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30 historic and cultural neighborhoods to visit in China

Updated: 2015-08-06 07:40
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30 historic and cultural neighborhoods to visit in China

Yangzhou (Jiangsu province): Nanhexia Area. [Photo/Agencies]

Yangzhou (Jiangsu province): Nanhexia Area

Constructed started in the the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Nanhexia is composed of more than 70 ancient alleys, with 109 historic buildings among them. Back in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), those buildings were the residences of rich salt merchants.

What to see: Ping Garden, the Residence of Jia's family, Erfen Moon Tower

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