Ancient Jiangnan refers to modern times.

Ancient Jiangnan refers to Nanjing, Zhenjiang, Changzhou, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Huzhou, Jiaxing, Shaoxing, Ningbo, Shanghai and other places near the Taihu Lake basin south of the modern Yangtze River.

Jiangnan has always been a constantly changing and flexible regional concept. In a narrow sense, Jiangnan refers to Nanjing, Zhenjiang, Changzhou, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Huzhou, Jiaxing, Shaoxing, Ningbo and Shanghai near the Taihu Lake basin south of the Yangtze River.

The broad scope of Jiangnan also includes Nantong, Yangzhou, Taizhou, Jinhua, Lishui, Zhoushan, Taizhou, Quzhou and Wenzhou. Huangshan, Wuhu, Xuancheng, Maanshan, Chizhou and Tongling in southern Anhui, Wuyuan in northeastern Jiangxi, etc.

The meaning of Jiangnan is varied in ancient literature. It is often a word juxtaposed with regional concepts such as Jiangbei and Zhongyuan, and it is very ambiguous. Historically, Jiangnan is not only a natural geographical area, but also a social and political area.

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There are many tourist attractions in the south of the Yangtze River. Suzhou, Hangzhou, Shaoxing and Wuxi are all worth visiting. Shanghai is one of the most prosperous cities in China, with profound cultural heritage, numerous historical sites, unique Shanghai culture and the best shopping paradise.

All these give Shanghai a unique urban atmosphere and make it a new and popular tourist city. If it is a day in Shanghai, you can choose to go to Yuyuan Garden and Chenghuang Temple in the morning to feel the Shanghai style.

Go to Nanjing Road to taste delicious food at noon. After dinner, you can have a good look at the bustling and fashionable pedestrian street. In the afternoon, go to the Oriental Pearl to see the whole picture of Shanghai, and in the evening, go to the Bund to enjoy the beautiful night view.

If you have enough time, you can stay in Putuo Mountain for another two days to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Haitian Buddhist country. Suzhou is a paradise on earth, famous for its beautiful scenery and elegant gardens. It has the reputation of the first garden in Jiangnan and the first garden in Suzhou, and is a key tourist city.

There are many scenic spots and developed tourism. When you go to Suzhou, you must see the gardens, such as Lion Grove, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Panmen. There are also some small gardens scattered in Suzhou, which are also very tasty, such as lovers' garden, master's garden, Huanxiu Mountain Villa, Canglang Pavilion and Art Garden.

However, it is best to look at so many gardens in two days, otherwise many beautiful details will be ignored because of aesthetic fatigue, and the exquisite architectural art of Suzhou gardens will not be tasted.

Source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Jiangnan