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Explore China’s Ancient Water Towns

The Venice of the East sits just 30 minutes by train from Shanghai

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Surrounded by rivers, lakes and canals, three parts of China comprise a “golden triangle” of historical towns that mostly run on the water. Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou form this pyramid-shaped area known as the “Venice of the East,” filled with thousands of years of history and cities built around complex canal systems. Here, locals and tourists still get around by hand-controlled boats—and sometimes, the captain will even serenade you with a traditional Chinese folk song. Here are eight ancient water towns to visit.

Nanxun

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Tongli
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Luzhi
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The four boat-shaped piers under the Huilong Bridge in the ancient town of Min’an are a strong defense against floods. As a crucial passage in the region, once the bridge was built, goods were shipped from Min’an to Southeast Asia, driving an expanding sea trade.

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Rare pair of ginkgo trees found in #Hunan
A pair of ginkgo trees estimated to be around 1,100 years old was found in the city of #Chenzhou, Hunan province. The trees are located high up in the mountains, about 1,260 meters above sea level. The female tree is 1.4 meters wide and 22.5 meters tall, and the male tree is 1.35 meters wide and 30 meters tall. The trees are sitting 70 meters apart.
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