Fotang Ancient Town
A "millennium-old town and storied trading port", named for the Buddha and thriving on commerce; the old market ground and pontoon bridge by the Yiwu River bear witness to a century of port prosperity
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A "millennium-old town and storied trading port", named for the Buddha and thriving on commerce; the old market ground and pontoon bridge by the Yiwu River bear witness to a century of port prosperity. Along the old street, Ming- and Qing-dynasty courtyard houses stand in rows, with finely carved beams in grand residences such as the Wu Residence. The Brown Sugar Museum is set in town — during the pressing season from November to December you can watch the whole traditional sugar-making process; Yiwu brown sugar is an intangible-heritage specialty, and the aroma of fresh-pressed sugar fills the air.
Getting there: Yiwu bus / self-drive (approx. 15 km)
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