Why is Jiangnan I Break into this 900-year-old building! Pu silk is famous all over the world
As the first ancient town that the Grand Canal passes through after leaving Jiaxing city, the canal water connects Puyuan to the river and the sea, and agriculture and sericulture are prosperous. More than 800 years ago, a branch of the Pu family settled here. After experiencing many changes in history, during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, they built a silk trading market here that attracted thousands of merchants. They made millions of dollars every day and became wealthy in the south of the Yangtze River. In ancient times, there was a saying that "Pu silk is famous all over the world."
The ancient town retains the layout and characteristics of Song Dynasty architecture, with land and water running parallel and rivers and streets adjacent to each other. The exquisite pavilions, the quiet and beautiful pools and water corridors, the ancient folk houses, etc. are connected to each other by more than 80 stone bridges, like a spread out ink painting of the Jiangnan region.
Puyuan Ancient Town is just called Puyuan Ancient Town, why add the word fashion? Isn’t it! Even the boatman said that there are more tourists this weekend, but compared with other famous ancient towns, the number of people here is still small. So, do you understand? Go and visit before it is too crowded.
According to the introduction, the protected development area is three times that of the Wuzhen scenic area, and the types of buildings are also quite diverse, including those in the Tang and Song dynasties, Western-style churches, and theaters in the style of the Republic of China. It's a pity that all the original residents have been moved out, so there is less of a sense of local life... The most famous thing in the scenic area is the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree in Fushan Temple. Everyone should come here because of its reputation, and this is where the most people take photos and check in!
The ancient town is mainly built in the Southern Song Dynasty architectural style.
After 9 years of protective development, it finally appeared on earth
All the scenes of pavilions, towers, waterside terraces, stone bridges, alleys and ancient towns can be seen here!
1 Attraction: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town
. Self-driving: 1 hour from Hangzhou, navigate to "Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town Parking Lot", and arrive by self-driving
High-speed rail: Go to Tongxiang High-speed Railway Station, then take a taxi to the scenic spot, which takes half an hour
Tickets: 60R
P Parking: Plenty of parking spaces, 10-20R for small cars
Time: 24H
【Tour route】
Cruise ship terminal - Beigenglou - Shufang Zen Garden - Zen Hall - Yue Family Courtyard - Candle Street
【Play and check-in strategy】
Shufang Zen Garden
Very unique water Zen garden! It combines a theater and a teahouse in one, with clear distinction between movement and stillness, and full of Zen spirit! The check-in machine is on the stone bridge. When the blues are on, wait for the mist to disperse, which is even more artistic!
Beigen Tower
This was the station of the night watchmen in ancient times and one of the high places in the ancient town. Climb up and have a panoramic view of the autumn scenery of the ancient town!
Fukuzenji Temple
Two ginkgo trees that are more than 800 years old turn golden in December, which is very shocking! The ancient buildings are majestic, with morning bells and evening drums. When there are few people, the afterglow of the setting sun shines obliquely on the ginkgo trees and the buildings, and the atmosphere is amazing!
Yue Family Courtyard, Pu Merchants Guild Hall, Pu Treasury
Watch a wonderful marionette show at Yue Family Courtyard! Go to the Pu Shang Guild Hall and Pu Ku to see the once prosperous Jiahe town!
Bambooware shop, tangerine peel tea shop
Listen to an ancient musical instrument performance at the Chenpi Tea Shop, take a break at the Bamboo Shop opposite, and check in and take photos!
Taiping Lane, Candle Street, Siwan Street, Dayou Street
Ancient streets and alleys! The atmosphere at sunset is full! Find some alleys with fewer people, and your ancient style clothing will look better in photos!
Water Zen Hall
An ancient building surrounded by water on three sides, the outer corridors are great for taking photos!
Must-see attractions:
The rooftop of Beigeng Tower: overlooking the quiet streets and city walls of the ancient town of Jiangnan, and a glimpse of the Southern Song Market 2 West Street snacks: Compared with other ancient towns, there are not many snacks here. The egg yolk and fresh meat dumplings and the dessert shop are recommended.
3 Shufang Zen Garden: It combines ancient performances and teahouses. It is a Song-style Zen garden with winding paths. The photos on the stone bridge are particularly photogenic. 4 Fushan Temple: It is considered a landmark attraction of Puyuan Ancient Town. There are 2 century-old ginkgo trees in the courtyard. The ginkgo trees usually turn yellow in mid-to-late November. Don't miss the Wishing Gallery.
Richang Street Songyan: Chinese style is integrated into the ancient town. There are Chinese style performances here, and it is very lively after the lights are turned on at midnight.
About Food
There is a boat banquet on the boat, where you can experience the special food of the ancient town and have a pot of tea and chat.
There is a street called Songyan Street, where street performers from the Song Dynasty market, as well as cakes and snacks, are sold.
Accommodation
There are Meishang Resort Hotel and Pujin Hotel in the scenic area, as well as six characteristic homestays, but the prices are not cheap.