Shen'ao Ancient Village
深澳古村
A thousand-year-old village settled by the Shentu clan, where underground channels and open “aokou” waterways link Ming and Qing halls. It is a showcase of Jiangnan’s ancient villages.
Shen'ao Village lies in Jiangnan Town, Tonglu, and is home to descendants of the Shentu clan. With a history of nearly a thousand years, it is a China Historic and Cultural Village. Its most distinctive feature is the “aokou” waterway system, with underground aqueducts and open ditches built by early residents. Villagers still use it to fetch water and do laundry. Preserved halls and old streets include the Ming and Qing-era Gongsi Hall, Huaisu Hall and Jingsong Hall. Together with nearby Dipu, Huanxi and Xufan, it forms the “Jiangnan Ancient Villages” scenic area. Combined tickets are available, and the villages can be explored by bike. There are cafés and guesthouses in the village.
Opening hours
All day (some halls approx. 08:30–17:00)