Visit small old town named Wuzhen
By airstone
@airstone (126)
China
1 response
@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
7 Sep 09
Dear airstone,
I am glad to know that you too enjoyed the serenity of this old
town called Wuzhen.
I was there in October 2007, I was so overwhelming with its
beauty..it is so peaceful and I was like being teleported back
in time
Wuzhen is an old water village and known as the Venice of China!
Wuzhen Town, in Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, has a history
of more than 1,000 years. Over 80% of the ancient residential houses,
workshops, post office & stores still standing on the banks of the
rivers have remained unchanged, lending an atmosphere of antiquity:)
Tradition is still very much alive in Wuzhen. In addition to
flower-drum opera, shadow-puppet shows, and temple fairs, Wuzhen
also attracts visitors with its time-honoured art of making indigo-dyed
printed calico. In ancient times, indigo-dyed printed calico was used
for curtains, scarves, and tablecloths in every household in the
countryside of Zhejiang Province. Today, it is still common to see
old women in indigo-blue gowns leisurely operating spinning wheels
or looms at weaving workshops in the old lanes of Wuzhen. You can sit
on small boat (like gondola) by the river and go under the beautiful
bridges...beautiful scenery!
Wuzhen has been included by UNESCO in the reserve list of world cultural
heritages. A place that I highly recommended, it bring you back in time
Thanks and hope to hear from you again!