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Ask a QuestionZhejiang, located near Jiangsu and Shanghai, has long history, rich culture and beautiful scenery. Taking the West Lake as its center, there are thousand-year water towns, tea plantations, terraces, mountains, ancient canal and wetlands in Zhejiang Province. Generally speaking, tourists will travel to Shanghai and Jiangsu Province with Zhejiang Province together. In Shanghai, tourists can enjoy the modernity of China. In Suzhou, tourists can visit the classical Chinese gardens as well as the typical water towns. In Zhejiang Province, tourists can experience the tea culture, grand canal culture and the typical water towns in China.
Location: No.18 Shifo South Road, Tongxiang, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China
With a history over 1,300 years, Wuzhen is one of the most famous and beautiful water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. No matter the weather and seasons, you can see a typical water town of China. In Wuzhen, you can take the boat on the river to see the architectures and the ancient bridges. On rainy days, you can enjoy the ancient town in the mist, which is beautiful. On sunny days, you can see the ancient town under the blue sky. At night, you can enjoy the night view of the ancient town.
Wuzhen is divided into Dongzha and Xizha, and there are many places worth visiting in Dongzha and Xizha. There are still some local people living in Dongzha. It is recommended that you spend a day in Wuzhen.
Location: Dongtang Road, Nanxun District, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province
Nanxun Ancient Town is located in Nanxun District, Huzhou of Zhejiang Province. It is one of the most famous and beautiful water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. It is located about 100 kilometers from Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou, which is convenient in transportation.
Nanxun Ancient Town is known as its unique scenery of water town, profound culture and picturesque natural view. At the Nanxun Ancient Town, you can see ancient streets, ancient bridges and ancient buildings. And you can also taste the delicious foods of Nanxun. At day, you can take a boat to enjoy the wonderful view of the Nanxun Ancient Town. At night, you can enjoy the charming night view of Nanxun Ancient Town.
Nanxun Ancient Town is always beautiful in different seasons. You can visit the Nanxun Ancient Town anytime you like.
Location: 258 Nayuan Road, Xitang Town, Jiashan, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China
Xitang Ancient Town is the largest and best-preserved water town in the south of the Yangtze River. There are 18 ancient towns in Jiaxing, and Xitang Ancient Town is one of them. There is a long corridor at the Xitang Ancient Town, where is the best place to enjoy the mist of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Standing on the Huanqiu Bridge, you can get beautiful photo of the architectures of the Xitang Ancient Town and the boats on the river. You can also enjoy the stunning sunset of the water town. In spring, you can enjoy the typical buildings and the lush willows at the Xitang Ancient Town. In winter, you can enjoy the unforgettable snow scenery if you are lucky enough in the Xitang Ancient Town.
By the way, the foods in Xitang Ancient Town is worth tasting.
Location: Linping District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
Tangxi Ancient Town is located in Hangzhou with convenient transportation. The Grand Canal crosses the Tangxi Ancient Town from north to south. And the Guangji Bridge is the core of the Tangxi Ancient Town. Guangji Bridge is not only the representative of the ancient bridges, but also witnessed the development of Tangxi Ancient Town. Standing on the Guangji Bridge, you will have a panoramic view of the buildings with white walls and black tile as well as the Grand Canal. At the Tangxi Ancient Town, you can also see the Imperial Inscription of Emperor Qianlong, which is the largest imperial inscription in China. There is an ancient well near the Guangji Bridge.
At the Tangxi Ancient Town, you can know about the history of Tangxi from a small fishing village to a prosperous town.
Location: 233 Puchuan Street, Puyuan Town, Tongxiang, Zhejiang Province, China
Puyuan Ancient Town is only 25 minutes’ drive from Wuzhen Ancient Town. With a history over 800 years, you can see ancient streets, ancient bridges, traditional houses and ancient trees in Puyuan Ancient Town. As typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River, there are 9 ancient bridges in Puyuan Ancient Town. There are two ancient ginkgo trees at the Fushan Temple at Puyuan Ancient Town, which are beautiful in autumn.
At Puyuan Ancient Town, you can know about the culture of the merchants in Puyuan. In the past, the silk produced in Puyuan was world-famous. Nowadays, the sweaters produced in Puyuan are also famous in China, which adds fashion of this ancient town.
Location: Lanxi, Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China
With a history over 1,300 years, Youbu Ancient Town is one of the most famous water towns in Zhejiang Province. There are well-preserved ancient village, ancient streets, ancient bridges and ancient buildings in Youbu Ancient Town. Compared with other water towns in Zhejiang Province, Youbu Ancient Town is less crowded.In the morning, you can have breakfast at a store in the Youbu Ancient Town like the local people. And there are many delicious snacks, foods and drinks in the ancient town. At day, you can stroll around the ancient town, take photos and take a boat to experience the life of the local people. At night, you can enjoy the gorgeous night view of the ancient town.
Location: 105 Guanhe Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
Xixing Ancient Town is the hometown of lanterns in China, and the lanterns making in Xixing Ancient Town can be traced back to the Southern Song Dynasty. Xixing Ancient Town, located at the junction of canal of southern Zhejiang and Qiantang River, used to be transfer point of a large number of goods. Nowadays, there are still many historical sites in Xixing Ancient Town.
How to Get to Xixing Ancient Town: You can take Hangzhou Subway Line 1 and get off at the Xixing Station, then walk about 800 meters to get to the Xixing Ancient Town.
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