The old docks were once part of the maritime Silk Road

*Everyone has an image of an ancient town in their heart, which might be a scene of small bridges over flowing water, or the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Qinghu Ancient Town touches the heartstrings of visitors with its unique charm, history, and cultural elegance. *If we turn back the clock a thousand years, it was the waves and the oar sounds of Qinghu Creek that awakened Qinghu Ancient Town. *Since the Song Dynasty, Qinghu was once the most prosperous water and land transportation hub in the southwest of Zhejiang, and a logistics center for the provinces of Fujian, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi. At its peak, there were 17 docks in Qinghu, with over 1000 shipping boats. *The old docks were an important node of the inland transportation line and the maritime Silk Road, the southeastern terminus of the Grand Canal from Beijing to Hangzhou, and were known as 'the first dock of the Qiantang River's southern source'. *Today, the docks, having shed their former glory, resemble an elder who has retired after a successful career, quietly enjoying the leisurely view of the southern mountains. *Walking through the ancient town, one can see buildings of antique beauty that witnessed the glory of the water transport culture and dock culture. The town and the docks are integrated; the ancient town uses the docks as a carrier, combining the ancient path with the Silk Road, serving dual purposes. *In the ancient town's Upper Street and Lower Street, many ancient residential buildings are preserved, exuding a strong historical atmosphere. Both streets are not very long and are lined with various small shops, quiet and peaceful. *Strolling here, one feels as if time has stood still. Different from the hustle and bustle of the city, the time from morning to dusk here seems infinitely extended. In leisure, listening to the neighbors' chit-chat can yield much pleasure. *The various alleys on both sides of the main street meander between high walls, quaint, quiet, and profound. Here, one can let go of life's pressures and immerse in the picturesque scenery of the ancient town, walking through courtyards under overhanging eaves, listening to the stories told by the green tiles and grey bricks of past prosperity and splendor. 【Attraction】Qinghu Ancient Town (Qingxi River and Lake) 【Address】100 meters north of the intersection of County Road 401 and Qingquan Road 【Admission】Free 【Tour Time】1.5 hours.