The Living Museum of Qian River Commerce

#chinatravel 🏮 Where Ming Dynasty Merchants Still Haunt the Cobblestones Nestled along the Qian River in Zhejiang’s Yiwu, this 400-year-old trading hub preserves 2km of waterfront arcades where tea, porcelain, and salt once changed hands. Unlike touristy water towns, Fotang remains a working community—watch silver-haired grannies hang laundry from wooden balconies while cargo boats glide past. 📍 Location: 20km from Yiwu (taxi or bus Y21) 🎫 Admission: Free