In Yuhang, you can experience the long history of the ancient city, enjoy the elegance and beauty of the water landscape, and discover the taste of Buddhism tea … here, all sceneries contain their unique charm.
The flowing water in the Grand Canal, the long covered corridors in a misty rain, the Home of Fish and Rice, the Land of Flowers and Fruits ... There is this slow-paced town life that you can encounter in Tangqi Ancient Town.
The literary master, Feng Zikai once praised, “Of the beautiful places in Jiangnan, Tiangqi Water Town is one of the representatives”. Today, let’s follow the Tangqi characteristic tourism route to experience the unique charm of Jiangnan water town.
The First Stop: Ancient Town Scenic Area
Look around and you will find all kinds of yummy snacks and food, leaving your mouth watering. The Ming and Qing Street (明清一条街) is the most prosperous commercial street in the ancient city. It is adjacent to the banks of the Grand Canal, Guangji Bridge (广济桥), Qianlong Imperial Stele (乾隆御碑) , Guopu Ancient Well (郭璞古井) … Behind the scenic area are hidden Grand Canal Barn Museum, the Grand Canal Historical Relic – Tangqi Guangji Bridge Demonstration Museum, waiting for you to explore.
If you want to experience the traditional culture of Tangqi, it’s recommended to visit Tangqi Story-Telling House – a provincial intangible culture publication and demonstration base, or try making pastries in Jiangnan Pastry Board Museum, or put on Han Clothing to have some photos at the banks of the Grand Canal.
When lights are on at night, the night scene at the banks of Guangji Bridge is not to be missed and there are plenty of nice guesthouses and hotels for you to stay in case you have such a good time and don’t want to leave.
The Second Stop: Dingshan Lake Scenic Area
Dingshan Lake (丁山湖) is located in between Tangqi Ancient Town and Chaoshan Scenic Area with a water area of 683 mu (1 mu is roughly equal to 666 sq m). The Tangchao Path stretches along the lake with a total length of 20 kilometers. It is a primitive waterfront walking trail and mountain forest trail, connecting Tangqi Ancient Town, Chaoshan Scenic Area and Dingshanhu Wetland (丁山湖湿地).
Waterfront lawns, plank road, four-seasonal flowers, refreshing greenery … the beautiful scenery of Dingshan Lake, the internet-famous AAA-level scenic village, internet-famous lawn, farm-flavored restaurants and guesthouses are waiting for you to check them out.
The Third Stop: Chaoshan Scenic Area
Chaoshan Scenic Area (超山风景区) is a national AAAA-level scenic area. It is of long-standing history and profound cultural connotations and is highlighted by the cultures of plum blossom, stone calligraphy and painting and Zen.
Walking on the tree-shaded road outside the Da Ming Tang (大明堂), the towering Camphor trees on both sides of the road will instantly make you feel cool. The running water under the bridges in the Northern Garden seems to possess the magic to bring down the temperature. Besides, there is the pool of lotus flowers ready to bloom, waiting quietly for people to come and enjoy.
The Fourth Stop: Night Fun
After a fun day, how to spend the long night? Come to Tangqi to have a fun night. From August to September 19:00 — 20:00 every Friday, on the water surface near the Dinghe Village plank road, a stage is set up. Bands are invited to perform and small-sized folk song concerts will be held regularly. There are also trunk fair, theme night run … a lot of wonderful activities are waiting for you.