Although the five ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River have been criticized for commercialization, there are still many tourists. Will you come?

There are many ancient towns in China. Because of the regional and cultural differences, the characteristics of ancient towns are also different. Jiangnan ancient town is famous for its developed water system, dense rivers and lakes and flowing bridges.

According to incomplete statistics, there are more than 250 existing ancient towns in Jiangnan, many of which have become famous scenic spots in China after commercial development.

Among them, these five ancient towns, although beautiful and distinctive, are too commercialized and have been vomited by many friends. Even so, there are still an endless stream of tourists coming to punch in on holidays. If it were you, would you come?

Zhouzhuang town 1

Zhouzhuang Town, which was founded in the Northern Song Dynasty, is one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, and is known as "the first water town in the south of the Yangtze River".

Among many ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, the small bridges and flowing water in Zhouzhuang are the most beautiful. As a result, Chen Yifei's incomparable famous painting "Memories of Hometown" came into being, and Zhouzhuang's Shuangqiao became famous in one fell swoop.

However, with the soaring fame of Zhouzhuang, the business of the ancient town has been over-exploited, and more and more tourists are spitting. The scenic spot is expensive and not worth going to.

In fact, surrounded by water, you have to travel by boat. Zhouzhuang, which has nearly 100 ancient houses, is really beautiful.

If you come to Zhouzhuang, I will advise you:

Take a leisurely stroll on the blue tiles and white walls during the day, looking for Shen Wansan's old house. In the old house full of historical traces, look for the past lives of the original owners. You will find that the famous rich man is actually a foodie, and 3,000 trotters are named after him. It is said that touching Shen Wansan's cornucopia can increase your wealth.

At night, with the evening breeze blowing, walking on the double bridge of the stone road, sitting and rocking the boat to feel the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, you will find Zhouzhuang quiet and bright at this time, and return to his original quaint appearance.

Ancient town cuisine: Wansan, Apo cuisine, white silk fish, Sanweiyuan, etc.

Accommodation in the ancient town: The inn in the ancient town is a bit expensive, ranging from 200- 1000. Personally, if it is a holiday, in addition to booking in advance, if two people travel together, they can stay in the standard room around 500 yuan for reference only.

In order to save money, I booked a big bed room with friends for more than 300 yuan, and the experience was really not as comfortable as 500 yuan.

Address: No.43 Quanfu Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.

Transportation: Get off at Kunshan South Station, take bus 133 to Zhouzhuang Bus Station, transfer to bus 26 1 to Xinpailou, and walk to Zhouzhuang Town.

2. Nanxun Town

Earlier, many people fell in love with Nanxun. In addition to its charm, the most important thing is that the commercialization here is indifferent and the fireworks are rich.

However, with the spread of fame, many shops have gradually appeared here, and the prices have also risen. I can't say it's bad, but I don't feel as comfortable as before.

Nanxun Town is one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River and the first ancient town in China to be listed as a world cultural heritage. It is only 1 hour from Suzhou. This is the most culturally rich ancient town among the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River.

If you go to Jiangnan and don't know which ancient town to choose, you might as well take a walk in Nanxun first. The architecture of Nanxun not only retains the local cultural characteristics of China, but also incorporates the western architectural style. Known as the architectural museum combining Chinese and western.

It is suggested to enter the park from the south gate in the afternoon, so that you can pass through Xiaolianzhuang in The Journey to the West and shuttle between those white walls and tiles, looking for historical traces carved by time. At the beginning of the lights, you came to a hundred buildings with a history of more than 400 years and imagined the grandeur and style of the wedding of Hanlin Bachelor Dong Fen.

Walking into Jiayetang Library and Zhang Shiming's former residence, you can feel the deep cultural heritage. It is also very interesting to walk around the old house and think about the talented people in Jiangnan at that time in front of the lattice window.

If it rains, you must take a paddle boat at night. At night, everything in this ancient town will return to its original simple appearance, with weak commercialization and strong life. In the lights, let all the melancholy dissipate in the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River.

Best shooting spots: Bridge, Baijian Building, Xiaolianzhuang, Former Residence and Liu Stairs.

Ancient Town Cuisine: Double-glazed noodles, Ding Sheng cakes, smoked hoofs, embroidered brocade (vegetables) and thousands of steamed buns.

Accommodation in the ancient town: There are many hotels and homestays inside and outside the ancient town. The price refers to Zhouzhuang's, so it is recommended to book in advance.

Admission: 100 yuan, free after 17: 00.

Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Huzhou, and then transfer to bus 10 1 to Nanxun Town. Self-driving is best.

3. Tongli Ancient Town

Tongli ancient town is an ancient town with a long history. It has a typical water town style and won the reputation of "Little Venice of the East" with a small bridge and flowing water.

This ancient town, which has been popular since the Tang Dynasty, has been criticized for being over-commercialized (shops along the street are all kinds of commodities), but some original ancient villages have lost its trace.

But all the friends who have been here know that the small bridge and flowing water here are really beautiful, which makes people forget the passage of time.

Surrounded by five lakes in Tongli, the water system in the town is criss-crossed, which divides the town into seven "islands" in a network. Almost every family lives in the water, and ships come and go, shuttling under a curved bridge.

Walking into Tongli, a vivid "Hundred Scenery Map of Jiangnan" appears in front of your eyes.

Key punch cards: Tuisi Garden (the only world cultural heritage among all ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River), Chongben Hall, Jiayintang, Li Ji Bridge (blessing), Taiping Bridge (avoiding disasters), cheung tsing bridge (seeking children) and crossing the heart.

Admission: 100 yuan/person, before 8: 00 am and after 5: 00 pm, admission is free; Rowing: 120 yuan/charter boat, 6 people. 15 minute cruise.

Transportation: Take Metro Line 4 from Suzhou Station to Tongli Station, and then transfer to No.725 to Tongli Pailou Station.

Guzhen cuisine: chicken head rice (Euryale ferox), crisp socks, glutinous rice cake.

Accommodation in the ancient town: hotels and homestays can be used inside and outside the ancient town. The price refers to Zhouzhuang's. It is recommended to book in advance, but their flower garden is very famous, so you can make a comparison before you travel.

4. Wuzhen

Wuzhen, as one of the first ten famous historical and cultural towns in China and one of the ten charming towns in China, is known as "the last pillow water family in China". Wuzhen is one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, and it is also the one with the highest marketing strategy.

Although commercialization is serious, it is undeniable that Wuzhen is really beautiful, and beauty also has its own characteristics. The impression of Jiangnan seen in your textbook and the beauty you have transformed can be found here.

Raiders reference:

Dongzha: keep the original appearance of the water town, old houses, rivers and stone roads. Walking here is like going back to that ancient era. Key punch: contradictory former residence, Jiangnan Hundred Beds Hall.

Tashi: Must-see attractions: natural dye house of plants, Wuzhen Old Post Office, Wuzhen Grand Theatre, Yuelao Temple, night view and delicious food.

Ancient town cuisine: smoked bean tea, radish cake, osmanthus cake, bow zongzi, sister-in-law cake, horse history.

Accommodation in ancient town: If you are not crazy about this ancient town, it is strongly recommended to stay in an inn outside Wuzhen. You will find that the prices outside are much cheaper than those in the ancient town. Non-Golden Week can stay around 100 yuan. If you want to live in a scenic spot, it is recommended to choose Tashi, where there are many homestays and beautiful nights.

I had a whim with a friend earlier. When I had dinner at 7 o'clock on Friday, I temporarily went to Wuzhen from Shanghai. I didn't book a house in the scenic spot, and I accidentally found that the house outside was very cost-effective.

Admission: 100 yuan/person, before 8 am and after 8 pm, admission is free.

Transportation: Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport and Shanghai Pudong Airport are two airports near Wuzhen, and both airports have direct airport buses to Wuzhen.

5. Xitang

Xitang is one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River and one of the cradles of ancient Wuyue culture. Xitang is famous for its three characteristics of "many bridges, many lanes and many corridors and sheds". Up to now, more than 1 0,300 meters of corridors and sheds have been preserved, which is the biggest highlight of Xitang.

The space between houses in Xitang is very narrow, forming a number of long, deep and narrow alleys, forming a number of "looking up to the sky". So it has become the best place for many people to take pictures.

Xitang is the most beautiful at night, especially in summer. If you go to Xitang at that time, watch the sunset at Yongning Bridge, and then take a rocking boat across the water town, the evening breeze blowing in the south of the Yangtze River will make you memorable.

Punch-in attractions: Yu Yan Corridor, Songzi Laifeng Bridge, Shipilong, Zuiyuan and Xiyuan.

Ancient town cuisine: steamed pork with flour, lotus leaf wrapped meat, hoofed flowers, etc.

Ps: The small wonton in Xitang is very famous, but I personally think it's really average, not even as delicious as any snack bar on the street, so it's not recommended here, for reference only.

Accommodation in Ancient Town: There are many inns and homestays in the scenic area. Choose what you like, and the prices of major platforms can be compared. It is recommended to go on holidays, see a suitable room type, and then book a room on the spot, and the price is more affordable.

Tickets: 95 yuan/Zhang, Monday to Wednesday, free of charge after 5 pm; Thursday to Sunday: Free tickets after 9 pm. After purchasing tickets, there are three free admission opportunities.

Transportation: The high-speed train goes to Jiashan Station, and there is a Xitang special line directly to the scenic spot.

In the end, is the ancient town destroyed by commercialization still worth visiting? Personally, I think, personally, if you like to travel, besides scenery, you also like to explore the deep-seated humanistic elements behind the scenic spots, then you can also go to commercial scenic spots to have a look.

In my opinion, many pits can be avoided by doing a good job in advance and knowing more about the scenic spots before departure, don't you think?