A Living Chronicle of Jiangnan Water Town Charm

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Nestled along the banks of Shaoxing's ancient canals, this 1.5-kilometer flagstone thoroughfare preserves the soul of a 2,500-year-old city where:

History Breathes
• Ming-Qing timber-frame houses with distinctive ma tou qiang (horse-head gables)
• Original wells still used by residents (spot the moss-covered ropes)
• The iconic "No. 1 Scholar's Residence" with its hidden courtyard gardens

🎫 Free admission

Post by Winnie21 | Aug 4, 2025