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ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated: February 16, 2023

Yafan Ancient Town

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Yafan Ancient Town. [Photo/WeChat account: jhfabu]

Yafan Ancient Town is located in the Wucheng district of Jinhua. Founded in the Song Dynasty (1127-1279), it was a must-see place for people traveling from Yongkang, Wuyi, and other areas to Jinhua in ancient times.

The town is characterized by white walls, blue tiles, small bridges and flowing water, and everywhere you go, you can experience a quaint and nostalgic atmosphere.

Lingxia Ancient Town

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Lingxia Ancient Town. [Photo/WeChat account: jhfabu]

Lingxia Ancient Town, located in Jindong district, is known for its Poyang Old Street, which is known as "the first ancient street in central Zhejiang".

This 500-meter-long old street began to take shape during the Song Dynasty. It was once a vital land transportation hub, with inns, teahouses, and shops lined up, as well as a constant flow of travelers and merchants.

Youbu Ancient Town

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Youbu Ancient Town. [Photo/WeChat account: jhfabu]

Youbu Ancient Town is located in the southwest outskirts of Lanxi, 18 kilometers from the city center. It was once the center of Zhejiang's commercial port.

As a thousand-year-old town, Youbu has long been an important distribution center for agricultural and sideline products and a commercial town at the junction of Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, and Anhui provinces. Therefore, Youbu Ancient Town is known as one of the "Four Ancient Towns of Zhejiang" together with Wuzhen in Tongxiang, Nanxun in Huzhou, and Fotang in Yiwu.

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