This year's National Day holiday is really a revenge trip. Scenic spots in various places are "following the crowd".

There are people stuck in traffic until midnight, and people crowded in the crowd regret traveling.

And I found a quiet place and stayed for a few days. It is a simple and small Jiangnan ancient town that can satisfy all your fantasies about Jiangnan water towns.

The key is that even during the National Day holiday, there are no bustling tourists here, only authentic town life.

This ancient town is Lili Ancient Town in Suzhou, Jiangsu.

Lili, a very poetic name, is located in the southeast of Wujiang District, Suzhou City. It is bounded by Shanghai in the east, Taihu Lake in the west, Zhejiang in the south, and Suzhou in the north. It is bounded by the intersection of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai provinces and one city.

Although it occupies a geographical advantage, Lili is like a hermit who has gone into seclusion here, not showing off the mountains or the dew.

All pictures in this article were taken on October 1 and 2, 2020. Is it hard to imagine that it was so peaceful?

That morning, I stood alone on an ancient bridge and looked at the tourists in twos and threes. The silence made me feel so luxurious.

If you don't want to go to those noisy places and want to go out for a few days, visiting Lili Ancient Town is a good choice.

Lili is an ancient town with outstanding people. It not only has a long history and rich culture, but also has a large number of celebrities. Not to mention Liu Yazi, a famous cultural celebrity in modern times, is one of them. There is the famous Liu Yazi Memorial Hall in the ancient town.

Follow my camera first!

Because he was born in Jiangnan and liked the old times, he has been to most of the surrounding ancient towns.

The location of Lili Ancient Town is from Zhujiajiao in Shanghai to the east, Xitang in Zhejiang to the south, Nanxun and Wuzhen in Zhejiang to the west, and Tongli in Wujiang, Luzhi in Wuzhong, Zhouzhuang in Kunshan and Jinxi to the north...

Either one is more famous than Lili. The surrounding Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Xitang, Wuzhen, etc. have all developed tourism for 10 years or even more. But because it is too famous, it has been developed for a long time and has become quite commercial.

In these years, Lili can be said to be "raised in a boudoir without anyone knowing it." It is precisely because of this that the original appearance of some ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River can be maintained.

Lili's history can be traced back to 2500 years ago. It was a village, from village to city, from city to town, and became a market town in the Southern Song Dynasty. During the Hongzhi period, it became a large town in Jiangnan and has a history of nearly 900 years.

This is the most exciting ancient town I have ever seen. Most of the people living in it and opening stores are locals. He speaks the soft language of Wu Nong and treats people kindly.

In the morning, there was also a small boat selling vegetables slowly passing by. Everyone knows each other in the neighborhood here and keeps saying hello all the way. The distance between people is very close.

This clean ancient town in Suzhou is suitable for leisure and relaxation, for tourists who like tranquility, and for a period of time.

The last time I came here was in early January, and it was a little bleak. I prefer now, the early autumn with the fragrance of osmanthus flowers.

Strolling around Lili, local women can often be seen washing vegetables by the river, and occasionally small boats can sail by the river. Residents sat leisurely in front of the door and chatted in a daze, as if they had entered childhood memories.

There is also a pure white church in the ancient town, standing quietly.

The most obvious thing about Lili Ancient Town being different from other ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River is that Shijing culture is well protected. There is less noise and more tranquility in the water town.

Lili Ancient Town has many specialty snacks, such as sausage sets, oily dunes, spicy chicken feet, tiger beans, begonia cake... There are also several specialty B & Bs in the ancient town.

Next to the ancient town, the newly opened Liuyuezhuang Museum Hotel is very amazing. You can also spend an afternoon wandering around the Liuyue Museum, which is quite shocking.

The alleys are so quiet and filled with time.

There are many old people in Lili Ancient Town, which always remind me of my grandma who is already in the sky, and she also has white hair like this.

The ancient town of Lili began to become lively at night. Tourists came out of nowhere, but they poured in like a tide.

At night in Lili Ancient Town, the sky is blue and the street lights are just on, which is the most beautiful time of the day.

Various pictures were projected on the white wall, causing many tourists to stop.

In the past, Lili had many pleasant names: "Lichuan","Pear Blossom Li"... each of them was pleasant to the ear. Lili, recalling its name lightly, has created infinite beauty.

Those few days coincided with the 2020 Lili Ancient Town "Pear Flower Culture Festival" and the first Pear Flower Festival held here, with various colorful activities.

"Thirty miles from Wujiang, the place is called Lihua Village. I am like a fisherman, coming to ask Taoyuan Tianjin." "Walking in Lili" written by Yuan Mei, a literati of the Qing Dynasty, describes the former prosperity and tranquility of Lili Ancient Town.

On a night like this, you can buy a spicy chicken feet, find a courtyard, drink a glass of wine or make a pot of tea, and sit all night long.

Lili has the style of a typical Jiangnan water town ancient town with "small bridges and flowing water, deep alleys and secluded alleys". It has convenient transportation and is suitable for staying for three days and two nights.

If you are still looking for a peaceful place, consider this place.

Next article, I will share with you the specialties of Lili Ancient Town, and remember to pay attention to me.