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Ancient Jiangnan Village Community, Tonglu County
The community is composed of five villages that have largely preserved the structure and style that existed between the 15th and 19th centuries, during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Each village is noted for its unique style. Shen’ao Village is famous for the design of its groundwater system. Dipu Village has been recognized for its culture, which stresses the importance of devotion to parents and loyalty to friends. The residents of Huanxi Village are known for their love of lotuses. Xufan and Qingyuan villages are recognized for their unique architecture and natural landscape.

Jiangnan ancient village group is located in the Shen’ao area of Jiangnan Town, 16.5 km from the Tonglu County, with Shenao Village as its centre, comprising five villages of Dipu Village, Shenao Village, Xufan Village, Huanxi Village and Qingyuan Village; it has the typical Huizhou architectural style, and has successfully created the 4A class scenic area.

Jiangnan ancient village group was built in the Southern Song Dynasty, with relics of primitive village pattern and style preserved; it belongs to the national historical and cultural village, provincial historical and cultural protection block. It has ancient buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties for more than 140 sites, in the Republic of China for more than 60 sites; all of which are in exquisite carving. The relatively well preserved ancient water system in Ming Dynasty has certain scientific and cultural value; some ditch culverts and qanats are still in use till today. Dipu Village, Xufan Village and Huanxi Village also retain abundant cultural relics. The scenic area contains a strong traditional style and national characteristics of Yangtze River delta, with high historical and cultural value and tourism development value.

(Source: Tonglu County Government Network)

 

 

  • Add:Jiangnan Town, Tonglu County
  • Tel:0571-64299981
  • Transportation:Drive along Hangqian (Hangzhou-Thousand-Island Lake) Highway towards Thousand-Island Lake, leave at Shen’ao Exit and arrive at the destination.
Source:www.ywhangzhou.cn Editor:CHENG Huiyu
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