Small Town Stories Series — Six Towns in Jiangnan

Author: Ruan Yishan
Author Country: China
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: Whenever the spring rain falls gently, willows turn green, peach blossoms bloom, and the lake swells with water. The boats float on the lake, shrouded in light mist. The clear water, the oars' shadows, and the shimmering waves all blend with the autumn sunset, the crimson leaves, and the layered forests. The setting sun illuminates the houses and bamboo trees in the water villages, while small crowds gather in the market towns. The small bridges, the boat landings, and the soft Wu dialect all evoke the dreamlike charm of "Jiangnan Water Towns." This book introduces the six shining pearls of water towns—Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Nanxun, Wuzhen, Xitang, and Luozhi—with rich and exquisite images and vivid, concise text, allowing readers to savor the historical and cultural essence of these water town heritage sites.