Lu's Ancestral Hall
Lu's Ancestral Hall. [Photo/WeChat account: jhfabu]
Located in the eastern suburb of Dongyang, Lu's Ancestral Hall is a well-preserved ancient town where the Lu family has resided since the Song Dynasty (1127-1279).
The architecture of Lu's Ancestral Hall showcases the local characteristics of Dongyang woodcarving art. It is home to various types of art, including stone carving, brick carving, stack sculpture, and painting.
Fotang Ancient Town
Fotang Ancient Town. [Photo/WeChat account: jhfabu]
Fotang Ancient Town is located in the southwestern part of Yiwu. It has a rich historical and cultural heritage and is one of the four major ancient towns in Zhejiang.
On Fotang Old Street, there are well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, Republic of China-era residences, and some old-brand shops that have been around for decades. Here, you can explore the prosperous scenes of the old commercial port. In recent years, the old street has been making efforts to develop its nighttime economy.
Zhiying Ancient Town
Zhiying Ancient Town. [Photo/WeChat account: jhfabu]
Zhiying Ancient Town, originally known as "Datianli," is a generational residence of the Ying family in Yongkang.
It was built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420) more than 1,700 years ago, and is located in the central part of Yongkang with a total area of 68 square kilometers. The chessboard-shape layout of the ancient town is well-preserved. In 2014, it was listed as part of the sixth batch of national-level historical and cultural famous towns.
