Dangkou Ancient Town - The Beauty of Jiangnan

Dangkou Ancient Town is located in Ehu Town, Xishan District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, about 25 kilometers away from the center of Wuxi City, bordering Suzhou and Changshu. The ancient town covers an area of about 20.68 hectares and has a long history and rich cultural heritage. In ancient times, it was called Dingshe, which is said to be the hometown of Ding Lan, a filial son of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and was later named after its location at the mouth of Ehu Dang. Dangkou Ancient Town is one of the five key protected historical and cultural blocks in Wuxi City. In 2010, it was rated as a famous historical and cultural town in China and was listed as a national 4A scenic spot in 2014. It is known as "Little Suzhou" and "Silver Dangkou" for its beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. There are many famous attractions in the ancient town, such as Hua's Yizhuang, Wang Shen's former residence, Hua Hengfang's life exhibition hall, Huitong Hall, Qian Mu's former residence, Hua Junwu Cartoon Museum, etc. These places not only show the history and culture of the ancient town, but also are excellent places for tourists to understand the local history and culture. The filial piety culture of Dangkou Ancient Town has a long history, among which Hua's Yizhuang is one of the most brilliant cultural heritages in the ancient town. Yizhuang is a charity organization founded by a family of a certain surname in ancient times. Hua's Yizhuang was famous for its charity and education in history and had a profound impact on the local society and culture. The ancient town has crisscrossing rivers and dense lakes, small bridges and flowing water, and elegant environment, which is a typical scenery of Jiangnan Water Town. Tourists can enjoy the tranquility and beauty here and experience the traditional culture of Jiangnan. The ancient town is open all day, free of charge, and it is recommended to play for 5 to 7 hours, suitable for all seasons.