Visit a gentle little town to explore the past of Xichu
--Transportation Guide--
1. Suqian High-speed Railway Station: There are buses or underground taxis directly connecting to the city center.
2. Suqian Bus Station is close to the commercial street in the city center. It's very convenient to take a bus or a taxi there. There are also shared bicycles available on the streets of Suqian.
--- Tourist Attractions Recommendation ---
The Birthplace of Xiang Wang
As the birthplace of the Western Chu Warlord Xiang Yu, this place not only boasts numerous historical relics, such as Xiang Yu's ancestral temple and the themed figure reading room, but also offers wonderful performances, such as 5D films and Chu dance shows, allowing tourists to deeply experience Xiang Yu's legendary life.
Hongze Lake Wetland
As a national 5A-level scenic spot, Hongze Lake Wetland is renowned for its vast reed marshes and abundant natural resources. Tourists can take a boat tour in the reed marshes to experience the tranquility and beauty of nature, while also learning about the ecology and history of Hongze Lake.
San Tou Shan National Forest Park
With the design concept of "the most beautiful ecology and eternal fashion", this place not only offers natural landscape tours, but also provides cultural and artistic experiences, forest leisure and vacation facilities, etc. It is hailed as "the Xishuangbanna of Northern Jiangsu".
Luoma Lake
A national-level tourist resort, renowned for its beautiful lake scenery and abundant water activities. It is hailed as "the small Sanya of Northern Jiangsu", with clear and deep blue lake water, beautiful environment, magnificent sunset views, and pleasant scenery at the beach park. It is suitable for family outings and various recreational activities. The public transportation is convenient and the facilities are complete, making it suitable for a one-day short trip or vacation. A variety of water and entertainment projects offer rich experiences.
Yingxuan Lane
Hidden in the old town, there is a charming little alley full of artistic charm. Although it is short, it is perfect for taking photos and posting them online. Each shop has a unique decoration and is very photogenic, especially suitable for photography enthusiasts. This small alley with a long history witnesses the changes of the city and is filled with cultural atmosphere. The Lingwang Temple Palace, a scenic spot, was built during the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. It was the place where Emperor Qianlong stayed five times during his six trips to the south. It features the characteristics of a northern palace-style ancient architectural complex. It is a rare northern official-style architectural complex in southern China, well-preserved, and showcases the grandeur and architectural beauty of ancient royalty. The area covers approximately 2 hectares and adopts a four-court, three-storied enclosed courtyard layout, with rich historical and cultural connotations.
Xin Sheng Street
This is a district full of ancient charm, perfect for taking photos. Especially in the evening, the lights complement the ancient buildings beautifully. The scenic spots within the district, such as the God of Wealth Temple and the Ancient Canal Museum, not only have profound cultural底蕴， but are also very suitable for taking photos for memory. The night activities are also rich， including intangible cultural heritage performances and night markets， adding a lot of fun and interactivity.
Zaohe Dragon, Linyin City
Located in Suqian City, it is a large-scale theme park themed around the canal culture, integrating water conservancy, shipping and royal procession cultures. The scenic area features many wonderful performances and activities, making it suitable for family outings, especially with abundant interactive programs for children. The transportation is convenient, located at the junction of four rivers, with a profound historical background, and is suitable for in-depth exploration.
--Food Recommendations--
Zhongwu Middle School East Gate
Location: Xifu Garden, Suicheng District
Food： Nanguan Morning Cakes (Their spicy soup with fried buns are particularly delicious) Ma Family Fried Bread (A classic shop， must-try)
Jingang Garden
Location: Yishi Kou Road, Suicheng District
Food： Yu's Fried Buns (Freshly made, delicious taste
Wu Family Tofu (The Best Tofu Wrap Rolls)
Ranji Duck Blood Noodle (Old establishment, the soup base is extremely delicious)
Dongcheng Waterfront
Location: Hongquan Road, Xifu Subdistrict, Suicheng District
Food： Yellow Dog Pork Ribs (This is an intangible cultural heritage delicacy from Suqian, Jiangsu Province. It is delicious as it is fatty but not greasy, melts in your mouth, and is tender， fragrant and soft. Emperor Qianlong's third southern tour passed through Suqian： while passing through Dongjie Street in the city center of Suqian， he smelled a strong aroma and tasted the yellow dog pork ribs. He highly praised， "The yellow dog pork ribs are crispy， fresh， tender， and fragrant. There is no such delicacy in the imperial court， and there should be none in the entire country." )
