Jiaxing | The cloudy Moon River also has the charm of the Jiangnan region

🚗 The Moon River Historical District is one of the most intact, largest, and most reflective of the residential and cultural characteristics of the Jiangnan water towns in the urban area of Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province. The district is based on the parallel layout of 'three rivers and three streets'—the 'Grand Canal', 'Outer Moon River', and 'Inner Moon River' run almost parallel to each other and converge near the North Li Bridge, creating a spatial layout with distinctive features; 'Zhongji Road', 'Tan Alley', and 'Xiushui Pocket Street' became bustling commercial areas due to their proximity to the canal and the prefectural city. In the past, 'Zhongji Road' was lined with shops on both sides, bustling with merchants and traders. 🚗 The winding alleys and streets crisscross, and the narrow rivers, old residential houses, and other features restore and display the strong ancient town style of the water town. Inside the scenic area, there are attractions from six major venues including the Jiangxi Guild Hall, Goldfish Yard, Dachang Pawnshop, Jiahe Water Post, Gao Gongsheng Soy Sauce Garden, and the God of Wealth Hall. The Moon River District is an ideal place to explore the old appearance of the Jiangnan prefectural city while enjoying the prosperity of century-old brands. 🚗 I've been to Jiaxing several times but never visited Moon River. This time I made an appointment with a local friend to take a tour and have a meal. I originally thought it was just an ordinary ancient town, but I didn't expect it to be quite large. There is an area that seems to be uninhabited, but I feel it has the original atmosphere of the ancient town (but my local friend told me it's a bar street, quiet during the day and lively at night). 🚗 The picture is a corner of the ancient town, a place I really like, with the charm of 'small bridges over flowing water and households'. If you go there, be sure to check it out!