Explore Xiaoxi Street and experience the charm of old Huzhou

Xiaoxi Street is located in the center of Huzhou City. It was built along a tributary of the Xitiaoxi River. It was a prosperous commercial area with dense residential buildings. It was once a place for merchants and famous families in old Huzhou City, as well as the main gathering place for silk merchants. It is known as the "source of commerce and root of the market" in Huzhou City, with a history of over a thousand years. 🌈Highlights: ✅Over time, the old street, which has been protected and renovated, still maintains and continues its traditional layout and historical appearance. There are many alleys in the block, such as Huayuan Alley, Muqiaobei Alley, and Tiaoguqiao Alley. Nowadays, cultural facilities such as art galleries, history and culture museums, and city libraries have opened in these streets and alleys. There are also cafes, pottery shops, jewelry stores, and music studios in the old houses, which have become vibrant again with the collision of the new and the old. ✅There are many historical buildings preserved in the block, such as the Niu Family Zhuangyuan Hall, Yang Residence, Shen Residence, and Xu Residence. These buildings reflect the traditional residential style of Huzhou during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The small river runs through the street, with stone gatehouses in front of the large courtyard and river docks behind, full of the strong atmosphere of the Jiangnan water town. 🎫Ticket information: Free admission. Yishang Street is just a few hundred meters away, mainly featuring various snacks, which can be visited together. 🚗Public transportation: Take bus No. 13/15, etc., and get off at the Bank of Communications Huzhou Wuxing Branch Station. Take bus No. 42 and get off at Hongfeng Sincere Village Station, then walk to Xiaoxi Street.