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Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide

Yaowan Town

Scenic spot introduction:

Yaowan Ancient Town is known as the first ancient town on the Grand Canal. It is an ancient water town with a history of thousands of years and is famous throughout the country. Most of the current buildings in the ancient town are in the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The deep alleys, deep houses and courtyards are favored by the world. It is the first ancient town in northern Jiangsu.

Attractions distribution:

There are many ancient buildings in the ancient town, especially the ancient buildings on Zhongning Street and West Street are relatively well preserved. Changji Cloth Shop, China Pawn Museum, Qing Post Office, Yongmao Bank, Shanxi Guild Hall, Wu Family Courtyard, etc. are the most distinctive places to visit and not to be missed. The ancient sauce garden and thousand-year-old locust trees are still showing visitors the ancient history of Yaowan.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, ancient buildings, ancient towns

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Jiangsu Province>Xuzhou City>Xinyi City>Yaowan Town

How to get there:

Bus route: Take the bus from Xinyi Bus Terminal to Yaowan. Get off at the terminal and walk forward to see the scenic sign. Follow the sign and walk south; or take a taxi after arriving at Yaowan Town.

Self-driving route: Take the Lianhuo Expressway from Xuzhou City, exit from the Pizhou (East) exit and enter Longhai Avenue. After driving for 1.3 kilometers, turn right and enter S323. After passing Jijizi, turn right and enter. X210, you can reach it.

Scenic area map:

Click to expand the scenic area map

Tickets

Yaowan ticket price:

Free; tickets for Wu Family Courtyard need to be purchased separately, which are 20 yuan/person.

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • JW: 2016 May Day Yaowan, Maling Mountain

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) Yaowan sweet oil, mung bean shochu, and cloud cake.

Gallery

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Canal

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Tourism Guide - Exhibits

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Dianjiangtai

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Old Locust Tree

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Tourism Guide - Model

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Introduction to Wu Hongxing Tobacco Shop

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Gongzi Reception Room

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Tourism Guide - Introduction to Wujiaxing Yamen

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Yaowan Folk Museum

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Boudoir Introduction

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Wedding Room

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Sauce Jar

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Black Pottery Ancient Kiln

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Mung Bean Shaju

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - View inside the Post Office

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Shanxi Guild Hall

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Young Master Getting Married

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - West Street

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Wu Hongxing Tobacco Shop

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Boudoir

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Kitchen

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide Home School

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Shadow Wall

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - China Pawn Museum

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Yaowan Sweet Oil

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Tobacco Pouch

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Screen

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - The Yard

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Old Scenery of Sauce Garden

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Post Office Exhibits

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Hookah

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Introduction to the Home School

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Zhaixiang

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Wujiaxing Yamen

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Wall Calligraphy and Painting

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Jie Pailou

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Wu Family Courtyard

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Introduction to Sauce Garden

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Sauce Garden

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Daqing Post Office

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Tourism Guide - Floor Plan of the Courtyard

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Travel Guide - Sedan Chair

Xinyi Yaowan Ancient Town Tourism Guide - Introduction to the Wu Family Courtyard

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