Scenic spot introduction:
Anqing Kongcheng Old Street is the largest and most well-preserved old street in the Jiangbei region. It was an important water transport terminal connecting the Chaohu area and the Yangtze River area during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The east part of the town is known as "Twilight Snow in Kongcheng", and the west part of the town is "Bibu Returns to Sail". The shop houses in the old street are made of blue bricks and gray tiles, with many cornices and carved wooden windows, row after row, which is quite characteristic of the Jiangnan water town. . Baojia culture, commercial culture, famous academies, etc. are all gathered here. It is a veritable historical and cultural street.Attractions distribution:
Kongcheng Old Street is located in the central area of Kongcheng Town, east of Tongcheng, about 15 kilometers away from the urban area. The total length of the old street is about 3 kilometers, in the shape of "S", running from north to south, and divided into ten groups. Mainly preserved are Sun Renshou Pharmacy, Huang Family House, Li Hongzhang Bank, the former site of Tongxiang Academy, Ginkgo Hall ruins, Yongchang Xiang Ceramics Shop, Yao Family House, Kongcheng Theater, Quotations Wall of Cultural Revolution Sites, Ni Family Prefecture, Jin Family House, and Japanese Business houses and old buildings such as Housing and Inspection Department, as well as the most representative streets, alleys and lanes such as Temple Alley and Renren Alley.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, visiting ancient times, history and culture, ancient towns, old streets, buildings, old sitesScenic spot map:
travelling guideline:
The third day of the third month of the lunar calendar was called the Shangsi Festival in ancient times. It has many customs. After evolution, two customs still exist today: one is eating mugwort cake, and the other is planting melons and vegetables.
Tour route:
Old street style tour: the tour time is 2-3 hours, North Gate → Hengjie → Huang Family House → Li Hongzhang Bank → Renren Alley → Tongxiang Academy Site → Ginkgo Hall Ruins → Yao Family House → Kongcheng Theater → Cultural Revolution Site Quotes Wall → Ni Prefecture → Temple Alley → Jin Family House → Japanese House → Inspection Department → North Gate
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
Shopping: steelyard, autumn stone, Tongcheng Xiaohua tea, Xizihu whitebait, camellia oil, Longmian wild vegetables, calligraphy and painting, etc.
Food: pickled fish, Ma Feng cake, Kongcheng iron pot grilled fish, Kongcheng old dolphin soup, dry pot shredded chicken, Kongcheng rice dumplings, Kongcheng water bowl, stir-fried pig face, stir-fried yellow rice beef.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Anhui Province>Anqing City>Tongcheng City>Kongcheng Town
How to get there:
Bus route: From Hefei and Anqing, you can take a direct bus to Kongcheng, or take a bus to Tongcheng first, and then take a van near Sun City. Many buses go to Kongcheng, and the fare is 5-10 yuan.
Self-driving route: Take Longteng Road in the direction of Tongcheng and turn into S228; take He'an Expressway in the direction of Anqing and Hefei and leave from the Tongcheng/Congyang exit.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for Kongcheng Old Street:
60 yuan/person, online ticket purchase is 50 yuan/person; tourists from Hefei Economic Circle and Anqing area can enjoy a discounted price of 25 yuan/person with valid ID
Ticket reduction policy: for 6 years old (excluding 6 years old) ) - 18-year-old minors (including 18 years old), full-time college students with bachelor's degree or below, active military personnel, retired military cadres, and senior citizens over 60 years old are subject to half-ticket admission; for disabled people, senior citizens over 70 years old, and those aged 6 years and above Children under the age of 6 (including 6 years old) or under 1.2 meters in height (including 1.2 meters) are free of charge.
Students who sketch in scenic spots for more than one day must also apply for a student sketching card.
Scenic area opening hours:
08:30-17:30