Jinxi Ancient Town

Jinxi Ancient Town

Jinxi Ancient Town is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

Located in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, Jinxi Ancient Town neighbors Shanghai to the east and borders Suzhou to the west. It is 60 kilometers from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and 8 kilometers from the ancient town of Zhouzhuang.

The ancient town of Jinxi gets its name from a small stream within the town that is as colorful as a brocade ribbon. The water surrounds the town, streets and alleys hug the waterways, and ancient bridges stand side by side. It has long been reputed to have “36 bridges and 72 kilns.”

Since ancient times, Jinxi has been a gathering place for literati and poets. The famous Western Han Dynasty general Ma Yuan trained his troops here; the Three Kingdoms-era general Zhang Zhao, who assisted the ruler of Wu, is buried here; the great Eastern Jin Dynasty painter Gu Kaizhi once lived in seclusion here; the Tang Dynasty literary figure Lu Guimeng spent most of his later years residing here; Song Dynasty poet Wu Wenying, top imperial scholar Wei Jing, Yuan Dynasty figure Ma Zhiyuan, and Ming Dynasty “Jiangnan talents” such as Tang Bohu, Zhu Yunming, Wen Zhengming, and Shen Zhou all composed poetry and prose here one after another.

Jinxi was also the place where a Southern Song Dynasty imperial concubine met her tragic end. Historical records indicate that in the late Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty, the beloved concubine Chen of Emperor Xiaozong Zhao Gou passed away. She was buried at sea on the Five Treasures Lake in Jinxi, and as a result, Emperor Zhao Gou decreed that the town be renamed for over 800 years.

Address: No. 18 Shaodiangang Road, Jinxi Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou (Kunshan Jinxi Tourism Service Center)

Type: Ancient Town & Village

Rating: AAAA

Recommended Visit Duration: 1–3 hours

Phone: 400-621-2855

Official Website: http://www.chinajinxi.com.cn/index.aspx

Opening Hours:

Peak Season (April 1 – October 31): 8:00–17:00; Off-Peak Season (November 1 – March 31): 8:00–16:30.

With a history of more than 2,500 years, numerous cultural relics, countless ancient architectural complexes featuring distinct Ming and Qing characteristics, and 13 uniquely themed folk museums—including the China Ancient Brick and Tile Museum—Jinxi is highly regarded by travel agencies across the Yangtze River Delta region and tourism experts and scholars from both China and abroad. It has become a favorite destination for travelers from across the region and beyond for exploration, historical reflection, treasure hunting, leisure, and sightseeing.

Jinxi Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Kunshan City. Its ancient name was Jinxi. In the Southern Song Dynasty, it was renamed Chenmu Village, and in the Qing Dynasty, it became Chenmu Town. In 1958, the Dianxi Commune was established, which was renamed Chenmu Town in 1962. In 1965, it became Maor Commune, and in 1981, it reverted to Chenmu Town. In 1992, it was renamed Jinxi Town. Located in the southwestern part of the city, it is 23 kilometers from the urban area. Covering an area of 82.1 square kilometers with a population of 48,000, the town has several highways passing through it. As a typical water town, it has navigable waterways. It administers Xujing, Qiuze, Qiuxi, Qiunan, Nanshengbang, Shengtang, Xisheng, Hongxia, Zhangnan, Zhangjiasha, Zhangbei, Jijiadun, Mayuanzhuang, Dongzhuang, ... More detailed information about Jinxi Town ++