Xitang Is Located In Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, Between Shanghai And Hangzhou. Though Small In Size, This Ancient Town Boasts A Long History. It Was First Built In The Spring And Autumn Period, At The Border Between The States Of Wu And Yue. The Present Layout Had Already Taken Place Before The Song Dynasty, And The Famous Wangxian Bridge Is A Legacy Of The Song. By The Ming And Qing Dynasties, Xitang Had Become A Renowned Trade Center For Farm Products, Silks And Ceramics, All Produced In The Surrounding Areas And Famous Thoughout The Country.

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