Scenic spot introduction:

Qiandeng Town, formerly known as Qiandun, is an ancient water town and one of the three major towns in Kunshan City, with a history of more than 2,500 years. Qiandeng Town is rich in natural resources and humanities, and is known as the "Golden Thousand Lights". It is the hometown of Mr. Gu Yanwu, an outstanding thinker, writer, and patriotic scholar in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. His famous saying "Every man has his share of responsibility for the rise and fall of his country" has always inspired countless people of lofty ideals in the world.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions of Qiandeng Town, Kunshan City include: Yu's Pawnshop , Yanfu Zen Temple , The world's largest jade reclining Buddha , Gu Jian Memorial Hall , Thousand Lanterns Pavilion, Former Residence of Gu Yanwu , Datang Ecological Park , Flower Expo Park , Crocodile Valley wait.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot, China's charming town, national beautiful town, national health town

Scenic spot features:

Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, ethnic tourism, cultural tourism, historical tourism, ancient towns, historical sites

Scenic spot map:

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Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

Qiandeng Ancient Town is the birthplace of Kunqu Opera, so it is essential to go to the ancient town to listen to Kunqu Opera.

Although the ancient town is so small that it can be visited in half an hour, its river width and bridge length are unique among the ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. In addition, the architecture is simple and exquisite, and the cultural heritage is extremely profound. Tourists should appreciate it carefully from a cultural perspective and not just rush through it.

Tour route:

Two-day tour in Kunshan: D1 Yangcheng Lake → Jinxi Ancient Town, D2 Qiandeng Ancient Town → Tinglin Garden.

Best time to visit:

April → October

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Ancient Town Cobblestone Street There are shops on both sides, selling all kinds of Suzhou handicrafts.

(Delicious food) Boiled green beans, pumpkin cake, green dumplings, and stinky tofu.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Jiangsu Province>Suzhou City>Wujiang District>Qiandeng Town

How to get there:

Bus route: Take bus No. 88 from Kunshan Railway Station to the Bus Passenger Transport Center, then transfer to bus No. 112/113 to Qiandeng; or take a bus from Shanghai Qingpu to Qiandeng Town.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Qiandeng Town Ticket Price:

The combined ticket for the scenic area is 60 yuan, which includes Qiandeng Ancient Town Tourist Area and Datang Ecological Agriculture Park.

Scenic area opening hours:

The scenic spot is open from 8 to 17 o'clock throughout the day.

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