Jiangsu: Water Town Journeys

Title: Jiangsu: Water Town Journeys

Author: Jiangsu Provincial Government

ISBN: 9787119043692

Edition: English

Publishing Date: 2006-10

Publishing House: Foreign Languages Press

Cover: P   Page: 251   Format: 16mo   

Introduction:

Jiangsu is a green oasis afloat on an expanse of rivers, lakes and sea, and its history is one of coexistence between man and water. On this piece of land, picturesque mountains and rivers mingle with ancient civilizations to forge a unique culture characteristic of a water region. Through the unremitting pursuits and efforts of generations, from this watery and moist kingdom the people of Jiangsu have created a cultural paradise and one of the best living environments in all the vast expanse of China.

Content:

Cities on Rivers and Lakes
Ancient Cities on the Yangtze
Pearls of Lake Taihu
Grand Canal Cities
River and Coastal Gateways
Ancient Water Towns
Bridges，Streams and Dwelings
Zhouzhuang—a Chinese Inkwash Painting
Luzhi—Town of Bridges
Tongli—Town of tranquility
Mudu—Town of Gardens
Qintong—Famous Town of North Jiangsu
Classical Gardens of Jingnan
Landscape Romance Within City Walls
Yangzhou Gardens—Wuxi’s Jichang Garden
Nanjing’s Premier Garden—Zhanyuan
Suzhou Walled Gardens—Landscapes in Miniature

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