Xitang, A Serene Water World
Civil residences south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River are famous for fresh and elegant styles and distinctive features.
The ancient town of Xitang is a typical example of these dwellings.
Xitang is located in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province,
The ancient town of Xitang is a typical example of these dwellings.
Xitang is located in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province,
between Shanghai and Hangzhou.Though small in size,
this ancient town boasts a long history.
It was first built in the Spring and Autumn Period ,
at the border between the states of Wu and Yue.
The present layout had already taken place before the Song Dynasty,
and the famous Wangxian Bridge is a legacy of the Song.
By the Ming and Qing Dynasties,
Xitang had become a renowned trade center for farm products,
silks and ceramics, all produced in the
surrounding areas and famous throughout the country.
It was first built in the Spring and Autumn Period ,
at the border between the states of Wu and Yue.
The present layout had already taken place before the Song Dynasty,
and the famous Wangxian Bridge is a legacy of the Song.
By the Ming and Qing Dynasties,
Xitang had become a renowned trade center for farm products,
silks and ceramics, all produced in the
surrounding areas and famous throughout the country.
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