Zhejiang's Jiaxing sees 40% rise in international visitors
Storm Middlecote's bicultural family makes home in Jiaxing. [Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
As evening fell, the group enjoyed Chinese-style banquet featuring local delicacies such as Dingsheng gao (auspicious rice cake) and Nanhu ling (water chestnuts), while watching a historical performance showcasing Wu-Yue culture's rituals, attire, and customs.