Yaohu Town, nestled in Yixing, Jiangsu, stands as a testament to the ancient city’s rich history, known historically as Yangxian. It was here that the esteemed literary figure Su Dongpo found a profound connection with the landscape, leaving behind the cherished work ‘Yangxian Tie’. In it, he poetically expressed his yearning to settle in Yangxian with the line, “I wish to buy land in Yangxian to grow old, for the streams and mountains are what I cherish from the start.”
This town is a vibrant tapestry woven from the unique cultural threads of local mountains, waters, pottery, bamboo, and tea. It has crafted a diversified identity that harmoniously blends ecological nature with traditional culture. The essence of Yaohu Town lies in its immersive experiences, where activities and performances are seamlessly integrated, offering a fusion of intangible cultural craftsmanship with the serene aesthetics of Zen life.
Yaohu Town also stands as a leisure and tourism haven, offering a blend of themed vacations and convention activities. With its diverse tourism offerings and distinctive products, it provides visitors with high-quality, eco-friendly, all-weather, and varied experiences and services. Here, one can truly immerse in the poetic life, appreciating the beauty of nature, culture, and everyday living.
The town welcomes visitors throughout the year, with operating hours from 08:30 to 22:00.
In terms of preferential policies, children under 1.2 meters (inclusive) or under 6 years old (inclusive) with valid identification are granted free admission. For children between 1.2 meters (exclusive) and 1.4 meters (inclusive), special discounted rates apply, ensuring that families can enjoy the town’s offerings without financial burden.
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**Discounted Ticket Policies:**
– **Children:** Children 5 meters tall (inclusive) or aged between 6 years old (exclusive) and 16 years old (inclusive) with identification receive discounted tickets.
– **Elderly:**
– Elderly individuals between 60 years old (inclusive) and 70 years old (exclusive) with valid identification receive discounted tickets.
– Elderly individuals 70 years old (inclusive) and above with valid identification are admitted for free.
– **Students:** Primary and secondary school students with student IDs receive discounted tickets.
– **Military Personnel:** Active military personnel and national firefighting and rescue personnel with valid identification receive discounted tickets.
– **Disabled Individuals:**
– Disabled individuals with a ‘Disabled Person’s Certificate’ issued by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation are admitted for free.
– Those disabled due to war or public service with a ‘Disabled Military Personnel Certificate’, ‘Disabled People’s Police Certificate’, ‘Disabled Firefighting and Rescue Personnel Certificate’, ‘Disabled Reserve Personnel Certificate’, or ‘Civilian Worker Certificate for Public Service Disability’ issued by the departments of veterans affairs are admitted for free.
– **Retired Personnel:** Retired personnel with a ‘Retired Cadre Honor Certificate’ issued by the State Council and Central Military Commission are admitted for free.
– **Journalists:** Journalists with press cards issued by the General Administration of Press and Publication are admitted for free.
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