Anchang Ancient Town (Shaoxing city)

Anchang Ancient Town in Shaoxing has a simple and elegant atmosphere. [Photo/Zhejiang Fabu WeChat]

As one of the four noted towns in Shaoxing, Anchang borders Xiaoshan Mountain, Keqiao Bridge and the Hangzhou-Ningbo expressway.

Established during the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960 – 1126), it was rebuilt during the Ming (1368 – 1644) and Qing Dynasties (1644 – 1911) after several wars and disasters, inheriting the typical features of a water town in southern regions of the Yangtze River.

With a simple and elegant atmosphere, the waterside town holds wedding ceremonies on the water, a custom unique to the area. A festival featuring its folk customs is held each year, which always receives a large number of tourists.