Nanhetou Historical and Cultural Block, Pinghu, Zhejiang Province

Nanhetou Historical and Cultural Block is located on the west bank of Donghu Scenic Area, a national 4A-level tourist attraction in Pinghu. Covering an area of about 360 mu, it is the largest historical and cultural block in Pinghu, with 136 cultural relics and historical buildings. The overall architecture of Nanhetou Historical and Cultural Block reflects the style of Jiangnan ancient towns in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. The houses, courtyards, bridges, and alleys in the block are all symbols of history. Various holiday-themed landscapes highlight cultural characteristics and are in harmony with the business forms and architectural styles of the block. Through projects such as water system renovation, greening landscape, lighting, east square, and external environment layout, the quality of Nanhetou Historical and Cultural Block has been effectively improved. Nanhetou Historical and Cultural Block is the most core urban memory and cultural root of Pinghu, consisting of Nanhetou Provincial Historical and Cultural Protection Area and Nanhetou Provincial Historical and Cultural Block. The business forms of Nanhetou Historical and Cultural Block meet the consumption needs of shopping, catering, entertainment, and leisure. While inheriting tradition, more youthful and creative commercial elements have been introduced, forming a "culture + commerce" characteristic pedestrian street integrating cultural exhibitions, creative design, catering and entertainment, and arts and crafts.