There are so many old towns around Jiangnan area, where people would like to work and live because the economy is developing well and the landscape is authentic and beautiful. Thirteen old towns have already been applying the World Culture Heritage sites by UNESCO, nine of which are from Suzhou and four others are from Zhejiang province. 

We went to one of them named Xitang, Zhejiang province yesterday after we visited Nanhu in memory of the 94th birth anniversary of CCP, but it is very close to Suzhou, just about one and a quarter hours driving. The price of entrance fee is 100 RMB each person. 

The entrance of Xitang old town

The river is wider than other old towns, so the water views is more beautiful.

Old houses are everywhere around Xitang.

Small gardens are hidden inside the old houses.

Local people are still living in these lanes.

Leisure facilities are stretching along the river.

Local people are enjoying their lives in Xitang.

Visitors are enjoying such authentic life style.

There also have some modern facilities, especialy at night.