Nanjing Qiqiao Ancient Village Travel Guide
Qiqiao Town
Qiqiao Ancient Village in Nanjing is known as the first ancient village in Jinling, featuring blue bricks, small tiles, stone roads and rows of doors adorned with hanging lattice windows. Strolling through its lanes feels like stepping back in time, as the village preserves the street and alley architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is also the largest settlement of Confucius descendants south of the Yangtze River, a heritage that has given rise to numerous cultural allusions and folklore. Walking here offers a tangible glimpse into the region’s historical and scholarly past.
Attractions distribution:
Qiqiao Ancient Village includes old houses, alleys, ventilation windows, Qiqiao Old Street, Kong Ancestral Hall ruins, relics, shops, Qiqiao Bridges, towers, antique sculptures, etc. The rural scenery is also quite charming.Scenic spot qualifications:
Chinese historical and cultural villageScenic spot features:
leisure, architecture, sightseeing, ancient townTransportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Jiangsu Province>Nanjing City>Gaochun District>Qiqiao Town
How to get there:
Bus route: Take Gaochun No. 106 and get off at Yongsong Station.
Driving route: It is about 89 kilometers away from Nanjing city, passing through the Airport Expressway, Ninggao Expressway, etc.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Qiqiao ticket price:
No tickets
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
Travel Tips
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Specialties) Qingshan Biluochun, feather tribute fan, floral lotus root, etc.
(Food) Gucheng Lake crabs, old street cakes, Qianli Xiangpiao tofu, etc.
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