Xitang Ancient Town has a thousand-year-old history, a labyrinth of alleys, and retains its original flavor and unique charm
The ancient town of Xitang has an ancient charm of more than 1,000 years, and the alleys are like a labyrinth, which makes people nostalgic. It not only maintains the classical layout of the Song Dynasty, but also preserves a number of buildings of the Ming and Qing dynasties, showing the unique style of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
Xitang is an "AAAA" scenic spot located in the Nanhu District of Jiaxing, Zhejiang. Although this town is small, it has been built for thousands of years and was founded in the Northern Song Dynasty.
The town is built on a hill and is dotted along the river with a large number of Chinese characteristic residences, which are set against Chinese architecture with Chinese characteristics. Walking along the river, you can see the famous nine-curved bridge and wooden plank road along the way.
What makes Xitang Ancient Town unique is its winding and deep hutongs. The narrow alleys reflect each other, forming a vast labyrinth.
The city walls are densely covered with vines and are inaccessible, and walking in it gives you the feeling of being in a fairyland. It is said that the alley is very winding, and thieves from other places will be caught if they get lost.
Walking in the alleys of Xitang, you can feel the traces of ancient time. She looked up and saw the carvings on the windows, and in the corners, she could still see the marks of centuries ago.
From time to time, a wooden gate was pushed open, making a rumbling sound, as if going back in time. Such a sense of history is a unique attraction of Xitang. In addition to the strong classical charm, Xitang also preserves the most primitive rural style.
You can see a small boat going up and down the river, and you can sit in a teahouse by the river and watch an old man play chess. A variety of artisans come together here, giving the whole town a rustic and warm life.
This is really a vivid picture of the scenery of the south of the Yangtze River. Tanggu Town has a long cultural heritage, and the alleys are like a labyrinth, containing infinite attraction. It is a great tourist attraction and a window to explain the history of Gangnam.
At the same time, the historical and cultural heritage of Xitang is also a subject that needs in-depth research. First, overdevelopment should be regulated. It is not possible to carry out excessive commercial development for the sake of tourism, which will affect the original living atmosphere of the ancient city.
It is necessary to uphold the inheritance and development of cultural heritage. Secondly, the historical features unique to the town have been preserved. No demolition or new construction of the building shall be carried out, and the existing structure shall not be affected. It needs to be renovated as before, so that the appearance of the town can be maintained.
The second is the inheritance of local intangible cultural heritage. Folk customs can be displayed in the form of folk festivals, and folk skills training bases can also be established. Fourth, raise public awareness of environmental protection.
Through relevant publicity activities, the sense of belonging of citizens is enhanced, so that they can take the initiative to protect the ecological environment of the ancient city. The protection of the ancient city of Xitang should start from two aspects: development and preservation, and strive to make it full of vitality while maintaining its ancient charm. This requires us to find a balance between development and development in order to maintain the long-term development of this ancient town.