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 historical and cultural blocks in Wuxi, enjoying the reputation of "Little Suzhou" and "Yindangkou".

The main scenic spots in the ancient town are Huashi Yizhuang, Flower Life Story Exhibition Hall, Former Residence, Qianmu Former Residence, Flower Former Residence, Huitong Pavilion, Guandi Temple and Hengdeli Pavilion.

Filial piety is prevalent here, with rich products. Yu Xiu, Zhong Ling, is the first township of grain tax 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. Dust and gloom are homophonic, and dust removal is not only to clean up festivals, 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, there will be a child all year round and the old lady will thank her for cooking. According to legend, on this day, the Kitchen God will make a good sacrifice to heaven, and the people will be vegetarian and sacrifice to the Kitchen God, and jiaozi will be wrapped in vegetarian stuffing. The dishes are also tofu, gluten, vegetarian chicken, venetian blinds, yuba, fungus and mushrooms, which are very suitable for old ladies who believe in Buddhism and vegetarianism.