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Festive mood sensed in ancient city

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: February 16, 2022 L M S

Wuzhou Ancient City, a riverside tourist attraction in downtown Jinhua, Zhejiang province, now has a festive nighttime atmosphere, as red lanterns, colorful decorations, and light shows can now be seen in every corner of its archaic streets.

Jinhua was called Wuzhou over much of the historic period starting from the Sui Dynasty (581-618). Wuzhou Ancient City, occupying an area of 1.5 square kilometers, feature a high concentration of historical architecture, including the Prince Shi's Mansion, which was built in 1861.

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A gate tower in Wuzhou Ancient City [Photo/IC]

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A light show in Wuzhou Ancient City [Photo/IC]

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Red lanterns are hung on old-looking buildings along the streets of Wuzhou Ancient City. [Photo/IC]