Can you introduce the characteristics of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River?

Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Luzhi, Xitang, Wuzhen and Nanxun are also called the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, and they are typical representatives of the ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Same? Again? Different? And not too far apart, three in Zhejiang and three in Suzhou. Geographical distribution is mainly concentrated in the long delta, dotted with lakes. If you have time, why not look at them all?

1. Zhouzhuang, the first water town in China.

On the day I came to Zhouzhuang, it was raining cats and dogs, and I walked through the long plank road and saw the lake and bridge. There are no tall buildings, only white walls and black tiles, as well as rivers and sparse trees. It is always said that the ancient towns are similar now, but in fact, no matter how they change, each ancient town has its own unique charm waiting to be discovered.

There are not many people in Zhouzhuang in the off-season. Looking out from the balcony on the second floor of the inn, it feels great, although it is still drizzling. I ate Zhouzhuang's home-cooked food for dinner, which is probably my favorite food on this trip. The uncle who said he would write poems by name, the grandmother who knitted them by hand, walked in the alley with an umbrella, and raindrops were ticking on my umbrella. Looking back, grandma smiled.

We shuttled through different alleys, the night gradually sank, the boatmen rowed rhythmically, the blue shed boat swam in the river, and it continued to get dark. Warm street lamps light up one after another, and we can vaguely hear the songs coming from the bar block, the mossy walls, the reflections of houses on both sides of the river, and the shadows of branches projected on the walls through street lamps. It was completely dark and Zhouzhuang was picturesque.

We sat on the boat, and the boat was rickety, but it felt like the ancients crossed the river by boat. The boatman also suggested singing folk songs. The two nightlight lights in front of the boat flashed in the light rain, and there were few boats. The willows on both sides of the boat are quiet, and the sound of light rain hitting the boat is so clear.

2. Xitang, a thousand-year-old town alive.

Xitang is really a typical ancient water town with a relatively large area. There are many ancient buildings, many rivers and bridges, more than 2000 meters of misty and rainy corridors and many interesting alleys in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is a representative one of the ancient towns in Jiangnan. If I have to choose one of the ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, I must choose Xitang. Xitang, I will definitely go again in the future.

Xitang in the evening is the most lively moment. It will be dark, all the red lanterns will light up, and tourists will start to look for restaurants to eat. It is bustling and crowded with people. Coupled with the shouting of businessmen, the whole Xitang will be lively. This is the most lively moment and the most vivid side of the Millennium ancient town where you live. Used to be a businessman; Nowadays, tourists are weaving, and the water town is still prosperous.

3. Wuzhen, let Wen Qing dream? Pillow water clan?

Although there are always people who say that Wuzhen is too commercialized and there are too many people in Wuzhen, if you love the ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River, you must visit Wuzhen. It's worth coming here, even if there are many people, even if it's really commercialized.

Wuzhen is divided into East Gate and West Gate. In fact, there is also the South Gate, which is free and worth visiting. It has a strong market flavor, far from commercialization, and is very Wuzhen. After talking about Nanzha, I said that Zhaxi and Zhaxi are separated by two places, and the distance is not far. Tashi is much bigger than Dongzha, and there are many scenic spots to visit. It is very suitable for staying for a few nights and quietly feeling the unique atmosphere here. In the evening, there will be an open-air movie in Tashi Cinema, which is very childhood-like. In short, Wuzhen is worthwhile. Don't listen to the crowd and don't go to Wuzhen. Wuzhen is worth visiting.

4. Tongli, Little Venice in the East

Tongli is different from Wuzhen. Wuzhen is specially built for tourists, and all the scenic spots are built around the ancient town, so Wuzhen is relatively small and unified in management. Tongli is very big, it is a real ancient town, and there is no unified management of accommodation.

There is also a stage facing the street in Tongli, which is really a good way to quickly turn the ancient town into an antique state. Although I can't understand what the other person is singing, it is very unique to listen to a paragraph in babble.

Here, I also bumped into a talkative tour guide and listened to him talk about the rules of planting trees in front of the door.

Rivers and boats are part of life here, and even the old people are used to washing clothes in the river.

On both sides of the street are various former residences and exhibition halls, all of which are through tickets, but they only need to enter once, and there are seals in them, which can be printed on the map of Tongli.

5. Nanxun, a thousand-year-old cultural town combining Chinese and Western cultures.

It retains the original flavor of the ancient town, rather than the same commercialization. To tell the truth, the first few commercial streets were disappointing, and it was only after visiting a hundred buildings that I saw them shine. Basically, they are aborigines, with a strong atmosphere of life and few tourists. The best time should be early morning and one night. Fortunately, the weather is fine and the light is suitable for these two days.

Baijian Building has some small shops on both sides of the river, which are not big. It feels good to stay here at night if you like. It's good to be in a daze in the morning and evening and look at other people's lives. If you have a lot of free time, remember to cross the alley or go to the hotel yard. Compared with Liu's ladder, Zhang's former residence, library and Xiaolianzhuang, which tourists are familiar with, I prefer Baijialou with few tourists and varied customs.

6. Luzhi is the "bridge capital" of Jiangnan.

Luzhi, located in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, is known as the first water town in China with a history of 2,500 years. Especially her ancient culture, 1300-year-old historical sites, ancient bridges, ancient streets, ancient houses and ancient ginkgo trees, is amazing.

I've always wanted to visit Luzhi. This is the last place where I punched in the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Luzhi ancient town is not very commercial, and it is also a typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River. People on both sides of the strait still maintain many original habits, thus enriching the straightforward humanistic atmosphere, and the straightforward night scene is dazzling and extremely beautiful.

In the inky south of the Yangtze River, there is an oiled paper umbrella, walking quietly and watching slowly between the Gu Xiang with grey walls and grey tiles and on the wet bluestone road.

After thousands of years of vicissitudes, the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River are still intact. Bridges, running water, people? Being in it, every frame seems to be in a dream, so beautiful that people can't help feeling that the years are quiet.