Kunshan Bacheng, the birthplace of Kunqu Opera, the "Master of All Operas"! The cultural roots of Bacheng lie in water. It is surrounded by five lakes, and many rivers run through it.

Kunshan Bacheng, the birthplace of Kunqu Opera, the "Master of All Operas"!

The cultural root of Bacheng lies in water. It is surrounded by five lakes and many rivers run through it. There are many bridges along the rivers. There are many bridges in the old street of Bacheng, including arch bridges and covered bridges. You can walk into the old street by crossing the ancient bridge.
The Old Street of Bacheng was first built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. It is 200 meters long from east to west. The street is very narrow and can only accommodate three people walking side by side. There are shops lining both sides, built by the river. The buildings continue the style of the Qing Dynasty or the Republic of China. Walking on the stone slabs that have been polished smooth by time, it feels like traveling back to ancient times.
In the old street, there is the Bamboo Carving Art Museum, the Jiangnan Woodcarving Museum, and the studio of Kunqu opera master Yu Jiulin... Visiting here is not just for taking photos and checking in, but also a journey of artistic enlightenment.

Post by Traveler sTales | Feb 6, 2024