Shajiabang, I think everyone is familiar with these three words, and I am the same. However, I know little about its origins and its inheritance to the Chinese people. I only know that there is an eternal red classic in China-the Peking Opera "Shajiabang". Perhaps it is because of this cordial sense of familiarity that when you really approach her and appreciate her beauty, you will smile and develop a joy and satisfaction that only you understand.

Landscape

The most beautiful thing in Shajiabang should be the reeds. Although it has entered autumn, the reeds are still so green. Standing at the bridge and overlooking, I feel that the reeds are like a large maze on the water, crisscrossing rivers and dense reeds form various forms of reed spaces on the water surface, such as vast, long, narrow, deep, and tortuous, forming small mazes and forming a large green maze.

Get on a rowing boat and walk through the reed swamps. The river water is clear and the flavor of the water town is full. The reeds made a clear "rustling" sound under the gentle breeze, which was mixed with the beautiful calls of the birds and was very pleasant to the ears. During the rafting, birds chirped, the cool breeze blew, the fragrance of reeds smelled in the nostrils, and the wildness was full of fun. It makes people intoxicated and feel comfortable.

Every leaf of the reed is long and narrow, as if it is fragile and fragile, but they always grow in clusters and grow in crowds. No matter how hard you hit it, you cannot defeat them. They sway in the wind and are graceful, showing a vibrant and prosperous scene.

Walking along the shore, in the blink of an eye, I saw a pool of withered lotus stalks, full of prosperity, reflected on the cold lake. The remnant lotus bathed in the sun now has a peaceful and comfortable beauty. The withered lotus leaves sway on the sparkling lake, like an old man who has experienced vicissitudes, calm and calm. Watch the thickness and rebirth of life. There is a splendid melancholy beauty in the infirmity. In the process of aging calmly, it breeds the rebirth of new life, completing the splendor of life and death cycle after cycle.

Shajiabang deep in the reeds is what the water town looks like in the impression. It is the gentle and graceful woman in the south of the Yangtze River. It is a waterside house with white walls and black tiles. The stone bridge lies across the water, and the boat and oars blow through the waves. Time is hidden here., water gives the countryside another flavor.

It feels so good to walk through the tree-lined paths and enjoy the fresh air!

The ancient Hengjing Old Street cannot be missed! Old wooden pillars build a street corridor, with a string of red lanterns hanging under the corridor. Streets, alleys, docks, river ports, shops with various signboards, pedestrians coming and going, and cries on the street constitute the unique flavor of Hengjing Old Street. Brick by brick, painting and ware are all well preserved. The words "original flavor" are the most appropriate way to describe Hengjing Old Street.

Entertainment

The autumn wind is blowing, the crab feet are fat, and it is the golden season to eat hairy crabs every year. Shajiabang is also one of the origins of hairy crabs in Yangcheng Lake, but how are hairy crabs caught? Come and experience it at Shasilong Fishing Park. There are all kinds of crab-catching tools here! Pull the nets, dump the cages, and catch crabs. Traditional fishing methods allow you to easily catch hairy crabs! There are so many ways to catch crabs. Compared with pulling the net and lifting the cage, crab fishing is easier to operate and easy to use. You only need a fishing rod and a few small fish to "kidnap" fat hairy crabs. The process is interesting and popular among children!

Lane alleys, stone bridges and flowing water are the charm of Jiangnan and the atmosphere of the Han and Tang Dynasties. If the complicated history is an intangible relic scattered in the vast ancient scrolls, then Hanfu is a thread that connects these scattered pearls. If you like Han costumes and happen to come to Shajiabang at this time, you might as well step into Yong 'an Garment Factory next to the city gate. You will have a winding skirt and a deep red robe. In an instant, it feels like you have traveled back to a thousand years and returned to the prosperity of the Han and Tang Dynasties. scene.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival, every rabbit cannot resist the temptation to descend to earth. The cute rabbit over there may be attracted by the beautiful scenery of Shajiabang and missed the good time to return to the Moon Palace. Every night, when the moon climbs up the branches, the rabbit is shining there begging to return to the celestial palace.

Performance

At the beginning of the lights, Hengjing Old Street is full of drama. The three major performance projects,"Iron Flower Danxin","Ludang Night" and "Dark Battle·Shajiabin", are all related to the historical story of Shajiabang, making people immerse themselves in it.

From 19:05 to 19:25, the "Iron Flowers and Heart" in the Dang Theater was wonderful. The old blacksmith and his apprentices worked day and night to help the comrades repair firearms so that the devils could be chased away as soon as possible. The clusters of silver flowers blooming in the sky are majestic and colorful. A spoonful of molten iron was poured into a wall, and thousands of lights bloomed brightly. Iron flowers flew in the sky, blooming one after another, and meteors were like waterfalls, making it dreamy and spectacular. The shocking scene of "iron trees and silver flowers falling and stars blooming in the sky" attracted everyone to pick up their mobile phones and cameras and take photos.

After watching the iron-forging flowers, I came to the gate of the old street and saw the live-action performance "The Night of the Reed Dang"(17:30-21:00). The actor playing matchmaker walked around the city gate happily and invited the audience to go to the compound of Hu Mansion to watch Commander Hu get married. The light show on the city gate is colorful, attracting many tourists to stop here to take photos. Under the orderly guidance of the staff, he followed flower girls, candied haws vendors, rickshaw drivers, etc. to wander through the old streets, as if he had returned to that war-torn era.

Following the team carrying the sedan chair, the group came to the Hengjing Theater, where "Dark Battle·Shajiabang" was performed wonderfully. Actors gathered on the stage, modern dances, large-scale folk music performances, and percussion music created the enthusiasm and excitement of the stage. A festive and lively wedding was about to begin. Aunt Aqing and everyone planned how to outsmart Commander Hu. The Japanese army came to congratulate the wedding, and Aunt Aqing waited for an opportunity. A fierce battle is underway... The "Decisive Victory Cake" that Aqing gave to the New Fourth Army by herself means of the decisive victory of the revolution.

"The Fire of Ludang" tells the story of the New Fourth Army entering Ludang to recuperate during the Anti-Japanese War, the New Fourth Army helping the people collect food, and Aunt Aqing fighting with wisdom and Diao Deyi. It reproduces the revolutionary story of the military and civilians in the Shajiabang area uniting as one and breaking the enemy's plot to seal the lake to cover the wounded. The entire performance was a perfect integration of sound and light, using modern technologies such as popularity and water explosion, and combined with special performances such as martial arts, water acrobatics, and water airships to present a shocking and extraordinary visual feast, as if returning to the stormy years of those years.

Food:

When you are tired from shopping, you might as well find a snack restaurant on Hengjing Old Street to rest.

Order a bowl of wontons at the Pixian Jiandang wonton restaurant. The wontons are all freshly wrapped, and the soup base made from big bones is steaming. The entrance is full of meat filling, which is super satisfying and delicious!

This is also the first time I have seen this high-quality version of mung bean soup. In a bowl of crystal clear soup, in addition to mung beans, there are also green and red silk, blood glutinous rice, winter melon sugar, raisins, kidney beans... mint water that catches a cold to the heart. It can be said to be extremely particular.

Immediately next door is Shahaopo Bean Shop. Their stinky tofu is also a unique one. Although it smells extremely smelly in the nose, it is moist as if there is nothing in the mouth. If it touches the tongue, it will have a long aftertaste. It is already wonderful in the throat. It is truly "smells smelly, tastes delicious, and tastes one jar after another." Coupled with a bowl of soy milk, it's really full of happiness.

If there are many people, why not go to the private restaurant in Luhua Bay. The overall decoration is antique, with carved beams and painted columns, and wooden tables and chairs. It looks very classy and will definitely make you return satisfied.

Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, that day was the first day of Yangcheng Lake hairy crab fishing. As the first wave of people to eat Ta, they felt the hospitality of the local people. Steaming is the best courtesy for hairy crabs. It not only retains the original flavor of the hairy crabs to the greatest extent, but also highlights the color, aroma and taste of the hairy crabs. The moment the crab lid is opened, the yellow fat fat meat that comes into your eyes is sweet. Then dipped in the carefully prepared ginger vinegar juice, the taste is all over your lips and teeth.

Steamed vegetables are an important part of Changshu's food culture. Family Portrait is Changshu's specialty steamed vegetables. Put a variety of ingredients into a large bowl and place them on a plate, add the stock and steam them in the pan. The original taste of the ingredients is preserved in the simplest cooking method. It is also more in line with modern people's healthy food standards

Braised the old goose. I didn't expect the meat quality of the old goose to be so delicate. The soup is thick, the color is red and bright, and the aroma is overflowing. It is sweet and slightly spicy, and it is full of color, aroma and aroma.

There are also dishes with local characteristics such as braised big bighead fish, stewed eggs with clams, stir-fried lotus root with water chestnut, and river shrimp. Friends who like delicious food must try it themselves.

Per capita: 150 yuan

Accommodation

Follow the long tree-lined avenue to the center of Shajiabang Scenic Area. There is a B & B here called Jiangnan Luhua Bay. The water in the swimming pool glows in the sun. It is also a good choice to come here in the evening to cool off. We stayed in villa suites. Each villa was enclosed by a small fence and had an independent space. There was a path connecting the villas. The villa's tall space, modern Chinese decoration style, and many cute little objects make people relax at once. There are 3 rooms in the villa, each with a separate bathroom, fully equipped with facilities and very considerate. You can play mahjong when you are bored, and the fully automatic mahjong table can save a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Per capita: 800- 6,000, frugal and frugal. Day tickets and night tour tickets after check-in are included, and battery car transfers from Luyi Hotel to B & B are also included.

Price chapter:

Tickets for the scenic spot are 100 yuan in the peak season (June-November) and 70 yuan in the off-season (December-May).

Tickets for the night tour in Ludang at night are 70 yuan, the live-action drama "Iron Flower Danxin" is 80 yuan, and the "Dark Battle of Shajiabang" is 60 yuan.

Hand-operated boats are 40 yuan/person; battery cars in scenic spots are 25 yuan/person.

B & B 800-6000. Day tickets and night tour tickets after check-in are included. Battery car transfers from Luyi Hotel to B & B are also included.

Transportation:

It only takes 50 minutes to take the high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Changshu Station, and another 30 minutes to take a taxi to Shajiabang. The transportation is very convenient. But remember to tell the driver that you are going to the "Shajiabang Scenic Area", otherwise you may be dragged to Shajiabang Town, 5 kilometers away from the scenic area.

Shajiabang Scenic Area is very close to Shanghai and Suzhou. You can navigate the "Shajiabang Scenic Area" by yourself.