Zhouzhuang is a small town in the south of the Yangtze River, with the reputation of being the first water town in China, and it is the first batch of 5A scenic spots in China. Zhouzhuang was founded in 1086, named after the local citizen Mr. Zhou Digong donated land to build Quanfu Temple. Tongli, an ancient town with a long history, is a typical water town of Han nationality in the south of the Yangtze River. Tongli used to be called fertile land. In the early Tang Dynasty, it was changed to Tongli, and in the Song Dynasty it was renamed Tongli.
Tang Xi Ancient Town is located in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai provinces. In ancient times, it was called Xietang, Pingchuan, and it was 10 km away from Jiashan city. It is a Millennium water town of Wudihan culture and one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Wuzhen, once known as Wu Dun and Qingdun, has a long history of more than 6,000 years. It is one of the 20 golden week forecast scenic spots in China and one of the six ancient towns in Jiangnan.
Zhouzhuangde bridge
When it comes to Zhouzhuang, we can't help talking about bridges. The bridge in Zhouzhuang is of primitive simplicity, with various shapes and intriguing features. Zhenfeng Bridge is melodious in poetry, the abutment wall of Fu 'an Bridge, and the most famous one is undoubtedly Shuangqiao. Shuangqiao is located in the center of Zhouzhuang, beside the river, arranged at right angles. The locals call it Keybridge. People in Zhouzhuang are built by water. There are many deep houses with white walls and tiles, and there are small waterside pavilions with carved beams and painted buildings.
Zhouzhuang's well-shaped river channel constitutes the charm of the water town. All the water lanes are crowded with tourists, and all the rivers are rippling on canoes. Today, the Shen Guild Hall is still there, and the tragic story of the protagonist in this ancient residence with considerable weight makes people think, adding a heavy atmosphere to the flowing water bridge in Zhouzhuang.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Four Famous Towns in Jiangnan