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Wuzhen
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Wuzhen (, Wu: Whu-tsen lit. "Wu Town") is a historic scenic town, part of Tongxiang, located in the north of Zhejiang Province, China. It was primarily built in the 7th century during the Tang dynasty.

Key facts

Settlement.name
Wuzhen
Settlement.native_name
乌镇
Settlement.native_name_lang
zh-Hans
Settlement.settlement_type
Town
Settlement.image_skyline
1 wuzhen aerial 2023.jpg
Settlement.imagesize
400px
Settlement.image_caption
The canals of Wuzhen have led to it being nicknamed the "Venice of the East"
Settlement.pushpin_map
Zhejiang
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
Location in Zhejiang
Settlement.coor_pinpoint
Wuzhen town government
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_name
People's Republic of China
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Zhejiang
Settlement.subdivision_type2
Prefecture-level city
Settlement.subdivision_name2
Jiaxing
Settlement.subdivision_type3
County-level city
Settlement.subdivision_name3
Tongxiang

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Wikidata facts

Official name
乌镇镇
Population
60000
Area
67.12
Image
Bridge in Wuzhen 03.JPG
Dialing code
573
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Commons category
Wuzhen Town
postal code
314501
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Article

13 sections
Contents
  • Location
  • Notable people
  • Town layout
  • Former residence of Mao Dun
  • Former residence of Mu Xin
  • Mu Xin Art Museum
  • Fanglu Pavilion (Pavilion of Visits to Lu)
  • Bridge within a bridge
  • Art Wuzhen or Wuzhen Contemporary Art Exhibition
  • Gallery
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

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