Small bridges and flowing water are the characteristics of water towns. The tourism environment and public security in Xitang are relatively good, with simple folk customs and good sanitation. Many residents along the river used mops to scrub the floor of the promenade.
Address: Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province.
Xitang, with a long history, flat terrain and dense rivers, is one of the birthplaces of ancient Wuyue culture.
Highlights: There are 9 rivers in Xitang, which divide the town into 8 plates, and 24 stone bridges connect the five districts of the ancient town. Most of these ancient bridges are single-hole stone pillars and wooden bridges, which have been preserved intact so far. Xitang is a street lane connecting two parallel streets, a water lane connecting Qianjie and Houhe, and a companion lane located on one side of the hall in the mansion. Interlacing 122 lanes is a major feature of the ancient town. The misty and rainy corridor of more than 2000 meters is the most unique symbol of Xitang architecture.