I. Shanghai | Xinchang Ancient Town In fact, when it comes to the ancient towns in Shanghai, people generally know Zhujiajiao and Nanxiang. The popularity of Xinchang Ancient Town is not high, but Goose is the location photographed by many big directors, such as Lust, Caution directed by Ang Lee, Happiness at Your fingertips starring Johnny and Dilraba, and the hot Nothing But Thirty.
I found a weekend with particularly good weather. I came to Xinchang ancient town to punch in the shooting location, specially invited friends who grew up in Xinchang to be guides, and by the way, I would like to have a good taste of the ancient town's food!
In fact, this is my second visit to a new field. I came here once last winter, and I especially like the fireworks here. A main road is no different from most ancient towns, but there are many clean alleys here to experience the most primitive feeling of the ancient town. Apart from the main road, it is like a lively ancient town, not just a scenic spot.
The ancient town takes Hongfu Bridge as the dividing point, with Hongxi Street on one side and Hongdong Street on the other (the location of 30 years ago). Cross the bridge and go straight to Sanshi Erpin Square, which is the location of Lust Caution. Johnny and Dilraba are very much in love, which was shot on Hongfu Bridge.
Food recommendation:
The first echelon: Wuji Mutton Restaurant, Wangji Begonia Cake, Acacia oleifera, Bamboo Bean Zhangji Chicken Soup Tofu Flower, Jiangsan Stinky Tofu, Shunrong steamed dumplings, Hongfulou.
The second echelon: Dongcang Tangbao Store, Mama Chen's Store, Xiatang Hotel, Guzhen Old Store, Xiasha Bamboo Shoots steamed dumplings (opposite Wangji Haitang Cake) and Adong Farm Food.
All of the above are recommended by friends from Xinchang. The first echelon is mainly an old-fashioned brand at the veteran level, and the second echelon is mostly newly opened shops.
traffic
Take the subway in the urban area to the new station (16 line), exit 2, and transfer to the bus Xinlu special line (the fastest) or 1068 to reach the entrance of Guzhen (the name of the bus station is the new station).
You can also take a taxi directly from Xinchang subway station to Guzhen, and the taxi fare is about 20 yuan (10 minutes).
Opening hours: all day, free of charge.
Punch suggestion
There are few indoor venues in Xinchang for summer vacation, mainly some restaurants and cafes. It is recommended to come and stay in the afternoon and leave at night. Half a day is enough, otherwise the heat at noon will be unbearable.
If you want an alley with few people, you can avoid the main road, especially if you walk in the direction of Nanshan Ancient Temple, there will be fewer and fewer tourists.
Second, Shanghai | Luodian Ancient Town The unpopular ancient town directly reached by the Shanghai subway is like walking into ink painting.
Luodian, located in Baoshan District in the north of Shanghai, is a small-scale ancient town with well-preserved historical features, few tourists, weak commercial atmosphere and a quiet look.
A small river passes through the ancient town, and the buildings are arranged in turn along the river, which is simple.
Luodian ancient town was built between Yuan Dynasty and Zhengnian, and has a history of more than 600 years. As early as the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Luodian was civilized far and near, and became a large commercial town with rich products and prosperous trade. During the reign of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, the trade of cotton and cotton cloth was booming, so it was called "Jinluo Store". Since ancient times, the land and water transportation here has been developed and the economy has been prosperous. Even now, you can still find the marks of the past glory on the road of the ancient town.
Luo branch old town gourmet
Noodles yuan snacks (tingqian ST branch)
It's a very special shop, and its taste is unspeakable. It mainly serves noodles, porridge and some small stir-fry dishes. The environment is great and there is a small garden by the river. I like the shredded eel noodles, large intestine noodles and fish porridge here.
Luo branch Wu 'ayi Special Snacks (Tingqian Street Branch)
The best grass cake in Shanghai, many people will come here specially to buy some to take home.
Scenic spots near Luodian ancient town
Baoshan temple
Is this the best place in Baoshan? The scenic spot? It's really magnificent. The photo shoot is special. Tickets 10 yuan, remember to bring cash. There is also Su Zhai 10 yuan to experience.
Huashentang
Chinese architecture with brick and wood structure, with ponds, pavilions, fences and ginkgo trees. It wasn't open when I went, but it was near the ancient town of Luodian, so I could walk over and try my luck.
meilan lake
The building has a Nordic style, and there are people fishing, jogging and walking by the lake. It is a very relaxing place, and the sunset in the evening is full of surprises.
Luodian ancient town is a very small place, and its scale is far from Zhujiajiao ancient town. Lower your expectations, you may be disappointed if you have a strong punching mentality; If you just come to experience the old days in Jiangnan and find a quiet place to sit, it's worth it. I often want to take the subway to walk here, watch the carefree play of local children, order a bowl of scallion noodles and sit by the river to pass the time.
Luodian Ancient Town (open 24 hours)
Transportation: It is very convenient to get to meilan lake 1.5km from the terminal of Metro Line 7.
Iii. Suzhou | Luzhi Ancient Town
Listening to the name feels like a very small ancient town. In fact, there are many people in Luzhi holiday, because many people around will come here to play and forage. If you don't want to be crowded, you can get up early to feel the morning of Luzhi ancient town, which is also the most authentic and beautiful time for Luzhi.
The next day, I got up at dawn, and I was surprised to get a quiet ancient town without tourists and vendors shouting. This is what a water town in the south of the Yangtze River should look like.
The hotel is ten minutes away from the ancient town. Walking on the road in the morning sun, I feel that the air is refreshing. A glimpse of the ancient town on the other side of the river seems to have not yet awakened, and it is filled with dense fog. I can't help but speed up my steps and want to see the dawn here quickly.
Water towns in the south of the Yangtze River are inseparable from small rivers. In the early morning, sanitation workers have begun to clean up the rivers and prepare for a new wave of tourists. I think the holidays must be their busiest time.
There are also many aborigines in the water town. They have lived here for generations and lived in paintings. In the morning, they all went out for activities. Residents of this ancient town, the time line is particularly interesting. At 6 o'clock in the morning, many barber shops have started to work, and I met many local people who were having breakfast at the door. They all looked very kind and welcomed me to take pictures of them. How happy it is to watch the sunrise rise and usher in a new day on the quiet slate path and the gurgling river.
4. Suqian | Zaohe Ancient Town Zaohe Ancient Town is about 20 kilometers away from Suqian City. It was gradually formed in the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties. It is an ancient water town with a history of nearly 400 years.
Although the ancient town has been torn apart, there are many cultural relics, sites and legends, such as Longwang Temple Palace and Suqian Chenjia Courtyard? , Zaohe God of Wealth Temple, Heshan Hall and other Ming and Qing buildings. Dry Longgong Crisp and Zhao Jiasan Soup are all delicious foods originated here.
Regarding Zaohe Ancient Town, I strongly recommend watching this program hosted by Li Jian: The Town Story "The Town Story" is the ancient town of Zaohe in northern Jiangsu.
This place is very suitable for nostalgia. If I have to choose the most memorable cultural and historical scenic spot in Suqian, it is the Longwang Temple here.
Formerly known as "Building An Lan Longwang Temple", it was a sacrificial building built by the emperors in Qing Dynasty to pray for the Longwang "An Lan to stop the wave and eliminate the flood" to prevent the flood.
The buildings here were built in the Shunzhi period of Qing Dynasty and rebuilt in the 23rd year of Kangxi. After the restoration and expansion of Emperor Yongzheng, Emperor Qianlong and Emperor Jiaqing, they became what they are now.
Among them, Emperor Qianlong went to Jiangnan six times and stayed here five times, so it is also called "Qianlong Palace".
About the palace
Palace refers to the palace where the ancient emperors lived when they traveled. There are numerous palaces along the south of the Yangtze River in Qianlong, among which Suzhou Lingyan Temple, Yangzhou Shuizhuju Temple, Jiangning Linggu Temple and Huai 'an Qinghe Huiji Temple are well known.
Here is the highest specification, the largest scale, the best preserved and the most valuable ancient palace complex in the north of Qing Dynasty in Qianlong Palace, with a burst of style.
There is a feeling of deja vu as soon as you enter the door. It is simply an "unmanned version" of the Forbidden City! Only after collecting information did I know that it was really called the "Little Forbidden City". It is said that four emperors, Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong and Jiaqing, visited here.
Longwang Temple Palace was built on the bank of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Its unique geographical location made it popular with emperors who visited the south. It was also listed in the World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO in 20 14, and every brick and tile was full of historical traces.
Practical information
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00.
Tickets: 40 yuan.
Suggested time: 2-3 hours
Transportation: There are buses available in Suqian city, and most of them don't support online payment. Please prepare small change (one-way fare is about 4 yuan).