Depart from Suzhou, a guide to the Dangkou Ancient Town with few people and beautiful scenery in winter

Wuxi Dangkou Ancient Town is only 1-2 hours away from Suzhou by car. It has small bridges, flowing water, blue bricks and black tiles, and cruise ships. It is leisurely and comfortable.
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📍Address: West of Ehu Lake, Ehu Town, Xishan District, Wuxi City
🎫Tickets: Free tour of the ancient streets and water lanes for 0 yuan!
🚗Transportation: Self-driving
🕑Opening hours: Open all day
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☀️Winter limited: brewing tea around the fire, Qianlong ancient plum, first snow ancient alley, cat cafe, the healing experience is full!
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🌈Humanities and customs: Jiangnan Yizhuang, former residences of celebrities, ancient theaters, feel the fusion of history and art.
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🏮 Must-visit experience
1️⃣ Enjoy the first snow at Qianlong Ancient Plum
The century-old plum tree in the corner of the ancient town is in bud in winter and is picturesque when the snow falls. It has an elegant fragrance and is perfect for taking photos!
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2️⃣ Boil tea around the stove to warm your body and mind
📍True Tea House/Lemon Tree Summer
The charcoal fire is boiling, the tea aroma is wafting, and with a plate of sister-in-law cakes, you can enjoy the quiet time alone.
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3️⃣ Wandering in the ancient alleys of Hanfu
With bluestone pavements and riverside houses, you can rent a Hanfu costume and go boating or strolling, as if you were traveling through the millennium-old Jiangnan region.
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4️⃣ Cat cafe healing
📍Qiaowei Cat Cafe
In the sunny yard, interact with lazy cats and feel the slow life in the aroma of coffee.
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5️⃣ Immersive theater interaction
The theater performance of "A Chinese Odyssey: Part One" is humorous, with laughter and ancient charm intertwined.
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Food recommendations:
✔️Aozao noodles🍜: wide and hard noodles in soup, a bowl of hot noodles to dispel the cold, the authentic flavor of "Qiawan Noodles" is recommended.
✔️Fat pork🥩: Fatty but not greasy, a must-try in the ancient town!
✔️Shaobing🥞: Crispy and crumbly, the unique taste of Chinese pizza.
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✨ Escape from the hustle and bustle and experience the slow life of Jiangnan in the winter in Dangkou Ancient Town!
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Post by TwilightSapphire | Feb 9, 2025

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