Qiandeng Ancient Town, a free mini town in the south of the Yangtze River!

Qiandeng Ancient Town is a small-scale ancient town, but it has everything you need, including private gardens, temples and old residences, arched bridges and canals, narrow alleys, features of the south of the Yangtze River, and delicious snacks. It has been rated as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. 📍No. 1 Shangshu Road, Qiandeng Town, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🎫Tickets: Free, free, free! 🔥Gu Yanwu's Former Residence This is the famous Mr. Tinglin Gu Yanwu's hometown, consisting of ancient Ming and Qing architectural complexes, including the places where he lived, ancestral halls, and the beautiful Gu Garden, as well as the tombs of him and his wife, all of which are here, with a profound cultural heritage. 💡Qiandeng Museum This museum, converted from a Qing Dynasty Li residence, houses thousands of ancient lamps, which perfectly match the name of Qiandeng Ancient Town! Walking through it is like traveling to the ancient world of light and shadow. 🏠Yanfu Zen Temple Hidden in the ancient town is the thousand-year-old Yanfu Zen Temple, with a long history. It once had 1008 Zen rooms and was crowded with monks. Despite the vicissitudes of time, it still stands firm, witnessing the changes of the years. 🌈Travel Experience Notes: Overall, Qiandeng Ancient Town is suitable for a leisurely stroll, but if you make a special long trip here, it might not be worth the ticket price. It's better to include it in your itinerary for a surrounding tour and stop by to experience the unique charm of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River😊