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Characteristics of Jiangnan town

The characteristics of this place are as follows:

1, according to Baidu map information, the geographic location of Jiangnan towns are generally in the southern water towns, the environment of the lakes and mud intertwined with the water network, which is often referred to as the "water townships". This geographical environment makes the Jiangnan town has a unique water culture features and beautiful water scenery.

2, Jiangnan town buildings are mainly garden-style buildings. Most of the buildings have obvious Jiangnan cultural style, full of history and literary flavor.

3, the food culture of Jiangnan towns is very unique, the famous representatives of Suzhou snacks and Jiaxing pickles.

4. The festival culture of Jiangnan towns is also an integral part. For example, the Lotus Festival in Suzhou, the Dragon Boat Festival in Jiaxing, the Spring Tour Festival in Zhouzhuang, the Aquatic Festival in Xitang and so on. These festivals retain both traditional culture.