甪直 本书特色
《甪直(英文)(图文版)》：Luzhi iS famous for its waterways.There aresix rivers in the town.three flowing frOm eastto west and three frOm north to south.Alongthe rivers are old streets and residentialhouses.where the local people are living apeaceful life.The Songze culture and Liang-zhu culture.with a history of over 5,000years，have left behind a great historical andculturaI hentage.A gaLaxy of literati could befound in each penod.Moreover the traditionof running schools and improving educationhas been passed down.The centuries-oldBaosheng Temple houses nine arhat sculpturesunder state protection.Behind a screen wallalong a river is the Shen family compound，with many houses and spacious courtyards.This ancient waterside town has nurt.ured apioneer of the modern reform movement inChina.Wang Tao，as well as the internationalmovie star Josephine Siao Along the narrow wrivers.boat women dressed{n Iocal costumessing melodious songs，making for beautiful scenes in Luzhi.
甪直 内容简介
the taihu lake basin adjacent to shanghai has a diversified water system and clamp climate and is rich in produce. the original inhabitants planted rice and bred silkworms, and took advantage of the convenient water trans-portation there to develop trade relations both domestically and overseas.this part of the country is famous for its silk and herbal medicines. since ancient times, it has witnessed rapid economic growth, and has earned thenicknames "heaven on earth" and "land flowing with rice and fish."six ancient waterside towns in this area, namely, zhouzhuang, luzhi andtongli in jiangsu province, and xitang, wuzhen and nanxun in zhejiangprovince, are the most attractive representatives of age-old towns in south-east china.waterways have shaped the ancient towns of southeast china, their streets
following the contours of the waters and their houses built on riverbanks.small bridges, smoothly flowing rivers and tranquil residential houses formthe typical natural landscape of these towns. winding streets and lanes,ancient bridges and beautiful gardens contribute to a tranquil and simple atmosphere. these towns' rich historical and cultural legacies are embodied in the venerable shapes of bridges, streets, lanes, residential houses, ances-tral halls, temples and theaters, all with a distinctive local flavor. the philosophy of life in a waterside town emphasizes the harmonious unity of nature and man. the buildings appear simple, though inside they are usually splendidly decorated, and the luxury is not shown on the exterior. the main building material in these towns is wood, displaying fine carvings and other decorations. the scenery changes with the four seasons, yet the tranquility and harmony, the smartness and elegance remain unchanged. a stay in one
of these age-old towns brings tourists a strong sense of history, and enchants them with graceful landscapes and a relaxing lifestyle.
甪直 目录
no.1 river town in china
rivers and bridges
waterway scenery
luzhi boatwomen
centuries-old baosheng temple
ye shengtao memorial hall
wansheng rice shop
serene lu guimeng
educator shen baihan and the shen
family compound
wang tao, forunner of reform movement
josephine siao, international movie star from an
ancient residence
luzhi food and local specialties
scenic spots
accommodation
local delicacies
how to get to luzhi
ticket prices
甪直 节选
《甪直(英文)(图文版)》内容简介：The Taihu Lake Basin adjacent to Shanghai has a diversified water system and clamp climate and is rich in produce. The original inhabitants planted rice and bred silkworms, and took advantage of the convenient water trans-portation there to develop trade relations both domestically and overseas.This part of the country is famous for its silk and herbal medicines. Since ancient times, it has witnessed rapid economic growth, and has earned thenicknames "Heaven on Earth" and "Land Flowing with Rice and Fish."Six ancient waterside towns in this area, namely, Zhouzhuang, Luzhi andTongli in Jiangsu Province, and Xitang, Wuzhen and Nanxun in ZhejiangProvince, are the most attractive representatives of age-old towns in south-east China.Waterways have shaped the ancient towns of southeast China, their streetsfollowing the contours of the waters and their houses built on riverbanks.Small bridges, smoothly flowing rivers and tranquil residential houses formthe typical natural landscape of these towns. Winding streets and lanes,ancient bridges and beautiful gardens contribute to a tranquil and simple atmosphere. These towns' rich historical and cultural legacies are embodied in the venerable shapes of bridges, streets, lanes, residential houses, ances-tral halls, temples and theaters, all with a distinctive local flavor. The philosophy of life in a waterside town emphasizes the harmonious unity of Nature and Man. The buildings appear simple, though inside they are usually splendidly decorated, and the luxury is not shown on the exterior. The main building material in these towns is wood, displaying fine carvings and other decorations. The scenery changes with the four seasons, yet the tranquility and harmony, the smartness and elegance remain unchanged. A stay in oneof these age-old towns brings tourists a strong sense of history, and enchants them with graceful landscapes and a relaxing lifestyle.
