长江以南的太湖流域，水系发达，气候湿润，物产丰饶。这里的先民种植水稻、饲养蚕桑；并利用航运之便通商内外，丝绸、药材等闻名于世，经济发展迅速，素有“人间天堂”、“鱼米之乡”的美誉。而以江苏的周庄、甪直、同里和浙江的西塘、乌镇、南浔为典型的水乡古镇被誉为江南最美的六座古镇。本书所介绍的即是其中之一的甪直。

Luzhi is famous for its waterways. There are six rivers in the town, three flowing from east to west and three from north to south. ALong the rivers are old streets and residential houses, where the Local people are Living a peaceful life. The Songze culture and Liangzhu culture, with a history of over 5,000 years, have Left behind a great historical and cultural heritage. A galaxy of literati could be found in each period. Moreover, the tradition of running schools and improving education has been passed down.

No.1 River Town in China

Rivers and Bridges

Waterway Scenery

Luzhi Boatwomen

Centuries-old Baosheng Temple

Ye Shengtao Memorial Hall

Wansheng Rice Shop

Serene Lu Guimeng

Educator Shen Baihan and the Shen

Family Compound

Wang Tao, Forunner of Reform Movement

Josephine Siao, International Movie Star from an

Ancient Residence

Luzhi Food and Local Specialties

Scenic Spots

Accommodation

Local Delicacies

How to Get to Luzhi

Ticket Prices