Zhejiang historical sites

Hongyuantai Dyehouse (宏源泰染坊), founded during the Song Dynasty and flourishing during the Ming, Qing, and early Republic of China periods, boasts a history of several hundred years. After relocating to Wuzhen during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, it became a production base and distribution center for indigo-dyed printed cloth. For centuries, Hongyuantai Dyehouse […]

Yuehe Historic Block (月河历史街区), located in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, is one of the most intact, largest, and culturally rich areas in the urban district. It stands out as a prime example showcasing the distinctive residential and cultural features of Jiangnan water towns. Running alongside its southern side is a branch of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand

Yanguan Ancient Town (盐官古镇), situated in Haining City, Zhejiang Province, is place with a history of over two thousand years. It has been a significant site for salt production since ancient times, hence its name “Yanguan,” which means “salt official” in Chinese. This ancient town not only preserves rich historical and cultural heritage but also

The Bailian Pagoda (白莲塔), also known as the White Lotus Pagoda, is a significant historical and cultural landmark located in Wuzhen Water Town. Constructed during the Chongning period of the Northern Song Dynasty (1102-1106), it originally stood north of the Ten Scenic Ponds in Wuzhen’s West Tianjing Alley. Due to its location in the western

Zhaoming Academy (昭明书院), named after Prince Zhaoming Xiao Tong (萧统) of the Southern Liang Dynasty, stands as a quintessential representation of ancient Chinese private academies. Situated in Wuzhen Water Town, it is one of the most well-preserved academies in southern China. In the second year of the Tianjian era of the Liang Dynasty (503 AD),

Xitang Ancient Town (西塘古镇), situated at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai in China, is one of the six famous ancient towns in the Jiangnan region. Dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was a meeting point between the Wu and Yue states and served as one

Huguo Grain Official Temple (护国随粮王庙), commonly known as the “Seventh Old Master’s Temple (七老爷庙),” is dedicated to the local deity of Xitang. Historically, there was indeed a person named Jin, ranked seventh, whom the common folk referred to as the Seventh Old Master. During the Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty, when famine struck the