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Taicang Shaxi Ancient Town 沙溪古镇

Shaxi Guzhen

Shaxi's historic centre in Taicang follows the Qiputang waterway, with old streets and waterside houses joined by a sequence of stone bridges.

Canal-side old town with boats and a distant bridge pavilion
Old houses and boats along the canal at Shaxi Old Town, Taicang · 苏州市太仓市沙溪古镇河道及古建筑 Source-recorded photograph date: 2017-12-24 14:50:18. · 白色瑰宝 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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About Taicang Shaxi Ancient Town

Yixing, An and Xin bridges connect the streets on the two banks. Water landings, docks, projecting rooms and long windows show how domestic buildings addressed the river as well as the street.

The Gong family Carved Hall focuses attention on carved domestic decoration. The restored Leyin Garden brings a pond and corridor into the townscape.

What to look for

  • Yixing, An and Xin bridges linking the old streets across Qiputang.
  • Water landings and projecting rooms along the river-facing houses.
  • The Gong family Carved Hall and restored Leyin Garden.

Location & getting there

Getting to Taicang Shaxi Ancient Town

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  • Search for 沙溪古镇 with 苏州市 and 太仓市.
General visit reminders

Identify the main visitor approach and any separately managed houses, museums or performances. Ask before entering residential spaces or photographing residents.

Historic towns & villages · 古镇古村/民族聚落 →

Find Taicang Shaxi Ancient Town

沙溪古镇 · 太仓市

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Sources & visit information

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