streets. Every stone and leaf here seems to be whispering, telling stories of the past and present.
Tea is the soul of Bingcha Ancient Town. The tea here is not only a drink, but also a culture and a spiritual sustenance. In the teahouse, the tea master's skillful hands fly, making you a cup of fragrant tea. Take a sip, as if you can taste the time and stories of a thousand years.
Every corner of the ancient town is full of art and poetry. There are simple and elegant temples, exquisite wood carvings, and colorful paintings. Every step is a journey through time and space, which is fascinating.
In Bingcha Ancient Town, you can also participate in various colorful activities. Whether it's learning tea-making skills with a tea master, or wearing ancient costumes to experience the life of the ancients, you can deeply integrate into this ancient land.
Come on, let Bingcha Ancient Town unveil the veil of a thousand years for you, and let you taste the thousand-year-old tea fragrance poem here. Indulge in this ancient and beautiful world, let your soul get the deepest purification and nourishment.