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Zhenze Ancient Town is located in Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, adjacent to Zhejiang Province. It is a famous Jiangnan town with a history of more than 2,000 years. It is also the famous silk town in Jiangsu Province and has convenient waterway transportation. The main scenic spots are Shijiantang, Ciyun Temple Tower, Ciyun Temple, etc. It is a national AAAA-grade scenic spot and was listed as a national key protection monument in 2001. In addition, Zhenze is also the hometown of basketball superstar Yao Ming.

Baota Street, with a total length of 368 meters, extends westward from Ciyun Temple. It is the most beautiful street in the ancient town. The streets are covered with slabstone, leaving only the thin strip of sky between the two sides of the narrowest part of the eaves. Shijiantang beside the street is a classical building on the ancient town. With wood carvings and tile carvings, it’s exquisite, imposing and exceptionally elegant. Shops on both sides of Baota Street sell local food such as black dried bean curd, malt cake, and four-bowl tea.

Walking on the Dayu Bridge built in ancient times to commemorate Dayu who devoted preventing the flood, you can take a look at the single arch stone bridge, Ciyun Temple and Ciyun Temple Tower. Walking along the river across the river, you can enjoy the beautiful scene of the Jiangnan waterside village buildings with black walls and white tiles lining the river, the Ciyun Temple Tower quietly being reflected in the river, and you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ancient town.

Walking into the temple on the north bank of the river, you can see the Ciyun Temple Tower which is the only remaining building of the original temple. It has a long history and is quite spectacular. Climbing up the five-storey ancient tower, you can overlook the ancient town. During the sun set, you can enjoy the most fabulous scenery- “Ciyun Sun Set” which is a wonderful scene in the ancient town.

The main attractions are: Shijian Hall, Ciyun Temple Tower, Wenchang Pavilion, Jufuge Coin Museum, Zhenze Park, Baota Street and Wetland Park.

In Zhenze Ancient Town, be sure not to forget to taste the local featured cate: Definite Victory Cake, black bean curd, Zhenze featured glutinous rice sesame balls, four-bowl tea etc.

Travel Tips
Add: 1333, Zhenxin South Road, Wujiang District, Suzhou City
Opening Hours:08:00-18:00
Entrance Ticket:  CNY 75