Wuzhen is one of six ancient water towns which located in south of Yangtze River with 1200-year-old history. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs through the town, which make it the only ancient water town adjacent to the canal. Besides, it enjoys a warm and humid climate. All these conditions lent the great advantages to it for nurturing a rich culture over the last 1,300 years.
Since Wuzhen was built along rivers, there are more than thirty bridges linking the different sections of this town together. Many of them date back to Song and Ming Dynasty. While wandering in it, what you can see everywhere are the quiet water, ancient bridges and historic houses, which compose a classical picture of common life of the south of Yangtze River.
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