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Li Xiao and his friends came to Wuzhen, a beautiful ancient water town. This is an ancient town with a long history and cultural heritage, and it is also a famous tourist attraction.

Li Xiao and his friends walked through the ancient gatehouse and came to the central area of ​​the ancient town.This is the most prosperous place in Wuzhen, and it is also the most representative place.Rows of small shops are lined up on both sides of the street, with tile-roofed houses, blue tiles and white walls, and arched gates. The typical water town architectural style makes people feel as if they have come to a mysterious ancient town.

"It's so beautiful here!" Li Xiao exclaimed.

"Yes, the ancient buildings and streets are preserved here, giving people a feeling of traveling through time and space." My friend said.

They walked into a quaint little shop filled with various handicrafts and handicrafts, including traditional silks and satins, hand-woven sweaters, exquisite lacquerware and so on.

"Are these all handmade?" Li Xiao asked curiously.

"Yes, the handicrafts here are all handmade by local artisans, very exquisite and unique." The owner introduced.

Li Xiao went shopping with his friends, bought a few handicrafts, and then continued to walk on the ancient streets, admiring various antique buildings and landscapes.

"The buildings and scenery here are really beautiful." Li Xiao praised.

"That's right, this is one of the representatives of the Xia Kingdom's ancient water village architecture, and it is very famous." The friend said.

They came to an ancient bridge called "Stone Bridge", which is one of the landmarks of Wuzhen.This bridge is made of stone, and one end leads to a small island with a small pavilion built on it, which is very beautiful.

"This bridge is really amazing!" Li Xiao exclaimed.

"Yes, this bridge has a history of hundreds of years and has always been a symbol of Wuzhen." My friend said.

They walked along the river bank, admiring the beauty and customs of the Jiangnan water town.The scenery here is very pleasant, making people feel comfortable and happy.

"This is really a great tourist destination." Li Xiao said.

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"Yes, there are rich cultures here. Friends saw that Li Xiao was very interested in the culture of the ancient town, so they took them to go on and came to a traditional garden—Xizha Impression. There are many beautiful gardens here. Flowers and trees, as well as some exquisite pavilions and small bridges, are very suitable for walking and viewing.

Li Xiao and his friends strolled in the garden, admiring the beautiful scenery while savoring the culture of the ancient town.There are traditional garden designs and layouts, as well as traditional architectural styles and decorations.Li Xiao is very interested in these traditional cultures, and he keeps taking photos to record the beautiful scenery and cultural heritage here.

"The garden design here is really exquisite, and every place contains profound cultural connotations." Li Xiao praised.

"Yes, the garden design and architectural style here are very traditional, representing the essence of the traditional culture of the Xia Kingdom." My friend explained.

They continued to stroll in the garden, admiring the beautiful scenery while savoring the culture of the ancient town.Some small bridges, flowing water, stone roads, pavilions, etc. in the garden make this place very pleasant and romantic.

"This place is really beautiful and makes people feel happy." Li Xiao said with emotion.

"The architectural style here is really unique!" Li Xiao exclaimed.

"That's right, these buildings are all traditional Wu School buildings, which are very distinctive." My friend explained.

They walked through the ancient bluestone road, the roadside was full of various plants, and the air was filled with a faint fragrance of flowers, which made people feel relaxed and happy.

"This ancient town is so beautiful!" Li Xiao said excitedly.

"Yes, Wuzhen is a charming place with profound history and culture." My friend nodded.

They came to the most famous place in the ancient town - Dongzha.There are many buildings with strong historical and cultural characteristics, such as red building, white building, brothel, etc., each building has its own unique style and story.

"It's so beautiful here, every building is a work of art." Li Xiao said with emotion.

"Yes, the architecture and culture here have a very profound history." My friend agreed.

They walked around the ancient town, not only admiring the beauty of traditional buildings, but also tasting local specialties, such as steamed buns, fresh meat mooncakes, stinky tofu and so on.

"The Xiaolongbao here is really delicious!" Li Xiao praised.

"Yes, the food in Wuzhen is really unique and makes people linger." My friend nodded.

They also visited many museums and memorial halls to learn about the rich history and culture of Wuzhen, such as the Xiaguo Youth Daily Wuzhen Reporter Park, Xiaguo Redwood Museum and so on.

"This place is really full of wisdom and culture, which is worth our understanding and learning." Li Xiao sighed.

"That's right, Wuzhen has rich cultural heritage and historical accumulation. It is also known as the 'spirit of the Jiangnan water town' and is one of the important representatives of Xia's traditional culture." My friend responded.

They walked into the ancient streets of Wuzhen, and saw that the streets were lined with ancient buildings with cornices and corners, carved beams and painted buildings. Some buildings have a history of hundreds of years, but they are still well preserved.

Li Xiao couldn't help asking: "These ancient buildings are really beautiful, how are they protected here?"

"Yes, these ancient buildings are really distinctive." My friend nodded, "Wuzhen has been promoting the balance between the protection of ancient towns and the development of tourism. The government has stepped up protection efforts to avoid excessive commercialization and over-development, while paying attention to protecting the countryside. Culture and traditional architectural style. At the same time, local residents are encouraged to actively participate in the protection and inheritance of ancient buildings, so that ancient buildings become the common wealth of the entire community."

"This kind of protection method is really good. It can not only protect the cultural heritage value of ancient buildings, but also allow tourists to better understand and appreciate these ancient buildings." Li Xiao agreed.

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As they walked, they came to an antique teahouse. The shopkeeper beside him was an old man. He saw two young people coming to his shop and greeted them warmly: "Guests, what would you like to taste?" Tea?"

"Boss, hello, we want to try your famous tea." Li Xiao responded with a smile.

The boss took out a menu and introduced several famous teas in their shop in detail.They finally chose a Tieguanyin, one of Wuzhen's specialties.

The teahouse was filled with a strong tea fragrance. The two slowly tasted the tea and watched the ancient decoration and leisurely atmosphere in the teahouse, as if they had returned to ancient times and experienced that ancient way of life.

"This Tieguanyin is really delicious, with a mellow taste and a long aftertaste." My friend praised.

Li Xiao nodded in agreement, and then asked: "The ancient buildings and ancient buildings here are also one of the most important cultural landscapes in Wuzhen. You see, there are many ancient houses and official residences here, all of which were built hundreds of years ago. Many styles and characteristics of the Ming and Qing dynasties have been incorporated.”

"Yes," Li Xiao said with emotion, "the ancient buildings here are really charming. I have always wanted to learn about ancient architectural techniques and styles, and this time I came to Wuzhen is really a good opportunity."

The friend continued: "Not only that, but the ancient buildings here also represent the essence of ancient city planning and design in the Xia Kingdom. Every building has its specific meaning and purpose, and they are all interrelated. If you observe carefully, You will find that every building here is very distinctive.”

After hearing this, Li Xiao couldn't help asking curiously: "Then can we visit the ancient buildings here?"

The friend nodded and said: "Of course, the ancient buildings here are open to the public, you can visit and study here."

Thus, Li Xiao and his friends started their tour of ancient buildings.They first visited an ancient Ming and Qing style house called "Impression Xizha". There are more than ten towers and 33 stone bridges.

Li Xiao and his friends walked into the house along the winding path, feeling the simplicity and grandeur of the house.The walls here are all made of blue bricks, which seem to have experienced hundreds of years of vicissitudes.There are also some exquisite patterns and fonts engraved on the wall, which makes people admire the ingenuity of these ancient craftsmen.

Walking into the hall, Li Xiao saw antique furniture and utensils in the room, such as mahogany chairs, blue and white porcelain bowls, carved screens and so on.These furniture and utensils are very exquisite, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

Seeing that Li Xiao was very interested in these furniture and utensils, my friend introduced to him: "These furniture and utensils are all made by ancient craftsmen with heart. and manufacturing, including silk, carving, weaving, etc., and these furniture and utensils are part of it.”

Li Xiao felt very interesting after listening to his friend's introduction. He began to carefully observe these furniture and utensils, and discussed their production techniques and historical background with his friends.They spent a long time in the museum and learned a lot about the ancient furniture and utensils of the Xia Kingdom.

After walking out of the museum, Li Xiao and his friends came to another scenic spot in Wuzhen—the Ancient Tree Flower Pavilion.The Ancient Tree Flower Pavilion is a typical Jiangnan water town building, built in the middle of the Ming Dynasty, and is one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Wuzhen.

Li Xiao and his friends strolled in the ancient tree and flower pavilion, feeling its traditional Jiangnan water town style.The eaves, doors and windows here are all made of wood, and many red lanterns are hung, which is very distinctive.Li Xiao also noticed that many traditional wood and stone carving techniques were used in the construction of the ancient tree flower pavilion, which are delicate and lifelike.

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"The ancient tree flower pavilion is really a very beautiful building, and the style of the Jiangnan water town it embodies is also very distinctive." Li Xiao said to his friend.

"Yes, many traditional buildings and cultures are preserved here, which is really a rare cultural treasure house." My friend also agreed.

They continued to stroll in the ancient trees and flower pavilions, admiring the beauty and culture here.Through the window, you can see the river outside, which is crystal clear. Some small boats are driving slowly on the river, and the scenery is very pleasant.

As night falls, the lanterns are gradually lit up, and the atmosphere of Wuzhen becomes more romantic and mysterious.Li Xiao and his friends continued to stroll in the ancient tree and flower pavilion, enjoying this wonderful night.

Back at the hotel, Li Xiao sighed: "Wuzhen is really a town full of history and culture. Its ancient buildings and traditional culture are worth learning and exploring."

"That's right. They came to an ancient well, and a friend introduced it to Li Xiao: "This is one of the most famous scenic spots in Wuzhen, called Mingqiu Well. "

"Why is it called Ming Qiujing?" Li Xiao asked curiously.

"Because in autumn, when you open the well cover and tap the well wall, there will be a pleasant echo, as if the sound of autumn is sounding." The friend explained.

Li Xiao looked at the well in amazement, and then tapped on the wall of the well with his friends.Sure enough, the wall of the well gave out a crisp echo, which echoed in the surrounding air, making people feel refreshed.

They continued along the path, passed through a tree-lined avenue, and came to an antique courtyard.The yard is full of all kinds of flowers, and there is a faint fragrance of flowers, which is very pleasant.In the center of the yard is an ancient well, and there are some bluestone and wooden benches beside the well, where tourists can rest and watch.

Li Xiao walked to the well and observed the well carefully.He found that the mouth of the well was round, with a diameter of about one meter, the walls of the well were made of bluestone blocks, and the depth of the well was about ten meters.The well water is crystal clear, and it seems that some aquatic animals and plants can be seen swimming in it.There are several celadon bowls in the stone bucket by the well, and the bowls are filled with cold well water, which makes people feel very cool.

"This well has a history too?" Li Xiao asked.

"Yes, this is an old well with a history of thousands of years. It is said that it existed in the Southern Song Dynasty." The friend replied, "This is also an important gathering place in the ancient town. People used to communicate and negotiate here."

Li Xiao nodded after hearing this, and was even more amazed at the rich history and culture contained in this small ancient town.