Zhejiang historical sites

Chongren Ancient Town (崇仁古镇), located to the west of Shengzhou in Zhejiang Province, is a historical town with nearly a millennium of history. Originally named Xinghua Village, it was renamed Chongren during the Xining period of the Northern Song Dynasty when the Qi family, honored by imperial decree, relocated from Wuzhou to this area. Inspired […]

The Former Residence of Xu Wei, also known as the Green Vine Book House (青藤书屋), is a traditional Chinese-style courtyard dwelling covering an area of 478 square meters. Originally named Liuhua Book House, it was where Xu Wei, an outstanding literary figure and artist of the Ming Dynasty, was born on the fourth day of

Located in the Yuecheng District of Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, the Shusheng Hometown Historic District (书圣故里) stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Shaoxing, preserving its historical charm and serving as the birthplace of eminent figures who have influenced Chinese culture. This district is renowned as the hometown of the “Sage of Calligraphy,”

Dafo Temple (大佛寺), also known as Grand Buddha Temple, boasts a history spanning over a millennium, dating back to the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Situated in Xinchang, it stands out for its stone cave sculptures, making it one of the few surviving early stone cave sites in southern China, often referred to as the “Dunhuang of

Zhou Enlai’s Ancestral Residence (周恩来祖居) is a north-facing brick and tile house with the traditional features of a black bamboo silk platform gate, reflecting Ming Dynasty architectural style. The exterior of the residence is simple and solemn, consisting of three sections, each with three rooms. Every two sections are seperated by a courtyard with small

Bazi Bridge (八字桥, Baziqiao), located in Shaoxing, has a length of 28 meters, a width of 3.5 meters, and a height of 5 meters. It was originally constructed during the Jia Tai period of the Southern Song Dynasty (1201-1204). The name “Bazi” (八字) comes from the shape of the bridge, resembling the Chinese character “八”

Cangqiao Straight Street (仓桥直街, Cangqiao Zhijie) is situated within the historical district of Yuewang City, on the eastern side of Fushan Hill. It embodies the characteristic ancient city style, with traditional residences as its main feature, serving as a blend of living, commercial, and tourist elements within a historical and cultural street. Recognized with the

Anchang Ancient Town (安昌古镇) is one of the renowned Four Ancient Towns in Shaoxing. Dating back to the Northern Song Dynasty, it has faced destruction multiple times due to wars but was rebuilt during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The architectural style of Anchang Ancient Town embodies the typical characteristics of the Jiangnan water towns,