Tianzhuang Ancient Village is one of the important historical and cultural heritages in Zhangjiagang City. It features a complete group of Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings and historical alleys. The core protected area covers an area of 4.62 hectares. Also known as Tianzhuang or Tian Village, it was established by the Qian family of Xipu during the Ming Dynasty for collecting land rent. During the Qianlong and Jiaqing periods of the Qing Dynasty, it reached its peak. A total of 65 historical celebrities emerged in Tianzhuang and its surrounding areas, including 4 top scholars, 1 second-ranking scholar, and 31 Jinshi scholars. These literati have left a rich cultural heritage for Fenghuang Town. The existing ancient street in Tianzhuang, including the Second Scholar’s Mansion, Yang’s Filiality Archway, Yang’s Southern Residence, and Jiang’s Residence, are precious ancient buildings passed down by these historical celebrities.
Walking into the old street of Tianzhuang, one can see the distinctive features of a water town ancient town, such as riverbanks, arched bridges, and water alleys, as well as the narrow stone-paved streets. The ancient Anjing River flows through the quiet alleys, retaining many Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings. The crisscrossing deep alleys and streets are like the roots of an old locust tree, connecting ancient and modern residences. The Yang’s Filiality Archway, with a history of over a hundred years, stands like an old man with a weathered face, telling the extraordinary history of the small town to the younger generation.Vines climb over the desolate ancient gardens, grasses dot the disordered tiles of the ancient residences, and the smooth and round ancient wells still provide clear and sweet spring water, giving people a sense of historical gravity. The opening hours are from 08:30 to 16:30 all year round.
Admission Policies:
1. Children:
– Children aged 6 (including 6) or under 1.4 meters (including 1.4 meters) in height are admitted free of charge (with their valid identification and on-site height measurement).
– Those aged between 6 and 18 (including 18) enjoy half-price tickets with valid identification.
2. Elderly:
– Elderly aged 70 (including 70) and above are admitted free of charge (with their valid identification).
– Those aged between 60 and 69 (including 60 and 69) enjoy half-price tickets with valid identification.
3. Students:
– Full-time undergraduate and below students enjoy half-price tickets with student ID.
4. Military Personnel:
– Active military personnel and retired military officers are admitted free of charge with relevant identification.
– Veterans from Zhangjiagang City with military support cards are admitted free of charge.
5. Disabled People:
– Disabled people with disability certificates are admitted free of charge.
– Severely disabled people and one accompanying person are admitted free of charge.
6. Honored Individuals:
– Those with the Jiangsu Province unpaid blood donation honor certificate and those with the Jiangsu Province bravery and righteousness honor certificate are admitted free of charge.Photography enthusiasts: Friends of China Photography Newspaper with personal information on the official WeChat of ‘China Photography Newspaper’ are admitted free of charge.
Additional notes: The above information is for reference only; the specific details are subject to the public notice of the scenic area.
Service facilities – Parking lot: [Tianzhuang Ancient Street Parking Lot]. Reference price: Free. Address: Tianzhuang Ancient Street, Phoenix Town, Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu Province. Parking spaces: 25.
