When visiting Jiangsu's Shagou Town on a spring day hike, you can't miss this must-visit spot

Shagou Town is located in the northwest of Xinghua City, Jiangsu Province, bordering Yandu to the east, adjacent to Gaoyou and Baoying to the west, and facing Jianhu across the river to the north. It boasts a rich regional character and the Tai Zhou City intangible cultural heritage 'Bench Dragon.' The Yimin Lane ancient houses cluster reflects the architectural style of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, making it a thousand-year-old water town in central Jiangsu. 🚌Transportation: ●Public Transport: Take bus 501 to Shagou Town Government and walk 424 meters to arrive. ●Self-driving: Take the newly opened Fuli Expressway and exit at Dazong Lake toll station, 4 kilometers to Shagou, which is very fast and convenient. Attraction Recommendations: ●Historic Town Remnants: Includes ancient streets, shops, residences, stone bridges, etc., with main attractions such as the old site of Shagou Municipal Government, the old site of Suzhong Public School, Hongqiao, Yimin Lane ancient residential group, Fish Market Stone Street, Dongyue Temple, Cheng Family Courtyard, and more. ●Natural Scenery: Surrounding Shagou Town are Dazong Lake, Guozheng Lake, Nandang, Huafen Dang, Guanzhuang Dang, Wangzhuang Dang, and Tuantou Dang, commonly known as 'Two Lakes and Five Ponds,' which are important waterways in the northern Jiangsu region, offering pleasant scenery. ●Cultural Landscapes: In the west of the town, Shuijin Village has built a traditional ancient fishing and catching 'Eighteen Gangs Experience Base' and 'Lixiahe Freshwater Fisheries Culture Exhibition Hall.' The experience base has a wide water surface, surrounded by clear water and green reeds, where you can take a slow boat ride to enjoy the beautiful lake views or experience eighteen fishing methods. Specialties include Shagou fish balls, lotus root sandwiches, crispy spring rolls, small sesame cakes, and water powder fried chicken. Shagou Town is located at the junction of five counties and cities, with vast reeds and crisscrossing rivers, and is rich in fish, shrimp, and crab, historically known as 'Golden Shagou.' The town's cuisine is mainly Huaiyang cuisine. Tour Route: ●Old site of Shagou Municipal Government ●Old site of Suzhong Public School ●Hongqiao ●Yimin Lane ancient residential group ●Fish Market Stone Street ●Dongyue Temple ●Cheng Family Courtyard