The lesser-known but fun millennia-old town in Yancheng really shouldn't stay low-key anymore

Charming Jiangsu. It will be even more beautiful with you.

I didn't expect Jiangsu to have such a hidden gem of a small town🍃
——Yancheng Dongtai Xixi Ancient Town
Listen to me! It really is no less than Wuzhen.

The touching story of Dong Yong and the Seven Fairies originated here.
This ancient town has its own profound culture.
And the key point is that there's no admission fee🆓! If you also want to avoid the crowds
and immerse yourself in the unique charm of the ancient town,
this is definitely a good choice👍

📍Dongtai Xixi Tianxianyuan Scenic Area
🎫The ancient town and night market are free🆓 Dong Yong Seven Fairies Cultural Park and the 'Tianxianyuan' performance are ticketed separately.
🚄15 minutes by taxi from Dongtai Station on the high-speed train
🚗Free parking for self-driving

✔Suggested Tour Route
During the day, it is recommended to visit Xixi Ancient Town
Haichunxuan Tower➡Taishan Huguo Zen Temple➡Limu Ancient Street➡Old Locust Tree➡Temple of the Matchmaker
At night, the whole ancient town is brightly lit, 🉑enjoy the lights and taste delicious food
There is also a large-scale live performance 'Tianxianyuan' to watch👍

✔Must-Visit Spots
1⃣Dong Yong Seven Fairies Cultural Park
A theme park based on the mythological love story of Dong Yong and the Seven Fairies
Streets in the style of the Han and Tang dynasties, a second to travel back in time
At 18:30 in the evening, there is also a large-scale live performance 'Tianxianyuan'
Immersive viewing, very interesting, and I heard it's even listed in the National Tourism Performance Quality Directory!

2⃣Limu Ancient Street
The true appearance of Jiangnan, with small bridges and flowing water
The ancient and elegant buildings are also very photogenic

3⃣Haichunxuan Tower
A landmark building in Dongtai, an ancient tower built during the Tang Dynasty
Over 1300 years of history! Rich in cultural heritage

4⃣Caoshi Street
A foodie's paradise! There are so many delicious foods here
The lights are beautiful at night, making it a great place for photos