Li Xiao and his friends came to the beautiful ancient water town - Wuzhen. This is an ancient town with a long history and cultural heritage, and it is also a famous tourist attraction.
Li Xiao and his friends walked through the ancient gatehouse and arrived at the central area of the ancient town. This is the most prosperous place in Wuzhen and the most representative place. Rows of small shops line both sides of the street, with tile-roofed houses with green tiles and white walls.
The gate tower arch and typical water town architectural style make people feel as if they have arrived in a mysterious ancient town.
"This place is so beautiful!" Li Xiao exclaimed.
"Yes, the ancient buildings and streets are preserved here, giving people a feeling of traveling through time and space," said my friend.
They walked into a quaint little shop, which was filled with various handicrafts and handicrafts, including traditional silks and satins, hand-knitted sweaters, exquisite lacquerware, etc.
"Are these all handmade?" Li Xiao asked curiously.
"Yes, the handicrafts here are all handmade by local craftsmen. They are very exquisite and unique." the shop owner introduced.
Li Xiao went shopping with her friends, bought a few handicrafts, and then continued walking on the ancient streets, admiring various antique buildings and landscapes.
"The architecture and scenery here are really beautiful." Li Xiao praised.
"Yes, this is one of the representatives of Xia's ancient water town architecture, and it is very famous." said the friend.
They came to an ancient bridge, called the "Stone Bridge", which is one of the landmark buildings in Wuzhen. The bridge was made of stone, and one end led to a small island with a small pavilion built on it.
,very beautiful.
"This bridge is really amazing!" Li Xiao exclaimed.
"Yes, this bridge has a history of hundreds of years and has always been a symbol of Wuzhen." said the friend.
They walked along the river bank, admiring the beauty and customs of the Jiangnan water town. The scenery here was very pleasant, making people feel comfortable and happy.
"This is really a great tourist destination." Li Xiao said.
"Yes, there is a rich culture here. My friend saw that Li Xiao was very interested in the culture of the ancient town, so he took them further and came to a traditional garden-Xizha Impression. There are many beautiful gardens here.
There are flowers, plants and trees, as well as some exquisite pavilions, small bridges and flowing water, which are very suitable for walking and viewing.
Li Xiao and his friends walked in the garden, enjoying the beautiful scenery and tasting the culture of the ancient town. There are traditional garden designs and layouts, as well as traditional architectural styles and decorations. Li Xiao is very sensitive to these traditional cultures.
Interested, he kept taking photos to record the beautiful scenery and cultural heritage here.
"The garden design here is really exquisite, and every place contains profound cultural connotations." Li Xiao praised.
"Yes, the garden design and architectural style here are very traditional and represent the essence of Xia's traditional culture." The friend explained.
They continued to stroll in the garden, admiring the beautiful scenery and savoring the culture of the ancient town. Some small bridges, flowing water, stone paths, pavilions, etc. in the garden made the place look very pleasant and romantic.
"This place is really beautiful and makes people feel happy." Li Xiao said with emotion.
“The architectural style here is really unique!” Li Xiao exclaimed.
"Yes, these buildings are traditional Wu-style buildings and are very unique." The friend explained.
They walked along the ancient bluestone road, which was planted with various plants, and the air was filled with the faint fragrance of flowers, which made people feel relaxed and happy.
"This ancient town is so beautiful!" Li Xiao said excitedly.
"Yes, Wuzhen is a charming place with profound history and culture." The friend nodded.
They came to the most famous place in the ancient town - Dongzha. There are many buildings with strong historical and cultural characteristics, such as red buildings, white buildings, brothels, etc. Each building has its own unique style and story.
"This place is so beautiful, every building is a work of art." Li Xiao said with emotion.
"Yes, the architecture and culture here have a very profound history." My friend agreed.
They walked around the ancient town, not only admiring the beauty of traditional buildings, but also tasting local specialties, such as xiaolongbao, fresh meat mooncakes, stinky tofu, etc.
“The xiaolongbao here is so delicious!” Li Xiao praised.
"Yes, the food in Wuzhen is really unique and makes people forget to leave." The friend nodded.
They also visited many museums and memorials and learned about Wuzhen’s rich history and culture, such as the Xiaguo Youth Daily Wuzhen Reporter Park, Xiaguo Redwood Museum, etc.
"This place is really full of wisdom and culture, and it is worth understanding and learning from us." Li Xiao sighed.
"Yes, Wuzhen has rich cultural heritage and historical accumulation. It is also known as the 'soul of Jiangnan Water Town' and is one of the important representatives of Xia's traditional culture." The friend responded.
They walked into the ancient streets of Wuzhen and saw ancient buildings on both sides of the streets, with cornices and carved beams. Some buildings were hundreds of years old but were still well preserved.
Li Xiao couldn't help but ask: "These ancient buildings are so beautiful. How are they protected here?"
"Yes, these ancient buildings are really unique." The friend nodded, "Wuzhen has been promoting a balance between ancient town protection and tourism development. The government has increased protection efforts to avoid over-commercialization and over-development, while paying attention to the protection of native land.
culture and traditional architectural features. At the same time, local residents are encouraged to actively participate in the protection and inheritance of ancient buildings, so that ancient buildings can become the common wealth of the entire community."
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "This kind of protection method is really good. It can not only protect the cultural heritage value of ancient buildings, but also allow tourists to better understand and appreciate these ancient buildings." Li
As they walked, they came to an antique teahouse. The owner of the shop was an old man. He saw two young people coming to his shop and greeted them warmly: "Two guests, what would you like to taste?"
Tea?"
"Hello, boss, we would like to try your famous tea." Li Xiao responded with a smile.
The boss took out a menu and introduced in detail several famous teas in their store. They finally chose Tieguanyin, which is one of Wuzhen's specialties.
The teahouse was filled with a strong aroma of tea. The two of them tasted the tea slowly, admiring the ancient decoration and leisurely atmosphere in the teahouse, as if they had returned to ancient times and experienced that ancient lifestyle.
"This Tieguanyin is really delicious, with a mellow taste and a long aftertaste." My friend praised it.
Li Xiao nodded in agreement, and then asked: "The ancient buildings and ancient buildings here are also one of the most important cultural landscapes in Wuzhen. You see, there are many ancient houses and official residences here. They are all buildings hundreds of years ago. They are preserved
It captures many styles and characteristics of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.”
"Yes," Li Xiao said with emotion, "the ancient buildings here are so charming. I have always wanted to learn about ancient architectural techniques and styles, and this visit to Wuzhen is really a good opportunity."
The friend continued: "Not only that, the ancient buildings here also represent the essence of Xia's ancient urban planning and design. Each building has its own specific meaning and purpose, and they are all related to each other. If you observe carefully,
You will find that every building here is very unique.”
After hearing this, Li Xiao couldn't help but asked curiously: "Can we visit the ancient buildings here?"
The friend nodded and said, "Of course, the ancient buildings here are open to the public. You can visit and study here."
So, Li Xiao and his friends started their tour of ancient buildings. They first visited an ancient house in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This house was called "Impression Xizha". It is a building group connected by water, with a total of ten buildings.
There are seven halls, eighteen corridors, nine courtyards, more than forty balconies and thirty-three stone bridges.
Li Xiao and his friends walked into the house along the winding path and felt the simplicity and heaviness of the house. The walls here are all made of blue bricks, which look like they have experienced hundreds of years of vicissitudes. There are also some carvings on the walls.
The exquisite patterns and fonts make people admire the ingenuity of these ancient craftsmen.
Walking into the hall, Li Xiao saw antique furniture and utensils placed in the house, such as mahogany chairs, blue and white porcelain bowls, carved screens, etc. These furniture and utensils were very exquisite, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.
Seeing that Li Xiao was very interested in these furniture and utensils, a friend introduced him to him: "These furniture and utensils were carefully made by ancient craftsmen. They represent the essence of Xia's ancient craftsmanship. Wuzhen is known for its traditional handicrafts
It is famous for its manufacturing industries, including silk, carving, weaving, etc., of which these furniture and utensils are also part.”
Li Xiao felt very interesting after hearing the introduction from his friend. He began to observe these furniture and utensils carefully, and discussed their production technology and historical background with his friends. They spent a long time in the museum and learned a lot about Xia Dynasty.
Knowledge of ancient Chinese furniture and utensils.
After walking out of the museum, Li Xiao and her friends came to another attraction in Wuzhen - the Ancient Tree Flower Pavilion. The Ancient Tree Flower Pavilion is a typical Jiangnan water town building. It was built in the mid-Ming Dynasty and is one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Wuzhen.
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Li Xiao and his friends strolled in the ancient tree and flower pavilion, feeling the traditional Jiangnan water town style. The eaves, doors and windows here are all made of wood, and many red lanterns are hung, which is very distinctive. Li Xiao also noticed that the ancient
The architecture of Shuhua Pavilion uses many traditional wood carving and stone carving techniques, and these carvings are detailed, exquisite and lifelike.
"The Ancient Tree and Flower Pavilion is really a very beautiful building, and the Jiangnan water town style it embodies is also very unique." Li Xiao said to his friend.
"Yes, many traditional buildings and culture have been preserved here. It is really a rare cultural treasure house." My friend also said in agreement.
They continued to stroll in the old tree and flower pavilion, admiring the beautiful scenery and culture here. Through the window, they could see the crystal clear river water outside. Some boats were slowly sailing on the river, and the scenery was very pleasant.
As night falls, the lanterns gradually light up, and the atmosphere in Wuzhen becomes more romantic and mysterious. Li Xiao and his friends continue to stroll among the ancient trees and flower pavilions, enjoying this beautiful night.
Back at the hotel, Li Xiao sighed: "Wuzhen is really a town full of history and culture. Its ancient buildings and traditional culture are worth learning and exploring."
"Yes, they walked to an ancient well. A friend introduced it to Li Xiao: "This is one of the most famous scenic spots in Wuzhen, called Mingqiu Well."
"Why is it called Ming Qiujing?" Li Xiao asked curiously.
"Because in autumn, when you open the manhole cover and tap the well wall, it will make a pleasant echo, as if the sound of autumn is ringing." The friend explained.
Li Xiao looked at the well in surprise, and then gently tapped the well wall with his friends. Sure enough, the well wall made a crisp echo, which reverberated in the surrounding air, making people feel relaxed and happy.
They continued along the path, passed through a tree-lined avenue, and came to an antique courtyard. The courtyard was full of various flowers, with a faint fragrance of flowers, which was very pleasant. In the center of the courtyard was an ancient well.
There are some bluestone and wooden benches beside the well, where tourists can rest and watch.
Li Xiao walked to the well and observed the well carefully. He found that the well mouth was round in shape, about one meter in diameter, the walls were made of bluestone, and the well was about ten meters deep. The water in the well was crystal clear to the bottom.
, it seems that you can see some aquatic animals and plants swimming inside. There are several celadon bowls placed in the stone buckets beside the well. The bowls are filled with cold well water, which makes people feel very cool when they look at it.
"This well also has history, right?" Li Xiao asked.
"Yes, this is an old well with a history of thousands of years. It is said to have existed in the Southern Song Dynasty." The friend replied, "This is also an important gathering place in the ancient town. People used to communicate and discuss here."
Li Xiao nodded after hearing this, and was even more amazed at the rich history and culture contained in this small ancient town.
