Shishantou Site

Shishantou Site

The Shishantou Site is a cultural relic protection unit of Tongxiang City.

The Shishantou Site is located in the Shishantou Group of Shishantou Village, Zhouquan Town. Dating back to the Liangzhu Culture period, it is classified as an ancient site.

On December 15, 2003, the Shishantou Site was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Tongxiang City.

Zhouquan Town: Zhouquan Town is a typical small town on the water town plains of the Jiangnan region. It is situated in the central part of the Hangjiahu Plain at the southern edge of the Yangtze River Delta alluvial plain. The area features low-lying terrain, crisscrossing rivers and canals, and fertile land. The local climate is mild, with distinct seasons, abundant sunshine, ample rainfall, and rich natural resources. Traditional specialties of the region—such as small-lake sheepskin, silk wadding, and freshwater pearls—are renowned both in China and abroad.

Zhouquan Town has 53,742 mu of cultivated land (including 46,248 mu of paddy fields), 16,398 mu of specialized mulberry fields, and 4,339 mu of aquaculture areas. The main crops include rice, wheat (both large and small varieties), rapeseed, along with mulberry cultivation and sericulture... More detailed information about Zhouquan Town ++