Speaking of several ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, even if you have never been there, most of them are familiar with the names, such as Wuzhen, Xitang, Zhouzhuang, etc. Xitang is one of the most famous ancient towns in Jiangnan. It is an ancient town that has been living for thousands of years.
The ancient towns in Jiangnan are one of the most representative elements of traditional Chinese culture. They are not only loved by Chinese people, but also by foreigners. In 2005, the American blockbuster "Mission: Impossible 3" incorporated many Chinese elements and was filmed in Shanghai and an ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River near Shanghai. This ancient town is Xitang.
Tom Cruise has many fans in China. It is said that half of the ancient town was closed during the filming. In the movie, Tom Cruise is running in the promenade by the river. The misty rain promenade is a characteristic of Xitang, and the Jiangnan ancient town Although almost all of them have corridors, they are not as complete as Xitang.
The corridor along the river is about 2 kilometers long. It can provide shade and shelter from the sun and rain, and you can stop to rest and enjoy the scenery. Boats pass by gently. On the street, there are shops one after another. You can see various special snacks and handicrafts. dazzled.
Avoid the crowds. There are many clean alleys in the ancient town. Tourists who like quiet can come here for a stroll. There are many unique inns, B&Bs and cafes hidden in the alleys, which will give you an impression of Xitang. Change it.
There are many rivers and bridges. Most of the stone bridges in the south of the Yangtze River are small and practical. A few stone slabs are put together to form a small bridge. There are also more beautiful stone arch bridges. In Xitang Ancient Town, there are several large and small stone bridges. ten seats.
In February 2017, Xitang Ancient Town officially became a 5A-level scenic spot, with more complete functional services in all aspects. This ancient town receives 7 million tourists a year. There is a bar street in the ancient town, which is very noisy at night, which is different from other ancient towns. .
Walking along the river, there are cruise ship docks everywhere. It is most charming to visit the ancient town by boat, with the rowing boats swinging back and forth. The Wolong Bridge at the northernmost end of the ancient town is the largest bridge in Xitang.
Xitang is known as the "Wu Gen Yue Corner". It is located at the junction of the ancient Wu and Yue countries. It is deeply influenced by the Wu and Yue culture. The ancient town has a very long history and splendid humanities. According to statistics, there have been 19 Jinshi and three people here in history. Eleven people.
Xitang was known as Xietang in ancient times. A large number of villages were built during the Kaiyuan period of the Tang Dynasty. During the Southern Song Dynasty, the villages gradually grew in size and formed a market. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it developed into an important handicraft and commercial town in the south of the Yangtze River. "The water of the Spring and Autumn Period, the towns of the Tang and Song Dynasties, the architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the modern people", this is Xitang.
Shipi Lane is the most famous alley in Xitang. It is famous for its narrowness, only 1 meter wide. When two people meet, they have to turn sideways to pass. Many tourists come here to take photos, and this alley has become the busiest in Xitang. The streets are gone.
It is best to stay one night in Xitang. There are many inns and B&Bs in the ancient town. Choose an old house near the river to see the night view. Xitang is also very lively at night, and there are constant cruise ships on the river.
Colorful lights shine through the windows along the river. The restaurants are the liveliest. Drinking a glass of Jiangnan rice wine can relieve the fatigue of the day. The wind is not so hot anymore.
You can get up early in the morning and go around the ancient town. The tourist group has not arrived yet. The ancient town is the cleanest and most original. Local old people wash and cook by the river, and sit on bamboo chairs to drink tea, which is the most life-like atmosphere.
The cruise ship was neatly docked at the pier, the streets and alleys had been cleaned long ago, and the cleaning workers got up earlier than the tourists.
There were not many people on the street yet, and most of the shops were not open. Only a few breakfast shops were full of customers, and one had to eat a bowl of wontons.
An ancient town that has been living for thousands of years. Jay Chou filmed "A Passer-by from the End of the World" here. You can also visit some small professional museums in the ancient town if you have time.
