Where Ming Dynasty Warriors Meet Jiangnan Grace

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Step inside 4.5km of granite walls that once repelled pirates, now draped in wisteria and echoing with the clatter of mahjong tiles—where Ming-era cannons point at fishing boats, and alleyways hide blue-dyed indigo workshops unchanged since the Qing dynasty.

✔ WHY THIS GEM STANDS OUT?
✅ Living Fortress – Still 300+ families reside within the walls
✅ Coastal Fusion – Jiangnan gardens with seaside watchtowers
✅ Authentic Craft – Last woodblock New Year print artisans in Zhejiang

Post by Winnie21 | Aug 4, 2025