Yangzhou is a low-key ancient town with a history of more than 16 years, with elegant environment and few tourists.

Every city has its own ancient towns, and the ancient towns are large and small. They are the epitome and witness of China's history and culture, because they are deeply loved by people despite their simplicity and shabby appearance. Yangzhou is a famous historical and cultural city in China, which is very suitable for traveling and living. There is also an ancient town in Yangzhou, but it is very low-key compared with other famous ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. It is the ancient town of Shao Bo.

Shao Bo Ancient Town, located in the west of Shaobo Town, north to Shao Bo Sluice and south to Nantang, has a long history of more than 1,6 years and is a famous historical and cultural town in China. The ancient Shaobo Ming and Qing Canal Road, Shao Bo Wharf Group, Shaobo Ancient Embankment, Shao Bo Old Lock and Huaiyang Canal Main Line (Shao Bo Section) are listed in the World Heritage Protection List of China Grand Canal, and Shao Bo Ancient Town is the ancient town with the most heritage sites along the Grand Canal.

Walking along the ancient streets of the ancient town, all the way is paved with bluestone slabs, and some places are covered with moss. On both sides of the riverside streets, there are scattered ancient buildings, which are leisurely and comfortable. Walking inside is less noisy and lively in the bustling city, and people who like quiet will have a special liking for this ancient town.

According to the older generation, Shao Bo Ancient Town is one of the five ancient towns in Jiangdu. Before the ancient canal was diverted, there were a wide variety of shops on both sides of the river. Ships in the canal kept flowing, and goods from the north gathered here, making it extremely prosperous. The ancient town has become a transit station. With the passage of time, the ancient town of Shao Bo has long since faded from its former prosperity and become a clean and simple leisurely town.

There is little water in the streets of Guzhen, with shops with low eaves and wide doors and old houses with high horse-headed walls on both sides. Many places have faded and rusted. Perhaps the precipitation of time has made these old houses exude a long fragrance. There is not much business in Guzhen, and people living here live a leisurely life, most of them are elderly people. They spend plenty of time chatting, sipping tea and staring blankly. In fact,

The ancient town also has the scenery of other ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, with pavilions, small bridges and flowing water. The pavilion on the shore stands gracefully, and there is a rockery next to it. The green grass meanders and weeping willows float gently in the wind. Although the ancient town is less popular, it is more peaceful.

In the past, the Huaihe River flood often caused the ancient town of Shao Bo to burst its banks and be flooded. Later, people cast a big iron cow here to pray for the water in An Lan. Since then, there has been no flood, and the iron cow has gradually become a favorite deity. "There is an iron cow bay in Shaobo, where it is suppressed. My father's servant held me to see it, ride it and touch it. " Even Zhu Ziqing had such a vivid description of Iron Bull.

For thousands of years, the ancient town of Shao Bo has stood quietly in the corner of Yangzhou City. Yangzhou has many unique scenic spots, but the ancient town of Shao Bo is often overlooked. Perhaps it is not famous enough, or other scenic spots are too dazzling, but in any case, it is not easy for this once prosperous ancient town to choose to settle down quietly. Do you like a minority scenic spot like Shao Bo Ancient Town?

Address: Shaobo Town, Jiangdu District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Transportation: Take the post-Yang Shinkansen Road bus and get off at Shao Bo Oilfield Hospital Station and walk for 19 meters.