Yangjiao Village in the Netherlands has the reputation of "Venice in the North". Where did this title come from?

There is a village called Yangjiao in the Netherlands, which is known as Venice in the North, and it is also a must-see place when traveling to the Netherlands. Where did this title come from? We all know that Venice is known as the Water City, where boats are the main means of transportation for people's lives. Similarly, boats are also the main means of transportation in Yangjiao Village. In Yangjiao Village, the water connects all households, which is a bit like the atmosphere of small bridges and flowing water, so some people call Yangjiao Village a European-style Jiangnan water town.

Yangjiao Village is located in the north-central part of the Netherlands, where there are about 2,5 villagers. So centuries ago, in order to facilitate the transportation of the peat excavated around it, the residents here built many canals and houses on both sides of the river. The residents of Yangjiao Village are particularly proud of their houses, because their houses have special features, and their appearance is very individual and their shapes are exquisite.

Usually the roofs are made of thatch, and the gardening lawn is carefully planted and trimmed around the house. After work and leisure, people will put tables and chairs on the lawn, bask in the sun and drink a little wine. This life is so carefree and full of poetic feelings.

So Yangjiao Village has no other means of transportation except boats? In fact, walking and cycling are also the main modes of transportation, so motor vehicles are generally forbidden to pass. There are more than 1 wooden bridges in Yangjiao Village. By visiting these wooden bridges, you can watch the buildings in the village at close range, but some of these wooden bridges are privately owned, and if tourists are not allowed to visit, they will be marked with warning signs.

Of course, if you parade in Yangjiao Village, the most fun means of transportation is sailing. Many families will rent small electric boats.