Southern Song Imperial Street
The imperial street known as the "Ten-li Heavenly Street" of Lin'an, capital of the Southern Song: Republican-era buildings such as the Wanyuan Silk Shop coexist with a water-feature strip down the center of the street, and archaeological cross-sections display street surfaces layered from successive dynasties
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- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
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The imperial street known as the "Ten-li Heavenly Street" of Lin'an, capital of the Southern Song: Republican-era buildings such as the Wanyuan Silk Shop coexist with a water-feature strip down the center of the street, and archaeological cross-sections display street surfaces layered from successive dynasties; Phoenix Mosque (an ancient Islamic mosque built in the Southern Song, one of China's four great historic mosques) stands midway along the street. Free and open all day, direct via Metro Line 1, Ding'an Road Station; it forms a walking loop with Qinghefang and Hefang Street.
Getting there: Metro Line 1, Ding'an Road Station
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