Just 1 hour from Shanghai, there lies a pristine ancient village

I originally thought that such ancient villages were either located in remote areas or were overly developed and commercialized imitation ancient villages, with not much worth seeing. However, this trip gave me an unforgettable surprise... Unlike other scenic areas that require tickets and checkpoints, Xiemabridge Village is located right at the edge of Airport Road, with no threshold to cross, open and natural. Its entrance is just a simple archway, yet this archway seems like a magical portal through time. Passing through it, on one side is the bustling modern world, full of life and excitement; on the other side is the tranquil and serene ancient village, with the crowing of roosters and barking of dogs, where time stands still. Located in Qiandeng of Kunshan, Xiemabridge Village is small and beautiful, yet quiet. On weekdays, there are hardly any people, and on weekends, there are more, but the number of visitors is nothing compared to popular water towns like Zhouzhuang and Tongli. Xiemabridge Village is a newly developed attraction, renovated to preserve its old charm, natural and simple. The village houses with their black tiles and grey bricks stand along the river, arranged in a picturesque disorder. With small bridges over flowing water, it exudes the rich charm of the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River. The businesses that have settled in include Yichi Garden Cafe, Naiye Handicraft Shop, Yishi Hanfu Culture Experience Hall, Banshan Art Coffee Homestay, as well as Duiyin Tea Club and Xiemabridge Old Tea House, among others. There are also the existing hair salons and snack shops. Each shop looks very stylish, making one want to enter. Address: Xiemabridge Village, Qiandeng Town, Kunshan City