Drunkland Shaoxing

Author: Du Wenhe
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: Shaoxing, once the ancient capital of the Yue Kingdom, is often called a museum without walls. With thousands of years of historical heritage, almost every step can be taken on a. Opening the history of Shaoxing is like flipping through a thick bound book, emitting a humanistic atmosphere that is captivating. Walking into Shaoxing is like stepping into a folk art scroll. With wupeng boats, black tiles, white walls, old streets, and deep alleys, the essayist Du Wenhe, with his unique talent, showcases the charm of this land between Jishan and Jian River. When we pause at Mount Kuaiji and wander along the Shan Y dao, we are sure to find the full intoxication of this wine country. This book is one of the Jiangnan Intellectual Journey Series. Cai Yuanpei said, "Shaoxing is a place with layers of historical heritage, crowded with culture, where famous figures are close to each other. Almost every step taken can land on a piece of history." In such a place where history, culture, and famous figures converge, the author strolls along Shan Y dao and pauses at Mount Kuaiji, and the joys and sorrows of the sages, as well as the elegance of the scholars, emerge with each step. Or, taking a ride in a wupeng boat or passing through the alleys along the river, the mellowness of Shaoxing wine and the warmth of folk customs also flow along. Drunk in Shaoxing displays the purity of folk customs amidst the mellowness of wine.