China's water towns in the south of the Yangtze River = Water Towns South of the Yangtze River: Water Towns South of the Yangtze River

Author: Ruan Yishan
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The Jiangnan region of China refers to the area south of the Yangtze River, encompassing southern Jiangsu Province and northern Zhejiang Province, including regions such as Suzhou, Jiaxing, and Huzhou. This area is located in the alluvial plain formed by the Yangtze River and Taihu Lake, with a network of rivers and canals. After the Sui Dynasty, the Grand Canal was excavated, leading to developed transportation and the formation of numerous prosperous water towns. Well-preserved ancient towns include Zhouzhuang and Tongli in Jiangsu Province, Nanxun, Wuzhen, and Xitang in Zhejiang Province, and Zhujiajiao in Shanghai.