Zhenze Ancient Town

Visit Zhensze to explore the quaint scenery of the ancient town, and feel the rich historical and cultural atmosphere and the strong festive mood! Walking along Baota Street, you will find two national cultural heritage sites, the Shijian Hall and the Ciyun Temple, at either end. 🌟 Shijian Hall The ancestral property of the Xu family, a prominent family in Zhensze, was built in the third year of the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty (1864). Facing south with its back to the north, it is surrounded by water on three sides, with the Ditang Canal to the south, the Xieqiao River to the west, and the Ouhu River to the north. It integrates a river port, inn, shops, streets, halls, inner quarters, gardens, and servant quarters, creating a residence that includes a street. This grand residence reflects the characteristics of the late Qing Dynasty's merchant gentry era and local features. 🌟 Ciyun Temple Located on Baota Street in Zhensze Town, this brick and wood eaves pagoda-style tower has withstood the test of time and still stands elegantly. The tower's exterior is hexagonal with five levels, consisting of a corridor, tower walls, and a core. During the Spring Festival, it's hard to find a seat in the riverside teahouses, and having tea and meals is a unique scene. Paired with the light pink Dingsheng cake, which is soft and fragrant with a sweet bean paste filling, it symbolizes good luck for the New Year. Also, don't miss the black bean curd, glossy and black, salty and sweet, the more you chew, the tastier it gets, another must-try local delicacy of Zhensze. 'Zhensze Ancient Town' 📍1333 Zhenxin South Road, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🚘 Take the Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway to the Shanghai-Suzhou-Zhejiang-Anhui Expressway towards Zhensze, Qidu Road exit (about a two-hour drive)

🍀 Zhenze Ancient Town, a historical and cultural town hidden in the water towns of Jiangnan, is nationally renowned as the hometown of silk, delicate and exquisite. The stone-paved alleys are filled with ancient Zen charm, and there are not many tourists, preserving every scene of the authentic local life. 🎫 Town Ticket: Free ⏱ Opening Hours: All day 📍 Detailed Address: No. 10 Baota Street, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🚗 Travel Tips: Strongly recommend self-driving!! 1. Take the Metro Line 4 (towards Tongli) from Suzhou Railway Station and get off at Songling Avenue Station 2. Take the Wujiang-Zhenze direct line to arrive 📷 Travel Strategies: 1. Baota Street: A town with one street, this is Baota Street that runs through the entire town, where the slow life and popularity of the town are all condensed in this few hundred meters long street, which has been there for a thousand years 2. Ciyun Temple: A thousand-year-old temple, where you can also find a ground full of ginkgo leaves in autumn 3. Shijian Hall: The century-old mansion of a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River, a must-visit spot in the ancient town

The old stone bridge spans the small river, listen to a Wu Nan drama, taste a cup of transparent green white tea, watching the sun shining on the sparkling water, here, dazing is an afternoon thing. - The most distinctive are the Ciyun Temple Tower and Yuji Bridge. The pagoda and the ancient bridge echo each other, forming a 'arch bridge tower shadow' Jiangnan scroll, becoming the most dazzling business card of the entire ancient town. - 🎫Tickets: Free Location: Zhenze Ancient Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself, about 45 minutes drive from Suzhou city, about 1.5 hours drive from Shanghai and Hangzhou city; You can take the high-speed rail to Suzhou Station, and then take a taxi. - Food: Zhenze is located on the south bank of Taihu Lake and has a long history of food culture. Such as lamb noodles, black bean dry, tofu bubbles and various Suzhou-style pastries are famous far and near. Like Ren Changshun, Lao Yan noodle shop, Grandma's dumplings are all must-visit shops Tea drinking: There is a custom of drinking tea in the ancient town. People drink tea from morning to night, and there are various teahouses on both sides of the river. Spend ten yuan to order a cup of tea that locals love to drink, and sit comfortably by the river for a long time There is a kind of quiet time, called Zhenze Ancient Town, only once met, and she can never forget her face.

Zhenze ancient town is located in the southwest of Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, adjacent to Zhejiang Province. It was historically known as 'the head of Wu and the tail of Yue', and is the 'western gate' of Wujiang! National Highway 318 and Shanghai-Lake Expressway cross the north of Zhenze ancient town, which is located on the tributary of the Grand Canal - Tang River, with convenient water transportation! Zhenze ancient town is a famous town in the south of the Yangtze River with a history of more than 2000 years. It is also a famous silk town in China. The main attractions include Shijian Hall, Ciyun Temple Pagoda, and the tomb of Wang Xichan. It is a national AAAA-level scenic spot and was listed as a national key protected monument in 2001!

If you like the hustle and bustle, you will definitely like the ancient town of Nanxun, which is 10 kilometers away from Zhendze. If you prefer a quiet stroll, then come to Zhendze, with its whitewashed walls and black tiles, and almost zero commercialization. Local children play hide and seek, and the tea house by the river seats a few tourists and local elders, sipping tea, chatting, and enjoying the slow pace of life. 💰 Ancient town ticket: Free Transportation tips: Self-driving is recommended, parking is free Suggested itinerary: You can refer to: Baota Street → Shijian Hall → Ciyun Temple Pagoda → Yujiji Bridge → Wenchang Pavilion → Ditang River (just follow the river for a round trip) Zhendze ancient town is very small, one street is the whole town, and if you eat and stroll along the main street, Baota Street, half a day is enough~ But if you just walk through, you might not even need half an hour, so I don't recommend arranging accommodation haha 🧆️ Food: Renchangshun: A traditional time-honored brand, featured on 'A Bite of China', sticky and delicious. Lao Yan Noodle House: Suzhou-style noodle house Siwan Tea House: The town's specialty tea, I don't really understand the taste. It's more about the atmosphere. Because the ancient town is really small, we took a detour on the way back to check out the Zhendze internet-famous store, Su Xiaohua. It's a concept of a field meal bar. The decoration is quite beautiful, and it's very nice in the spring. The price is a bit expensive, the dishes are served slowly, but the taste is okay. You can sit outside with a small dog. Everyone can make a reference based on time and interest.

This low-key ancient town, with a history of more than two thousand years, is located in the southwest of Wujiang District, Suzhou, adjacent to Huzhou, Zhejiang. 🍀The ancient town is not big, and you can finish walking around in one street. Many original residents still live on both sides of the river, with a simple and rustic atmosphere, and it's very quiet on weekends. ❤️The most distinctive features are the Ciyun Temple Pagoda and the Yuji Bridge. The pagoda and the ancient bridge echo each other, forming a 'arch bridge and pagoda shadow' picture of the south of the Yangtze River, becoming the most dazzling business card of the entire ancient town. 🚗Navigation: 'Zhenze Ancient Town' (about one hour drive from Suzhou city area) Transportation: Drive to the designated location, there is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic spot🅿️plenty of spaces 🧭Zhenze is located in Wujiang District, Suzhou, and it is very close to Suzhou or Nanxun, Huzhou, Zhejiang 🎫Ancient town ticket: free, small attractions charge ⏰Opening hours: all day - Delicacies: There are many delicious snacks in Zhenze Ancient Town, such as Begonia Cake, Sock Bottom Crisp, Black Tofu, Dumplings, Lamb Noodles, Wontons, etc., which can all be seen on Baota Street

Unexpectedly, there are so many unknown ancient towns in Wujiang, Suzhou. Not far from Shanghai, Zhenze, the hometown of silk. The scale is really small, Baota Street - the main street of the ancient town. Main attractions: ✔️Ciyun Temple Tower A brick-body wooden eave tower with a history of more than a thousand years, After experiencing vicissitudes, it was repaired in every dynasty, but it still stands tall and exquisite. ✔️Yuji Bridge A single-hole stone arch structure ancient bridge running from south to north, It is said to be built by local people to commemorate the achievements of Dayu in water control. The arch is long and the top is high, the bridge surface is wide, and the momentum is extraordinary. ✔️Shijian Hall A hundred-year-old mansion in the south of the Yangtze River, The owner made a fortune by running a rice shop and silk business. The scale is really big! There are a total of six entrances and exits, and 147 rooms of various sizes. Tour route: Park the car at the back door of Ciyun Zen Temple (on the side of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal) - Ciyun Zen Temple (Tower) - Yuji Bridge - Shijian Hall - Ditang River (Bridge) Local specialties: There are many restaurants drying cured meat and soy sauce meat at the door, and the New Year's goods are ready! 🎫Tickets: The ancient town is free to visit🆓, Shijian Hall, Wenchang Pavilion and Agricultural Tools Museum charge separately.

🌸A small ancient town located at the junction of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, on the southeast corner of Taihu Lake, suitable for self-driving from the surrounding areas of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. There are not many tourists during the holidays, it's very leisurely, you can feel the historical heritage of the ancient street, and you can avoid the crowd to take beautiful photos for your friends circle. 🌸There are snacks such as milk tea coffee／begonia cake／black tofu in the ancient town, you can find a tea house along the coast to sit down and chat with friends. Because it is only 10 kilometers away from the ancient town of Nanxun in Huzhou, it takes 20 minutes by car, you can arrange to play together.

Unexpectedly, there are so many unknown ancient towns in Wujiang, Suzhou. Not far from Shanghai, Zhenze, the hometown of silk. The scale is really small, Baota Street - the main street of the ancient town. Main attractions: ✔️Ciyun Temple Tower A brick-body wooden eaves tower with a history of more than a thousand years, Through the vicissitudes of life, it has been repaired in every dynasty, and it is still light and exquisite. ✔️Yuji Bridge A single-hole stone arch structure ancient bridge running from north to south, It is said to be built by local people in memory of Dayu's water control achievements. The arch is long and the top is high, the bridge surface is wide, and the momentum is extraordinary. ✔️Shijian Hall A hundred-year-old mansion in Jiangnan, The owner made a fortune by running a rice shop and silk business. The scale is really big! There are a total of six entrances and exits, and 147 rooms of various sizes. Tour route: Park the car at the back door of Ciyun Zen Temple (next to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal) - Ciyun Zen Temple (Tower) - Yuji Bridge - Shijian Hall - Ditang River (Bridge) Local specialties: There are a lot of restaurants drying sausages and soy sauce meat at the door, and the New Year's goods are ready! 🎫Ticket: Free tour of the ancient town🆓, Shijian Hall, Wenchang Pavilion and Agricultural Tool Museum are charged separately. 🅿️Parking: Free ⌛️Recommended tour time: 1 hour

| Zhenze Ancient Town. Small bridges and flowing water, stone alleyways, slightly tipsy years, intoxicating warm wind, the ancient towns of Jiangnan naturally have a comfortable and leisurely, ethereal and graceful charm. Zhenze Ancient Town in Suzhou is a special one. It is delicate and graceful, it has a thousand years of ancient charm, and it is also a famous town of silk. The wide river on both sides hides countless worldly fireworks. - Address: Zhenze Ancient Town (1333 Zhenxin South Road, Wujiang District, Suzhou City) 🚗Transportation: Drive to the location, there is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area🅿️plenty of spaces 🧭Zhenze is located in Wujiang District, Suzhou, and it is very close to Suzhou or Nanxun, Huzhou, Zhejiang 🎫Ancient town ticket: free, small attractions charge ⏰Opening hours: all day - Food: Ren Changshun: Sesame oil cake. Malt pancake. Fresh meat moon cake. Must try. Old Yan's Pickle Shop: Soy duck noodles. Black tofu is a big feature. Various toppings can be ordered separately. A very elegant shop, if the timing is right, there is Pingtan to listen to. Sitting by the river and listening to Pingtan while eating noodles is very comfortable. Grandma's Dumplings: Made by grandma and grandpa. Glutinous rice dumplings. Cauliflower dumplings. Radish shredded dumplings are very nice. - Attraction check-in: 1. Shijian Hall can be checked in. It is the home of the richest man in Zhenze Ancient Town. It doesn't look very impressive from the outside, but it's a different world inside. It is also one of the landmark buildings of Zhenze Ancient Town, with beautiful scenery everywhere. It is a must-visit place for tourists in Zhenze Ancient Town. It is very suitable for Hanfu check-in. 2. Tower Bridge Reflection: Ciyun Temple Tower and Yuji Bridge are the iconic buildings of Zhenze Ancient Town. The ancient tower and ancient bridge complement each other and are definitely the signature landscape of Zhenze. The ancient town is not big and can be strolled around in more than an hour. Compared to Xitang, Zhouzhuang, and Tongli, there is basically no commercialization here. There are many riverside tea seats on both sides of the river. Find a place to drink tea, empty your mind, and quietly feel the slow life.

A thousand-year-old famous town hidden in the Jiangnan water town~Zhenze, low-key and quiet, experience a comfortable life! In Suzhou, there is an ancient town in Jiangnan with a history of more than 2000 years, but few people know it, it is called Zhenze! Zhenze ancient town is built by water and prospered by water. An ancient Ditang River runs through the east and west. Looking around, both banks are Ming and Qing buildings with green bricks and black tiles. Stepping on the bluestone board echoes the history, walking into Baota Street, the alley is long, the ancient charm remains, peeping at the fireworks of the Jiangnan water town, feeling the slow life of the simple and quiet. Zhenze ancient town, a historical and cultural famous town hidden in the Jiangnan water town, is small and exquisite, and there is ancient Zen everywhere in the stone alley. As soon as you enter the ancient town, you can see a bridge and a tower. This is the landmark of the ancient town. The ancient tower and the ancient bridge are interesting. The tower is the "Ciyun Tower", a six-sided five-story brick-wood eaves pavilion tower, located in the Ciyun Zen Temple. The bridge is the "Yuji Bridge". Water and land are interspersed, winding paths lead to secluded places, the ancient meaning is strong, the old house is leisurely, just imagine this picture, it is quite comfortable to decompress!

Zhenze Ancient Town under the jurisdiction of Wujiang District of Suzhou City is a famous land of fish and rice and home of silk. The ancient town was built according to the water, and it was built by the water. An ancient Qiangtang River traverses the east and west. Both sides are built with powder walls and slabs. It is very famous for its Jiangnan water town, and there are ancient bridges and ancient towers. The Tower Bridge, which is composed of towers, reflects the classic picture and is particularly attractive. The same style of the ancient town of the water town, the difference is that compared with other famous Jiangnan ancient towns, Zhenze has retained a quiet and simple atmosphere. Although the scale of the ancient town is not too big, it is built by the river, the waterways are connected, and the winding path is quiet. In the early morning, the quiet ancient town has just awakened. There are almost no tourists on the old streets. The calm Qiangtang River reflects the simple and elegant coastal buildings, like a painting of ink painting from a shop. This is the impression of Jiangnan. The old man who started early on the river bank began to cool the homemade pickles, and some people were washing and washing vegetables at the head of the river. These are the traditional customs of the waters, although they are ordinary everyday, in the beautiful shape. Under the backdrop of the trailing bridge, it also looks beautiful. The ancient town of Zhenze is a scenic spot and a community where local residents live. There is not much commercial atmosphere, and everything is a primitive and primitive life.