Shaoxing Ancient City is an ancient city with profound cultural heritage. It is full of ancient charm and shaded by green trees. The residential buildings with white walls and grey tiles in the ancient city are well-preserved. There is not a strong commercial atmosphere. Cangqiao Zhijie Historical District and Lu Xun’s Former Residence Historical District are good choices to experience the local folk customs.
Surrounded by water on all sides, the inner rivers crisscross. It is known as the ‘ancient city floating on water’. Therefore, black-awning boats, as a characteristic water transportation means, are also one of the popular ways to tour. In addition to history and simplicity, the ancient city also reveals a strong breath of life. The south street of Cangqiao Zhijie is a very life-oriented block. The buildings along the street are antique. There are very few shops. In narrow places of the street, clothes can be directly dried on the opposite wall by using bamboo poles. When passing by Guangning Bridge, you can still see dried fish dried by residents on the bridge. Propaganda signs of ‘Protecting Mother River’ can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys. Simple actions make people feel their intention to live. The ancient city is full of local characteristic shops. You can buy some local characteristic porcelain or taste the unique-flavored fennel beans and Shaoxing yellow rice wine. Immerse in local customs and feel the local conditions and customs of Shaoxing.Shaoxing Ancient City
Shaoxing Ancient City is an ancient city with profound cultural heritage. It is full of ancient char[...]
