Taicang Shaxi Ancient Town-A Time Capsule of Ming-Qing Water Town Charm

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📍 Location: Shaxi Town, Taicang City, Jiangsu (50km NW of Shanghai)
⏳ History:
- Flourished as a cotton & rice trading hub during Ming-Qing dynasties
- Retains 80% original architecture from 14th-19th centuries
🌊 Layout: Classic Jiangnan "water-lane" design with 3 parallel streets along the Laoqiao River

🎫 Admission: Free
⏰ Best Time:
- Weekday mornings for undisturbed photography

Post by Winnie21 | Apr 17, 2025