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This well preserved ancient water village is located about 90 minutes outside of Shanghai, and it is a small village that has maintained a very traditional setting. Canals crisscross the entire village, and the villagers live in well preserved antique Chinese houses. Bring a camera to capture the great scenery along the canals. It only costs about $8.00 to get into the village. Many artisans here sell arts and crafts like embroidery, Chinese water color paintings, handbags, and local foods and snacks in small shops along the canals. You will not find any big tourist stores here. We found great bargains here, and though the price is cheap, you can still bargain. Before you reach the village, yo
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It only costs about $8.00 to get into the village. Many artisans here sell arts and crafts like embroidery, Chinese water color paintings, handbags, and local foods and snacks in small shops along the canals. You will not find any big tourist stores here. We found great bargains here, and though the price is cheap, you can still bargain. Before you reach the village, you'll pass an excellent restaurant called Yun Hai that is clean, roomy, and cheap.
There are many Chinese and Western tourists here, be I really recommend you visiting here to appreciate what old fashioned Chinese villages look like.
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