Traditional Jiangnan Water Village-Daohe Ancient Street District

Daohe Ancient Street District is located in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is a well-preserved ancient street district. The architectural style here is full of Jiangnan water town characteristics, with traditional white walls and black tiles, blue bricks and black tiles, long corridors and other characteristic buildings, among which there are many quaint courtyards and gardens.

The Daohe Ancient Street District was formed in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty, and has a history of nearly 600 years. Now, there are some traditional handicraft shops, teahouses, restaurants, etc. in the block, where you can taste local special snacks and teas. Taking a stroll here, you can feel the rich historical atmosphere and the style of the Jiangnan water town.

According to historical records, the block includes the Zhou (Wu) Residence, a provincial cultural relic protection unit and the most luxurious residence in Taizhou, known as the "Ninety-nine and a Half Rooms"; Qian Guisen, a cabinet scholar and minister of the Ministry of Rites in the late Qing Dynasty, who was regarded as a master of writing; The former residence; the Guanwang Temple, the earliest Ming Dynasty building in Lianghuai area dedicated to Guan Zhong, the salt lord; the ancient wells that have been continuous for more than 2,000 years from the Han and Tang Dynasties to the Song Dynasty and the Ming and Qing Dynasties; Mr. He Jingtang, the chief designer of the China Pavilion of the Shanghai World Expo The Taizhou Scientific Outlook on Development Exhibition Hall, a national three-star green building designed by the city government... They are scattered across the streets like shining pearls, attracting people to explore the ancient sites and express their feelings.

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Post by Fung T | Jun 12, 2023