Ancient Water Village] Xiemaqiao Village, Qiandeng Town, Kunshan: A hidden paradise in the south of the Yangtze River**

**【 Walking in Xiemaqiao Village, Qiandeng Town, Kunshan, the bluestone road is winding, and the white walls and black tiles are full of Jiangnan charm. This ancient village with a thousand-year history is named after Han Shizhong, a famous anti-Jin general in the Southern Song Dynasty, who once rested his horse here. It still retains the ancient bridges, houses and alleys from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as if time has stopped here. The Xiema Bridge in the village spans a tributary of the Wusong River. The bridge is mottled but tough, witnessing the vicissitudes of time; the old houses on both sides, the carved gatehouses, and the patio courtyards tell of the prosperity of the old times. In the early morning, the mist is lingering, and the villagers are washing clothes by the river, and the smoke is curling; in the evening, the sunset dyes the water red, and the whole village is like an elegant ink painting. This is not only a microcosm of history, but also an ideal place for modern people to find nostalgia. Come to Xiemaqiao Village to feel the tranquility and simplicity of the Jiangnan water town and let your heart return to tranquility.