Tongli Ancient Town or Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, which one is more worth visiting? The contest of ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River
Tongli Ancient City and Zhouzhuang are two famous cities in Jiangsu Province, China, both of which are famous and it is necessary to visit them.
Suzhou Tongli Ancient City is a city with a long history and rich cultural heritage. It preserves a large number of buildings of the Ming and Qing dynasties, as well as many ancient houses, temples, gardens, etc., which fully reflects the unique architectural style and folk customs of the Jiangnan region. Tongli not only has exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings, stone carvings, but also authentic Suzhou-style snacks. In addition, cultural activities such as the Lantern Festival and opera were also held in Tongli, which made visitors feel a strong humanistic atmosphere.
Zhouzhuang is an ancient city located at the junction of Suzhou and Shanghai, and is known for its unique water town culture and architectural characteristics. There are a large number of exquisite water town buildings in the ancient town, such as stone bridges, ancient houses, and temples, showing the style of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River. In Zhouzhuang, you can wander between the small bridges and flowing waters, or raft in Zhouzhuang to experience the romance and tranquility of the water town. In addition, many of the traditional handicrafts and flavored snacks in Zhuangzhou Village are nostalgic.
Tongli Ancient City is a relatively quiet place, and there are not many tourists. The supporting facilities in the scenic area are relatively simple, and the commercial atmosphere is not heavy, which can preserve the original appearance of the ancient city to the greatest extent. Tongli Ancient Town is located in the center of Suzhou, the transportation is very convenient, and it is also very convenient to get to Tongli Ancient Town from Suzhou downtown.
Zhouzhuang is an important tourist attraction in Shanghai, especially during holidays and peak tourist seasons, attracting a large number of tourists. Zhouzhuang is an ancient town integrating catering, shopping and entertainment, with rich tourism resources and rich entertainment projects. However, because there are a lot of people, there may be some noisy scenes.
Tongli Ancient Town and Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, each with its own merits, are very attractive places. If you want to experience the tranquility and pristine ecology of the ancient town, then go to Tongli; If you want to experience the prosperity and complete facilities of the ancient town, then go to Zhouzhuang. No matter which town you live in, you can appreciate the beauty and cultural customs of the Jiangnan water town.