Day 1 Suzhou → Jingai Mountain → Digang Ancient Town → Suzhou
07:00
Meeting point 1: 07:00-07:10, intersection of Jintang Street and Zongguantang Road (near Exit 6 of Pinghe Road Station on Metro Line 2. Self-driving cars can park at Yaosheng Building, capped at 20 yuan/day)
Meeting Point 2: 07:30-07:35, Suzhou City Toll Station (G1522 Changtai Expressway Entrance), 200 meters south, waiting for the bus under the elevated road (if you drive, you can park at Huadong Decoration City, the maximum fee is about 25 yuan/day)
10:00
Arriving at the destination - Jingai Mountain, after a simple warm-up exercise, we crossed the ancient trail and started hiking.
The road conditions along Jingai Mountain are very good, and there are many photo spots. Of course, there will be a climb before reaching the summit, but after reaching the summit, you will have a panoramic view and a wide field of vision.
After the hike, we drove to Digang Ancient Town. Digang is surrounded by water and has a beautiful environment. It is a gathering place of culture and has many ancient buildings. Here you can experience the environment and culture of our grandparents’ lives, stroll along the ancient streets, and take photos in various poses.
13:00
We are in the ancient Digang Village, which is quaint and has simple folk customs. The ancient village is on the bank of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The village looks very simple, but from the architecture you can feel its former prosperity.
The village is well-connected, so let's explore the hidden gem of the ancient village, Yiyuan Teahouse. Stepping inside, you'll feel like you've been transported back 50 years, or even earlier, to a time when the world was full of life. The neighbors are always helpful, and the neighborhood is harmonious, creating a warm and unforgettable experience. Enjoy a cup of tea in the teahouse and spend a leisurely weekend there.
Find delicious lunch in the ancient village and try the traditional delicacies like "Mian Qianlong," "Mian Shizi," and "Mian Youcai." Try the local specialties at Awen Rice Cake Shop, Yusang Fish Head Noodles, the 20-year-old Shijia Wonton Shop, and Laodifang Restaurant (Rou Bingzi).
After our shopping and dining, we can visit the China Exhibition Hall within the Intangible Cultural Heritage Center. Like a window, it allows more people to see the treasures of the Chinese nation and experience the exquisite craftsmanship of intangible cultural heritage. Each exquisite piece of intangible cultural heritage bears the wisdom and perseverance of its inheritors, vividly telling the story of the intangible cultural heritage's ingenuity. Let's meet here to experience China's intangible cultural heritage and see beautiful China!
4:00 PM
We started our return journey and returned to the starting point in the city around 18:30. Everyone was still reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears~~
