Dongyang Luzhai Pedestrian Street is lined with archways, exuding an ancient and refreshing charm

Dongyang Luzhai, with three peaks standing to the south and Yaxi River encircling it, is known for its tradition of poetry and propriety, and a lineage of scholarly achievements, earning it the reputation of 'the prestigious clan of Wuyi'. From the Ming to the Qing dynasty, the Lu family built many grand mansions, known as the 'Folk Forbidden City'. The most well-preserved is the Suyong Hall built during the Ming dynasty, also known as 'the Forbidden City in the north, Suyong in the south', which is a national key cultural relics protection unit. In December 2023, Dongyang Luzhai was rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction. Thus, the small town of Dongyang now boasts one 5A-level (Hengdian World Studios) and three 4A-level (China Wood Carving City, Huayuan Village, Luzhai) tourist attractions. Between the Luzhai ancient architectural complex and the Luzhai intangible cultural heritage district, there is a pedestrian street. Because the ancient architectural complex charges an entrance fee of 65 yuan, many tourists often prefer this pedestrian street. This is an antique-style street called 'Luzhai Old Street'. The street is paved with cobblestones and flanked by antique-style buildings, with shops mainly selling wood and bamboo carvings and antiques. Compared to some bustling old streets, Luzhai Old Street appears more refreshing and elegant. 'The archways of Luzhai, the ancestral halls of Lizhai.' The most eye-catching feature of the 'Old Street' are probably the several exquisite and towering archways. Behind each archway, there is a proud story. 📍Detailed address: Luzhai Scenic Area, Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province Ticket price: Free