Xihé Ancient Town

Located on the west bank of the Qingyijiang River in Wanzhi District, founded during the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, it thrived due to water transport. It is a typical Jiangnan water town. The old streets feature houses built along the embankment, with winding cobblestone pathways flanked by shops whose upturned eaves face each other. Unlike over-commercialized ancient towns, Xihé has preserved its authentic way of life and introduced intangible cultural heritage experiences such as portraits of New Fourth Army figures and sugar painting, becoming a model of an "artistic ancient town".