The 832-meter-long Ancient Street in Tunxi was built in
the Southern Song Dynasty. The street is lined on both sides with buildings
in the Ming and Qing styles, and has become a commercial center. The buildings
here are mainly brick and wooden structures topped by gray tiles, and
decorated with woodcarvings.
At the back of most stores and shops are factories of residences. The
towers are exquistite and elegant, with small doors, big-halls, small
yards, and narrow lanes. |