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Leisurely Jiaxing | Travel Back in Time to the Ancient Streets of Jiangnan Water Town

|Travel back in time to the ancient streets of Jiangnan Water Town. Yuehe Ancient Town, also known as Yuehe Historical Block, is located near Zhongji Road in Nanhu District, Jiaxing. In the past, it was a prosperous place for industry and commerce in Jiaxing. The whole block is built along the water, with ancient streets and deep alleys winding and crisscrossing, and the most simple ancient bridges, narrow alleys, old houses, and corridors, which are very delightful! 🖼Historical Background: More than 1,700 years ago, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal passed through the south side of the Yuehe Historical Block. Due to the developed water transportation, the residents here lived by the water, forming a prosperous scene of thousands of lights, official boats, and merchant ships, and producing highlights such as Jiangxi Guild Hall, Goldfish Courtyard, Dachang Pawnshop, Jiahe Water Post, Gaogongsheng Sauce Garden, and Caishen Hall, which are far more famous than Xitang and Wuzhen! ❤Recommended Reasons: The Yuehe Historical Block has formed a basic pattern of "three rivers and three streets" with winding and crisscrossing alleys and streets, narrow rivers and alleys, and restored old houses. The ancient streets and deep alleys crisscross, and the small bridges and corridors are full of the rich style of the water town! 🗓Itinerary: For first-time visitors, you can follow the route of Yuehe Historical Block - South Gate - Yuehe Embroidery Culture Museum - Caishen Hall - Jiaxing Zongzi Culture Museum - Tanyue Bridge - Former Residence of Ni Yugong - Zhuxing Bridge - Taiping Bridge - Water Expo Garden - Goldfish Pond - North Corridor of Yuehe - Zhangjia Bridge - Flower and Bird Market - Pig Corridor - Yuehe Embroidery Culture Museum. ✅Must Experience: Traditional Shops and Handicraft Shops: Stroll along Yuehe Ancient Street and see a dazzling array of shops and handicrafts. From exquisite embroidery to simple ceramics, from traditional teahouses to modern galleries, every place exudes a strong artistic atmosphere and Jiangnan style. Ancient Canal Scenery: It is also a major attraction. You can walk along the canal or take a boat to enjoy the unique scenery of the Jiangnan water town and feel the tranquility and serenity. 👍Most Recommended: [One] Among them, the Jiaxing Zongzi Culture Museum allows you to appreciate the history and development of zongzi. Zongzi from different regions have different styles and types, and you can also taste the special "Zhenzhen Laolao" freshly wrapped zongzi, which tastes good! [Two] Yuehe Embroidery Culture Museum is for embroidery. Young ladies who love embroidery and painting can try it. 💰Per Capita Consumption: Free After a tour, you can truly feel the heritage of the Yuehe Historical Block, which has a tasteful and unique atmosphere, a strong sense of Jiangnan water town, and a large number of ancient buildings and streets from the Ming and Qing Dynasties on both sides, making you feel like you have traveled back to the Jiangnan water town a thousand years ago.
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Posted: Jan 6, 2025
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