Ten dreamlike water towns in China
Updated: 2013-07-17 10:12
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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Nanxun [Photo/CFP] |
Located 30 kilometers (18.64 miles) East of Huzhou, Zhejiang province, the Ancient Town of Nanxun is a well-known for its rich cultural heritage, boasting a history that dates back 760 years. It was founded in 1252, towards the the end of Emperor Chunyou's reign in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). As one of the most well-preserved old towns in the region, Nanxun Ancient Town is now among the top six ancient towns situated in Southern China.
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