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Yonglian Village is located in Nanfeng Town, Zhangjiagang City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Yonglian is a typical example of China's urban-rural integration construction. Its green bricks and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water are the perfect combination of traditional water town characteristics and modern elements.
It boasts many of the bests in Chinese rural areas: the first commercial and leisure pedestrian street for farmers, the first underground escalator pedestrian walkway, the most magnificent musical fountain, the most distinctive rural library, the largest village-level cultural square, the most spectacular village Yangtze River wharf, and so on.
Agricultural production also takes various forms, with nursery stock bases, flower bases, and modern agricultural bases forming a series of beautiful landscapes. Yonglian has presented a "modern rural painting with Chinese characteristics" of "small water towns, garden factories, modern farms, and civilized fashion."
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Suzhou Jiangnan Farming Culture Park
The park, located in Yonglian Village, Nanfeng Town, is built according to the positioning of "a scaled-down Jiangnan water town, a functional leisure farm, and a cultural corridor with a farming theme". There are nine functional areas in the park: farming history experience area, land utilization area, animal breeding area, farm leisure area, rural energy area, Jiangnan workshop area, farm proverb area, fruit picking area, and zodiac area. Visitors can visit all the attractions in the park with their tickets.
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Yonglian Village in Suzhou, Jiangsu, is known for its well-preserved traditional architecture and historical layout, reflecting centuries of local culture, traditional lifestyles, and Jiangsu rural heritage.
Yonglian Village is located within Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Visitors can reach the village via taxi or bus from Suzhou city center. Walking and cycling are suitable for exploring the village and nearby rural areas.
The village is generally accessible from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant weather and scenic views.
Entry to Yonglian Village is typically free. Small fees may apply for guided tours or special attractions, payable on-site.
Advance booking is usually unnecessary unless attending a guided tour or cultural event, in which case 1–2 days in advance is recommended.
2–3 hours is sufficient to explore the main village areas and key historic sites.
Guided tours are mainly in Chinese. English-speaking guides may be arranged through local agencies if needed.
Start at the village entrance, walk through main streets, visit temples and ancestral halls, explore gardens and waterways, and conclude with local food tasting.
Night visits are limited, but special events or cultural activities may occasionally be held in the evenings.
Weekdays are generally quieter. Avoid national holidays and festival periods to avoid crowds.
Basic facilities include restrooms, small cafes or tea houses, benches, and shops selling local snacks or handicrafts.
Some pathways are uneven; elderly and children should exercise caution. Accessibility for wheelchairs is limited.
Cash is commonly accepted, and mobile payments like Alipay or WeChat Pay are widely used in local shops and eateries.
Local eateries serve Jiangsu cuisine, snacks, and tea. Options are mainly small village restaurants or nearby town establishments.
Vegetarian options are available at some restaurants. Halal options are limited and may require prior inquiry.
Small inns and guesthouses are available nearby, with larger hotels located in Suzhou city for more comfort.
Souvenirs include handmade crafts, local snacks, textiles, and traditional Jiangsu cultural items.
Taxis, private cars, and local bus services are convenient for traveling to Suzhou city or nearby water towns.
