Jinxi Ancient Town

Jinxi is located in Jiangsu Province, China, It is a well-known historical town with a history of more than 2,000 years. We drove to Jinxi from Suzhou (about 23 km). Jinxi is also known as Chenmu, which means the tomb of Chen. There is a touchy story about Chen, the concubine of the emperor Xiaozong. Find online for details. Jinxi is a wonderfully delicate watery town. It is surrounded by clear water and many waterways snaking through the town. Jinxi has 36 bridges and 72 brick kilns. Gulian bridge is the most eye catching bridge among others. There are a lot of museums in Jinxi with delicate articrafts. You can complete the entire place within half day if you start visiting there early morning. You can also plan to check the other two nearby water towns `Zhouzhuang` (China`s no.1 water town) and Tongli. #watertown #lakes #museum

Jiangnan Water Town is rich in ancient towns: Jasper Zhouzhuang, rich soil Tongli, Fengqing straight, Mengli Xitang, Shuige Wuzhen have their own advantages, and are favored by tourists, but I only have a special liking for Jinxi Ancient Town. She was born in the gentle waters of the south of the Yangtze River, fading away from the commercial prosperity, leaving the simplicity and elegance alone. The town in the early morning is immersed in the dream, pushing open the red door of the bed and the mottled wooden door. The smoke shop on both sides of the street is not open yet. I walked through the melody of the bird, passed through the unmanned stone road, and met the ancient lotus pond. The lotus flower that just showed sharp corners, the glory of the morning sun just sprinkled, and the ancient lotus bridge not far away outlined the classical silhouette of the hollow, a breeze passed, and the message of early summer came.

Found a short-distance parent-child tour around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai location Jiangsu Kunshan Jinxi traffic: at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, no matter where it is not far. Shanghai is driving for an hour, and Hangzhou is driving for more than two hours. What to play: There is a rafting boat, there is clay making, there is a woodworking experience, and leather handcraft, of course, the most important thing is that there are young people who are in line with the young peoples aesthetics and have excellent service experience. There is also a group of interesting people who love life and create new things. Here you can bring the children to experience the local, or you can watch the open-air movies with friends while roasting around the campfire, or drive for a few minutes to visit the nearby Jinxi Ancient Town. (Jinxi Ancient Town has an open water area, which is rare in the ancient town. It is worth a visit.) Price: The price of the hotel varies from a few hundred to several thousand (village package) according to time. By people.

There are many ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River in Suzhou, but when it comes to the ancient towns of Suzhou, many people think of Zhouzhuang for the first time. It is known as the first water town in China. The tourists are crowded with people. If you encounter weekends or national holidays, it is difficult to walk in the scenic spot. Here, for a person who has lived in Suzhou for many years, it is recommended to visit Jinxi Ancient Town, which is less than half an hour's drive from Zhouzhuang. Jinxi Ancient Town, recalling Jiangnan in the dream. Jinxi Ancient Town is a water town in the south of the Yangtze River with a history of more than 2,000 years. It is known as the Hometown of Chinese Folk Museums and has many cultural landscapes, historic sites and countless buildings with unique characteristics. Famous attractions include the Tongshen Royal Court, Chen Yushui, and the Lotus Pond. Visit Jinxi Ancient Town itself does not need to buy tickets, but to visit the museums in the ancient towns, you need to buy tickets, it is recommended to buy a pass, which is more cost-effective than buying a museum ticket separately. Wenxing Pavilion is located at the bank of Gulian Pool in Jinxi Town, Kunshan City. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and is a three-story pavilion-style building with a square-wood structure and a flying slanting angle of 15.6 meters. It is worth a visit.

Nestled by the water, the ancient town of Jinxi boasts a history of over a thousand years, with verses left by ancient poets: The slanting sun casts poetic thoughts on the cold shore, where does the autumn wind sigh its tune. The water overflows the reeds, but feelings fall short, beneath the Jinxi bridge, white smoke arises. Named after the stream, the town features emerald bridges and willows, densely scattered lakes, and a landscape of pavilions and groves like an ink painting. Full of art and folk tunes, it's a characteristic uniquely belonging to Jinxi. Jinxi Town, at the intersection of Wenchang Road and Puqing Road Transportation: Depart from Golden Eagle Plaza, take bus 125 and transfer to bus 130, about a 1.5-hour journey. By car, it only takes 40 minutes. Close to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town and Ji Family Dun. To Wenchang Road, then walk another two hundred meters inside until you reach the entrance of the scenic area. There's a ticket office at the entrance, ignore it, no need to buy tickets, just enter the scenic area directly. You can buy boat tour tickets inside, it's recommended to check the weather forecast before leaving, as the roads can be slippery in the rain, not very suitable for strolling in the ancient town. You can take a photo with the stone stele at the entrance, Jinxi is said to be the hometown of folk museums. When I went during the Qingming Festival, the museums were not open, possibly because of the public holiday. Check-in at famous spots: Wenchang Bridge → Ancient Lotus Bridge → Guofoxiang Water → Laiyi (with Begonia cake, radish strip cake) → Wang's Teahouse → Zhang's Provincial Museum → Nantang Corridor → Lianjin Zen Monastery Food recommendations: Radish strip cake, Begonia cake, fermented rice cake, Wan San trotters. Taking a boat tour costs 10 yuan per person, and you can also listen to fishermen's duet singing. The first song costs 10 yuan, and if they continue to sing, there's an additional charge, remember to ask in advance. Avoid traps❗

🌸【Explore the Secret Realm·Jinxi Ancient Town】🌸 The hustle and bustle in front of the door is not her rhythm. This ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River, which has been hidden for more than two thousand years - Jinxi, is like a poem that has not been overly rendered, quietly waiting for a kindred spirit to interpret. ✨ No admission fee is required to enter the ancient town, although some attractions inside require an additional fee, but its simple grey tiles and white walls, and the authentic charm of the south of the Yangtze River, are definitely worth more than the price. 📍 Location 18 Shaodian Gang Road, Kunshan City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, easily accessible. Departing from Shanghai Station or Hongqiao Station, it only takes 20 minutes by high-speed train to reach Kunshan South Station, and then about 50 minutes by bus route Kunshan 133 to leisurely enter the town; if it's a self-driving trip, it's just a short 1-2 hour drive from Shanghai. ⏰ Suggested Itinerary Spend 2 to 3 hours strolling through the ancient town, enjoying a slow life. 🌈 Highlights of the Ancient Town Ⅰ. Shiyen Bridge - Simple and unique bridge art, known as the landmark of Jinxi, unique in the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River. Ⅱ. Chen Fei Shui Tomb - Step into the Lotus Pond Zen Monastery, look at the Chen Fei Shui Tomb that carries the deep affection of Emperor Xiaozong, and tell the story of a thousand years between the water and mountains. Ⅲ. Wenchang Pavilion - The legacy of the Yuan Dynasty, rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty, stands by the ancient lotus pond, witnessing the passage of time. Ⅳ. Chinese Ancient Brick and Tile Museum - A must-visit for lovers of ancient architecture, each brick and tile here is a mark of history. Ⅴ. Lotus Pond Zen Monastery - Occupying a unique position, facing south, integrating Buddhism and Taoism, the monastery worships the star of Wenqu, full of ancient charm. 🌿 A Place of Tranquility - The beauty of Jinxi lies in its inner tranquility and indifference. The core area of the ancient town has few commercial noises, and most shops are concentrated on Wenchang Road and Changshou Street. This is an ideal place to seek refuge from the hustle and bustle and return to authenticity. 🚤 Rowing and Boating - Why not experience a 150 yuan chartered rowing boat, which can carry up to 6 people to roam the river, letting the gentle waves cleanse the soul. 🍲 The Taste of Jinxi • Aunt Jin's signature stinky tofu, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich flavor and an endless aftertaste; • Bamboo tube fresh tea ice cream, where creativity and deliciousness coexist, essential for photo ops; • The hidden crispy chicken snack shop at the corner of the street, a small shop with big surprises, the crispy chicken tenderloin is memorable; • The farmhouse restaurant by the riverbank, authentic and simple, a taste of the pastoral flavor of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River.

🔔 Among the ancient towns in Suzhou, Jinxi is a low-key and niche one, but its beauty is truly on par with Zhouzhuang and Tongli. As soon as you enter Jinxi Ancient Town, you will definitely be attracted by a large lotus pond set against the Shiyen long bridge, which is breathtakingly beautiful, especially when you visit on an overcast day for a check-in, it feels like an ink painting. 📍Location: No. 18, Shaodian Gang Road, Jinxi Town, Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province 🎫Ticket: Free🆓 (No need to buy a ticket! Small attractions charge a fee) 🚘 | Self-driving route | Set your phone's GPS to , about a 1-1.5 hour drive from Shanghai, self-driving is recommended; adjacent to Tongli Ancient Town, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Luzhi Ancient Town, Dianshan Lake Scenic Area, etc. 🚌 | Public transportation | You can take bus routes 133, 130, 161, or Tourist Bus 1 to get there directly; from Shanghai Metro Line 11 Huaqiao Station, take Tourist Bus 7 to reach Jinxi directly. 🚣‍♀️ Jinxi Ancient Town rowing boat: 150 yuan/boat (6 people), which is 25 yuan/person. 🚩Tour route Chen Fei's Tomb ➡️ Wenchang Pavilion ➡️ Lianchi Zen Monastery ➡️ Zhang Provincial Art Museum ➡️ Purple Sand Museum ➡️ Ancient Brick and Tile Museum ➡️ Antique Museum ➡️ Coin Museum ➡️ Jinshi Renjia ➡️ Strange Stone Museum ➡️ Persimmon Garden ➡️ Ming and Qing Furniture Museum Attraction recommendations🔸 🌟Highlights: 📍Lianchi Zen Monastery: Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty built this temple here to mourn the deceased Chen Fei, commanding monks to dig a pond and plant lotuses on the east side of the temple, hence the name Lotus Temple. 📍Chen Fei's Water Tomb: Chen Fei's tomb stands in the middle of the lake, quite spectacular 📍Shiyen Bridge: A landmark structure built during the Ming Dynasty, with a total length of 52 meters, the bridge type is very rare in the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River 📍Ancient Lotus Pond: In the early morning, the ancient lotus pond is full of lotus leaves, fragrant lotus flowers, and the air is very sweet! 📍Wubao Lake: Here you can enjoy the lake and mountain scenery 📍Wenchang Pavilion: Originally built during the Yuan Dynasty, rebuilt during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and moved to the side of the ancient lotus pond. It is located inside the Lianchi Zen Monastery, and the pavilion worships the deity Wenchang, who presides over literary fortune. 📍The Eight Great Sights of Jinxi include (Tongshen Imperial Court, Chen Fei's Water Tomb, Lianchi Zen Monastery, Tianshui Bridge, Puqing Bridge, Lihe Bridge, Shiyen Bridge, Wenchang Pavilion) 📝Note tips: ✅The number of tourists in Jinxi is much less than in Zhouzhuang and Tongli, allowing you to experience the simplicity beyond the commercial atmosphere. ✅After singing the local dialect tunes, the boatwoman who rows the boat will ask tourists for tips, usually 10 yuan per boat. ✅Guide service within the scenic area, 80 yuan per guide. 🈶Representative food: Ao Zao noodles, radish silk cake, sock bottom crisp, fragrant crispy chicken snack shop, etc. Recommended visiting time is 2-3 hours.

Attraction Recommendations: Jinxi Ancient Town Jinxi Ancient Town, located in the southwestern part of Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, is a Jiangnan water town with a history of more than two thousand years, known as the 'Hometown of Chinese Folk Museums'. Historical records show that Empress Chen, a favored concubine of Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty, loved the scenery of Jinxi so much that she could not bear to leave and was buried in the water here after her death. To commemorate Empress Chen, Emperor Xiaozong ordered the construction of a temple on the shore of Wubao Lake. Main attractions include Empress Chen's Water Tomb, Lianchi Zen Monastery, and Tongshen Imperial Court 1 Tongshen Imperial Court, originally named 'Tianqing Temple', is located at the west end of the South Street of Jinxi Ancient Town. It was first built during the Southern Song Dynasty and was expanded during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Today, the Dongyue Hall and the mountain gate remain, covering an area of 200 square meters. 2 Empress Chen's Water Tomb lies quietly in the Wubao Lake south of the town, surrounded by reeds. Surprisingly, no matter how high the water level is, Empress Chen's Water Tomb always appears above the surface of the lake, swaying with green traces, and is one of the eight great sights of Jinxi Ancient Town. 3 Lianchi Zen Monastery was founded during the Southern Song Dynasty, also known as Lotus Pond or Ancient Lotus Temple. After Empress Chen's death, Emperor Xiaozong ordered the establishment of a monastery here to chant scriptures for her salvation. He also commanded monks to dig a pond and plant lotuses on the east side of the monastery, which was then named Lotus Temple. After more than 40 years of continuous construction, the monastery's halls, corridors, treasure pagodas, and painting boats were all complete, making it one of the most famous Buddhist sites in the south of the Yangtze River. Grand View Garden The Grand View Garden in Shanghai is located in Qingpu District, originally named Dianshan Lake Scenic Area, and was renamed Shanghai Grand View Garden in 1991. It covers an area of about 1500 mu and has a construction area of about 8000 square meters. It is a large-scale antique garden complex designed based on the description in the classic Chinese novel of the Qing Dynasty, 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. The Grand View Garden is centered around the Grand View Tower, featuring attractions such as Yihong Courtyard, Longcui Nunnery, Lixiang Courtyard, and Stone Boat. On the east side, there are more than 20 groups of architectural attractions including Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Hengwu Courtyard, Liaofeng Pavilion, and Daoxiang Village. Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. Jinxi Ancient Town and Grand View Garden are very close to each other, both located in the Dianshan Lake water system. Personally, the scenery of Jinxi Ancient Town is better than that of the famous ancient towns, and it is also much less crowded. Local Snacks: On the right side of the Jinxi Ancient Town scenic area, there is a stall selling 'Youdunzi', which brings back childhood memories and is particularly delicious.

Jinxi Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province. It is a Jiangnan water town with a history of more than two thousand years and is known as the 'Hometown of Chinese Folk Museums'. The town preserves many cultural landscapes, historical sites, and countless buildings with distinctive features of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Famous attractions include the Tongshen Imperial Courtyard, Chen Fei's Water Tomb, and the Lotus Pond Monastery. Jinxi Ancient Town is dotted with lakes and crisscrossed with rivers and alleys. To the south are the Wubao Lake and Dianshan Lake, and to the northwest is Chen Lake. The town's inner waterways extend for 6 kilometers, creating a typical Jiangnan water town landscape where Jinxi's rivers and lakes are interconnected, the town is surrounded by water, streets and alleys are built along the water, and bridges connect the lanes. Most of the existing residential buildings in Jinxi Ancient Town were built during the Ming, Qing, and Republic of China periods. Most residents built their homes by the water, with the majority of the houses being one or two-story brick-wood structures with grey tiles and white walls, with doors and windows facing the water or with docks built along the water. Two streets along the river form the town's main commercial streets. Chen Fei's Water Tomb is located in the Wubao Lake to the south of Jinxi Town. In the first year of the Song Dynasty's Longxing era (1163), when the Jin troops invaded, Emperor Xiaozong fled south to Lin'an with his court, and during the journey, Consort Chen passed away and was buried in a water tomb, which was rebuilt in 1992. In 1997, it was announced as the second batch of cultural relics protection units in Kunshan City. The Ten-Eyed Long Bridge was built during the Ming Dynasty and, together with the ancient Lotus Pond, Wenxing Pavilion, Long Corridor, and Peach Garden, forms a complete ancient lotus scenic area. The bridge has nine pillars and ten holes, with a total length of 52 meters. Its simple and unique design is rare in the surrounding water towns and is known as the 'Little Treasure Belt Bridge', making it an excellent place for viewing the lake and admiring the moon. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the place is crowded with visitors leaning on the railings to enjoy the moonlight, where the bright moon in the sky and the water in the lake reflect each other beautifully.

Located on the bank of Wubao Lake at the southern end of Jinxi Town, the Lotus Pond Zen Monastery was a temple constructed by imperial order during the Southern Song Dynasty under Emperor Xiaozong. It took a full 40 years to build, from the second year of Longxing to the third year of Jiatai, with halls, galleries, pavilions, towers, and painted boats all complete. Historical records show that in the second year of Longxing of the Southern Song Dynasty, Emperor Xiaozong passed through Jinxi with Consort Chen. After Consort Chen's death, a water tomb was erected on Wubao Lake to the south of the town, and Emperor Xiaozong ordered the construction of the Lotus Pond Zen Monastery by the lake, where monks could recite scriptures for her salvation. During the Song and Yuan dynasties, literati and poets often gathered at the Lotus Pond Zen Monastery to discuss Zen and Tao, exchange poems and songs, forming what was known as the Lotus Pond Society. In the Ming Dynasty, poets such as Gao Qi, Shen Zhou, Wen Zhengming, and Chen Chun left behind dozens of poems and songs. Today, the Lotus Pond Zen Monastery still has cultural relics from the past: the water tomb of Consort Chen from the Southern Song period, the ancient Wen Chang Pavilion built in the thirty-eighth year of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, and the Arhat Pine planted by Emperor Xiaozong himself.

During the Spring Festival, if you want to find a slightly quiet ancient town in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai for sightseeing and eating, Jinxi Ancient Town has never been checked in. It's very close to Shanghai, and it's only an hour's drive on the highway! The whole ancient town is very clean, there is not much garbage in the river and the road, and the water quality is also quite clean~ The commercial atmosphere is just right, there are many snacks, and the price is not expensive, if you like it, you can eat while walking! Sugarcane juice can be seen everywhere, you must check in, it's really delicious, sweet and delicious! I tried bubble wonton, net red crispy chicken (I feel average) and bought some sock bottom crisp when I left... A perfect day!

Here, the green bricks and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water, boatmen singing folk songs while rowing, provide a peaceful and relaxing place for tourists. If you are looking for a place away from the hustle and bustle, Jinxi Ancient Town is definitely a good choice.