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Scenery of Anchang Ancient Town in Zhejiang(2)

Anchang, an ancient town 12 kilometers west of the city of Shaoxing in Zhejiang province, with its untouched historical beauty, tranquility and elegance, is a good alternative to those overcrowded destinations. The history of Anchang dates back more than 4,000 years when it was a muddy riverside village where locals made a living fishing and making salt. The local economy improved in 1489 during the Ming Dynasty, when the local government opened a market and promised each investor four baked cakes, a good incentive at the time. [China.org.cn/Photo by Zhu Huanan]

Source:china.org.cn  Editor:Lucky

(Source_title:Scenery of Anchang Ancient Town in Zhejiang)

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