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About Anchang Ancient Town
Watercourses and bridges structure the old town, with dark tiled roofs and covered passages along its streets. The sound of oars and the smell of fermenting soy sauce are part of the scene recorded by visitors to the working town. Renchang Sauce Garden, south of Shuige Bridge, gives this waterside setting a specific link to Shaoxing's food culture.
Founded in the late Qing period, Renchang retains historic brewing equipment, including a wooden press, as well as an open-air yard of fermentation vats. Its craft depends on fermentation and exposure to the sun, with the contents of the vats regularly turned by workers. Traditional methods coexist with modern production techniques, making the site an example of an industry that continues to develop within the old town.
What to look for
- Small bridges and covered walkways among the canal-side white walls and dark tiled roofs.
- The fermentation vats in Renchang Sauce Garden's open-air yard.
- Historic brewing equipment, including the Qing-era wooden press.
Location & getting there
Getting to Anchang Ancient Town
Identify the main visitor approach and any separately managed houses, museums or performances. Ask before entering residential spaces or photographing residents.
- Search for 安昌古镇 with 绍兴市 and 柯桥区.
Find Anchang Ancient Town
安昌古镇 · 柯桥区
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Sources & visit information
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