Jinxi Ancient Town
锦溪古镇
A quiet water town in southern Kunshan, surrounded by lakes and marshes, with more than ten folk museums, each with its own character, including an ancient brick and tile museum.
Jinxi Ancient Town lies in southern Kunshan, about 10 km from Zhouzhuang. Outside the town are lakes and marshes such as Wubao Lake and Changbai Marsh, and inside, ancient bridges, covered walkways, and canals connect the streets. Jinxi is known as China's Hometown of Folk Museums and has more than ten small museums, including an ancient brick and tile museum, a Xuanjuan storytelling hall, and a Huaxia Strange Stones Museum. It sees fewer visitors than Zhouzhuang, and its atmosphere is more peaceful. Admission follows the scenic area's posted prices. It is about 1 hour by car from Suzhou or Shanghai and can be paired with Zhouzhuang and Qiandeng.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Zhouzhuang Water Town
- Luzhi Ancient Town
- Qiandeng Ancient Town
- Lili Ancient Town
- Tongli Ancient Town
- Retreat and Reflection Garden
- Tinglin Park
- Yangcheng Lake