Hometown of shifu private advisers and Shaoxing rice wine; the December festival drapes streets with cured duck and sausage — Jiangnan's most lived-in water town.

Anchang Ancient Town Zhejiang

Anchang Ancient Town in Shaoxing, Zhejiang is known for its waterside streets, stone bridges, and traditional New Year customs. Its cured meats, rice wine, and master-adviser culture reveal everyday life in old Shaoxing.