Which town in Jiangnan is the first water town in China?

Zhouzhuang is the first water town in the south of China.

Zhouzhuang, a small town in the south of the Yangtze River, has the reputation of "the first water town in China" and is the first batch of 5A scenic spots in China. Zhouzhuang was founded in 186 (the first year of Yuan You in the Northern Song Dynasty), and it was named after Mr. Zhou Digong, a local citizen, donated land to build Quanfu Temple. In the Spring and Autumn Period, it was the fief of the Prince of Wu, which was named Zhenfengli. Zhouzhuang, located in Kunshan City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, is one of the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. In 23, Zhouzhuang was named as a famous historical and cultural town in China.

Zhouzhuang has a long history, is a typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River, and has a unique cultural landscape, which is the treasure of China water town culture and Wudi Han culture. More than 6% of the houses in Zhouzhuang Town are still built in Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are nearly 1 classical houses and more than 6 brick-carved gatehouses in the ancient town with only .47 square kilometers. The ancient style of Zhouzhuang houses still exists, and 14 ancient bridges with their own characteristics have been preserved. Attractions include: Shen Wansan's former residence, Fu 'an Bridge, Shuangqiao, Shenting, Weird Building and Eight Scenes of Zhouzhuang.

Zhouzhuang's characteristic culture:

1. Tea culture

Tea culture in zhouzhuang town has a long history, and there have always been customs such as eating "granny tea", "talking about tea" and drinking "happy tea", "spring tea" and "full moon tea", which have various names and are called "Jiangnan Tea Ceremony".

2. Women's dress

The traditional dress of women in Zhouzhuang has narrow sleeves, floral lapels and delicate embroidery.

3. Sixian Xuanjuan

Sixian Xuanjuan is a traditional folk art in Zhouzhuang that has been circulating for nearly 2 years, and it is a unique form of folk art in Zhouzhuang village. It is similar to the name of the hall, and it also has the style of rap and pingtan. According to the number of artists and the simplicity of performances, the announcement is divided into two types: silk string announcement and wooden fish announcement. The former is generally composed of six people, who play erhu sanxian, flute, wooden fish, bronze chime and other musical instruments; The other person strikes the Buddha's Qing and recites the Buddha's name in a simple form.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Zhouzhuang