Yuehe Historic District covers a total area of 91,111 square meters with a building area of 88,111 square meters. In the old days, Jiaxing was the most prosperous place for industry and commerce. Yuehe River is a tributary of the canal, named after "its water bends and holds the city like the moon". Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Yuehe River area has formed a bustling market. In the block, the traditional houses are built on the water, and the ancient streets and deep lanes are tortuous and criss-crossed; Rivers, ancient bridges, narrow alleys, old houses, verandahs, etc. restore and show a strong style of ancient water towns, and many century-old brands reflect the prosperity of Jiaxing's old "Jiangnan Fucheng". Within the block, Zhenzhen Old Zongzi Store, Jiaxing Specialty Wenhu Sauted Duck Store, Lugaojian Pastry Store, Jinhua Shortcake Store, Puxielong Teahouse, Jiangnan Silk Store, Jiayun Gallery, Jinhulu Yuefang, Yitangfang Candy Store, Longyuanwan Native Products Museum, Jinzi Ham Store, Jinfuyuan Jewelry Store, Quzhou Sesame Cake Store, Fengtongyu Dyeing Shop, Gujinzhai Pastry Store, Lingbishi Sculpture Store, and so on.
There are many special attractions such as Jiahe Shuiyi, Dragon Boat Festival Folk Culture Experience Museum, Zongzi Culture Museum, Yusuifeng Mihang and other leisure places, such as Shadow Play Hall, Pingtan Bookstore, Flower and Bird Market and Antique Market. It is the largest existing historical block in Jiaxing City, with the most complete layout, which can best reflect the characteristics of Jiangnan Water Town. Yuehe Street is a block centered on Zhongji Road, which was transformed from the old block. It is said that the boss of Xizha is in charge, so the style now is a bit like Xizha.
For more than 1,711 years, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal has passed along the south side of Yuehe Historic District. On both sides of the canal, there are thousands of lights, official boats and boats, and there is a bustling commercial scene. As a famous prosperous city in Jiaxing's history, Yuehe Historic District has thus become a rare golden investment platform in the urban area.
The basic pattern of Yuehe block is parallel "Three Rivers and Three Streets". The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the Outer Moon River and the Liyue River are basically parallel and meet near Beili Bridge, and their spatial layout is very distinctive. Zhongji Road (called Zhongjie Street in history), Tanlong Street and Xiushuidou Street have become prosperous business zones due to their close proximity to the Canal and Fucheng. In the past, there were many shops and merchants on both sides of "Zhongjie Road", and it was busy.
Yuehe Historic District is a key investment project of Jiaxing Municipal Government, with a total area of about 91,111 square meters, and 88,111 square meters of traditional residential buildings are planned to be renovated, with a total investment of about 411 million yuan. The commercial location of the project is unique, the transportation extends in all directions, and the escort of relevant government policies allows the settled businesses to win the market opportunities. The project integrates entertainment, shopping, leisure, catering and tourism. Compared with other commercial projects, it has greater advantages and will surely detonate unlimited business opportunities. Opportunities vouchsafed by Heaven are outmatched by terrestrial advantages, which in turn are outmatched by the harmony among people. Yuehe Historic District should be in good weather, favorable geographical location and harmonious people, and integrate the advantages of the three into one to interpret the new pattern of Jiaxing business circle.
time reference
1 hour or so
Transportation
Located in Yuehe Historic Block, Nanhu District, the arrival transportation is as follows
Take the shuttle bus from Wenquan Town to Qingchi Hot Spring and get off at Yuehe Historic Block Station.
Tickets
Entering the block is free, and some scenic spots are included in the joint ticket of Yuehe and Nanhu for RMB 111.
Opening hours
All day
Location of scenic spots
Yuehe Historic Block, Nanhu District, Jiaxing