Tongxiang

Tongxiang (桐乡) is in northern Zhejiang Province in the Hangjiahu (杭嘉湖) Plain hinterland at the intersection of Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou. Tongxiang has a flat terrain, many rivers, and a first-rate natural environment. The historically and culturally renowned town of Wuzhen (乌镇) is in Tongxiang. The residences along the streets of Wuzhen date primarily from the Qing era and are well preserved. Also in Tongxiang are the Former Residence of Mao Dun, the Luojiajiao (罗家角) archaeological site, and other Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level.