Jinxi Ancient Town Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Jinxi Town is a famous historical and cultural town in the south of the Yangtze River. It is named after a colorful stream in the town. The streets and alleys in the town are along the water, and ancient bridges are connected. It is known as "36 bridges and 72 kilns" and is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Folk Museums".Attractions distribution:
Jinxi Ancient Town is located in the south of Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, between the metropolis of Shanghai and the cultural ancient city of Suzhou. It is the southern gate of Jiangsu Province. With more than 2,000 years of history, it has Lotus Pond Temple , Wenchang Pavilion , Tianshui Bridge There are many places of interest and historical sites, Mandarin Duck Beach , Skyline on the water The natural landscapes such as the ancient town of Jinxi and the ancient bridges and rivers have created a picturesque Jiangnan water town. Ancient Brick and Tile Museum , China's Historical Coins Collection, China Tianwen Museum, China Stone Museum, East China No. Antiques And 13 other museums have established the brand of "Hometown of Chinese Folk Museums" throughout the country.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, historical tour, cultural tour, folk tour, ancient town, scenic spots and historical sitesTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Jiangsu Province > Suzhou City > Wujiang District > Jinxi Town
How to get there:
Public transportation: Take the tourist bus at Suzhou Railway Station, or take the tourist bus directly at Suzhou Tourist Distribution Center.
Take bus No. 107 from Kunshan Railway Station to the bus station, then transfer to the Jinxi minibus. The fare is 6 yuan and the journey takes 40 minutes.
There is a direct bus from the North District Passenger Station of Shanghai Long-distance Bus Transport Company at 13:20; on weekends and holidays, there are tourist buses that go directly to Shanghai Hongkou Football Stadium at 7:10 and Shanghai Stadium at 7:55, returning at 16:00. The tourist package is 150 yuan (visiting Zhouzhuang and Jinxi).
Self-driving: Kunshan Exit of Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway → Kunzhou Highway → Jinxi.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Jinxi Ticket Price:
50 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00-16:30
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Accommodation: You can stay at Jinxi Hotel in the town, which has decent conditions. You can also choose to stay at a family hotel in the town to experience the life in the water town.
Eat: Black clam soup, crystal shrimp, stuffed fish and other authentic waterside dishes, which are light but extremely delicious.
Tour route:
Lotus Pond Temple → Zhang Sheng Art Museum → Zisha Museum→ Mobile Museum→ Ancient Brick and Tile Museum→ Antiques Museum → Teapot Museum→ Jinshi Family→ Persimmon Garden→ Celebrity Museum
Best time to visit:
All seasons are suitable for travel, but April to October is the best time.
Shopping recommendations:
Cruise 60 yuan/boat limited to 8 people
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