Dangkou, historically known as Ding She, is reputed to be the hometown of Dong Han filial son Ding Lan, named after its location at the mouth of the goose’s gizzard pond. The ancient town is situated in the southeast of Wuxi, within the boundaries of Ehu Town, adjacent to the tombs of the Yue State and Taibo Tomb in the west, and bordering Suzhou and Changshu in the east. It boasts a multitude of historical relics, including four (13 sites) provincial cultural heritage units, one municipal cultural heritage unit, one controlled protection unit, and 50 historical buildings.
In 2004, it was declared a famous historical and cultural town in Jiangsu Province, in 2008 it was identified as one of the five key protected historical and cultural districts (towns) in Wuxi, in 2010 it was rated as a famous historical and cultural town in China, and in 2014 it was appraised as a national 4A scenic spot. The picturesque Goose Lake has nurtured this historical town. The majority of the residents are of the Hua family, whose ancestor Hua Zhen Gu was well-versed in the works of various philosophers and wrote the ‘Lv De Ji’, which has been passed down through generations. As a result, the town is known for its prevalence of filial piety, rich cultural heritage, and a continuous emergence of notable figures, with rapid socio-economic development, making it the foremost grain tribute town in Jiangnan. The town features a crisscrossing network of rivers and lakes, small bridges, and flowing water, creating an elegant environment. After years of protection and development, Dangkou Ancient Town has been transformed into a Jiangnan water town that integrates tourism, leisure, sightseeing, and vacationing.Open all year round, the service facilities include: Parking lot: [Dangkou Ancient Town Parking Lot], reference price: ¥10 per time; Address: at the entrance of the scenic area; Spaces: 900. WIFI: Account: Dangkou free; Password: No password required; Coverage: Full coverage. Luggage storage: Reference price: Free. Transportation within the park: Address: Jintangtou and West Wharf of the ancient town. Stroller rental: Reference price: Free, deposit 500 yuan per stroller; Address: Ticket office. Restrooms: There are restrooms located at the visitor center. Smoking area: Geographic location: near the restrooms. Nursing room: Dining: The internal streets of the scenic area and convenience stores: Both sides of the ancient streets next to Guan Di Temple have convenience stores.
