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Wuzhen, Ancient water town in Zhejiang Province, China.

Wuzhen is a water town with canals, wooden buildings, stone bridges, and pathways that form its structure. The settlement is crisscrossed by waterways where traditional architecture shapes everyday life.

The settlement was founded more than 1,300 years ago and preserves structures from the Ming and Qing dynasties. These buildings show how people in this region lived and built during those periods.

The town houses art museums and traditional workshops where visitors can watch craftspeople work with silk and local spirits. These spaces show how local artisans have kept their skills alive and passed them down through their families.

The town has two main districts, Dongzha and Xizha, accessible through separate entrances. Visitors can move between them using free boat or bus services to explore the whole area.

A special bridge formation features two bridges, Tongji and Renji, where each one is visible through the arch of the other. This unusual arrangement is a rare example of how builders solved problems with water and space in this region.

Location: Tongxiang City

GPS coordinates: 30.74649,120.48190

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:22

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