The town I’m introducing in this post is one of the ten thousands of small towns in southeastern China. Unlike well-known towns like Zhouzhuang or Wuzhen, this town offers a more authentic glimpse into the everyday life of countryside in southeastern China. With a long history, its ancient wooden houses, though weathered and worn, still stand as a testament to its past.
Economic progress has brought prosperity and modern life to this town, as it has across China, but the locals strive diligently to preserve their traditional lifestyle, culture, and heritage. Here, you can witness the constant interplay between tradition and modernization—in the people, along the streets, and within the narrow lanes.
Visiting small towns like this offers a genuine way to experience the lives of ordinary Chinese people and to understand how they feel about the changes shaping their world..
我在这篇博客中介绍的小镇是中国东南部成千上万个小镇中的一个。与周庄或乌镇等著名地方不同，这个小镇更能真实地展现东南中国乡下的日常生活。小镇历史悠久，那些古老的木屋虽已风雨斑驳，却依然伫立，见证着过去的时光。
经济发展同样给这个小镇带来了繁荣和现代化的生活，如同中国的许多地方，但当地居民依然努力保护他们的传统生活方式、文化和遗产。在这里，你可以看到传统与现代化的交织，无论是在人们的生活中，街道上，还是狭窄的小巷中。
探访这样的乡镇才能是真正体验普通中国人的生活，也能更好地理解他们对当今世界变化的感受。
(Large photo view, download and share are available at the end of post 在博客末尾查看大图、下载和分享图片)
Street and market 街道和市场
Alleys and old houses 小巷人家
Waterside Park and River 水乡公园和河流
Tidal flats at Hangzhou Bay, The town has a beautiful costal line. 杭州湾滩涂。该镇拥有美丽的海岸线。
(Click thumbnail for view, download and share 点击缩略图即可查看、下载和分享)
