Huangqiao Ancient Town
黄桥古镇
The site of the Battle of Huangqiao and the home of Huangqiao sesame flatbread, with a Ming and Qing old street and a battle memorial hall all in one town.
Huangqiao Ancient Town is located in the eastern part of Taixing City and is one of Jiangsu's nationally recognized historic and cultural towns. Its old street preserves Ming and Qing residences, the He Clan Ancestral Hall, the former residence of Ding Wenjiang and other buildings. In 1940, the New Fourth Army won the Battle of Huangqiao here. The town has the Huangqiao Battle Memorial Hall and the former headquarters of the New Fourth Army, making it a classic national red tourism site. Huangqiao sesame flatbread became famous when local residents supported the front-line war effort. Be sure to try one freshly baked on the old street. The old street is free to enter, and the memorial halls are generally free but require a reservation. It is about 40 kilometers from Taizhou urban area.
Opening hours
Open all day (memorial hall approx. 08:30–17:00)