As one of the top six ancient towns in the southern region of the Yangtze River,
Wuzhen Water Town boasts more than six thousand years of history and has always been a fertile land with abundant rice,fish and silk.
It preserves the ancient appearance well and oozes charm of the water town itself. The small town,
with houses made of black bricks and gray tiles contrasting sharply with the white walls,
making it appear like a Chinese ink wash drawing.
Stone bridges are seen here and there. Small boats with black awnings are floating on the murmuring rivers.
Whether wandering along the riverside or strolling in the lanes paved with blue flagstones,
you will be deeply impressed by the picturesque scenery and slow lifestyle.
A crisscrossing river divides the whole Wuzhen Water Town into four scenic sections,
which are respectively called as Dongzha, Nanzha, Xizha, and Beizha by local people.
Since Nanzha and Beizha are less developed, tourists often prefer to visit Dongzha and Xizha.
Dongzha maintains the basic original layout while Xizha has been reconstructed to reproduce the ancient appearance of the water town.
Compared with Dongzha, Xizha is more bustling with numerous shops.
