What ancient towns are worth visiting in Jiangsu? In fact, there are many interesting ancient towns in Jiangsu, which are worth visiting. Next, let's introduce them in detail for our friends! You can get to know it first, and if you have the chance, you can go and play. 1. Huangqiao Ancient Town-Taixing

Established in the Yuanfeng period of North Song Shenzong, it is the largest market town in the northern Jiangsu. Huangqiao, known as the water hub of "Huai-wo in the north and Jiang-Chao in the south", is a thousand-year-old town with a long history and a well-known cultural town.

Recommended reason: It borders on the Yangtze River in the south, Rugao in the east and Jiangyan in the north. It is an important gateway to southern Jiangsu in the middle and northern Jiangsu, and the famous battle of Huangqiao started here during the Liberation War. Here, every step is history, "an old street of Huangqiao, half the modern history of China", and every brick and tile here is written with ancient stories.

Address: Huangqiao Park Scenic Area, Taixing City

Transportation route: G42 connecting line -G25 Changshen Expressway -G4 Hushan Expressway -G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway-Daqing East Road -334 Provincial Highway-Dongjin Middle Road No.2, Dangkou Ancient Town-Wuxi

Established in Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty, it is a Jiangnan water town with many relics. The main color of black, white and gray, the low-rise houses lined up along the river, and the mud and bare blue bricks have already fallen off the walls, all of which reveal the vicissitudes of the town's history.

Recommended reason: The most famous villa in the ancient town is the Chinese and Western houses known as "Cai Hongde Hall". It was built by Cai Hongsheng, a local-born Shanghai tycoon, in 1935. It is the largest house in the town. Red lanterns hanging high sway in Dangkou ancient town, take the awning boat, and go boating in the ancient town reflecting the flowing water of small bridges, as if time has slowed down.

Address: Heng Fanglu, Ehu Town, Xishan District, Wuxi

Transportation route: Zhongshan East Road -G42 connecting line -G42 Hurong Expressway -G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway-Jincheng Road-Taigong Road-Yanxiang Road-Tongyuan Avenue III. Shaxi Ancient Town-Suzhou

Built in the Tang Dynasty, the town is quiet and elegant, showing simplicity. This is a village formed in the Tang Dynasty. It is quiet and simple, and it still preserves unique waterfront buildings, deep alleys, quaint bridges and celebrities' former residences in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Recommended reason: Qipu River, dug in the Song Dynasty, runs through the whole town, with a wide river and islands in it, which is a major feature of the ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River. The ancient houses along the banks of the river are strewn at random and arranged in rows. As the sun sets, walking hand in hand on the bluestone road, it seems that the leisurely wooden boat is swaying gently, which is the most primitive taste of the town.

Address: Baiyun Road, Shaxi Ancient Town, Taicang City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Traffic route: Zhongshan East Road -G42 connecting line -G42 Hurong Expressway -S38 Changhe Expressway -G15 Shenhai Expressway-Baiyun Middle Road IV, Yaowan Ancient Town-Xuzhou

Founded in the early Southern Dynasties, the town was sparsely populated and had a beautiful scenery, with a rich flavor of life. The ancient town of Yaowan is located on the southwest edge of xinyi city, Xuzhou. In ancient times, it was called Yaowan because there were many surrounding kilns. Wandering in the mottled streets and alleys, everything is quiet and stable, not hometown but better than hometown.

Recommended reason: It gathers the strengths of hundreds of schools, like Zhouzhuang in southern Jiangsu, which is connected by lakes and water networks; Like Pingyao in Shanxi, it has ancient streets and lanes, which are calm and heavy. Roasted mung beans in Yaowan, sweet oil, sweet-scented osmanthus cake and Euryale ferox cake are all local specialties.

Address: Yaowan Town, xinyi city, Xuzhou

Transportation route: G36 Ningluo Expressway -G25 Changshen Expressway -S49 Xinyang Expressway -G3 Lianhuo Expressway V. gaochun old street-Nanjing

Built in the Song Dynasty, it is a well-preserved ancient street in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Gaochun old street, also known as Chunxi Old Street, is the commercial center of Gaochun, the best-preserved Ming and Qing buildings in Jiangsu Province, and is known as "the second Confucius Temple in Jinling" and "the first ancient street in Jinling".

Recommended reason: The east-west length of Laojie is more than 8 meters, and the width varies from 4.5 to 5.5 meters. It is also called Yizi Street because of its zigzag shape. The buildings on both sides are brick and wood structures, with two floors above and below. These ancient buildings are listed beside the water. Most of the houses are front shops and back houses, with white walls, tiles and cornices, and exquisite brick and wood stone carvings and calligraphy plaques. They are simple and elegant, and craftsmen sit on the street and do their work slowly.

Address: Chunxi Town, Gaochun County, Nanjing

Transportation route: Longpan Middle Road-Airport Expressway-Ningxuan Expressway-Shuanghu Road-Gucheng South Road-Chunxing Road VI. Minghe Ancient Town-Ningbo

Established in the first year of Tang Dynasty, it is a typical ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River. Minghe Ancient Town is built on Baiyang Lake, next to Wulei Mountain Scenic Area, which is a veritable ancient mountain and water town. After more than a thousand years of wind and rain, it is still full of vitality.

Recommended reason: small bridges, flowing water, small lattice with leaking windows, and people on the pillow river. It is quaint and elegant, and it is an ancient town with typical features of Jiangnan ancient town. Walking deep in the alley, you can see many unique houses, just like the carefully designed courtyards of large families. Plum blossom dumplings, rice cake dumplings and mouse candy balls are famous local foods. They are very cute and delicious. You should try them here.

Address: Minghe Town, Cixi City, Ningbo

Transportation route: Zhongshan East Road -G42 Hurong Expressway -G15W Changtai Expressway -G15 Shenhai Expressway-Sanbei East Road-Sanbei Middle Road-Sanbei West Road No.7, Tangqi Ancient Town-Hangzhou

The town was built in the Northern Song Dynasty, and the history of the new city and the ancient city blended. Built near the water and living by the water, the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal nurtured this ancient town. Since the merchants gathered in the Yuan Dynasty, it has become a big town, and in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was rich and expensive, ranking first among the "Ten Famous Towns in the South of the Yangtze River".

Recommended reason: Tangqi is an ancient town and a new city. Although it has lost its "36-bridge" and "72-lane" features after years of vicissitudes, its soul and roots are still there. Maorouyuan is a famous local specialty food, as well as fine sand sheep tail, rice sculpture and Huichang Zongzi.

Address: Tangqi Town, Yuhang District, Hangzhou

Transportation route: Zhongshan East Road-Jiefang Road-Houbiaoying Road-Muxuyuan Street -G25 Changshen Expressway-Dongxi Avenue-Yunxi Road VIII, Anchang Ancient Town-Shaoxing

Founded in the Northern Song Dynasty, it is one of the four ancient towns in Shaoxing. Anchang Ancient Town was built in the Northern Song Dynasty, but it was burnt down many times because of the war, and was rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its architectural style inherited the typical characteristics of Jiangnan water town.

Recommended reason: The most distinctive is the small bridge in Anchang. There are several pubs in the ancient street, which is absolutely original. In the morning, you can also go to the old teahouse, where fennel beans and bowls of tea, felt hats and Shaoxing dialect will put you in Lu Xun's Ah Q time and space. The most distinctive food is the local Anchang sausage. Don't miss those who like bacon.

Address: Anchang Town, Shaoxing City

Transportation route: Alfalfa Garden Street -G25 Changshen Expressway -G251 Hangzhou Ring Expressway -G6 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway -G92 Hangzhou Bay Ring Expressway Jiugan Badu Ancient Town-Quzhou

Founded in 878, it is a paradise hidden deep in the mountains. The ancient town is raised deep in the mountains, and few people know it. Quiet town, with few tourists, suddenly thought it was Xanadu.

Recommended reason: In the depths of the steep Xianxia Mountains, between Xianxiaguan and Fenglingguan, feel the artistic conception of "the dream left in the mountains". "Households hide smoke shops, furniture painting boats, apricot blossoms and spring rain, autumn waters and sunset clouds". This strange place, called nianbadu Ancient Town, lets you experience the graceful and restrained customs of Jiangnan people. Sauced duck head, kai yang dried bean curd and Wufu drunken chicken are all famous local foods.

Address: Jiangshan City, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province

Transportation route: G42 Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway -G4211 Ningqiang Expressway -G5 Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway -G3 Jingtai Expressway -25 National Road -46 Township Road 1, Dinghai Ancient City-Zhoushan

China's only island cultural city with a history of nearly a thousand years and sites such as the Opium War. An ancient city with complete ancient streets, temples and houses. In the ancient city, there are historical blocks such as Middle Street, West Street, East Street, Chai Shui Nong and Liufang Road in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Recommended reason: Dinghai has always been a military fortress. Apart from the famous Opium War, Dinghai also has a number of historical relics to resist Japan and Qing Dynasty. Dinghai is rich in products, such as cold seaweed, laver from the South China Sea, Putuo Buddha tea, Putuo narcissus and live seashells, all of which are local specialties.

Address: Dinghai District, Zhoushan City

Transportation route: G42 Hurong Expressway -G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway -G15W Changtai Expressway -S11 Zhajiasu Expressway -G15 Shenhai Expressway -G151 Ningbo Ring Expressway -G9211 Yongzhou Expressway-Yacen Line-Shuangba Line-Changzhou Avenue.