Idyllic scenery of Wuzhen 'water town'
People's Daily Online | 2016-10-26 16:27
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Located in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, Wuzhen is an ancient town with over 6,000 years of history. It is a typical water town in the Yangtze River Delta, built around a series of canals. The land and water of Wuzhen is known to be agriculturally abundant, boasting plentiful rice and fish. It is also a traditional center of silk production. In 1991, Wuzhen was named as a renowned historical and cultural town in Zhejiang province. From 2014, it became the permanent site of the World Internet Conference. [Photo/People.cn]
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