Scenic spot introduction:

Changzhou Jiaoxi Ancient Town is a civilized ancient town with a history of more than 700 years. It is also the ancient town in Changzhou that best retains the Jiangnan style. Its natural scenery and historical features are even better than the famous Zhouzhuang. There are hundreds of Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings preserved in Jiaoxi, and "One River, Four Bridges, Five Streets, and Thirteen Lanes" are also still intact. "Jiaoxi Mutton", "Shaokou Pork" and "Foot Cake", which have been highly praised in the food industry, are also the golden signatures of the ancient town. Their production successors still use the handed down techniques and ingredients to present the authentic delicacies. To every guest near or far. Although the prosperity and long history of Jiaoxi have been covered up by the modern world, the simple town is silent in the south of the Yangtze River with its vicissitudes of life. It still exudes a strong cultural atmosphere and is still a famous town in the eyes of the locals.

Attractions distribution:

Jiaoxi Ancient Town is located in Zhenglu Town in the northeast of Wujin District, with a total area of ​​41.4 square kilometers. The most attractive things in the town are the ancient bridges, old streets, and ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, such as Sanyuan Bridge, Hongxing Bridge, Zhongshi Bridge, Xian'an Bridge, the former site of the supply and marketing cooperative, and residential courtyards. Some old food shops are hidden in the streets, and you can smell the aroma of mutton while strolling through them. Accompanied by the Longxi River, the ancient town is remote, peaceful and comfortable.

Scenic spot qualifications:

Chinese historical and cultural village

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, visiting ancient times, red tourism, ancient towns, ancient buildings
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

Traditional culture: local opera "Tanhuang", storytelling in "teahouses and bookstores", "announcement" from the Spring Festival to the first half of the first lunar month, lighting of lanterns in Chajiawan from the second to the eighteenth day of the third lunar month, and dragon lanterns during the New Year and temple fairs.

Best time to visit:

winter

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Jiaoxi Honey Pear.

(Gourmet food) Jiaoxi mutton, mutton soup, bad pork, foot cake.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Jiangsu Province>Changzhou City>Tianning District>Zhenglu Town

How to get there:

Bus route: Take bus 15 from Changzhou Passenger Transport Center to Jiaoxi.

Self-driving route: Take the Huayuan Bridge → Qiyue Line → Chaoyang Road → Xihe Road in Changzhou City; take the Hurong/Huning Expressway from other provinces and cities and leave from the Hengshan Bridge/Qishuyan/S232 exit.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket price for Jiaoxi Ancient Town:

No tickets

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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