Is Sha Xi Ancient Town really that good?

Sha Xi Ancient Town is located in the central part of Taicang and is a Jiangnan water town with a history of over 1300 years. It preserves Ming and Qing dynasty waterfront buildings and long ancient streets, with alleys, ancient bridges, rivers, and former residences of celebrities all in place. 1. Climate and Temperature Taicang has distinct seasons, and Sha Xi Ancient Town presents different sceneries in different seasons. Spring and autumn are pleasant, with average temperatures around 15℃-25℃, making them the best seasons for visiting. Summer temperatures are higher, averaging between 25℃-35℃, so be sure to take sun protection and heatstroke prevention measures. Winter is relatively cold, with average temperatures around 0℃-10℃, and you can enjoy the winter snow scenery of the ancient town. 2. Per Capita Consumption Admission is free. For dining, snacks like wontons are affordable, and you can eat well for around 20-50 yuan per person. If you add some special souvenirs, the per capita consumption is about 100-200 yuan. 3. Nearby Food and Scenery 1. Food: • Pork Floss: There are a few shops selling pork floss in Sha Xi Ancient Town that are quite impressive, and the taste is delicious. It can be taken as a gift for family and friends. • Wontons: Any wonton shop you find will have great taste. • Chilled Mung Bean Soup: The chilled mung bean soup here has rice in it, giving it a unique flavor. 2. Scenery: • Commercial Street: There are many grocery stores, as well as nostalgic tailor shops and old-fashioned barber shops. • Water Town Scenery: Along the commercial street, there is a small river and ancient bridges. You can walk through the alleys connected to the ancient bridges to enjoy the standard water town scenery. • Le Yin Garden: An open garden built by a hermit at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. The garden is not small, but there are few tourists. • Former Residences of Celebrities: The former residence of Lu Jingshan, the Comic Strip Museum, Hongjing Past, Jiangnan Folk Modern Poetry Museum, Wu Xiaobang's Former Residence, and the Literature and History Museum, where you can feel the historical and cultural heritage of the ancient town. 4. Notes 1. The ancient town has parking lots, and there are marked parking spaces on the roadside, but roadside parking is more expensive than parking lots. Park according to the rules to avoid fines. 2. If you visit at noon on weekdays, there are very few tourists, and the ancient town is very quiet, but many shop owners will take a nap. 3. There may be elderly people begging at the entrance of Le Yin Garden, which can be a bit abrupt. 4. Some doors have plaques numbered as "Sha Xi Town Collective Assets". Do not damage them. Such an ancient town is worth a stroll if you pass by. If you come specifically to visit, it is recommended to stay for a few days to deeply integrate and feel the tranquility and beauty of the Jiangnan water town.