the chinese water town xitang morning |
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| The Chinese water town - Xitang at the morning. This place names Xitang. Xitang is located in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, between Shanghai and Hangzhou.Though small in size, this ancient town boasts a long history. It was first built in the Spring and Autumn Period , at the border between the states of Wu and Yue. The present layout had already taken place before the Song Dynasty, and the famous Wangxian Bridge is a legacy of the Song. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Xitang had become a renowned trade center for farm products, silks and ceramics, all produced in the surrounding areas and famous throughout the country. |
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