Lu Zhi: Ancient Towns Around Shanghai

Title: Lu Zhi: Ancient Towns Around Shanghai

ISBN: 9787119061672

Author/Editor: Hen Zhaoxing

Publisher: Foreign Language Press

Print Time: 2010-04-01

Version: English

Others: Paperback; 1/16; 131 Pages, 341g

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Description:
Luzhi is famous for its water ways. There are six rivers in the town. three flowing from east to west and three from north to south. Along the rivers are old streets and residential houses. where the local people are living a peaceful life. The Songze culture and Liang-zhu culture. with a history of over 5,000years，have left behind a great historical and cultural heritage. A galaxy of literati could be found in each penod. Moreover the tradition of running schools and improving education has been passed down. The centuries-old Baosheng Temple houses nine arhat sculptures under state protection. Behind a screen wall along a river is the Shen family compound，with many houses and spacious courtyards. This ancient waterside town has nurtured a pioneer of the modern reform movement in China. Wang Tao，as well as the international movie star Josephine Siao Along the narrow w rivers. boat women dressed in Local costumes sing melodious songs，making for beautiful scenes in Luzhi.

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