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Wuzhen is one of the four famous towns in the south of the Yangtze River. This is an ancient town with a long history of more than 6000 years. It was once named Wu Dun and Qingdun. The whole town governs 13 community neighborhood committees and 18 administrative villages. Wuzhen is located at the northern end of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, bordering Huzhou City in the west and Wujiang County in Jiangsu Province in the north. It is the junction of two provinces and three cities. There is a county-level highway, Yaozhen Line, which runs through the town and can be connected with provincial salt lake highway, 320 national highway, 3 18 highway and Shanghai-Hangzhou-expressway via Yaozhen Highway. Wuzhen is 13km away from Tongxiang city, 27km away from Jiaxing, 45km away from Huzhou and 60km away from Wujiang, 80km away from Hangzhou and Suzhou, and 0/40km away from Shanghai. It takes more than an hour by car to take the expressway from Hangzhou.

Charming night view of Wuzhen

Wuzhen Wuzhen is a typical southern water town. It is called "Land of Fish and Rice and House of Silk". A flowing water runs through the town, with water as the street and the shore as the city. The houses on both sides of the river face the river in an all-round way, forming a charming water town scenery. There are awning boats in the water from time to time. Shops on the shore are full of hawking. There are three most famous products in Wuzhen: Sanjiu liquor is brewed from pure grain, with simple technology and mellow taste, which will last for three days after drinking; Batik cloth is blue and white, embellishing the unique style of Jiangnan; Sister-in-law cakes are crisp and sweet, and their reputation spreads all over the world. Wuzhen is the cover of Jiangnan, China, which has inherited thousands of years of history and culture. Simple and beautiful water town scenery, unique delicacies, colorful folk festivals, profound humanistic accumulation and unchanging lifestyle make Wuzhen a living fossil of ancient oriental civilization. The inheritance of wisdom is accompanied by the book fragrance, which shows a fascinating historical picture here.

Shuixiang wuzhen

199 1 year, Wuzhen was rated as a provincial historical and cultural city. 1999 started the ancient town protection and tourism development project, which was put into the market in 2000 and was a great success. Now Wuzhen Scenic Area has been rated as a national AAAA scenic spot, and it is one of the 20 golden week forecast scenic spots in China.

Characteristics of Town Layout in Wuzhen

Wuzhen, which has the characteristics of a typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River, completely retains the original style and pattern of the ancient water town in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. Taking the river as the street, connecting the street and the bridge, building houses by the river, and integrating water and town, the architectural elements with unique charm in the south of the Yangtze River, such as Shui Ge, Xiaoqiao, Shiban Lane and Mao Dun's former residence, are organized, which embodies the humanistic thought of "harmony is beauty" in China's classical houses, and presents the spatial charm of the ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River with the overall beauty of harmonious coexistence of its natural environment and humanistic environment.

Wuzhen is foggy at night.

1. Overall mode

In Wuzhen, the river network overlaps with the main road, bridges into roads, and ships run in flowing water, making it in the form of roads and water. This water network system connects the ponds and wells of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal, Taihu Lake and Wuzhen, and ideally solves the water problems such as farming, drinking water, drainage, viewing and transportation.

In the layout of Wuzhen, because it once spanned two provinces (Zhejiang and Jiangsu), three states (Jiaxing, Huzhou and Suzhou) and seven counties (Wucheng, Gui 'an, Chongde, Tongxiang, Xiushui, Wujiang and Zhenze) in history, and the accumulation and precipitation of Wuyue culture, it was obviously influenced by China traditional Confucian culture and canal commercial culture in concept. Confucian culture often rejects the popular geomantic omen theory in architecture, so it is rare to see inclined doors on the left, shadow walls avoiding rushing, or symbolic towns such as "Taishan Shi Gandang" placed in the road, but various houses with distinct axes and simple order. In addition, I also visited the commercial buildings such as Luge Teahouse, the workshop where senior engineers were born and rotten, and Hongyuantai Dyeing House. Huiyuan Pawnshop is located in Changfeng Street, with a dark word "dang", the counter is 1.8 meters high, and it has a strong commercial atmosphere. This is also a very different place from other ancient towns in Jiangnan.

2. Shui Ge, like many water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, has streets and houses built near the stream, so-called "people try their best to pillow the river".

Wuzhen is unique in that some houses along the river extend to the river surface, the bottom of which is hit on the riverbed with wooden stakes or columns, and the beams are put on the shelves, which is called "Shui Ge", which is a unique feature of Wuzhen. Shui Ge is a real "pillow river" with windows on three sides, from which you can see the scenery of the city river. Mao Dun once described Shui Ge in his hometown in "Mountains and Rivers": "Ah ... outside the back door is a river, standing at the back door (that's Shui Ge's door), you can draw water with a bucket, and when you wake up in the middle of the night, you can hear the sound of rushing water and drift over ..."

Wuzhen Renjia Jinzhenhe

Legend has it that Shui Ge was built by a resourceful tofu man who broke the rules. However, with the passage of time, a lot of history has vanished. Only this architectural form, which combines the practicality and enjoyment of life, can be preserved and continued because of people's love. In a sense, Shui Ge is the aura of Wuzhen, although it is not luxurious, and it is difficult to compare with high-rise buildings. With Shui Ge, Wuzhen people are closer to water; With Shui Ge, Wuzhen's style is more charming; With Shui Ge, Wuzhen's temperament is more elegant; With Shui Ge, the history of Wuzhen has added a euphemism. Shui Ge is the originality and charm of Wuzhen.

Wandering in Wuzhen, wandering in painting

Clear water and wind, small bridges and flowing water, and the sound of drowning spread out slowly before our eyes like a picture scroll of Shui Ge, watching people in water towns live and work in Shui Ge and listening to the call of people in ancient towns. Shui Ge in Wuzhen is loved by more and more people for its unique charm.

3. Small bridges and flowing water

Bridge is an indispensable factor in the ancient town of Jiangnan water town. It is said that there are more than 120 bridges in Wuzhen history, which is really "one bridge takes a hundred steps", and there are more than 30 existing bridges. Among them, there are Tongji Bridge and Renji Bridge in Tashi, Yingjia Bridge, Taiping Bridge, Renshou Bridge, Yong 'an Bridge and Fengyuan Double Bridge in Zhong Shi and Dongzha. South Gate has Fuxing Bridge and Fulan Bridge; There are Tiyun Bridge and Li Ji Bridge in Beizha.

Wuzhen in Liu Shui

These bridges were first built in the Southern Song Dynasty, and most of them were built or rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Some are also engraved with bridges, such as Tongji Bridge: "In the cold trees and smoke, the old place of the Six Dynasties is exhausted; Outside the sunset sail, there are several distant mountains in Xing Wu. " (facing south) "Tongyunmen opens tens of thousands of miles in the waters of western Zhejiang; The title bridge people look at Yanjing three thousand miles north. " (facing north) has a strong historical and cultural atmosphere.

4. slate alley

Walking into Wuzhen, walking on the narrow streets paved with bluestone slabs, and seeing all kinds of houses on both sides, and villagers still living in houses, people will have a kind and natural feeling. Wuzhen, as a historical ancient town, both the whole town and Guanqian Street reflect the overall beauty of harmonious coexistence of human environment and natural environment. Walking into this ancient town full of agricultural culture and strolling on the stone street stretching for more than a mile, you can hear the echo of footsteps in another alley. There is a "stone bank" along the water street, some of which may be decorative. For example, I have seen a bottle with three halberds engraved on it, which means "level 1 to level 3". It's used to tie boats.

Wuzhen special viewpoint

1. Folk Museum that condenses Jiangnan folk customs.

The exhibition hall of Jiangnan Folk Museum is actually the courtyard of a large family in Wuzhen. It shows the folk customs of Wuzhen from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China, such as birthday celebration etiquette, marriage and childbearing customs, and Chinese New Year. Wonderful wax figures have created a series of weddings and funerals, and expectations for a better life are everywhere.

The costume customs museum shows the folk costume customs in the south of the Yangtze River more than a hundred years ago by different means, such as objects, wax figures and photos, and can glimpse the epitome of history from the style of combining Chinese and western. Through the different living customs of Wuzhen people in different solar terms in a year, such as Spring Festival greetings, walking on the bridge at Lantern Festival, Qingming Shixiang, weighing people in the long summer, eating zongzi on the Dragon Boat Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, drying insects in the sky, Yuanshui Lantern Festival, enjoying the moon in the Mid-Autumn Festival, climbing the Chongyang Mountain, and worshiping ancestors from winter to the sun, the festival hall vividly displays a long scroll of water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. The wedding custom museum focuses on the wedding ceremony and displays lively wedding scenes through the couple, matchmaker, parents, sedan chair, dowry and other physical figures. Shousutang takes the birthday of the elderly as the theme, and displays the Chinese tradition of respecting the elderly through auspicious scenes and unique birthday items such as calligraphy and painting, birthday cake, birthday peach and birthday noodles.

2. Hongyuantai Dyeing House

China's blue calico is world-famous, and Wuzhen is one of the origins of blue calico. Hongyuantai Dyeing House was founded in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and its original site was Nanzha, which was moved in the Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty. It is the production base of blue calico and the distribution center of blue calico products.

Wuzhen blue printed cloth

Blue calico, commonly known as "lime calico" and "calico blue cloth", is a traditional folk handicraft in China. It has a history of printing and dyeing for thousands of years. It is said that it was created by a farmer named Ge Hong for his wife, and it has always been loved by the people because of its low price and good quality. Its raw materials, homespun and dyes all come from the countryside, and its technology comes from the people. The pattern is full of strong local flavor, and the theme is nothing more than flowers and plants, which are common in farmhouses and fields. They are kind, natural, fresh, blue and white, exquisite and elegant, with distinctive folk and national characteristics, and stand out in folk arts and crafts. In the past, every household in Jiangnan used blue printed cloth, as well as curtains, headscarves, aprons, bags, quilts, tablecloths and so on. May all be made of it. There are many blue calico products on display in the blue calico series on the west side of the dyehouse.

3. Gaogongsheng Winery

According to legend, the brewing industry in Wuzhen was very developed in the old days. There were more than 20 brewing workshops in the Ming Dynasty, especially Gao, Shunxing and Yongsheng. At present, there is only Gaogongsheng Bad Factory, formerly known as Gaogongsheng Sauce Garden, which was built in the early Ming Dynasty. The produced "Sanjiu" is famous for its rich aroma, mellow wine taste, soft taste, refreshing aftertaste and endless aftertaste. When Zhu Yuanzhang, the emperor of Ming Dynasty, ascended the throne in Nanjing, Gao Zhongyue, the governor of Zhejiang Province, selected three kinds of white spirits produced by Shengrui Square in Wuzhen as tributes for the royal family to enjoy. The workshop of high arch and rotten, spread in Jiangnan for hundreds of years, enduring for a long time.

4. Mao Dun's former residence

Mao Dun's former residence is the old house where revolutionary writer Mao Dun (Shen Yanbing) lived. Built in the middle of19th century, with a building area of 650 square meters, it is a Jiangnan residence in Qing Dynasty. Mao Dun was born in1July 4, 896, and left his hometown to study in the spring of 19 10. He lived like this for thirteen spring and autumn years, and in the following decades, he still kept in touch.

Mao Dun's former residence 1934 has a study designed and decorated by Mao Dun himself, with bamboo and palm planted by hand. 1982 was listed as a provincial cultural protection unit,/kloc-0 was ready for restoration in August, 983,/kloc-0 was completed and opened in July, 985, and/kloc-0 was announced as a national key cultural relics protection unit in October. After the opening, the annex room and exhibition hall were expanded one after another, with a total construction area of 1, 736,5438+0.5 square meters. 1August, 1994, it was renamed as the Mao Dun Memorial Hall in Tongxiang City, with three basic exhibition halls: Wuzhen, Mao Dun's hometown, the road Mao Dun walked through and Mao Dun's former residence (restoration).

5. Fix the concept of truth

The concept of fixing truth is in Wuzhen, a middle city. In the first year of Xianping in the Northern Song Dynasty (998), Zhang Dongming, a Taoist priest, built a house here, where he realized the Tao and founded the concept of "fixing the truth". Guancheng, there are qingluan flying, flying over the concept of repairing the truth, and the town people think it is magical and rush to watch. For a time, the concept of fixing truth became famous. Since ancient times, Xiuzhen Temple, Suzhou Xuanmiao Temple and Puyuan Xiangyun Temple have been called the three Taoist temples in the south of the Yangtze River, and their status is extremely lofty.

Fireworks in March, Wuzhen is full of spring.

6. Zhaxi Scenic Area

Wuzhen Zhaxi Scenic Area was officially opened in the Spring Festival of 2007. Zhaxi Scenic Area covers an area of three square kilometers, adjacent to the ancient Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, consisting of twelve islands, surrounded by clear water.

Aimi Oasis-Wuzhen Zhaxi Scenic Area

The Zhaxi block in Wuzhen truly presents the original historical features of the ancient town of Jiangnan water town. Compared with the first-phase protection and development project, the second-phase protection and development of Zhaxi Scenic Area is more complete and thorough, and people are more harmonious with the environment, nature and architecture. There are 250,000 square meters of exquisite Ming and Qing architecture in the scenic spot. The length of Zhaxi Old Street across the east and west of the scenic spot is 1.8km, and the waterfront pavilions on both sides stretch over1.8km.. There are nearly 10,000 meters of criss-crossing rivers and 72 ancient stone bridges with different shapes. The density of rivers and the number of stone bridges are rare in ancient towns in China. The northern part of the scenic spot is a natural wetland of more than 50,000 square meters. The biggest difference between the first phase and the second phase is that the first phase is a "sightseeing" scenic spot similar to other ancient towns, while the second phase is a rare "sightseeing plus leisure experience" scenic spot in China. The ancient town is no longer just a "living fossil" and a "museum", but a perfect combination of sightseeing and holiday functions, making it a quiet oasis away from the hubbub.

7. Jiangnan Baichuang Pavilion

Jiangnan Hundred Bed Museum is the first museum in China that specializes in collecting and displaying ancient beds in Jiangnan. Located at No.210, Wuzhen East Street, also known as Zhaojiating, with an area of about 1200 square meters, including dozens of ancient beds in the south of the Yangtze River in Ming and Qing Dynasties and modern times.

In the first exhibition hall of the museum, there are: large tubular cribs with horseshoes in the Ming Dynasty. The wooden frame structure is adopted, the shape is simple and simple, the proportion is balanced, the line image of furniture modeling is emphasized, and the distinctive artistic style is reflected. At the same time, the color and texture characteristics of hardwood are fully utilized, and wood paint is used instead of carving, which is natural. In the second exhibition hall, there are eight-step thousand-palace beds in the Qing Dynasty. These beds are made of excellent materials, complicated technology and excellent production. Among them, the Babu Qiangong Bed in Qing Dynasty is known as the "bed of the town hall", which is made of boxwood, with a length of 265,438+07 cm, a depth of 366 cm and a height of 292 cm. It took three years for this bed to be carved and put into use.

These beautifully carved ancient beds with a long history can be described as dizzying in Jiangnan Hundred Beds Museum. Some are exquisitely carved, unique in style, and some are luxuriously decorated and magnificent, all of which are excellent wooden beds in Jiangnan area. People can't help sighing the profoundness of China culture. At the same time, it also reflects the superb technological level, understanding of art and rich imagination of structural modeling of the working people in China.

The story behind Wuzhen

1. General Wu and the Legend of Ancient Ginkgo biloba

On the west bank of the river in Wuzhen, there is an ancient ginkgo tree, which is tall and big. It takes three people to hold hands to hug. It is simple and vigorous, and you can see the top of the tree ten miles away. Ancient ginkgo biloba has been passed down from the Tang Dynasty, with a history of 1000 years. This ginkgo tree is related to a hero in the Tang Dynasty. During the Yuanhe period, there was a brave general named Wu, who was called General Wu. General Wu loves his country and his people, and is strong in martial arts and brave and good at fighting. Since the Anshi Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty, the strength of the central government has gradually weakened, and local officials are full of domineering and have become kings.

At that time, Li Qi, the secretariat of Zhejiang Province, also wanted to seek hegemony and sent troops to rebel, which made this area in a state of chaos and people in distress. The emperor ordered General Wu Zan and Vice General Wu Qi to lead a crusader, and they pursued him until the rebels fled. When the officers and men chased Chexi River in Wuzhen, Li Qi suddenly hung up the death-free card and demanded a truce.

Wuzhen in Shui Ge

General Wu camped on the spot and stood by to fight again. Who knows that the rebels attacked the camp in the middle of the night, and General Wu rose to meet the enemy. Richie retreated to Chexi River and quickly escaped from a stone bridge. General Wu got off the bridge and was shot dead by a flurry of arrows. It turned out that a trap was set under the bridge and General Wu was assassinated.

Wu got up, killed the rebels, buried General Wu in the west of Chexi River in Wuzhen and built a grave for him. Strange to say, on the same night, people saw General Wu on the new grave, shining a little red light and the sound of horses' hooves. The next day, a green ginkgo tree appeared on the grave, which quickly grew into a towering tree. It is strange that this ginkgo tree never bears fruit. Everyone says that this ginkgo is the embodiment of General Wu.

Wuzhen architecture

Because Richie's rebellion was put down, the people were saved from war. In memory of this patriotic general, a temple of General Wu was built in Wuzhen, and a plaque was hung in the temple, which read "General Dashu". From then on, General Wu became a local god and blessed the local people.

2. Evolution of Wuzhen Town Name

The ancient names of Wuzhen are Wu Dun and Wushu. "Wharf", as Wang Yuzhou said in "Discrimination on Hill", "Wuzhen was Wu Dun in ancient times, which was higher than No.4 Mine because of its vein grave ...", has been explained clearly enough. But why is it called "Wu"? There are many kinds of sayings. One said, "The King of Yue fought for the long sea bag here, so it became Wu, so it was called"; Say "it's the famous land god General Wu"; Speaking of "Wuutuo monument, there is a clear lock in the green", so it has the name of Wuqing. It is said that predecessors have raised objections to this figure, saying that it is either undocumented, attached to the meeting, or lacking historical common sense. Lu Xuebo has refuted this in detail when he edited Qing Wu Town Records. At the same time, he put forward a more reasonable statement, which was put forward by Xiang Xian in the Qing Wu Literature in the 27th year of Qing Emperor Kangxi (1688): "The names of Wu Dun and Qingdun have never been far away ... Since most rivers and mountains have been opened up, why do they still have their names? All the truths in the world are obvious, such as' green is about to drip, and it is high across Qilu'. And' Chengjiang is as quiet as practice' is a vivid portrayal of the landscape. Qing Wu's meaning covers this point. "

Wuzhen

Wuzhen is a river alluvial plain with a lot of swamp silt, so its veins are higher than those of No.4 Mine, and its color is deep and fat, so it is named Wu Dun. In fact, such place names are not uncommon in the local area. 9 kilometers away from Wuzhen, there is a village called Hongdun. Its town motto says, "Hongdun is in the west of the town, and the ground is full of graves. The village is named after this. " There is also a village called Zidun next to it, because it is purple stone soil. The names of Hongdun and Zidun provide realistic basis for the vivid description of Wu Dun's name.

During the Spring and Autumn Period, Wuzhen was the border of wuyue, where Wu stationed troops to prevent crossing the country, so it was called "Wu Garrison". (Li Le said in "Qing Wu Town Records": "The town belongs to Wu, and Wu Shubing is called Shu." "Wuzhen was called Wu Dun in ancient times, and was later called Wude because of wuyue's former Wang Shubing. Now it is called Wuzhen. " But he obviously confused Qian Liu Wang Wuyue with wuyue in the Spring and Autumn Period. Wuzhen has not been called "Wu" since the Tang Dynasty. Besides, the northern border of Wu Yue State, the king of Qian Liu, reaches as far as Changshu, and Wuzhen is relatively inland, so it is obviously meaningless.

Wuzhen ancient bridge

During the Qin Dynasty, Wuzhen belonged to Huiji County, bounded by Chexi (now Shihe River), Wu Dun in the west, Wucheng County in the east and Qingdun in the east. The situation that Wuzhen was divided and ruled by the county began. As for the origin of the "green" of the green pier, Wang Yuzhou pointed out in the Collection of Hill that "fear of bordering Ukraine makes it different from green." During the Tang Dynasty, Wuzhen belonged to Suzhou Prefecture. In the 13th year of Tang Xiantong (872), the title of "Wuzhen" appeared for the first time in Suo Jing Wang Ming Temple Monument (written by Hong Chu), which was unfounded before. Another monument in this period, Guangfujiao Temple Monument, is called "Wuqin Town". The history of Wuzhen as a "town" may begin from now on. There was an official position in the town at that time. In the early years of Yuanfeng (1078), there were records of Wudun Town and Qingdun Town. Later, it was renamed Wuzhen and Qingzhen to avoid light and taboo. Song Guangzong ascended the throne in the Southern Song Dynasty. His name is a strange word. He added "Xiang" beside the vertical heart and pronounced "Dun", so the word "Dun" could not be used all over the world. From then on, Wu Dun was named Wuzhen. ) 1950 In May, the two towns of Wu and Qing merged and became Wuzhen, which belonged to Tongxiang County and Jiaxing until today.

3. The origin of Wuzhen in Shui Ge.

The origin of Shui Ge in Wuzhen is the same as many water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Streets and houses are built along streams and rivers, which is the so-called "people do their best to pillow the river." Wuzhen is unique in that some houses along the river extend to the river. Under them, hit the riverbed with wooden stakes or pillars, put beams on it, and put boards on it, which is called "Shui Ge". This is the unique style of Wuzhen. Wuzhen residents have been with water for generations, sleeping under the pillow. Earlier, there was no Shui Ge here. Things have to start with a lawsuit.

Wuzhen-a characteristic water town in the south of the Yangtze River

There is a tofu shop near Wuzhen Nanzha pontoon bridge, near the lower bank of the river. There is only one facade, and the studio is very small. A pair of stone mills in grinding bean curd and a seven-stone jar for soaking soybeans are there, but the store can't turn around. The tofu shop is going to expand its store. He thought, there is a street in front, which can't be extended, and there are other shops on the left and right, which can't be expanded. On second thought, it is more appropriate to develop on the river behind the store. So he put several wooden stakes on the riverbed behind the shop, put beams on it, nailed several boards on the beams, built a small attic, and moved a seven-stone jar soaked with soybeans and some odds and ends there. In this way, the shop is much more comfortable.

News travels fast in small towns. No sooner had the attic of the tofu shop been set up than the town inspector sent someone to inquire. He warned: "This is Guan He! The government has announced that it is not allowed to occupy the river privately. You are allowed to dismantle it within three days, otherwise it will be sent to the government! " I heard that it was sent to the official investigation, and the tofu shop panicked. what can I do? He thought there was a poor scholar in this street who often came to the store to buy tofu. If you have a little friendship at ordinary times, ask him. The scholar's surname is Zhang. Although his family is poor, he is honest and frank. Zhang Xiucai was filled with indignation after hearing the complaint. He said to the manager of the tofu shop, "Don't be afraid, go and reason with the government. I will write you a note. If the government takes you to court, you can say that you are not guilty and give him this note. "

Three days later, someone saw that the water pavilion in the tofu shop had not been demolished, so they sent him to see the inspector. The patrolman was surprised and shouted, "What is your crime?" The waiter in the tofu shop replied, "The villain is innocent. Do not believe you to check. " Said, and presented the paper written by Zhang Xiucai. The inspector took his finger and looked at it. Suddenly, his brow was knotted and he was speechless. Finally, I had to acquit the tofu shop and let him go back. Why did the inspector let the tofu shop go after seeing the paper? It turned out that the city river in Wuzhen was relatively narrow at that time, and only two boats could pass. To this end, the county government has issued a notice prohibiting the occupation of Guanhe River. However, the river near the pontoon bridge of Wuzhen Nanzha, where the tofu shop is located, is wider than other places, and five or six boats can be parallel. It doesn't matter even if some waterside pavilions are built. Near Beihua Bridge, the river is already narrow. In order to dock the official ship, the inspection department built a wide stone embankment, which made the river so narrow that even two ships could not pass. Zhang Xiucai wrote on the paper: "The people occupy the Guanhe River, and the five ships are in parallel; The official occupies the official river, and it is difficult for two ships to travel. Who is blocking the traffic? The owner knows it himself. " When the inspector saw it, he knew that he was wrong. He thought that if he forced the tofu officer to be punished and went to the county government, it would not be good for him, so he had to release the tofu officer without guilt.

Wuzhen Gu Xiang

Since then, the number of "water pavilions" on the river has gradually increased, becoming a unique beauty of Wuzhen. The clear water is winding, the bridges are like shadows, and the sound is like a picture scroll of Shui Ge unfolding slowly in front of us. Seeing the people in water towns living and working in Shui Ge and hearing the voices of the people in ancient towns, Wuzhen Shui Ge is being loved by more and more people with its unique charm.

Wuzhen specialty

1. Wujin

Shen Yongchang, the founder of the famous silk brand YidasiNo. in Wuzhen, has a son named Shen. After he inherited his father's business, in order to get rid of the dilemma of traditional wood-based cotton yarn unsalable in the market, after many investigations, he decided to replace traditional products with brocade products. 1923, he personally selected more than a dozen apprentices and went to Hangzhou, Suzhou and Nanjing to study brocade technology. After several years' efforts and repeated trial-production, a brocade machine with nearly 2000 parts and 100 processes has finally been built.

It takes more than one hundred days to draw the artist's picture and weave the finished product. The weaving process is extremely complicated, and only 5-6 cm can be woven in one day, which can be described as a "golden ruler". Wujin is made of the best natural silk, and some products are also made of pure gold thread. The woven brocade is strong and elegant. Locals call it "Wujin", which absorbs China's famous brocade technology and combines local traditional characteristics.

2. Wood carving and bamboo carving

Wuzhen's handicrafts are very developed, from daily bamboo and wood products to handicrafts, which reflect the cleverness and dexterity of Wuzhen people. Exquisite wood carvings, root carvings and bamboo carvings are natural and simple, but they are unique.

3. Chrysanthemum morifolium

Chrysanthemum morifolium is not actually produced in Hangzhou. Tongxiang City was named "China Chrysanthemum Town" by the Ministry of Agriculture in May, 1999, and its output accounted for more than 90% of the whole country. It is the origin of chrysanthemum in China and enjoys the reputation of "Chrysanthemum Longjing Tea". Chrysanthemum morifolium, also known as chamomile, is a traditional cultivated medicinal plant in China and one of the eight famous medicinal materials in Zhejiang Province. The white chrysanthemum petals in Wuzhen are as white as jade, the stamens are golden, the flowers are big and fleshy, and the fragrance is elegant, sweet and mellow.

4. Blue printed cotton cloth

Blue calico, commonly known as "lime calico" and "calico blue cloth", is a traditional folk craft in China. Printing with cotton thread, bean powder scraping and blue grass juice is purely hand-made and environmentally friendly. The main products are ready-made clothes, triangular headscarves, teacup mats, folding fans, tablecloths, door curtains, umbrellas, mobile phone bags, wallets, backpacks and various pictographic pendants, which have distinctive folk and national characteristics.

Wuzhen gourmet

1. Braised mutton

The selection of braised mutton in Wuzhen is very particular. It must be made of the "Flower Sheep" of that year, that is, the young Hu Sheep. This kind of mutton is tender and plump with thin and clean skin, which is an indispensable tonic dish in Wuzhen in winter. There is a folk saying that "a winter mutton is better than a few Jin of ginseng".

2. Wuzhen sauce chicken

Wuzhen sauced chicken is made from the mother chicken that was stocked by local farmers that year. When processing, the whole body is burned, the raw juice is soaked and burned, and the soup is taken out for three times; Then adding first-class soy sauce, yellow wine, sugar and spices to soak and burn; After cooking, you have to apply a layer of sesame oil to finish it. Because the finished sauce chicken is repeatedly fired with the original juice and soup, the water in the chicken body has basically evaporated, so it is particularly easy to store, and there is a saying that "it will not go bad in June and will not be frozen in the twelfth month". The appearance of the sauce is bright and shiny, the entrance is crisp and delicious, and the aftertaste is endless.

3. Auntie Wuzhen Cake

Wuzhen cake is the most famous one, because of its legendary story and its salty and sweet taste, oily, crisp, loose and waxy rural flavor. Sister-in-law cakes have been produced in Wuzhen for at least a hundred years. Originally revised by Dong Shining, Tongzhi of Wuzhen, and continued by Lu Xuepu during the reign of Qing Qianlong, there is a biography about it: "It is famous for printing round cakes with superfine wheat flour, sugar and sesame, with salt and pepper and white sugar."

4. Sanjiu wine

In the past, the brewing industry in Wuzhen was very developed. In the Ming Dynasty, there were more than 20 winemaking workshops, especially Gao, Shunxing and Yongsheng. At present, there is only Gaogongsheng Bad Factory, formerly known as Gaogongsheng Sauce Garden, which was built in the early Ming Dynasty. Wuzhen Sanjiu is famous for its rich aroma, mellow wine taste, soft taste, refreshing aftertaste and endless aftertaste. It has been popular in Jiangnan for hundreds of years and is listed as a royal tribute. It is known as the wine of Wuzhen people. At present, there are three products of Wuzhen brand yellow rice wine, namely Sanjiu at 55℃, white glutinous rice wine at 12℃ and sweet liquor at 4℃. These three wines are all brewed by hand with traditional techniques.

Wuzhen tourism tips:

1, spring outing may encounter cold and rainy weather, so tourists should pay attention to wearing appropriate clothes, not too much, not too little. Generally speaking, you must get the local climate information in advance, and remember to bring a warm coat.

Clear water wind, small bridge flowing water shadow.

Rain gear is a necessary item for spring outing. It is best to bring a small folding umbrella or raincoat.

3, shoes must be comfortable, ladies do not wear high heels when traveling.

4. The beautiful spring and sunny weather are a good opportunity for outdoor photography.

Wuzhen tourism information

1. Transportation

It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes from Hangzhou to Wuzhen. If you can't buy a direct ticket to Wuzhen, you can also choose to transfer to Tongxiang. The bus from Tongxiang to Wuzhen takes about 5 minutes. After getting off at Wuzhen Station, there will be a pile of human tricycles outside the gate. The fare is 10 yuan. If you book hotel accommodation in advance, the hotel owner will send a car to pick it up, which can save a lot of money. Therefore, it is suggested that if you are going to spend the night in Wuzhen, try to book a hotel first.

Wuzhen

stay behind

Wuzhen has two scenic spots, Dongzha and Tashi, which are not connected together. Tourists who spend the night must want to visit both scenic spots. It is suggested to stay in the west of Huabei Bridge between Dongzha and Tashi. Hotels in that area are not expensive, which can save a lot of money, and they are close to the entrances of two scenic spots, because it is the shortest way from Dongzha to Zhaxi by taking Beihua Bridge. If you live in the west of Zhong Shi North China Bridge, you can walk to the second one.

3. Tickets

Dongmen 100 Yuan Ximen 120 yuan Ximen Night Tour Ticket 80 yuan East-West Gate Joint Ticket 150 yuan.

4. Wuzhen Tashi must visit after lights out at night. Tashi's artificial night scene is really a must. Many people came to Tashi with SLR cameras and tripods to look for scenery. It is also a good choice to see the night view of Wuzhen Tashi. The landscape light is only on until 22 o'clock at night, and then the west gate is dark.

When is the best time to go to Wuzhen in a year?

Two-day tour of Wuzhen Scenic Area is one of the best travel arrangements. Wuzhen is very big, the famous scenic spot is Dongzha Old Street, and there is also the former residence of a generation of literary giant Mao Dun. Zhaxi Scenic Area, which is famous for its night scenes, is a must-see place for tourists when they come to Wuzhen at night. The two scenic spots in Dongzha Tashi can not only be played for one day, but if there is enough time, it is recommended to play for two days.

Willow is green, misty and rainy.

Theoretically, Wuzhen can go at any time. However, it is best to go in spring and autumn. It is the most romantic season in Jiangnan, with green willows and misty rain. The main way to visit Wuzhen is to walk, so it is easy to get tired in summer and uncomfortable to walk in the cold wind in winter. However, it is more comfortable to swing on the boat in summer, and you can participate in Wuzhen's distinctive New Year activities in winter.

Recommended tour in Wuzhen:

The first afternoon, I went to Wuzhen. If I want, I can come back after work on Friday. It only takes more than an hour to drive from Hangzhou to Shanghai. If you come here on Saturday, you can sleep in and come back after lunch in the afternoon.

Afternoon: When you arrive in Wuzhen, look for accommodation first. It is recommended to make a reservation first, otherwise you may not find a hotel with a good location and close to the two scenic spots of Dongxizha. If you go to Wuzhen before primary school, you can go to Wuzhen South Gate and Wuzhen North Gate for a walk. There is no need to buy tickets there anyway.

Wuzhen lane

Evening: For dinner, you can go to a small restaurant near the cinema in the north section of Xinghua Road in Wuzhen (such as the affordable restaurant opened in Pan Er, He Miaomiao Hotel, etc.) and try authentic Wuzhen cuisine. ), and there are also Sichuan-style restaurants. After dinner, buy tickets for night tour of Zhaxi Scenic Spot in Wuzhen, the price is 80 yuan, and you can visit Zhaxi in the evening. After visiting Tashi in the evening, you can have supper at the cinema in the north section of Xinghua Road in Wuzhen.

the next day

Morning: After breakfast, visit Dongzha Scenic Area (price 100 yuan). Tickets are purchased from the entrance of Xinghua Road Scenic Area, and are purchased in Mao Dun's former residence, Lizhi Academy, Yuliu Coin Museum, Hongyuantai Dyeing Workshop, Jiangnan Folk Museum, Jiangnan Woodcarving Museum, Jiangnan Hundred Beds Museum, Gaogongsheng Brewery, Xiangshan Hall Pharmacy, Caishen Bay and Fengyuan Shuangqiao to watch the performance of tall poles, as well as traditional manual workshops (pastry workshop, lake pen workshop, bronze workshop, cloth shoes workshop, cigarette workshop, etc.). ) in the morning.

Wuzhen

At noon, you can try the authentic Wuzhen cuisine in a small restaurant near the cinema in the northern section of Xinghua Road in Wuzhen, where there are also Sichuan-style restaurants. (It takes about 5-7 minutes from Xinghua Road to the north at the ticket office of the scenic spot. )

Afternoon: Visit North Zhejiang Branch (near Zhaxi Scenic Area), Ancient Stage, Xiuzhen Temple, Hanlindi in Xiatongshan, Shadow Play, Traditional Shop Area and Huiyuan Pawnshop. Free activities, shopping; conclude a trip