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Button Museum
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The museum has a wide collection of various kinds of buttons. The methods of display aren't wonderful but the part of the museum where they display the machinery originally used to make buttons out of shells is unique and well worth a look.

Written Mar 7, 2006

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The Wang family
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This is the residence of the Wang family,the decedents of Wang Yuan,a military official in the Song Dynasty (960-1279).The Wang family is also one of the richest family in Xitang olden times and their residence is now one of the must visit when visiting Xitang today.

Written Feb 18, 2006

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Zhongfu Tang
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the zhongfu hall

This is the residence of the Wang family,the decedents of Wang Yuan,a military official in the Song Dynasty (960-1279).

The building is a typical architecture in the Ming & Qing Dynasty which include 7 rows of houses & a garden.The Zhongfu Hall is situated in the 3rd row and these words are written by Chen Bangyan,a member of the imperial Academy of Emperor Kang Xi (1662-1722).

The words 'Zhongfu' exhort people to do do as good will be rewarded with good.

Written Dec 30, 2005

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Boating on the river
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Boating on the river

Written Jun 13, 2007

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Stone Skin Alley
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Stone Skin Alley (shi2 pi2 long4)

The most famous alley in Xitang.

Written Jun 13, 2007

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Zhang Zheng Root Carving Museum
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Splendid collection of marvellous carved tree roots. No photos are allowed to be taken and there're more than enough attendants around to enforce this.

Written Mar 7, 2006

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Living by the river
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a lady doing her daily chores by the river

You can see the people using the river for their daily activities such as washing clothes etc...

Written Dec 30, 2005

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Take a Boat ride
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Take a boat ride around the ancient river town if you have the time.It is really great.

Written Dec 30, 2005

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Get lost in the narry alleys
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Behind the riverfront houses are the narrow alleys, the narrowest one is said only 30 cm 'narrow'.

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Updated Nov 14, 2002

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Old Bridges
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There are several ancient arch bridges in the town.

Notice the steps in front of each house, their access to the water transportation - boats.

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Updated Nov 14, 2002

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