At night Xinghua city is dressed to impress – decorated by a raft of lanterns and other lighting that extends from city to countryside.

The tranquil and beautiful former residence of Zheng Banqiao is located in Xinghua, a county level metropolis that is administered by the prefecture-level city of Taizhou, in East China's Jiangsu province.

The Xinghua Duotian Irrigation and Drainage System was recognized as a World Heritage Irrigation Structure on Oct 6, along with three other historical Chinese irrigation sites.