Qintong Ancient Town
溱潼古镇
A water-town ancient village beside Qinhu Lake, where Ming and Qing dwellings, ancient locust trees, and the Water Dragon fire station are well preserved, and it is the home of the Qintong Boat Festival.
Qintong Ancient Town lies beside the Qinhu Wetland and is a nationally recognized historic and cultural town in Jiangsu Province. The town preserves large areas of Ming and Qing dwellings and flagstone lanes. Highlights include a thousand-year-old locust tree, the Academician Tourist Area, and the Water Dragon Office, a fire-fighting institution from the Qing dynasty. Locals say that the Qintong Boat Festival is the finest in the land. You can wander freely through the old streets, but some courtyards and exhibition halls require tickets, and prices depend on the venue. It is best to visit on the same day as the Qinhu Wetland. In town, try the fish cakes, shrimp balls, and the Qinhu Eight Delicacies.
Opening hours
Open all day (some pavilions 08:00–17:00)