I took a 9D 8N tour to China~Hangzhou, Wuzhen, Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi and Shanghai. Stories about the Qing Dynasty Emperor Qianlong"s visits to Jiangnan area disguised as a commoner are welly known. The places where Emperor Qianglong had sojourned are raised with graceful, refined weeping willow trees near the river bank.
The most impressive of all is the Wuzhen Village. Mandarin translation of the place "Wuzhen" is "Blackened Town". The houses are unique. The wood of the house is fumigated to avoid termites' feedstuff. All the houses are built with blackened wood. The stilts are standing on cement blocks so as the dampness of the earth would not wear away the wood. I noticed that all the wooden stilts are still in fine condition.
I have taken some photos at Wuzhen, so enjoy viewing.
The entrance of Wuzhen .
The street of Wuzhen ~ I am naughty, I peeped through the cranny hole and saw refrigerator, television, lazy chair... huh, a new modern furnished room!
Does this village look cool?
A cobbler found in the village.
Does this look like Kampung Air?
The water is still and the whole village is in stillness. I experienced a peace of mind here.
The weeping willow trees along the bank.
6 comments:
How much one trip like that? Anak pay, izzit?...Me retire liao, can't afford go holiday liao! Just stay at home. So kesian!...Maybe can go Mukah, anita can belanja seafood! LOL!!!
eh the place looks reaaaally nice.. shall put tat in 'must-visit' list..
STP
Come, come to Mukah. Bring your family too. I can spare my time to belanja seafood at Elsie's Nibong House. The trip costs RM2438 inclusive optional tour and airasia to and fro tikets from Kuching via KL to Hangzhou. LOL! retire liao also afford at this fare leh... I know you are loaded with tuition, blogging n.... mai a nei la, bo ke lu geo lui la, muahahaha!!
PENANT,
yes, I reaaaally think its a 'must visit' place. Though the gov'tment of China wanted to resettle the residents but they refused. The elderly residents are still around but the shops are closed. They want to conciliate it as a tourist attraction centre.
hi!
travel to china? My own country not yet finish travelling. Need to finish traveling to sarawak and sabah first...
Happy holiday friend.
so, u r from the west and I m in the east. Sabah and Sarawak welcome u. If u wana know Melanau culture, u need to come to Mukah during 'Kaul festival' which falls on April annually. You can experience 'tibow' swinging. handcrafts, foodstuff are also available. Sabah for mounting and snorkeling. do come to visit Mukah.
no doubt china has fantastic sceneries
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