Jiangnan Water Town is one of the most representative ancient water towns in China, with many famous ancient towns. Among the more famous ones are the following:
Wuzhen: Located in Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, it is one of the first historical and cultural towns in China and one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Wuzhen is famous for its quaint architectural style and typical Jiangnan water town style, and is a typical ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River in China, known as the "land of fish and rice, the house of silk".
Xitang: Located in Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, it is one of the first historical and cultural towns in China and one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Xitang is famous for its well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty buildings and unique "bridge culture", and its streets and bridges are mostly built along the river, forming a unique pattern of "water and land parallel, river streets are adjacent".
Zhouzhuang: Located in Kunshan City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, it is a famous historical and cultural town in China and one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Zhouzhuang is famous for its simple and elegant architectural style, beautiful and pleasant natural scenery and rich water town culture, and is known as the "Venice of the East".
Tongli: Located in Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, it is a famous historical and cultural town in China and one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Tongli is famous for its well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty buildings and typical Jiangnan water town style, and its streets and bridges are mostly built along the river, forming a unique landscape of "many small bridges in water lanes, and people sleeping on the river".
The above are a few famous ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, each with its own unique charm and characteristics. As for which ancient town is best to visit, it depends on personal preferences and itinerary. It is recommended to understand the characteristics and characteristics of each ancient town first, and then choose it based on your own interests and time.