Encountering Luzhi | On the Qixi Festival, where love runs deep, magpies gather in Luzhi.-Luzhi Tourism_Luzhi Ancient Town 4A-level Tourist Scenic Area

　　Legend has it that when lovers walk hand in hand across the “Three Bridges,” their love will endure forever. On this exquisitely romantic traditional festival, wander through the ancient streets and alleyways of Luzhi Old Town, and together step over one weathered, time‑worn stone arch bridge after another: “When the golden breeze meets the jade dew, it surpasses all earthly joys.”

Luzhi has long been renowned as the “Shore of the Five Lakes” and the “Crossroads of Six Marshes.” Ancient bridges dating from the Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties span its waterways, bearing the imprints of bygone days and carrying the tender sentiments of lovers who walk hand in hand, their bond enduring through time.

Photography: Cao Guangnuan

Sharing the same boat, through every dawn and dusk.

　　Tenderness flows like water, and the cherished rendezvous feels like a dream; a hand‑rowed boat adorned with floral prints perfectly captures the charm of Jiangnan’s watery landscapes. The wooden oars gently stir a gentle, tender mood, while the murmuring stream softly tugs at the heartstrings. In this very moment, one can’t help but seize it with a camera, capturing a cinematic summer‑eve love story.

Left photo: Yunjing Pomei; Right photo: Qianjin Princess Cheongsam

　　You can also rent a traditional Han‑style wedding ensemble, don the phoenix crown and cloud‑draped sash, and apply a crimson lip stain while penciling your brows—experiencing the Luzhi water‑town wedding custom of “welcoming the bride not by sedan chair, but by boat”—and fully immerse yourself in the romantic charm of this waterside locale, where “a century of cultivation earns one the chance to cross the river together.”

The fragrance of tea lingers, and the gentle stream flows on endlessly.

　　“When love is true and enduring, what does it matter if we are together day and night?” The quaint teahouses and cafés of Luzhi Ancient Town, each with its own distinct charm, make for perfect romantic rendezvous. Sit side by side, whispering secrets, and on the occasion of the Qixi Festival, relive those tender declarations of love.

Savor a poetic Jiangnan‑style afternoon tea at the Guangying Shu B&B, where handcrafted tea‑savories are exquisitely elegant, their rich, sweet aromas lingering on your palate and leaving an unforgettable taste memory.

Image source: Guangying Shu

Falling into a dream of Jiangnan, where time flows peacefully.

　　As dusk descends, the lanterns of Luzhi glow warmly. Strolling along the old street, its lights shimmering in the water, the ancient stone bridge is mirrored on the river’s surface, blending with the full moon above and the clear Milky Way below to weave an enchanting nocturnal tapestry.

　“Silver candles cast a chill upon the autumn‑lit screen, while a delicate silk fan gently swats at the fireflies. The night on the palace steps is cool as water; I lie awake, gazing at the stars of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl.” As the hours deepen, I linger in a quaint guesthouse nestled within the ancient town of Luzhi. The timelessly elegant Jiangnan dwellings preserve the refined charm of Suzhou‑style living, their quiet whispers echoing in harmony, carrying the romance of Qixi to its very end.

More than just Qixi Festival

Even more so, day and night.

Romance lives on endlessly.

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