2022 A good place to enjoy the moon in Suzhou Mid-Autumn Festival Ancient Town

The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon. Isn’t it a wonderful thing to enjoy the moon in the ancient town of Suzhou and see the antique scenery with your family? So which ancient towns in Suzhou are worth recommending for moon viewing? Let’s take a look next!

From 2010 to 1010, despite more than 900 years of vicissitudes, Zhouzhuang still completely retained the original style and pattern of the ancient water town. The village has a quiet environment and simple architecture. More than 60% of the residential buildings in the town are still Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings. The ancient town is only 0.4 square kilometers, with nearly a hundred classical houses and more than 60 brick gatehouses. At the same time, Zhouzhuang also retains 14 ancient bridges with unique characteristics. The town is connected by rivers, bridges and streets. There are houses built along the river, deep courtyards, double ridges and high eaves, Langfang, a river port, arcades, bamboo and stone fences, and waterside pavilions. They are quaint, and the water and town blend into one, presenting a simple, clear, and peaceful style. They are a typical "small bridge and flowing water family" in southern China. The sparkling water lanes, swaying boats, green shadows, and simple town style will remind tourists of the famous saying of the Yuan Dynasty: Wu follows Wu, and Wuzhongzhou enjoys traveling all over the world.

Looking down at Zhouzhuang from a high place, the lake just embraces Zhouzhuang. The lake water is slow. Although it is not as fast as the river or as fickle as the sea, it has its own unique flavor. Occasionally, a small boat rows on the lake, shaking people's strong arms. The rhythmic squeaking of the boat and the lake water interweaves into a love song that blends movement and stillness.

Zhouzhuang, made up of white walls, small bridges and flowing water, and woven with boats, is a kind of Zen state and the home of the materialized spirit. It always makes people feel peaceful and peaceful, allows them to think whatever they want, and allows them to dispel accumulated inhibitions.

1. Zhouzhuang

Tongli is surrounded by five lakes. The town has winding paths and crisscrossing rivers, so many ancient bridges built in various eras have been left behind. In the ancient town, the oldest bridge is Siben Bridge. It was built more than 700 years ago during the Southern Song Dynasty. Although it has suffered wind and rain, it still stands tall and spans the river port with the beautiful water of Sichuan. The name of the bridge "Sithis" means "the country is based on the people, and the people regard food as their first priority".

In Tongli, the smallest bridge should be the one-step bridge located on the lotus pond of Huancui Villa. The bridge's total deck length is less than five feet, but its width is only three feet. When two people meet, they need to pass sideways. It is small and exquisite, with a single arch, which is unique. The bridge that best reflects the diligence and studiousness of Tongli people is Pu'an Bridge, also known as Xiaodongxi Bridge.

Of course, the most famous town in Tongli is the aforementioned ‘Three Bridges’. The third bridge is located in the center of the town, standing in a tripartite posture at the intersection of three small rivers. The clear water reflects the ancient bridge, and the green trees hide their charming shadows. It is a charming scenery. "Walking three bridges" is an ancient folk custom in Tongli.

In addition to various ancient bridges of different shapes, there are also various river bridges in the park, which can be an eye-opener for those who come to the ancient town. The so-called river bridge is called Shuidun by northerners, and Hedun or Qiaotou by southerners. Tongli is a water town with a total river length of more than 5 kilometers. It is a typical ancient water town where every house is near the water and every household has access to boats.

In addition to various ancient bridges of different shapes, there are also various river bridges in the park, which can be an eye-opener for those who come to the ancient town. The so-called river bridge is called Shuidun by northerners, and Hedun or Qiaotou by southerners. Tongli is a water town with a total river length of more than 5 kilometers. It is a typical ancient water town where every house is close to the water and every household has access to boats.

2. Tongli Ancient Town

Fengjing Town, established in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, is a civilized ancient town with a history of more than 1,500 years, spanning Wuyue. Fengjing Town is a typical Jiangnan water town, surrounded by water networks and crisscrossed by rivers. It is known as 'three steps, two bridges, one sight of ten mouths'. There are many small markets in the town, shaped like lotus flowers

Fengjing Town is surrounded by a water network, and most people build houses along the river. Shopping by boat on the river is very convenient. There are many rivers and bridges in the town, which is known as "three steps, two bridges, ten ports at a glance". By the end of the Qing Dynasty, there were as many as 52 bridges in the town, and there are still more than 10 bridges today. The oldest bridge is Ho Chi Bridge, which is located next to South Street. Built in the Yuan Dynasty, it is simple and vigorous. Moss grows on the stone seams of the bridge. There are water piers and stone steps under the two bridges. Looking from the bridge, you can see the green trees on both sides of the river, the old houses in the river port, the rainbow bridge in front, the stone bridge span in the back, and the small bridges and flowing water everywhere.

Fengjing has a developed culture and is the birthplace of the famous Jinshan peasant paintings both at home and abroad. Fengjing people love life, and have a long history of folk arts such as blue calico, furniture carvings, kitchen murals, lanterns, paper-cutting, embroidery, and weaving. Rich folk culture and art gave birth to Jinshan peasant paintings. Jinshan farmers, mainly Fengjing peasant painters, created Jinshan peasant paintings with a strong local flavor and unique artistic style, which had a wide impact at home and abroad.

3. Fengjing Town Ancient Town

Xitang, also known as Xutang and Xietang in ancient times, is also known as Pingchuan and has rich historical and cultural heritage. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Xitang was the disputed boundary between Wuyue and China, so it was also called Wugenyue Corner.

Tangxi Ancient Town has various types of streets, some of which are on busy commercial streets, where you can browse the architecture of shops and a wide variety of local and tourist products. Some streets are built along the river. Here, on the one hand, you can admire the promenade building above your head, on the other hand, you can also admire the Buddha blowing in the breeze on the river, watch the cruise ships on the other side of the river and the well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture.

Xitang has a flat terrain, crisscrossed by rivers, and a very quiet natural environment. A stone bridge arches like the moon, rowing water is everywhere, houses with green tiles and gray walls are rippling everywhere, and every house is surrounded by water.

The town has well-preserved architectural complexes from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the ancient cloisters and alleys are called "double wonders" and have a unique charm.

In Xitang Ancient Town, the river embankment is curved and the weeping willows are dancing. From the overlooking column, the blue-green mountains and sky are looming, adding to the sadness of the falling flowers. Many feelings may disappear in an instant, or they may stay with Du Kangfang forever.

4. Xitang Ancient Town

_Zhi (homonymous to '_Zhi'), a little-known place name, an unforgettable water town. As an ancient water town between Jiangsu and Shanghai, it has gone through more than 2,500 years of history and vicissitudes of life. To this day, it still retains its simple and elegant style, attracting a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists, making people forget to leave.

Lu Zhi was the same age as Suzhou. It sprouted in the Spring and Autumn Period, continued in the Han Dynasty, flourished in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. _ has always had vast fertile fields and lakes, and has been known for its developed agriculture since ancient times. The ancient town has preserved many places of interest from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Qing Dynasty, especially ancient bridges of various ages and styles. The residents of this ancient town still retain the charm, simplicity, tranquility and elegance of the ancient life hundreds of years ago.

The long history has given birth to the unique cultural atmosphere and style of the ancient town, making Luzhi a paradise behind the glitz. . Pack your bags, relax, purify your mind and soul; let your thoughts follow the flowing water of the small bridge, drifting past the old houses in the alleys, gradually drifting away

'Three steps, two bridges' is Cross the second bridge in three steps. Ancient towns are criss-crossed. At the intersection of two rivers, the two bridges are often connected at right angles, commonly known as double bridges. Because they resemble ancient keys, they are also called key bridges.

When you walk into Zhizhi, you will definitely be intoxicated by its traditional street landscape. Zhizhi Old Street is paved with huge stones and is about 34 meters wide. The shops on both sides are closely connected and connected to the houses. The front shops and back houses , it feels like a mom-and-pop family shop.