Top 5 China Ancient Towns
Here we recommend 5 top China Ancient Towns in China: Zhouzhuang, Wuzhen, Tongli, Xitang and Wuyuan.
Zhouzhuang
Zhouzhuang history starts in 1086. It locaed between 3 travel cities Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. This watertown is surrounded by water, boat is the transport venicles. The streets are connected with bridges. Local people's courtyards are built with bamboo fences. Zhouzhuang is so typical southern watertown.
Xitang
Xitang is located in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province.Xitang is a town of a thousand years of history and culture. As back in the Warring States Period is the intersection place of the two countries to Yue. Therefore it is well built, protected and preserved by people of two places. The markets in Xitang was formed in Yuan Dynasty. The biggest difference between Xitang and other water towns is that there are corridors built along the river and water. The style is much like Summer Palace in Beijing.
Wuzhen
Wuzhen has a fame back in the ancient time. It is one of the six ancient towns. The ancient style is still in depth in Wuzhen even in the modern times. About the travel tips in Wuzhen, many famous authors leave their opinions. Now the travellers mostly go to Xizha Area and Dongzha Area. You will have a good choose to expenrience the water, bridges and Southern flavor. It is very beautiful in the night. The colors in night makes people misted and excited. If you choose to stay Wuzhen in holiday, that would be even better!
Tongli and Wuyuan
Tongli is built in Dynasty Song and has a history of 1000 years. It is located in East Grand Canal of the Taihu lake. People should not be unfamiliar to the ancient town Wuyuan. It is described as the most beautiful villages in China. This autumn season is definitely the best place to visit Wuyuan.
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