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'''Wuzhen''' (((zh|s=乌镇|t=烏鎮|p=Wūzhèn)), [[Wu Chinese|Wu]]: Whu-tsen <small>lit.</small> "Wu Town") is a historic scenic [[Town (China)|town]], part of [[Tongxiang]], located in the north of [[Zhejiang|Zhejiang Province]], China.

It lies within the triangle formed by [[Hangzhou]], [[Suzhou]] and [[Shanghai]].  Covering an area of ((Convert|71.19|km2|abbr=on)),  Wuzhen has a total population of 60,000, of which 12,000 are permanent residents.<ref name="AWZ">((Cite web|url=http://www.greatwalltour.com/hangzhou/wuzhen.htm|title=About Wuzhen|publisher=Wuzhen Town|accessdate=March 7, 2011))</ref>
 
Wuzhen has been the permanent host place of the annual [[World Internet Conference]], an international Internet conference held in China, since 2014.<ref name="WIC">((Cite web|url=http://www.wuzhenwic.org/2015-11/10/c_46113.htm|title=World Internet Conference|publisher=World Internet Conference|accessdate=December 16, 2015))</ref>

== Location ==
[[File:Aerial panorama of Wuzhen 乌镇 Water Town. December 2023.jpg|thumb|Aerial panorama of Wuzhen 乌镇 Water Town. December 2023.]]
Located in the centre of the six ancient towns south of the [[Yangtze River]], ((Convert|17|km|mi)) north of the city of Tongxiang, Wuzhen displays its history through its ancient stone bridges, stone pathways and delicate wood carvings.

==Notable people==

* [[Mao Dun]], a renowned modern Chinese revolutionary writer, was born in Wuzhen, and his well-known work, 'The Lin's Shop', describes the life of Wuzhen.
* [[Mu Xin (artist)|Mu Xin]], a contemporary poet, calligrapher and painter, was born and died in Wuzhen. The Mu Xin Art Museum in the city is dedicated to his work.

==Town layout==
Wuzhen is divided into six districts. These are: the traditional workshops district, the traditional local-styled dwelling houses district, the traditional culture district, the traditional food and beverage district, the traditional shops and stores district, and the water township customs and life district. Following an east-west-east circuit created by these six districts, visitors can witness reenactment of traditional practices and cultures.

==Former residence of Mao Dun==
Originally built in the mid 19th century and covering a total area of ((Convert|650|m2|abbr=on)), the former residence of [[Mao Dun]], was the Mao family home for many generations. In 1984, the building was renovated and extended to cover a total area of ((Convert|1,731.5|m2|abbr=on)), opening to the public one year later. In 1988, it was listed as one of the Key State Preserved Relic Units and in 1994 was renamed the Mao Dun Museum of the City of Tongxiang. The house has three exhibition areas: 'Wuzhen, the Hometown of Mao Dun', 'the Way of Mao Dun', and 'the Former Residence of Mao Dun (renovated)'. The present Mao Dun Museum lies to the east of the residence, which was formerly the Lizhi Shuyuan (Aspiration Academy) where Mao Dun spent his early school years.

==Former residence of Mu Xin==
[[File:Aerial vistas of Wuzhen Water town and its arts centre.jpg|thumb|Aerial vistas of Wuzhen Water town and its arts centre]]
[[File:One of the waterways in Wuzhen Ancient Town.jpg|thumb|One of the waterways in Wuzhen Ancient Town]]
This house is located at 186 Caishenwan, Dongzha,<ref name="FROM">((Cite web|url=http://www.muxinam.com/index.php?m=Guanyuwomen&a=gujijinianguan|script-title=zh:木心故居纪念馆简介-关于我们-木心美术馆 官方网站 |publisher=Mu Xin Art Museum))</ref> where Muxin spent his childhood until the Second Sino-Japanese War.<ref name="SSJW">((Cite web|url=https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780199743292/obo-9780199743292-0141.xml|title=The Second Sino-Japanese War|publisher=Oxford Bibliographies))</ref>  In 1950, Muxin's mother was obliged to donate this house to the local government, and it was later used as a standard and metric Fastener factory.  In 1999, the local government renovated this house and returned it to Muxin.  Muxin lived in it until he died in 2011.

==Mu Xin Art Museum==
Designed by a pupil of the famous Chinese architecture designer Ieoh Ming Pei in July 2011 and opened for tourist in November 2015, Mu Xin Art Museum is located in Xizha, Wuzhen.<ref name="FROM">((Cite web|url=http://www.muxinam.com/index.php?m=Guanyuwomen&a=gujijinianguan|script-title=zh:木心故居纪念馆简介-关于我们-木心美术馆 官方网站 |publisher=Mu Xin Art Museum))</ref>

==Fanglu Pavilion (Pavilion of Visits to Lu)==
The Fanglu Pavilion obtained its name from an accidental meeting between Lu Tong, the owner, and [[Lu Yu]], the Patron Saint of Tea, during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). It is said that Lu Yu once mistakenly ate some poisonous leaves and was rescued by Lu Tong, who happened to collect tea leaves at that time. In return, Lu Yu taught Lu Tong knowledge of tea and tea-making skills, which resulted in the prosperity of Lu Tong's teahouse. At the suggestion of one guest, Lu Tong changed the establishment's name to the ''Pavilion of Visits to Lu'', in memory of this respected scholar. Located to the south of Ying Bridge and backing onto the city river, the teahouse enjoys a broad view of Guanqian Street.

== Bridge within a bridge ==

The "Bridge within a Bridge" is a scenic attraction created by two ancient bridges, the Tongji Bridge which crosses the river from east to west and the Renji Bridge running from south to north that joins the former at one end. Either of two bridges can be seen through the arch of the other, hence the name. Having been rebuilt five times, Tongji Bridge is a ((Convert|28.4|m|ft)) and ((Convert|3.5|m|ft)) one-curvature arch bridge, with a span of ((Convert|11.8|m|ft)). Renji Bridge, which has also undergone repairs during its history, has a length of ((Convert|22.6|m|ft)), a width of ((Convert|2.8|m|ft)) and a span of ((Convert|8.5|m|ft)).

Demonstration in the traditional workshops district display traditional crafts as the printing and dyeing of blue printed fabrics, the primitive techniques of cloth shoe making and tobacco-planing. Visitors may operate the machines to get an idea of how the original work was carried out over 200 years ago. The local houses here are decorated with carved wooden and stone doors and windows.

== Art Wuzhen or Wuzhen Contemporary Art Exhibition ==

Art Wuzhen (full title: Wuzhen Contemporary Art Exhibition) is organized by Cultural Wuzhen Co., Ltd. The exhibition was initiated by Chen Xianghong (President of Wuzhen Tourism Co.) and launched in 2016. Both the 2016 and 2019 editions were curated by chief curator Feng Boyi, and curators Wang Xiaosong and Liu Gang. The aim of the exhibition is to link global contemporary art with Wuzhen’s distinctive cultural landscape.<ref>((Cite web|url=http://en.artwuzhen.org/|title=ART WUZHEN|website=en.artwuzhen.org|access-date=2019-07-23))</ref> The exhibition takes places across multiple indoor and outdoor locations in Wuzhen, including The North Silk Factory, Rice Barn and The West Scenic Zone.

In 2016 artists included: [[Martin Parr]], [[Kiki Smith]], [[Bill Viola]], [[Marina Abramović|Marina Abramovic]], [[Ai Weiwei|Ai WeiWei]], [[Nobuyoshi Araki|Araki Nobuyoshi]], [[Ann Hamilton (artist)|Ann Hamilton]], [https://anttilaitinen.com/ Antti Laitinen], [[Maya Lin|Maya Ying Lin]] and [[Damien Hirst]].<ref>((Cite web|url=http://2016.artwuzhen.org/|script-title=zh:乌镇艺术展|website=2016.artwuzhen.org|access-date=2019-07-23))</ref> In 2019 for the exhibition titled 'Now is the Time' there were over 50 exhibiting artists including: James Beckett, [https://www.chensungchih.com/ Cheng Sung-Chih], [https://www.children-of-the-light.com/ Children of the Light], [[Rineke Dijkstra]], [https://www.humanssince1982.com/ Humans since 1982], [[Lee Bul]], [[Anish Kapoor]], [[Rafael Lozano-Hemmer]], [[Amalia Ulman]], [[Julian Opie]], [[Yang Fudong]], [[Zimoun]].<ref>((Cite web|url=http://www.artwuzhen.org/artists|title=ART WUZHEN|website=www.artwuzhen.org|access-date=2019-07-23))</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="130px">
File:WuzhenTown.jpg|Riverside sculptures with the characters "Wuzhen" in the background
File:Canal in Wuzhen 01.JPG|Waterfront houses
File:Canal in Wuzhen 03.JPG|Wuzhen at sunset
File:Fish in Wuzhen.JPG|[[Koi]] in a pond
File:Wuzhen town 8.jpg|Buildings in the town
File:A picture from China every day 067.jpg|The bridge is designed to evoke the full moon. These bridges look especially beautiful on a full moon, when the moon is reflected in the water underneath the bridge.
File:Canal in Wuzhen.JPG|A canal in Wuzhen
File:Wuzhen town 11.jpg|Wuzhen Town
File:Mao Dun Memorial.JPG|Mao Dun Museum
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[List of twin towns and sister cities in China]]
*[[Zhouzhuang]]

==References==
((Reflist|2))

==External links==
((Commons category|Wuzhen Town|Wuzhen))
* [http://www.wuzhen.com.cn Official website]
* [http://www.wuzhen.de Dongzha and Xizha Scenic Zone of Wuzhen]
*[http://www.artwuzhen.org/ Art Wuzhen Website]

[[Category:Traditional folk houses in China]]
[[Category:Township-level divisions of Zhejiang]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Zhejiang]]
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