Benchang is an ancient town with a long history, located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, about 3 kilometers away from Suzhou City. It is rich in history, culture and natural landscape, and it is a place worth visiting.

mode of transportation

from downtown Suzhou, you can choose to go by bus or by car. If you take a bus, you can take the shuttle bus to Benchang at Suzhou Bus Terminal, which takes about 1 hour. If you drive by car, you can choose Shanghai-Suzhou Expressway or Suzhou Ring Expressway, and then get off at the Benchang exit.

Tour route

The ancient town of Benchang is rich in historical culture and natural landscape, and the tour route can be divided into the following parts:

Part I: Ancient Town Street

Ancient Town Street is one of the most distinctive scenic spots in Benchang, with ancient buildings and traditional commercial streets in the Qing Dynasty, and you can feel the historical and cultural atmosphere of the ancient town. Here you can taste local snacks and specialty goods.

Part II: Cultural Monuments

Benchang is rich in historical and cultural heritage, the most famous of which are the ancient city wall and the ancient temple of Benchang. The ancient city wall of Benchang is a building in Ming Dynasty, and it is one of the representatives of ancient city walls in China. Benchang Ancient Temple is a building in Qing Dynasty, and it is a grand palace-style building.

Part III: Natural Landscape

The natural landscape of Benchang is also very beautiful, the most famous of which is Benchang Lake. Benchang Lake is a natural landscape composed of mountains and rivers, lakes and trees. It has clear lakes and beautiful mountain scenery, and is a very suitable place for leisure and holiday.

Food recommendation

There are many kinds of food in Benchang, the most famous of which are Benchang Cake Group and Benchang Duck. Benchang cake group is a traditional cake with delicious taste, which is very suitable for breakfast or afternoon tea. Benchang duck is a traditional dish with fresh and tender meat and excellent taste.

At the end

Jigong Benchang You explored the charm of the ancient town and tasted the traditional culture. Here, you can feel the history, culture and natural landscape of the ancient town, taste the local food and have a pleasant holiday.