Brief introduction of Wuzhen, a water town in Jiangnan

Wuzhen, located in Tongxiang, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, is located in the "Golden Triangle" of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, in the hinterland of Hangjiahu Plain, 60 kilometers away from Hangzhou and Suzhou, and 0/06 kilometers away from Shanghai. It belongs to the water system of Taihu Lake basin, with criss-crossing rivers and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal passing through the town. Wuzhen was originally divided into Wuqin and Hexi Wuzhen, belonging to Wucheng County, Huzhou Prefecture. Hedong is a green town, which belongs to Tongxiang County, Jiaxing Prefecture. After liberation, Wuzhen, west of Shihe River, was placed under Tongxiang County and was called Wuzhen.

2. Wuzhen is one of the first historical and cultural towns in China, one of the top ten charming towns in China, a town with beautiful environment in China and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. Known as "the last pillow water family in China", it has a civilization history of more than 7,000 years and a town history of 1300 years. It is a typical water town in the south of China, and is known as "Land of Fish and Rice, House of Silk". With a history of 6000 years, it is one of the 20 golden week forecast scenic spots in China and one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. 199 1 was named as a famous historical and cultural city in Zhejiang province; From 20 13, Wuzhen Drama Festival will be held; 2014165438+1October 19 became the permanent site of world internet conference.