Introduction of scenic spots in Dangkou ancient town, Wuxi

Dangkou Ancient Town is located in the southeast of Ehu Town, Xishan District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. It is one of the five key historical and cultural blocks in Wuxi and enjoys the reputation of "Little Suzhou" and "Yindangkou".

The main scenic spots in the ancient town are Flower Market Yizhuang, Flower Life Story Exhibition Hall, Former Residence, Former Residence of Qian Mu, Former Residence of Hua, Huitong Pavilion, Guandi Temple and Hengdeli Guanyin Pavilion.

Filial piety prevails here, with abundant products, and Yu Xiu, Zhong Ling, is the first grain tax town in the south of the Yangtze River, with a large number of celebrities and rapid economic and social development. There are many rivers and lakes, small bridges and flowing water, and the environment is elegant. After several years of protection and development, Dangkou ancient town has been built into an ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River integrating tourism, leisure, sightseeing and vacation.

Custom taboo

The folk custom of Dangkou ancient town has distinct characteristics and unique personality of Jiangnan water town, and its custom of "four seasons and eight festivals" pays special attention to moral and is full of life interest.

The Spring Festival is the longest-lasting major festival in a year, and its customs are also the most exquisite. Preparations such as cleaning and dust removal began in the middle and late twelfth lunar month. Ash and gloom are homophonic. Dust removal is not only to clean up holidays, but also to get rid of the bad luck of the old year and usher in a good omen of prosperity in the new year.

1February 24th is the day to send the chef. As the saying goes, a child will arrive in a year, and an old woman will thank her for cooking. According to legend, on this day, the Kitchen God will offer a good deed to Heaven, and the people will sacrifice to the Kitchen God with vegetarian food and wrap jiaozi with vegetarian stuffing. The dishes are also made of tofu, gluten, vegetarian chicken, venetian blinds, yuba, fungus and mushrooms, which are very suitable for old ladies who believe in Buddhism and vegetarianism.