Wuzhen Water City
Wuzhen Water City is one of the tourist centers of China, it is conveniently located in a triangle formed by three major cities: Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. The history of the city goes back 2 millennia. At first it was a village, and it has retained almost its original appearance and the appropriate flavor. Wuzhen is also called the little Venice of China.
Description of Wuzhen Water City
The city is divided into 2 parts: large and small. Movement along it is possible both on foot and by means of boats, which are rented. Wuzhen differs from other similar cities in China by its active cultural life. It hosts international conferences and theater festivals, including the Wuzhen Theater Festivals, which have gained a worldwide audience in just a few years of their existence, and currently the events are a real carnival on the water. At the same time, the population of the Wuzhen water city is only 60 thousand people, of which only 12 thousand live permanently.
Art exhibitions are constantly held in this city, attracting the attention of the public from different cities of the country. Museums and other attractions are open to the public, for example, the "bridge inside the bridge". The structure consists of two ancient interesting bridges connected by arches. A textile factory from the 13th century has been opened, and today, as many years ago, it produces blue-and-white fabric traditionally used in everyday life. Local distilleries producing wine from black rice are waiting for tourists. Here you can get acquainted with the technology of its manufacture, and try a truly Chinese drink, the history of which dates back more than 10 centuries. It was this production that was founded in the 14th century and, thanks to careful treatment, it still functions today.
Features of the Wuzhen Water City
The museum of beds can attract the attention of tourists, some exhibits surprise with their size, as they occupy the area of several rooms. We should also mention the amazing decorations that decorate the sleeping places - real works of Chinese art.
The Museum of Folk Customs in the water city of Wuzhen tells about how the city's population celebrated holidays: New Year, Harvest Festival, as well as birthdays, weddings and funerals. You can watch the opera Huagu, a special feature of which is its performance to the accompaniment of a Tanggu drum. There are places to stay overnight in the Wuzhen water town, there are many small cafes and restaurants, including national dishes.
