Xitang Shaogang

Xitang Shaogang

Shaogang is named after the river that runs through it. The waterway between Lujia Bridge and Wufu Bridge is called Shaogang, and the streets on its northern and southern banks are accordingly referred to as South Shaogang Street, collectively known as Shaogang Street.

South Street is 222 meters long and 2–4 meters wide, while North Street is 256 meters long and 2–8 meters wide. On North Street stands the Church Temple, and beyond Wufu Bridge you’ll find the Fu Yuan Palace and the Dongyue Temple, which were once bustling with worshippers.

Cross Lujia Bridge and continue along South Street to reach Fenbang Alley.

The residences within Shaogang largely retain their Ming and Qing architectural styles. A gentle stream meanders through, with stone embankments inset with individual stone river docks.

Amidst the continuous rooftops, ancient alleys stretch from the river to the fields, with winding paths leading to serene spots. To the north of the stream are Gao Street, along with the Li Family’s Big Alley, Small Alley, and the Ni Family Alley. To the south lies Fenbang Alley.

Address: No. 119 Shangxi Street, Xitang Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City (the waterway between Lujia Bridge and Wufu Bridge)

Type: River-themed Historic District

Recommended Visit Duration: 15–20 minutes

Phone: 0573-84564161

Opening Hours:

Open all day

Ticket Information:

Free admission.

Xitang Town: Xitang, anciently known as Xietang, became a market town during the Ming Dynasty, bordering Yong’an and Qianshan townships. Initially named Xietang, it was later called Xitang. Legend has it that during the Spring and Autumn Period, Wu Zixu stationed troops here and dug the Wu Zi Pond to develop water conservancy, channeling water from Xu Mountain directly into the area, hence it is also called Xutang. Xitang Town is located in the northern part of Jiashan County, at the junction of three provinces and one municipality — Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang — enjoying a prime geographical location often referred to as the “corner of Wu and Yue.” It lies 90 km east of Shanghai, 110 km west of Hangzhou, 85 km north of Suzhou, and 9 km south of Jiashan County’s urban center. The town’s central location is at 120°53′ east longitude and 30°56′ north latitude. With both land and water… For more detailed information about Xitang Town ++