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Ancient Town for a Thousand Years|Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town

Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town is located in Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. It is the first ancient town that the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal passes through after leaving Jiaxing City. It is connected to Changshui in the south and the canal in the north. It retains the architectural layout and characteristics of the south of the Yangtze River, relying on the ancient towns of the south of the Yangtze River, local history and culture, and the sweater town industry. Puyuan Town has a history of nearly a thousand years. It was once known as "Jiahe One Giant Town" for "Ten Thousand Pieces of Silk at Sunrise", and was established by the prince's son-in-law Pufeng and the princess during the Southern Song Dynasty. It was already in its infancy during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and was expanded during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was one of the five famous towns in the south of the Yangtze River during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is a typical ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River. Puyuan was formerly known as "Youhu" and "Meijing", located in the land of Jiahe, a water town with distinct seasons. It was economically prosperous in history and is the hometown of "the world's first silk". 🏠Architectural layout: The ancient town of Puyuan covers an area of 3360 mu, the core scenic area covers an area of 1287 mu, and the total construction area is about 710,000 square meters. In addition to the traditional small bridges and flowing water, the streets of Puyuan Ancient Town are densely covered with water networks and rowing boats, which are characteristic of the south of the Yangtze River. They pay more attention to the layout of the streets. The architectural style is majestic and natural, and it is magnificent. It lacks some gentleness, but it has a bit of rigor and atmosphere. The building facade does not follow a unified old style, and there are some modern and even ultra-modern buildings, such as the architectural community with Tang and Song styles, Western-style church buildings, and theaters with the style of the Republic of China. There are also coffee bookstores with all-glass exterior walls, and the architecture of Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town "high eaves and winding corridors". ✅Recommended play points: Beigeng Tower "Puyuan Town Chronicles" records: "Beigeng Tower is high and can overlook, ringing can guard the night, to guard against the unexpected, report the night is also." Beigeng Tower was built when the Pu family was prosperous, and it is a symbol of protecting peace. Beigeng Tower is one of the best viewing points in Puyuan Ancient Town. You can overlook the streets and alleys of the ancient town to the east and south, and you can overlook the modern town of Puyuan to the west and north. Fushan Temple Two nearly 900-year-old golden fan ginkgo trees are the spiritual symbol of Puyuan Shufang Zen Garden Shufang Zen Garden is a cultural landscape that integrates theaters and teahouses, as well as a garden landscape with Zen characteristics. It is arranged from west to east with Zen theaters, Zen tea houses, Zen gardens, etc. Shufang Zen Garden is also an excellent place for photography📷 Walking on the old streets of the ancient town, bluestone slab road Here you can feel the hustle and bustle, return to the quiet and graceful life Slow life, everything at this moment seems gentle and comfortable In Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town There are not too many people here You can slowly understand the story of this ancient town for a thousand years 📍Detailed address: No. 233, Puchuan Avenue, Puyuan Town, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City 🚉Traffic strategy: It is recommended to drive by yourself, navigate and search: Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town Scenic Area Parking Lot Ticket🎫 price: Current preferential price: 60 yuan/person Puyuan Fashion Ancient Town
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Posted: Feb 20, 2024
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