西塘
2010-4
外文出版社
何兆兴 编
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Xitang, a town of ancient residences, is renowned for many bridges, Lanes and covered corridors. Visitors may find shetter from the sun and rain under the many extended corridors with hanging red tanterns,and discover a sense of history winding through the cracks along the quiet Lengths of Shipi Lane and Ji Famity Lane. The town has numerous Ming and Qing dynasty buildings.You can still sense a profound schotady air in Zunwen and Zuijing haLts, and observe in West Garden a few bridge galledes, appealing as if suspended in the sky. In a smaU boat you can glide forward through drizzle and willows,rooking for the Divine Hatt atong the Incense-Burning Waterway while appreciating stone bddges and flowing waters-scenery typical of southeast China.
A Vibrant 1,000-year-old TownAntique Buildings for Mixed Commercial-Residential UseHistorical Channels and Suspended BuildingsStone Bridges in XitangStories of Old ResidencesMemories of West GardenTemple of Loyal Grain-Escort GeneralIncense-Burning waterway and Dongyue TempleFolk Culture MuseumsRiverside Taverns and Local FlavorsRed Azaleas and Blue-white Printed ClothScenic SpotsAccommodationLocal DelicaciesHow to Get to Tongli
插图：AS its name spreads far and wide，Xitang has attracted a growing number of visitors，propelling the local serviceindustry.There are many simple tav-erns and restaurants，mostly built onthe basis of old residences.The mostfamous restaurants are 03antang Renjiaby Yongning Bridge，Mingqing Shidaiand Leguo Fandian near Anjing Bridge，as well as others，including Youyicun，Xiangtang Fandian，Laojie Fandian，Shuishang Canting，and Lao Pin Fang.Quite a few river-side taverns have themselves become scenic spots，withrows of wine jars under their eaves，flying wine bannersin front，and opened archaic carved windows. OAantang Renjia and Mingqing Shidai are the two res-taurants with the best locations in Xitang.The former ison one end of the Yongning Bridge，and has its door facing Hazy Rain Corridor.Beside the door is an old streetZhumao Street.The east and south of the restaurant issurrounded by water.The restaurant has a spacious dining hall.with backrest seats set on the sides 0f the river.Diners can enjoy the river scenes while 10unging in theseats.Also known for to its antique furniture，the restaurant was selected as a location for shooting the TV series.
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