Jinxi Ancient Town

Jinxi is located in Jiangsu Province, China, It is a well-known historical town with a history of more than 2,000 years. We drove to Jinxi from Suzhou (about 23 km). Jinxi is also known as Chenmu, which means the tomb of Chen. There is a touchy story about Chen, the concubine of the emperor Xiaozong. Find online for details. Jinxi is a wonderfully delicate watery town. It is surrounded by clear water and many waterways snaking through the town. Jinxi has 36 bridges and 72 brick kilns. Gulian bridge is the most eye catching bridge among others. There are a lot of museums in Jinxi with delicate articrafts. You can complete the entire place within half day if you start visiting there early morning. You can also plan to check the other two nearby water towns `Zhouzhuang` (China`s no.1 water town) and Tongli. #watertown #lakes #museum

Jiangnan Water Town is rich in ancient towns: Jasper Zhouzhuang, rich soil Tongli, Fengqing straight, Mengli Xitang, Shuige Wuzhen have their own advantages, and are favored by tourists, but I only have a special liking for Jinxi Ancient Town. She was born in the gentle waters of the south of the Yangtze River, fading away from the commercial prosperity, leaving the simplicity and elegance alone. The town in the early morning is immersed in the dream, pushing open the red door of the bed and the mottled wooden door. The smoke shop on both sides of the street is not open yet. I walked through the melody of the bird, passed through the unmanned stone road, and met the ancient lotus pond. The lotus flower that just showed sharp corners, the glory of the morning sun just sprinkled, and the ancient lotus bridge not far away outlined the classical silhouette of the hollow, a breeze passed, and the message of early summer came.

Found a short-distance parent-child tour around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai location Jiangsu Kunshan Jinxi traffic: at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, no matter where it is not far. Shanghai is driving for an hour, and Hangzhou is driving for more than two hours. What to play: There is a rafting boat, there is clay making, there is a woodworking experience, and leather handcraft, of course, the most important thing is that there are young people who are in line with the young peoples aesthetics and have excellent service experience. There is also a group of interesting people who love life and create new things. Here you can bring the children to experience the local, or you can watch the open-air movies with friends while roasting around the campfire, or drive for a few minutes to visit the nearby Jinxi Ancient Town. (Jinxi Ancient Town has an open water area, which is rare in the ancient town. It is worth a visit.) Price: The price of the hotel varies from a few hundred to several thousand (village package) according to time. By people.

There are many ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River in Suzhou, but when it comes to the ancient towns of Suzhou, many people think of Zhouzhuang for the first time. It is known as the first water town in China. The tourists are crowded with people. If you encounter weekends or national holidays, it is difficult to walk in the scenic spot. Here, for a person who has lived in Suzhou for many years, it is recommended to visit Jinxi Ancient Town, which is less than half an hour's drive from Zhouzhuang. Jinxi Ancient Town, recalling Jiangnan in the dream. Jinxi Ancient Town is a water town in the south of the Yangtze River with a history of more than 2,000 years. It is known as the Hometown of Chinese Folk Museums and has many cultural landscapes, historic sites and countless buildings with unique characteristics. Famous attractions include the Tongshen Royal Court, Chen Yushui, and the Lotus Pond. Visit Jinxi Ancient Town itself does not need to buy tickets, but to visit the museums in the ancient towns, you need to buy tickets, it is recommended to buy a pass, which is more cost-effective than buying a museum ticket separately. Wenxing Pavilion is located at the bank of Gulian Pool in Jinxi Town, Kunshan City. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and is a three-story pavilion-style building with a square-wood structure and a flying slanting angle of 15.6 meters. It is worth a visit.

After deciding to take a trip to the countryside this time, I'm looking forward to experiencing the pure Jiangnan mist and rain! Don't go to Zhouzhuang & Tongli Ancient Towns anymore when you come to Suzhou; they are too commercialized, filled with shops everywhere, and the entrance fee is 80 RMB per person. Instead, take a stroll in Jinxi Ancient Town, where the sight of a lake full of lotuses greets you at the entrance, offering a pleasant scenery. Here, you can truly experience the small bridges over flowing water and the authentic Jiangnan misty roads🏕️ 💰The scenic area entrance is free, but some attractions charge separately. You can buy boat tickets right at the entrance, with rowing boats costing 150 RMB per boat (6 people), or 25 RMB per person. 🅿️You can park your car at the parking lot at the entrance. The parking fee is very cheap, 5 yuan for the first hour, and an additional 1 yuan for each subsequent hour, with any incomplete hour counted as a full hour.

A stream runs through the town, with peach and plum trees scattered along the banks, the morning glow and evening brilliance sprinkle across the river surface, the stream glitters with gold, brilliant as a brocade ribbon, hence the name 'Jinxi'... Jinxi Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Kunshan City, Suzhou, and is a Jiangnan water town with a history of over two thousand years, known for its 'thirty-six bridges and seventy-two kilns'. Travel Tips💡 📍Enter the town from the South Visitor Center➡️📍Stone Archway➡️📍Ancient Lotus Bridge➡️Chen Fei's Water Tomb➡️📍Lotus Pond Zen Monastery➡️📍Zhang Province Art Gallery➡️📍Jinxi Pot Museum➡️📍Ding Residence Cross the bridge to the opposite bank➡️📍Ancient Brick and Tile Museum➡️📍Ma Ruote Clay Zen Workshop The atmosphere of life on both sides of the river is strong, and from time to time, you can see local elders washing clothes by the river. You can buy a joint ticket💰for 65 yuan, but of course, if you're just strolling around and not entering the small attractions, you don't need to buy a ticket. It is recommended to stay in the ancient town for one night, as there are many choices for riverside homestays in the town. We usually book on Ctrip, which is very convenient. Food Recommendations🍽️: 1️⃣ Sock-bottom Crisp: Made and baked on the spot, shaped like the bottom of a sock, with a fragrant, crisp taste, sweet with a hint of salt. 2️⃣ Hawthorn Cake: Chewy texture, with caramel brushed on the surface and fine red bean paste inside. 3️⃣ Ao Stove Noodles: Various toppings to choose from. Recommended explosive fish + pickled vegetable topping, the fish is crispy, and the pickled vegetables are slightly salty, a perfect combination. 4️⃣ Wan San Trotters: The meat is fresh, tender, salty, and fragrant, fatty but not greasy, and mouthwateringly delicious. Jinxi Ancient Town is such a place that makes you want to linger: To live in a courtyard Flanked by old houses with courtyards In front of the house, a gentle river flows Across the river, more old houses with courtyards Every morning Greet the neighbors with a soft 'good morning' During the day, watch children play Pet a few cats and dogs At night, look up at the stars Watch the dancing lights on the river And then, sleep soundly through the night Summary📝If you're tired of the crowded commercialized ancient towns, then come to Jinxi! Bring a few good friends, have a drink, wander around, daydream, and space out, spending a few days as a 'leisure person'.

#cherryblossom2024 🌸 Jinxi Ancient Town: Are you really going to miss me? The scenery around Shanghai and Jinxi Ancient Town is really amazing! Seriously underestimated! It's really amazing! Very suitable for weekend strolls around! Shanghai and Suzhou will depart soon! Don't miss it! Jinxi Ancient Town is only ten kilometers away from Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, but its reputation is much smaller. There are also people using Zhigu Town, Tongli Ancient Town, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, etc. in the surrounding area, and the competition is too fierce! From the downtown area of Kunshan, you may even have to pass through Jinxi first and then reach Zhouzhuang. Most people may have directly gone to Zhouzhuang and ignored Jinxi. In fact, the scenery of Jinxi is also very beautiful, very impressive!! Suggest going in the evening, comparing the scenes, having small bridges and flowing water in Jiangnan, as well as a serene lake, with many small scenic spots inside. Shuiyun Jiangsu includes this scenic spot, and tickets can also be purchased separately! 🏩 Location: Jinxi Ancient Town

You must visit Jinxi Ancient Town whenever you have the chance! This historic ancient town in the Jiangnan region is acclaimed as the 'Hometown of Folk Museums' in China. It preserves numerous cultural landscapes, historical sites, and many buildings with Ming and Qing Dynasty styles. It is an ideal destination for tourism exploration, nostalgic reminiscence, treasure hunting, leisurely relaxation, and sightseeing. It is said that: 'A small stream runs through the entire ancient town of Jinxi, with peach and plum blossoms blooming along both banks of the stream. The morning glow and the evening afterglow also spread across the entire river surface, and the goldfish in the stream joyfully leap, resembling a ribbon of brocade, hence the name 'Jinxi'. Transportation: Take the high-speed train from Hangzhou East to Kunshan South Station, which takes about 1h30min. Take the Kunshan 133 bus for about 30min to 11 stops and get off at Jinxi Station. It is recommended to drive yourself. The tour takes about three hours, and it is advised to park within 1km of the ancient town, but not in the scenic area!

Nestled by the water, the ancient town of Jinxi boasts a history of over a thousand years, with verses left by ancient poets: The slanting sun casts poetic thoughts on the cold shore, where does the autumn wind sigh its tune. The water overflows the reeds, but feelings fall short, beneath the Jinxi bridge, white smoke arises. Named after the stream, the town features emerald bridges and willows, densely scattered lakes, and a landscape of pavilions and groves like an ink painting. Full of art and folk tunes, it's a characteristic uniquely belonging to Jinxi. Jinxi Town, at the intersection of Wenchang Road and Puqing Road Transportation: Depart from Golden Eagle Plaza, take bus 125 and transfer to bus 130, about a 1.5-hour journey. By car, it only takes 40 minutes. Close to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town and Ji Family Dun. To Wenchang Road, then walk another two hundred meters inside until you reach the entrance of the scenic area. There's a ticket office at the entrance, ignore it, no need to buy tickets, just enter the scenic area directly. You can buy boat tour tickets inside, it's recommended to check the weather forecast before leaving, as the roads can be slippery in the rain, not very suitable for strolling in the ancient town. You can take a photo with the stone stele at the entrance, Jinxi is said to be the hometown of folk museums. When I went during the Qingming Festival, the museums were not open, possibly because of the public holiday. Check-in at famous spots: Wenchang Bridge → Ancient Lotus Bridge → Guofoxiang Water → Laiyi (with Begonia cake, radish strip cake) → Wang's Teahouse → Zhang's Provincial Museum → Nantang Corridor → Lianjin Zen Monastery Food recommendations: Radish strip cake, Begonia cake, fermented rice cake, Wan San trotters. Taking a boat tour costs 10 yuan per person, and you can also listen to fishermen's duet singing. The first song costs 10 yuan, and if they continue to sing, there's an additional charge, remember to ask in advance. Avoid traps❗

🌸【Explore the Secret Realm·Jinxi Ancient Town】🌸 The hustle and bustle in front of the door is not her rhythm. This ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River, which has been hidden for more than two thousand years - Jinxi, is like a poem that has not been overly rendered, quietly waiting for a kindred spirit to interpret. ✨ No admission fee is required to enter the ancient town, although some attractions inside require an additional fee, but its simple grey tiles and white walls, and the authentic charm of the south of the Yangtze River, are definitely worth more than the price. 📍 Location 18 Shaodian Gang Road, Kunshan City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, easily accessible. Departing from Shanghai Station or Hongqiao Station, it only takes 20 minutes by high-speed train to reach Kunshan South Station, and then about 50 minutes by bus route Kunshan 133 to leisurely enter the town; if it's a self-driving trip, it's just a short 1-2 hour drive from Shanghai. ⏰ Suggested Itinerary Spend 2 to 3 hours strolling through the ancient town, enjoying a slow life. 🌈 Highlights of the Ancient Town Ⅰ. Shiyen Bridge - Simple and unique bridge art, known as the landmark of Jinxi, unique in the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River. Ⅱ. Chen Fei Shui Tomb - Step into the Lotus Pond Zen Monastery, look at the Chen Fei Shui Tomb that carries the deep affection of Emperor Xiaozong, and tell the story of a thousand years between the water and mountains. Ⅲ. Wenchang Pavilion - The legacy of the Yuan Dynasty, rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty, stands by the ancient lotus pond, witnessing the passage of time. Ⅳ. Chinese Ancient Brick and Tile Museum - A must-visit for lovers of ancient architecture, each brick and tile here is a mark of history. Ⅴ. Lotus Pond Zen Monastery - Occupying a unique position, facing south, integrating Buddhism and Taoism, the monastery worships the star of Wenqu, full of ancient charm. 🌿 A Place of Tranquility - The beauty of Jinxi lies in its inner tranquility and indifference. The core area of the ancient town has few commercial noises, and most shops are concentrated on Wenchang Road and Changshou Street. This is an ideal place to seek refuge from the hustle and bustle and return to authenticity. 🚤 Rowing and Boating - Why not experience a 150 yuan chartered rowing boat, which can carry up to 6 people to roam the river, letting the gentle waves cleanse the soul. 🍲 The Taste of Jinxi • Aunt Jin's signature stinky tofu, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich flavor and an endless aftertaste; • Bamboo tube fresh tea ice cream, where creativity and deliciousness coexist, essential for photo ops; • The hidden crispy chicken snack shop at the corner of the street, a small shop with big surprises, the crispy chicken tenderloin is memorable; • The farmhouse restaurant by the riverbank, authentic and simple, a taste of the pastoral flavor of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River.

🔔 Among the ancient towns in Suzhou, Jinxi is a low-key and niche one, but its beauty is truly on par with Zhouzhuang and Tongli. As soon as you enter Jinxi Ancient Town, you will definitely be attracted by a large lotus pond set against the Shiyen long bridge, which is breathtakingly beautiful, especially when you visit on an overcast day for a check-in, it feels like an ink painting. 📍Location: No. 18, Shaodian Gang Road, Jinxi Town, Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province 🎫Ticket: Free🆓 (No need to buy a ticket! Small attractions charge a fee) 🚘 | Self-driving route | Set your phone's GPS to , about a 1-1.5 hour drive from Shanghai, self-driving is recommended; adjacent to Tongli Ancient Town, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Luzhi Ancient Town, Dianshan Lake Scenic Area, etc. 🚌 | Public transportation | You can take bus routes 133, 130, 161, or Tourist Bus 1 to get there directly; from Shanghai Metro Line 11 Huaqiao Station, take Tourist Bus 7 to reach Jinxi directly. 🚣‍♀️ Jinxi Ancient Town rowing boat: 150 yuan/boat (6 people), which is 25 yuan/person. 🚩Tour route Chen Fei's Tomb ➡️ Wenchang Pavilion ➡️ Lianchi Zen Monastery ➡️ Zhang Provincial Art Museum ➡️ Purple Sand Museum ➡️ Ancient Brick and Tile Museum ➡️ Antique Museum ➡️ Coin Museum ➡️ Jinshi Renjia ➡️ Strange Stone Museum ➡️ Persimmon Garden ➡️ Ming and Qing Furniture Museum Attraction recommendations🔸 🌟Highlights: 📍Lianchi Zen Monastery: Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty built this temple here to mourn the deceased Chen Fei, commanding monks to dig a pond and plant lotuses on the east side of the temple, hence the name Lotus Temple. 📍Chen Fei's Water Tomb: Chen Fei's tomb stands in the middle of the lake, quite spectacular 📍Shiyen Bridge: A landmark structure built during the Ming Dynasty, with a total length of 52 meters, the bridge type is very rare in the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River 📍Ancient Lotus Pond: In the early morning, the ancient lotus pond is full of lotus leaves, fragrant lotus flowers, and the air is very sweet! 📍Wubao Lake: Here you can enjoy the lake and mountain scenery 📍Wenchang Pavilion: Originally built during the Yuan Dynasty, rebuilt during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and moved to the side of the ancient lotus pond. It is located inside the Lianchi Zen Monastery, and the pavilion worships the deity Wenchang, who presides over literary fortune. 📍The Eight Great Sights of Jinxi include (Tongshen Imperial Court, Chen Fei's Water Tomb, Lianchi Zen Monastery, Tianshui Bridge, Puqing Bridge, Lihe Bridge, Shiyen Bridge, Wenchang Pavilion) 📝Note tips: ✅The number of tourists in Jinxi is much less than in Zhouzhuang and Tongli, allowing you to experience the simplicity beyond the commercial atmosphere. ✅After singing the local dialect tunes, the boatwoman who rows the boat will ask tourists for tips, usually 10 yuan per boat. ✅Guide service within the scenic area, 80 yuan per guide. 🈶Representative food: Ao Zao noodles, radish silk cake, sock bottom crisp, fragrant crispy chicken snack shop, etc. Recommended visiting time is 2-3 hours.

Attraction Recommendations: Jinxi Ancient Town Jinxi Ancient Town, located in the southwestern part of Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, is a Jiangnan water town with a history of more than two thousand years, known as the 'Hometown of Chinese Folk Museums'. Historical records show that Empress Chen, a favored concubine of Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty, loved the scenery of Jinxi so much that she could not bear to leave and was buried in the water here after her death. To commemorate Empress Chen, Emperor Xiaozong ordered the construction of a temple on the shore of Wubao Lake. Main attractions include Empress Chen's Water Tomb, Lianchi Zen Monastery, and Tongshen Imperial Court 1 Tongshen Imperial Court, originally named 'Tianqing Temple', is located at the west end of the South Street of Jinxi Ancient Town. It was first built during the Southern Song Dynasty and was expanded during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Today, the Dongyue Hall and the mountain gate remain, covering an area of 200 square meters. 2 Empress Chen's Water Tomb lies quietly in the Wubao Lake south of the town, surrounded by reeds. Surprisingly, no matter how high the water level is, Empress Chen's Water Tomb always appears above the surface of the lake, swaying with green traces, and is one of the eight great sights of Jinxi Ancient Town. 3 Lianchi Zen Monastery was founded during the Southern Song Dynasty, also known as Lotus Pond or Ancient Lotus Temple. After Empress Chen's death, Emperor Xiaozong ordered the establishment of a monastery here to chant scriptures for her salvation. He also commanded monks to dig a pond and plant lotuses on the east side of the monastery, which was then named Lotus Temple. After more than 40 years of continuous construction, the monastery's halls, corridors, treasure pagodas, and painting boats were all complete, making it one of the most famous Buddhist sites in the south of the Yangtze River. Grand View Garden The Grand View Garden in Shanghai is located in Qingpu District, originally named Dianshan Lake Scenic Area, and was renamed Shanghai Grand View Garden in 1991. It covers an area of about 1500 mu and has a construction area of about 8000 square meters. It is a large-scale antique garden complex designed based on the description in the classic Chinese novel of the Qing Dynasty, 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. The Grand View Garden is centered around the Grand View Tower, featuring attractions such as Yihong Courtyard, Longcui Nunnery, Lixiang Courtyard, and Stone Boat. On the east side, there are more than 20 groups of architectural attractions including Xiaoxiang Pavilion, Hengwu Courtyard, Liaofeng Pavilion, and Daoxiang Village. Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. Jinxi Ancient Town and Grand View Garden are very close to each other, both located in the Dianshan Lake water system. Personally, the scenery of Jinxi Ancient Town is better than that of the famous ancient towns, and it is also much less crowded. Local Snacks: On the right side of the Jinxi Ancient Town scenic area, there is a stall selling 'Youdunzi', which brings back childhood memories and is particularly delicious.