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🏯Futang Old Street has a history of more than 300 years and is more than 2,000 meters long. The buildings are mainly from the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. Named after Buddha, flourishing because of water, and prosperous because of business, it is also a historical witness of Yiwu's commercial port culture Futang Ancient Town, located in Yiwu, Zhejiang It has a long history and a strong ancient style. The old street is built along the river, with white walls and black tiles arranged in an orderly manner. The ancient bridge spans the river, adding a touch of poetry. There are many shops in the ancient town, and a wide variety of traditional handicrafts are on display. There are also many ancient buildings that bear witness to the changes of time. Futang Ancient Town has a profound cultural heritage and is a place full of life. Visitors can feel the charm of the Jiangnan water town and appreciate the unique style of the ancient town. 📍Address of the scenic spot: Futang Town, Yiwu City, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province 🚗Transportation to the scenic spot: 🚘Self-driving: Navigate directly to Futang Ancient Town, free parking 🚄High-speed rail: After arriving at Yiwu Station, you can take bus No. 810 and transfer to Yiwu No. 318 at the temporary stop, and get off at Xinshi Station 👍️Must-visit attractions: 🌟Futang Old Street The old street of Futang Ancient Town is the soul of the ancient town. It consists of Zhi Street, Shanghui Street, Yanbutou Heng Street, Fuqiaotou Heng Street and two east-west side streets, with a total length of about 2 kilometers. The ancient market style is preserved here, and it is a good place to experience life in an ancient town. 🛍️ 🌟Floating bridge and pier The floating bridge and pier of Futang Ancient Town witnessed the most prosperous era of the ancient town and are the symbol of the commercial civilization of the ancient town. 🌉✅Fuhu Bridge 🌟Ancient Residence Garden Futang Ancient Town has a large number of buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, such as Peide Hall, Wumaoji, Liuxuan Primary School, etc. The stone carvings, brick carvings, wood carvings and murals on these buildings reflect the characteristics of Chinese architecture. 🏛️ 🌟Duqing Temple The place where Bodhidharma threw himself across the river and crossed the river is remembered, carrying the deep feelings of the Buddhists. 🌟Shuanglin Temple Founded in the Southern Liang Dynasty, it is a temple with an extremely important position in the history of Chinese Buddhism and traditional Chinese culture. 🕊️ 🌟Yunhuang Temple Legend has it that when Bodhidharma came to China to preach, he passed by this place. There is Yunhuang Temple on the mountain, which is a religious and cultural attraction. 🏞️ 🌟Puchuan Water Street Puchuan has bamboos, flowing water, and the quaint water street is like a moving painting. 🖼️ Strolling along the water street, listening to the gurgling sound of flowing water, and feeling the gentle breeze on your face is really refreshing. 😋Food recommendations: ✅Fotang Qianzhang Noodles: Yiwu’s famous noodle dish, popular for its unique flavor and production process. ✅Zezi Tofu: Made from wild plant extracts, it has a smooth and delicate taste and is a great summer refresher. ✅Donghe Meat Pie: With a long history, it has been passed down to this day with its unique taste and flavor. ✅Buckwheat Mouse: A traditional Yiwu snack with great taste, loved for its unique preparation method and flavor. ✅Chi'an Crisp Cake: shaped like a crab shell, bright in color, golden on both sides, layered like paper, salty, fresh and crispy. ✅Tofu skin vegetarian buns: wrap vegetables, radishes and other vegetarian dishes with tofu skin, fry them and eat them. They have a soft and chewy texture. ✅ Buddha Hall Boiled Lamb: An important food for winter tonic, the Buddha Hall’s Boiled Lamb is unique in its cooking method 🎟️Ticket related: Free🆓Free🆓Free🆓 💗Other tips: 💕Light show: Every night from 19:00 to 20:30, the best location for viewing is at Wanlan Pavilion, it will be cancelled on rainy days‼ ️ 💕For the tour route, it is recommended to enter from Fuhu Bridge and walk along the river to Futang Floating Bridge. There is also a 🍡small night market near the floating bridge (not recommended for those with tight time). After crossing the floating bridge, you will reach the ancient town 💕The plaques, ancient trees, and stage lights outside the ancient town are usually turned off from 8 to 9 o'clock, and will be turned off at 10 o'clock on holidays. It is recommended to check in and take photos after 7 o'clock 💕There are many snacks inside the ancient town, but it is not suitable for group gatherings 💕Yiwu snack recommendations🥞: Yiwu crispy cakes, brown sugar twist, hemp candy 💕There is a Hanfu experience hall on Fuhu Bridge. It is recommended to ask the price in advance 💕Come to Futang Ancient Town and start a time travel that you can go on at any time! We guarantee that every shutter click of yours will be frozen into an eternal memory.
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Posted: Feb 25, 2025
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