The Qingming Bridge Ancient Canal Scenic Area is located in the heart of Wuxi City, where ancient water town architecture and authentic old residences form a district together. The area boasts both visitable attractions and a variety of bars and restaurants. The night view here is even more enchanting than the day view, with the lighted houses adorned with white walls and black tiles, and strings of red lanterns reflected in the canal, attracting numerous photography enthusiasts.
Sitting on a cruise boat, from Nanchan Temple Wharf to Kuatang Bridge, you will see the antique-style buildings and the commercial area of Yangchun Alley. From Kuatang Bridge to Qingming Bridge is the essence of the scenic area, known as the ‘Jiangnan Water Alley, the Ultimate Canal Land’. On the right bank, the ‘Ancient Canal City’ archway signifies the entry into the historical district transformed from old houses, where you can find many water-side beauties and small terraces along the way.
Passing Dagong Bridge, on the right bank, is the China Silk Industry Museum. After Qingming Bridge, on the left bank, is the Wuxi Kiln Site Museum. Further ahead to the Narcissus Temple, you will see the ‘Peach Tree Shade’ archway, which means the end of the district. It is recommended to take a cruise boat to Narcissus Temple and then walk back to Nanchan Temple Wharf, visiting attractions such as Narcissus Temple, Canal Culture and Art Museum, Kan Palace Firefighting Association, and China Silk Industry Museum along the way. If interested, you can also take a detour to Yangchun Alley.
Open all year round, the scenic area is open 24/7. From April 4th to April 6th, the daytime cruise boat operates from 9:00 to 17:30, and the night cruise boat operates from 17:31 to 21:00. After April 7th, the daytime cruise boat operates from 13:00 to 17:30, and the night cruise boat operates from 17:31 to 21:00.
Preferential policies for children: Children under 1.3 meters (inclusive of 1.3 meters) do not need a seat on the cruise boat and enter for free; children between 1.3 meters and 1.5 meters enjoy half-price tickets. Half-price for students: Full-time university undergraduates and below enjoy half-price tickets with a student ID.
Additional notes: The above are preferential policies for the cruise boat project within the scenic area, for reference only. Parking facilities: [Yi Feng Shun Hotel Parking Lot, Guyunxuan Hotel Parking Lot] Reference price: ¥6/hour; Address: 1. Xiangyang Road, Nanchan Temple Square East Gate, above and below Yi Feng Shun Hotel 2. Near Kuatang Bridge, Guyunxuan Hotel Parking Lot; Capacity: 300
