Wuxi Dangkou Ancient Town Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Wuxi Dangkou Ancient Town It is said to be the hometown of Ding Lan, a filial son of the Eastern Han Dynasty. It is known as "Little Suzhou" and "Yindangkou". Filial piety prevails here, and the land is rich in natural resources, beautiful and beautiful, and many celebrities have emerged. It has become the first grain tax town in the south of the Yangtze River. There are rivers and lakes everywhere, small bridges and flowing water, and the environment is elegant. There are many historical relics, making it a water town in the south of the Yangtze River that integrates tourism, leisure, sightseeing and vacation. Ancient Town The Wuxi Xiaolongbao segment in CCTV's documentary "A Bite of China" was made in Dangkou Ancient Town The photo was taken at Qinyuan Xiaolongbao. Ancient Town It adds a sense of honor and popularity.

Attractions distribution:

Dangkou Ancient Town It is located on Hengfang Road, Ehu Town, 25 kilometers away from the center of Wuxi. Ancient Town There are four (13) provincial cultural relics protection sites, one municipal cultural relics protection site, one controlled protection site, and 50 historical buildings. The main attractions are: Hua Hengfang Life and Deeds Exhibition Hall , Hua Junwu Comics Museum, Huashi Charity Home , Former Residence of Wang Shen , Huitong Hall , Qian Mu's Former Residence , Henry Watch Museum Etc. There are many stone bridges on the river, with various shapes and many attractions.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, visiting ancient sites, history and culture, Ancient Town , buildings, old streets, former residences of celebrities, rivers

Attraction Address

Ehu Town

Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

1. The main attractions are on Canghe North Street and Canghe South Street on both sides of the river. There is no admission fee for entering the ancient town from 17:00 to 08:00 the next day, and you can come and go at will. However, the small attractions are closed and the cruise ships are not open.

2. It is recommended that photography enthusiasts enter the town after 17:00 and spend the night in the town. The ancient town will light up at night, allowing you to take photos of night scenes. Dusk and early morning are also good times for taking photos.

Tour route:

One-day cultural experience tour: Archway → Qianlu Bridge → Yidexie → Jishan Bridge → Guandi Temple → Zhongyou Bridge → Hua Hengfang’s Life and Deeds Exhibition Hall → Xiaoyi Bridge → Hua Junwu’s Former Residence → Huashi Yi Zhuang → Yingfu Bridge→ Wang Xin’s Former Residence→ Huitong Hall→ Yanxiang Bridge→ Market Life Experience Area→ Maiyu Bridge→ Qian Mu’s Former Residence→ Hengdeli Clock Museum

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Shopping: fried pork, green and white dumplings, black fish, Ganlu golden water pear, Dangkou crispy wheat cakes, Huafu chicken, Qianzaixiang medicinal pastry, cultural souvenirs, etc.

Delicacies: Braised pork with fried dough sticks, Jin’s fried tofu pudding, Jin’s sesame seed cakes, medicinal pastry, Qinyuan steamed dumplings, Huafu famous stove, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Jiangsu Province > Wuxi City > Xishan District > Ehu Town

How to get there:

Bus route: Bus No. 712, Bus No. 732 (Ehu Town) Xinqiao Station, Bus No. 708 Dangkou Ancient Town stand,

Self-driving route:

1. Wuxi: Inner Ring Expressway → Jincheng East Road (Elevated) → Xitai Highway → Yanxiang Road → (Follow the road signs) Dangkou Ancient Town (Tourist Service Center)

2. Suzhou: Take the Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway towards Wuxi (South)/Nanquan/Zhangjiagang/Wuxi New District, enter the Shuofang Hub → Tongxi Expressway (S19), exit from Xitai Highway/Anzhen/Houqiao/Ehu, enter Xitai Highway → Yanxiang Road (Tongyuan Avenue) → Hengfang Road (Xinhu Road)

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Dangkou Ancient Town Ticket Price:

Attraction ticket: 80 yuan, including Hua Hengfang Life and Deeds Exhibition Hall , Hua Junwu Comics Museum, Huashi Charity Home , Former Residence of Wang Shen , Huitong Hall , Qian Mu's Former Residence （ Henry Watch Museum ).

Scenic spot cruise combined ticket: 110 yuan in peak season, 100 yuan in off-season.

Free of charge: Active military personnel ID card, disability certificate; seniors over 70 years old; children under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.4 meters in height; National Tour Guide Certificate (IC Card), Tour Leader Certificate, Travel Agency Manager Qualification Certificate issued by the National Tourism Administration; Veteran Cadre Retirement Certificate issued by the State Council or the Central Military Commission; Press Card issued by the Central News Agency, Chinese Television Editor and Reporter Card issued by the State Administration of Radio and Television; Driving license A or A1 of the travel agency (limited to one driver per group).

Discounted tickets: Seniors aged 60 to 69 enjoy a half-price discount by presenting their ID cards; minors aged 6 (not including 6) to 18 (including 18) enjoy a half-price discount; children with a height of 1.4 to 1.5 meters (including 1.5 meters) enjoy a half-price discount; full-time university undergraduates and below enjoy a half-price discount by presenting their student ID cards.