Qiantong Town, A Quintessential Jiangnan Cultural Gem

Qiantong Town, Ninghai County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province
The whole small town is scattered around the waterway
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Introduction

-Qian Tong Ancient Town is famous for being the "Number One Confucian Town in Jiangnan", "Little Lijiang in Jiangnan", and "Folk Museum". -The town is a settlement of the Tong surname in Jiangnan, and it preserves many buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The walls are pink and the tiles are dark, creating a magnificent atmosphere. -The whole ancient town is like a deep and profound rural painting, with each household having high carved beams and fresh running water, full of vitality. -The streets and alleys are narrow, the buildings are closely packed, and the layout of the village follows the "hui" character in a Bagua style. Tourists can walk through it like a maze.
Address
Qiantong Town, Ninghai County, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province
Transportation
Public transportation: Take a bus from Ningbo South Bus Station to Ninghai, then take Bus 102 to the West or South Station after arriving at Ninghai Central Bus Station. Transfer to a shuttle bus, and the travel time is about 25 minutes.

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