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A complete guide to exploring the thousand-year-old water town of Keqiao Ancient Town is here!

The "Golden Keqiao" of Eastern Zhejiang 🌅 This ancient town with over 1,700 years of history is truly amazing! Originating from the Eastern Han Dynasty's flute-making period, flourishing as a commercial port in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and still thriving today. It's no joke that it's one of the province's first batch of historic and cultural towns~ 🌉【Must-visit Attractions】 1️⃣ Three Bridges and Four Waters: Rongguang Bridge is the centerpiece! Originally built in the Song Dynasty and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty, the bridge features exquisitely carved stone dragons 🐉 + Yongfeng Bridge / Old Keqiao Bridge span the ancient canal. Photo tips: best in the early morning or at dusk 🌇 2️⃣ Eastern Zhejiang Ancient Canal: An ancient golden waterway for transportation, you can still see cargo boats shuttling through ⛵️ Recommended: take a 15-minute ride on a black-awning boat (50 RMB/person) 3️⃣ Guanshu Zhijiang: White walls and black tiles along the river are perfect for photos, and the lanterns at night make it even more stunning 🏮 📌 Practical Information: 📍 Address: Keqiao Ancient Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 🎫 Admission: Free! Explore the thousand-year-old town at zero cost 🕒 Suggested visit time: 2-3 hours 🚗 Transportation: Shaoxing Metro Line 1 goes directly to Keqiao Station 🍜 Food: Try the ancient town’s fermented rice balls and Shaoxing stinky tofu ✨ Travel Tips: ✔️ Wear Hanfu for amazing photos ✔️ Avoid weekends to escape crowds ✔️ The town is most beautiful after the lanterns light up at dusk ✔️ Bargain when taking a boat ride!
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Posted: Sep 28, 2025
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