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Perspectives on China

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Updated: May 13, 2008 7:56pm PST

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Updated: Mar 16, 2008 6:31am PST

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Shanghai_portals 上海

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Updated: Jan 21, 2008 11:02am PST

Shanghai_dirt 上海土 : click image to view gallery

Shanghai_dirt 上海土

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Updated: Jan 21, 2008 3:11am PST

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Shanghai_people 上海人

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Updated: Jan 21, 2008 1:51am PST

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Shanghai_photo play 上海相片

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Updated: Jan 21, 2008 12:54am PST

WuZhen - Zhejiang Province : Wuzhen is one  of the six ancient water towns, surrounding Shanghai on the Hangzhou - Beijing Canal. It has a history of over 1,200 years. In 1991, Wuzhen was authorized as the Provincial Ancient Town of History and Culture, so ranking first among the six ancient towns south of the Yangtze River. Wuzhen; and life within the old town, is little different today then it was 500 years ago, only the people have changed.

 Fortunately Wuzhen has not yet surrendered totally to the almighty tourist dollar and the town retains its history and culture. It is a living piece of Chinese history. Unfortunately it also has its pollution problems but efforts are under way to address these issues. As an Australian, the green/grey water is difficult to accept, but this unfortunately is the colour of most rivers in this, and increasingly more parts of China. But with Wuzhen, while not wanting to downplay the problems of water pollution, it is the beauty that sits on the water that is worth a visit every time. 

 I am happy to call this part of China home as I now have my own apartment in this pictureque little town and, for me,  it is a nice place to call home. I hope you share my love of this little piece of Chinese history. I often browse through these photos and anyone with an eye for beauty must understand why I love this place.

WuZhen - Zhejiang Province

Terry Williamson

Wuzhen is one of the six ancient water towns, surrounding Shanghai on ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2008 8:06pm PST

China - 2005 - China Focus Journey of a Lifetime : These are photos of our wonderful 21 day trip to China in October 2005.

China - 2005 - China Focus Journey of...

Phil and Diane House

These are photos of our wonderful 21 day trip to China in October 2005 ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2006 6:48am PST