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Taicang Shaxi Ancient Town-A Time Capsule of Ming-Qing Water Town Charm

#discoverchina 📍 Location: Shaxi Town, Taicang City, Jiangsu (50km NW of Shanghai) ⏳ History: - Flourished as a cotton & rice trading hub during Ming-Qing dynasties - Retains 80% original architecture from 14th-19th centuries 🌊 Layout: Classic Jiangnan "water-lane" design with 3 parallel streets along the Laoqiao River 🎫 Admission: Free ⏰ Best Time: - Weekday mornings for undisturbed photography
Posted: Apr 17, 2025
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