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OLD MEETS NEW

Tucked away in Zhejiang province’s Jiashan County is Xitang Ancient Town, a historic town dating back to at least 770 BC to 476 BC. A water town criss-crossed by nine rivers, Xitang is a beautiful ancient town with a harmonious ambience frequently depicted in Chinese landscape paintings (Shan Shui), making it the perfect setting for urban dwellers in need of a scenic escape from the hustle and bustle of their busy lifestyle.

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