There are many ancient towns with very beautiful scenery that you can visit around Hefei. Friends, you can take advantage of the good season to go there and slowly experience its ancient beauty. Next, I will tell you Let’s introduce some interesting ancient towns around Hefei! 1. Zhegao Ancient Town

Old Streets, Ancient Bridges and Ancient Houses

Zhegao Ancient Town in Chaohu City is not well known to most people, but it has been prosperous for 3,000 years and once became a Jianghuai famous town.

The most attractive part of Beizha Old Street, which has a history of nearly 400 years, is the original atmosphere retained by the undeveloped old street. The slow life here and the beautiful scenery here are impossible to ignore.

You must have never heard of such a place, and maybe you don’t know how to pronounce the word "Zhegao". The morning tea here is famous in East China, and the Guangyuan breakfast is even more famous.

Address: Zhegao Town, Chaohu City, Hefei City, Anhui Province

Tickets: Free

Specialty snacks: Three delicacies soup rice dumplings, egg fried rice dumplings, fried noodles

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Transportation: You can buy tickets to Zhegao at the bus station. The journey takes more than an hour. 2. Jinxi Ancient Town

A thousand-year-old Jiangnan water town

The Wenchang Ancient Pavilion with melodious wind chimes, the ten-eye long bridge with dragons lying on the waves, and "Thirty-six bridges, seventy The legend of "Two Kilns" and the country's first ancient brick and tile museum have attracted Chinese and foreign tourists.

Most of the existing residential buildings in Jinxi Ancient Town were built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China. They were built due to water and near the water. There are countless awning boats lined up on the lake. This domineering scene is unique among the ancient towns in Jiangnan.

In Jinxi, there are so many places where you can’t miss tea. The love of tea in the world and the rolling water. In a tea lover’s Jiangnan dream, the fragrance of Jinxi tea must be indispensable.

Address: Jinxi Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou City (open from 08:00 to 17:00)

Tickets: 65 yuan/person (it is recommended to purchase tickets on site)

Special snacks: Sock bottom cake, Dingsheng cake, fermented rice cake, grandma's dish, crab apple cake, sauced meat

Transportation: High-speed rail from Hefei to Kunshan, 3 hours journey, then take Kunshan Tour No. 1 To Jinxi 3, _Zhi Ancient Town

The first water town in China

It is known as the first water town in China. It has many waters, many bridges, many lanes and many famous people. It is famous for its plastic wall Arhat and women's clothing in the water town.

“There are many small bridges in the water alleys, and everyone is leaning on the river” is a true portrayal of the strong water town atmosphere in Zhejiang.

The streets are paved with cobblestones and granite, and the deep lanes are lined with ancient buildings with black tiles and white walls, wooden doors and windows, and wide beams and ridges. Wandering through the ancient streets or taking a boat ride on the river is mesmerizing.

Address: Zhi Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province (open from 08:00 to 17:00)

Tickets: Free and open

Special snacks: Fuliti, Fuliya, and Octagonal Red Ling

Transportation: Take the train from Hefei to Suzhou, or take the bus directly from the train station to _. 4. Yaowan Ancient Town

Little Shanghai in Northern Jiangsu

Yaowan Ancient Town is an ancient water town with a history of thousands of years and is famous throughout the country. It is known as the "Golden Triangle of Golden Waterways", "the waters in northern Jiangsu are better than those in the south of the Yangtze River" and is also known as "Little Shanghai".

Unlike other ancient towns, Yaowan maintains its original layout and has not undergone major development or expansion. Walking along the narrow, winding streets and the scattered houses of different sizes, one can vaguely feel the ancient charm and customs there.

In particular, the prices for food in the scenic area are very reasonable, and the fried fish, jelly, and stinky tofu are all delicious.

Address: Yaowan Town, Xinyi City, Xuzhou (open 9:00-17:00)

Tickets: Free

Special snack: Yaowan Mung Bean Roast , sweet oil, sweet-scented osmanthus cloud cake

Transportation: The train from Hefei to Xinyi takes 7 hours, and then transfer to the bus directly to Yaowan 5 and Dangkou Ancient Town

The vibrant thousand-year-old ancient town

There are long and deep bluestone lanes here, with small bridges and flowing water, white walls and black tiles, and the sound of swaying oars.

There are not many people, it is very leisurely and suitable for family travel.

The streets, alleys, bricks and tiles are like faint ink stains on rice paper, exaggerating the nostalgia and elegance of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

White walls and black tiles, red lanterns, arch bridges, stone steps, and boats are all the characteristics of this place.

Address: Hengfang Road, Ehu Town, Xishan District, Wuxi City

Tickets: Attraction coupon 80 yuan (it is recommended to buy tickets on site)

Special snacks: go Oily meat, crab roe soup dumplings, and medicinal cakes

Transportation: High-speed rail from Hefei to Wuxi, 2 hours journey, then transfer to No. 708 to Dangkou 6, Mudu Ancient Town

Idle forests, ancient town Charm

The clean, graceful and elegant Suzhou Pingtan has Mudu as its holy place; the much-talked-about soft-spoken accent of Wu Nong is also the most authentic in Mudu; the famous Su embroidery also originated from Mudu.

It is a peaceful scene of small bridges and flowing water, with houses, small alleys, and blue-gray bricks giving a sense of the times.

Mudu is surrounded by mountains and adjacent to Taihu Lake. It not only has the beauty of mountains and rivers, but also has the tranquility of small bridges and flowing water. It also has many cultural and historical sites such as private gardens and former residences of celebrities.

Address: Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City (open from 8:00-17:00)

Tickets: Free

Special Snacks: Mutton with Books , black rice, green dumplings, juecai, Malantou, sweet wine

Transportation: Train from Hefei to Suzhou, there is a subway in the city that goes directly to Mudu, which is very convenient. 7. Zhenze Ancient Town

Both tenderness and gentleness

Zhenze is a famous town in the south of the Yangtze River with a history of more than 2,000 years. It has the same name as the ancient name of Taihu Lake. In ancient times, it was known as "Wutou Yue". It is also known as the hometown of silk.

The Jiangnan water town buildings with white walls and black tiles line up along the river. The landmark Ciyun Temple Tower is quietly reflected in the river. There are not so many tourists in Zhenze, so you can quietly appreciate the beauty of the ancient town.

There are excellent buildings from the late Qing Dynasty here, as well as typical ancient merchant residences.

The long and narrow alleys, the old streets with dense shops, the aged houses and the mottled cloisters can take people back many years.

Address: Zhenze Town, Wujiang City, Suzhou (open from 8:00-17:00)

Tickets: 80 yuan/person (it is recommended to purchase tickets on site)

Special snacks: Zhenze cauliflower dumplings, malt pancakes, and dried black beans

Transportation: Take the train from Hefei to Suzhou, and then transfer to Zhenze Ancient Town.