West of Hangzhou’s natural ecological park, it is hailed as “the living fossil of Jiangnan water towns.” Here, a dense network of waterways and swaying reeds offer a tranquil journey aboard a wooden boat through winding channels, evoking the feeling of immersion in a long Chinese ink scroll. Spring brings the blush of peach blossoms and the verdant green of willows, while autumn sees the fluttering white reeds.
