Liantang Ancient Town

Liantang is located in Qingpu District, southwest of Shanghai. The Old Street in Guzhen District is on both sides of the Zhenzhongshi River, and two stone roads face each other across the river. "High houses and narrow alleys are opposite to the street buildings, and small bridges and flowing waters are at people's houses", which constitutes the unique landscape of Liantang. The residential buildings on both sides of the street with heavy ridges and high eaves, cross-street buildings, river piers, promenades, secluded alleys and deep houses make the ancient town present a simple, peaceful and quiet style. More than 10 ancient bridges in Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties spanning the Shihe River are hidden among the weeping willows. There are various bridges. Small wooden boats are gently rowed from time to time. People walk on them and boats go under them. , silhouettes rippling in the microwave. The architectural features of the old houses on both sides of the strait are in stark contrast: Shangtang Street has two continuous floors with the door facing the street. In the past, most of them were shops, and the houses were facing the water. Round head gable, pink wall and black tile, front door along the river.